Everyone said that "Flowers" directed by Wong Kar-Wai was refreshingly shot, especially its luxurious cinematic presentation. Jin Yucheng's novel is almost a line drawing, showing the triviality of urban life, while the drama version of "Flowers" is colorful, full of suspense, and is also a visual feast.
There are suspense and questions
The drama version of "Flowers" adapted the novel. It opens with the protagonist Mr. Bao encountering a car accident in front of the hotel, establishing the dramatic suspense of who is the real murderer. From this, the plot layer As the layers advance, characters appear one after another, and the suspense gradually unravels. This dramatic suspense setting is a film and television narrative method. The fierce business war after
is also very dramatic and suspenseful. Can Li Li, the proprietress of Zhizhenyuan, invite Mr. Bao? How does Mr. Bao try to teach the arrogant Mr. Wei and Mr. Shang who is jealous of money? It can be said that there is suspense in every episode, which greatly enhances the viewing experience.
There is suspense but also questions. After Mr. Bao recovered from his injury, he hid for more than a month and did not dare to show his face. Was Shanghai so dangerous 30 years ago? Besides, the police knew who the driver was as soon as they checked. Is it necessary to hide and hide like this?
The director lets his imagination run wild
The drama version of "Flowers" is undoubtedly more visual than a blockbuster movie compared to many TV dramas we have seen. It fully embodies director Wong Kar-wai's beautiful artistic pursuit and romantic imagination, whether it is the prosperity of the Yellow River Road Whether it's the restaurants or the thousands of lights along the Bund, whether it's the ups and downs of the stock market or the wonderful presentation of exquisite delicacies, many movie fans are hooked.
The bustling beauty of Shanghai at night seems a bit flamboyant in the lens. The lights, feasting, splendor and splendor are dazzling, lacking a bit of the subtlety of the original work. The fierce fights between the bosses in luxury hotels also lacked the atmosphere of the market. Because there were too few scenes before Po became rich, the identity of Brother Bao lacked a sense of empathy for the audience. Facing the "flowery" world on the screen, the audience will wonder, is this still Shanghai before the "Three Years of Change" in the 1990s? The movie version is obviously a bit exaggerated.
Outside a luxury hotel, Mr. Bao, who was proud of his life, was suddenly involved in a car accident. The photo was very exquisite. People were knocked away, and the world was spinning; money was scattered on the ground, everyone was screaming and in chaos; the hospital was in first aid, and the blood and flesh were bloody. The shots are fast-cutting, the rhythm is fast, and the language is urgent, creating an emergency atmosphere where saving people is like putting out a fire. This kind of cinematic exaggeration is everywhere in the play. Throughout the play, Wong Kar-wai lets his imagination run wild and has a distinctive personal style. It is no longer just an upgraded version of the original novel.
The unique charm of Shanghainese
The drama version of "Flowers" has a Shanghainese version and a Mandarin version. Audiences who are familiar with Shanghainese will undoubtedly prefer the former, which also expresses a purer and richer Shanghainese flavor.
Hu Ge plays the suave Mr. Bao, Ma Yili plays the shrewd and meticulous Lingzi, Tang Yan plays the affectionate and righteous Miss Wang, and You Benchang plays the "master behind the scenes" Uncle Ye. They are all full of charm and have different personalities. There are also many Shanghainese actors such as Chen Long, Fan Tiantian, Chen Guoqing, Zhang Zhihua, etc. joining the cast, restoring each and every living Shanghainese. This is unprecedented in the nearly 30 years since "Debt" with so many actors speaking Shanghainese in a TV series. This not only once again witnessed the unique artistic charm of Shanghainese, but also contributed to the revival of Shanghainese in Shanghai.
In fact, there are other languages in the Shanghai version. Li Li, the proprietress of Zhizhen Garden, played by Xin Zhilei, speaks Mandarin, and the Hangzhou boss played by Dong Yong speaks Zhejiang Wu dialect. This vividly reflects the language characteristics of a city that embraces all rivers and is rich and colorful.
After watching four or five episodes of "Flowers", I started to get better. Because, compared with the plot, scenes, language, etc., the characters with distinctive personalities in the play are the most attractive! What's more, the emotional drama between A Bao and several confidantes such as Ling Zi, Miss Wang, Li Li, etc. has not yet started, but only some foreshadowing has been done.
The stock market is ups and downs, and the business world is turbulent. They are a group of brave trendsetters! (Yu Liangxin)
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