I never thought that the red classic was better than the sadomasochism bureau and the sweet pet drama. This is not only the contribution of ancestors, but also the contribution of good actors. Among them, Hou Jingjian and Chloe Wang, the actors of The Portrait of Chairman Mao, are the most discussed.
However, before I talk about Hou Jingjian and Chloe Wang, two rising stars, I want to remind you that Gu Yue and Tang Guoqiang, who played the role of chairman in the past, are also the two people who are deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Gu Yue was personally selected by Ye Jianying as a special actor in Mao Zedong, which shows how close his appearance is to the image of the chairman. Mao Zedong, played by Gu Yue, is deeply rooted in people's hearts, not only because of his highly similar appearance, but also because of his softness and kindness in his gestures, which makes people see the other side of the great man.
In Gu Yue, we can't see the sense of distance of leaders, only the sense of intimacy of ordinary people. With his gentle and delicate performance, Gu Yue showed the greatness hidden in Mao Zedong's ordinary life, which was very touching.
Different from Gu Yue, Mao Zedong played by Tang Guoqiang is a bit more domineering and dignified. Although Tang Guoqiang is not similar in appearance, he captures the essence in expression. Instead of copying it, he will carefully ponder the inner feelings of the characters and then make artistic treatment.
Tang Guoqiang's speech is always steady and powerful, with clear pronunciation and mellow voice, and the pace is always heroic and resolute. Every move, every word and deed is full of domineering, which makes people respect.
Gu Yue and Tang Guoqiang, both rigid and flexible, pay attention to historical restoration and artistic processing. Both of them have their own merits, but they both depict the personality characteristics of the chairman from different angles, which is why they are so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Hou Jingjian, a rising star in Ran Ran, is a rare good seed among post-80s actors. He played Mao Zedong no less than seven times, and received rave reviews every time, especially Mao Zedong in The Awakening Age, who was officially certified.
Hou Jingjian has his own views on how to play the role of Mao Zedong well. He believes that in order to play this role well, we must learn to throw away the baggage and do not need to deliberately imitate some trademark actions. Instead, we should spend more energy on the inner struggle and thinking of the characters and really feel it. Only when you have a good impression can it be naturally reflected in the performance.
Hou Jingjian has played Mao Zedong many times. It is not surprising that he is familiar with this role and has been recognized by netizens. For a newcomer like Chloe Wang, it is more difficult to play the role of chairman.
The reason why Wang Lei is "new" is that he only played Mao Zedong, a teenager in Youth broadcast on 200 1. After a lapse of 10 years, it is undoubtedly a great challenge for Baipiqi to hit Mao Zedong for the second time.
Because Wang Lei will play from 26 to 765, 438+0, spanning 45 years, the mental journey and personality state of each age group will change greatly, and how to play Mao Zedong in each period is the biggest challenge for Chloe Wang. Fortunately, Chloe Wang successfully grasped this role with his years of performance experience.
Chloe Wang plays Mao Zedong in the first act, when he sends 24-year-old Cai Hesen to France to work and study. At this time, he was only 26 years old, and he had the momentum that a newborn calf was not afraid of tigers. Although it is dark now, he is full of hope for the future. He said that the issue of China is the most complicated in the world and needs to be solved by China people themselves. After high-five with friends, he set foot on the road to find Li Dazhao.
In just a few words and actions, Chloe Wang showed his youthful and indomitable tenacity to the fullest.
After becoming a leader, Chloe Wang brought the kind of leadership of the chairman into full play.
When the soldiers raised the flag of Nanchang Uprising, he said emotionally that the flag had lost the hearts of the people and the workers and peasants dared not look at it. It's time to make a clean break with those people. When you say this, your eyes are firm, your expression is serious, and your words are powerful.
Although the chairman played by Chloe Wang has a strong aura, he occasionally reveals a frank and interesting side.
When he was in Fujian, the chairman smoked in the quilt and read the information. I didn't expect the kerosene lamp next to him to set the quilt on fire, but he didn't know it. It was not until Zhu De came in and found out that he put out the fire, saying that it was also a single spark and could start a prairie fire.
When the chairman saw it, he jokingly responded: "It's better to have a bigger fire, because the Red Army is going to start a prairie fire."
On his birthday, the soldiers brought longevity noodles to the chairman. Due to the lack of materials, there is no good seasoning, only a red pepper, but the chairman ate it with relish, took a bite of Chili powder and ate it with relish.
With his family, the chairman became a father again. He lovingly held the children, watched them take family photos and helped his wife coax them.
When he is separated from his wife Yang Kaihui, he will also look up at the bright moon and tell his thoughts about his wife.
There are two scenes in "Hundred Steel Becomes Steel" that are very impressive. One scene is the sacrifice of the chairman's wife, Yang Kaihui. The first time I saw the chairman crying. At the moment he learned the news, he couldn't believe it at first, but looking at the huge words in the newspaper, he had to accept the reality.
Chloe Wang added several details to show the chairman's emotional changes. One is a fallen lighted cigarette, and the other is a fallen bench. Although there are not many lines to describe it, the audience can only feel the tenderness and heartache of the characters from these two shots.
Another scene that I have to say is the moment when the chairman learned of his son's death in his later years, which was the second time he shed tears.
After learning that his son Mao had passed away, his body trembled slightly and his feet kept shaking, so he had to lean against the wall. Eyes looking at the distance, full of tears, but don't want to fall in front of outsiders. He tried to find a cigarette to ease his mood. The subordinate comforted him to hold on, and the chairman said, "It doesn't matter. There are dead people in the war. He is my son Mao Zedong. " Say that finish let subordinates left.
He didn't take out his cigarette until there was no one around, but the cigarette in his mouth kept shaking. He couldn't even hold the matchbox, and it took him several times to pick it up. I finally picked it up and the cigarette didn't light. Only then did the chairman burst into tears.
At this moment, he is not a leader, but a father. Wang Lei vividly described the helplessness and loneliness of the chairman who lost his beloved son in his later years. You don't need too many words, but you can feel the heartache of the chairman as a father just from the trembling smoke and the falling matchbox several times.
The image of the chairman is not easy to play. He can neither blindly imitate other actors nor just follow his own understanding, which is not in line with historical facts. Actors must have faith in their hearts, have faith, and be very familiar with themes and characters. The most important thing is to have your own interpretation, so as to convince the audience.
Chloe Wang's interpretation in "A Hundred Tempers Makes Steel" not only shows us the lofty aspirations of the Chairman, but also shows us his gentle and interesting side. The ordinary in the great, the great in the ordinary may be like this.