In just four days, who would have thought that the film version of "A Thousand bones of Flowers" would have won CCTV's "special honor"-"the first bad in the first year" in 2024. This evaluation, like a pot of cold water, was mercilessly spilled on this film that once attracted much attention.
Looking back on the beginning of the project, the film was in the limelight, and the crew was so luxurious that it was coveted. However, the reality is always cruel. More than 11% of the cinema shows earned only 3 million of the box office on the opening day. Now, on the fifth day, the box office barely exceeds 5 million. This achievement is simply appalling and astonishing.
In those days, the film was widely regarded as "hot cake", but now it ends up like this. Director Zhang Chaoli stood in the empty cinema, thanking the small audience, his eyes could not help but turn red. He looked as if he was going to "collapse" at any moment.
However, netizens are not convinced. They say that if they go to see the movie, it may be the audience who will "collapse". Because no matter from which point of view, the film version of "A Thousand bones of Flower" is full of slots. The plot, special effects, casting and actor performance are all extremely disappointing.
Sheng Xiaomo counterattacked and became a villain, and the plot of the film version was changed by magic.
When the "Thousand bones of Flowers" on the big screen came to an end, the audience shook their heads and sighed one after another. Where is this still the fairy world in their hearts? Director Zhang Chaoli, you have really gone too far this time!
At that time, how majestic and powerful the buildings were, and the value of force exploded, but in this version, he became a love brain who became stupid for love. In the original version, he fought a fierce battle with Baizi painting, but now he has been killed by Ni all over the sky. When the audience saw this, they couldn't help feeling powerless. The plot has changed too far, right?
What is even more shocking is that Sheng Xiaomo, who has a weak sense of existence in the original version, has become the ultimate villain BOSS in the film. He can not only dominate the progress of Hua Thousand bones to become a demon god, but also make the audience confused by the logic of thinking. Knowing that Hua Qiangu is a demon god, but also take great pains to match her and Baizi painting to fall in love, this operation is simply breathtaking.
In the film, Sheng Xiaomo is not purple because of love, so he embarks on the road of blackening. Among the three immortals, Moyan became the only normal person, while Baizi painting and Sheng Xiao Mo both became slaves of love. This kind of character setting makes people wonder: is this still the fairy world that we are familiar with?
Watching Sheng Xiaomo take great pains to set up the hero and heroine in the film, the audience can't help feeling: this villain is too "well-intentioned", right? Which villain has to give the hero and heroine an unforgettable love before they achieve their goal? The direction of the plot is simply beyond laughing or crying.
Director Zhang Chaoli and his relationship with "A Thousand bones of Flower"
In the play version "A Thousand bones of Flower", Director Zhang Chaoli adapted it "drastically". Kill buildings and flower thousands of bones this pair of CP was praised by him to the sky, emotional drama scene after scene, dazzling.
And what about the original step-by-step, affectionate style of the Oriental Qing Dynasty? I'm sorry, I was just a passer-by. I came and went in a hurry. I was silenced by Sheng Xiao Mo in a few minutes and got the box lunch thoroughly.
What is even more unacceptable to the audience is that director Zhang Chaoli unexpectedly gave the high-energy emotional warming clips of the leading actor and heroine "generously" to the buildings and flowers. Baizi painting and flower thousand bones between the emotional line is handled inexplicably, love by leaps and bounds, enmity is also without warning. The audience was still immersed in the sweetness of their relationship, and the next second it was baffled by the sudden reversal.
When it comes to kissing drama, director Zhang Chaoli is even more "ingenious." The kiss between Baizi painting and flower thousands of bones is jokingly called "cupping scene" by netizens. There is no sense of beauty at all.
You know, in the drama version of "A Thousand bones of Flowers", the relationship between Baizi painting and a thousand bones of flowers has always been extremely restrained, with love but because of restraint. This way of handling could have left the audience with a kind of regret and beauty, but Director Zhang Chaoli does not seem to understand the truth of "enough".
In addition to the plot being changed beyond recognition, director Zhang Chaoli's casting is also surprising. Zhao Liying's demon makeup is mainly evil spirits, which has won the praise of the audience. However, when it comes to Chen Duling, the demon makeup has become a "black hole makeup". Black is everywhere and makes people black.
Not to mention the casting of Baizi painting, the original beautiful man in white turned into an ugly man with hot eyes under the interpretation of Li Chengbin. Such a contrast made the audience say, "how can this be a white painting?" It's clearly a 'white-eyed painting'! "
In the face of such works, the audience said that they could not accept it. They questioned director Zhang Chaoli's shooting technique and casting vision, believing that he had filmed the whole story to pieces and skipped the essence, but it was a detailed description of the part that did not have any points to watch.
