I haven't commented on British dramas for some time. Today, I occasionally have time to update an article.
A Very English Scandal (British Scandal)
Type of work: biography
Main cast: Hugh Grant (Jeremy Thorpe), Ben Whishaw (Norman Scott)...
Story overview: The unfortunate story of former UK Liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe
Release time: May 20, 2018 in the UK, a total of 3 episodes, has ended
Another mini-drama that went down in history was born. The BBC lived up to expectations and once again proved to the world the true meaning of " the BBC produced, it must be a high-quality product " with its extraordinary strength.
That is "fine", so where is the "fine" in this play? Let the author take the audience to experience it together.
I, actor "fine"
Hugh Grant+Ben Whishaw, still handsome + full of acting skills
Grant, who is so handsome that he has no friends, is here again. After starring in "Paddington Bear 2" last year, he once again entered the public eye. Although the years are not forgiving, the former chief handsome guy in England is approaching his old age (sharp eyes can't cover up his aging face), but the old handsome guy is just as fascinating, especially the old-fashioned British gentleman's tone, too Charm too.
Playing opposite Grant is Whishaw, the leader of the new generation of British actors. He is quite a tasteful actor. How can you see that?
First of all, Whishaw has come out and played Thorpe's gay Norman in the film.
Secondly, like Grant, he has a strong aura, and he plays opponents without showing weakness.
In the end, I was so handsome. When I first saw Whishaw's dress in the play, I thought it was the Italian star Pirlo, who was beautiful in prosperous times.
II, the plot "fine"
True Story + Dramatic Rendering
The protagonists of this work are real, not fictional, and their stories are real, not fictional. Because it is "real", it is "good-looking". This is the first impression this work gives the author in terms of plot.
However, if the history is blindly based on history, the plot of the story will definitely lose its appeal. To put it more bluntly, if people can truly understand a piece of the past (or a historical figure) by reading history books ), then why waste time watching a film and television work that is "painting the same way"? Isn't it superfluous? The director is well aware of this, so he worked hard on the details of the story. for example:
a, to strengthen the confrontation between the characters. The most prominent is the pair of Jeremy and Norman. Of course, the entanglements between Jeremy and his ex-wife, and rivals in the party, Norman and his former employer and his wife are also quite interesting.
b, highlight the focus of the event. Homosexuality, competition within the party, buying and killing people for a career...
c. Increase the sense of drama in the story, get rid of the monotony of the straightforward narrative, and focus on the love and hatred, love and hatred of Jeremy and Norman.
III, great graphics and soundtrack
The pictures and soundtracks are the BBC's forte. No matter what the subject matter of the film, as long as it passes through the hands of the BBC, it will definitely show a different light, as far as this work is concerned. How is the picture? It is full of retro feel, as was the case in the UK in the 1960s and 1970s. The backgrounds, colors, and costumes are quite elegant and meticulously crafted, which suddenly pulls the audience back to that era.
Let's talk about the soundtrack. The music of this work can be divided into two parts. The first is "string ensemble". As long as there is a scene where Thorpe appears, the background music is basically dominated by classical string music (violin, cello, etc.); the second is "pop music", scenes related to Norman are basically The above is mainly based on the popular music of that era (psychedelic rock...). This setting (layout) is very interesting, what does it mean? Using "classical music" to refer to British politicians and "popular music" to refer to ordinary people is too subtle.
The review ends.
Director ★★★★☆ (Being able to make a monotonous biography so charming, the director's skill is not ordinary)
Actor ★★★★★ (full acting skills, enjoyable)
Plot ★★★★☆ ("realism" combined with "drama", a feeling of unfinished business)
Visual effects ★★★★★ (unmatched)
Sound ★★★★★ (no blame)
Recommendation ★★★★★ (British dramas worth watching in the first half of the year)
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