This way of dealing with it made the audience feel disappointed and angry. They said one after another: "Director Zhang Chaoli, you owe us an authentic 'Thousand bones of Flower'!"
Baizi painting reappears on the screen, Li Chengbin's challenge and controversy
Baizi painting, that immortal-like figure, in the original work, he is an immortal who comes out of the mud and is full of righteousness. This role is a huge challenge for any actor.
At the beginning, even Huo Jianhua, who won fans by his outstanding appearance, could not fully satisfy the original fans' perfect imagination of Baizi painting. However, Li Chengbin has the courage to take on this controversial role.
I have to say, Li Chengbin's self-confidence is really puzzling. It is important to know that ancient costume modeling requires extremely high appearance of actors, and it is not easy to control.
As a result, as soon as Li Chengbin's Baizi painting appeared, the audience said that it was "black in front of the eyes", and the team of ugly men in ancient costumes ushered in a strong "general".
Looking at Li Chengbin on the screen, the audience can't help but miss Huo Jianhua. In those days, everyone's requirements for Huo Jianhua were too harsh, but today's Li Chengbin is even better, so that the audience can hardly look directly at it.
Li Chengbin's appearance is tough, his facial features are white, and modern makeup can better cover up his shortcomings. But he chose to challenge the role of Baizi painting, which undoubtedly gives the audience plenty of room for comparison.
More importantly, Li Chengbin has obviously put on a lot of weight, and even the muscle lines have disappeared. However, he does not seem to care about this, still confidently showing off his "figure". The poor audience had to put up with this "visual feast".
Other actors show their bodies to show their muscular lines, while Li Chengbin shows a mass of thick white meat. I really don't know what the point of shooting such a scene is. Even if the actors are so confident about their bodies, can't the onlookers see the problem?
In addition to the figure problem, Li Chengbin's acting skills are also unflattering. Baizi painting is aloof but not facial paralysis! Under the interpretation of Li Chengbin, Baizi painting has become a cold-blooded crisp skin. His thick body in the play can not withstand the careless slap of others, this outrageous role setting so that the audience can not watch it at all.
It's not easy to get a man number one, but Li Chengbin can't even do the most basic image management. Netizens' comments really hit the nail on the head: "it's time for Li Chengbin to reflect on his problems."
The screen is bleak and the film version is given the cold shoulder. Where is the way to remake?
When the audience walked into the cinema full of expectation, only to see a piecemeal, insincere work, their disappointment can be imagined. This is not only an evaluation of the film version of "A Thousand bones of Flowers", but also a profound reflection on the whole remake phenomenon.
In retrospect, the series "A Thousand bones of Flowers" was popular all over the country, and the performance of Zhao Liying and Huo Jianhua was a classic. However, the reason why a classic is a classic is that it cannot be easily copied.
The film version of "A Thousand bones of Flowers" obviously does not understand this truth, thinking that as long as with the popularity of the original series, it can easily achieve success. Unfortunately, the audience did not buy it.
As soon as Li Chengbin's Baizi painting image was exposed, it was mercilessly complained by netizens. The obvious chromatic aberration and outrageous makeup make it impossible to look directly at it. Netizens have said: "ask Li Chengbin to give up entering the costume drama." This kind of evaluation is undoubtedly a heavy blow to an actor, but it also reflects the shoddy production of the film version "Flower a thousand bones" from the side.
In fact, the shooting team of "A Thousand bones of Flowers" is not without efforts. They have invested a lot of manpower and material resources in the hope of creating a film comparable to the series. However, they overlooked the most important factor-sincerity. Works without sincerity cannot move the hearts of the audience.
The audience is not stupid, they can tell what is good work and what is bad film. They are willing to pay for good work, but they will never waste time on bad films. The failure of the film version "A Thousand bones of Flower" is the best proof.
For director Zhang Chaoli, the failure of this remake is undoubtedly a heavy blow. But I hope he can learn from it and seriously reflect on his creative attitude. Audiences are not looking forward to endless remakes and popularity, but to truly sincere and innovative excellent works.
The road to remake is never easy, but it is not completely impossible. The key lies in how to find the right direction and method, and how to innovate and develop on the basis of respecting the original work. Only in this way can the audience see the hope and value of the remake again.
Finally, I would like to say that the failure of the film version of "A Thousand bones of Flowers" is not the end, but a new beginning. I hope that inner entertainment can learn from it and do not repeat the same mistake. Let's look forward to more excellent original works and successful remake!
