Realistically speaking, before "Love Apartment 5" aired, I really do not intend to watch even one episode, for three reasons:
1, word of mouth decline.
A money-making Love Apartment movie, a production of dozens of "Love Apartment" plagiarized evidence of video UP master, directly leading to the "Love Apartment" in the middle of the fourth and fifth seasons of the period of time there is a serious decline in word-of-mouth, the previous pursuit is now turned into a group ridicule.
2, missing protagonists
Early in the "Love Apartment 5" is still filming, the crew has been rumored a number of protagonists disappeared news, Guan Gu, Yoyo, Zhan Bo and other protagonists of the lack of many netizens disappointed, coupled with Chen He's role in the scene a large number of reductions, which makes the "Love Apartment" the original cast is almost less than half of a TV series, which is the biggest kill.
3, the image of the main actors decline
Chen He need not be said, although he is only a guest appearance, but its image decline is objective. Lou Yixia, Li Jia Ming's face value has also seen an inevitable decline, coupled with the rumors that pop up from time to time about the storms of Wang Chuanjun, Jin Shijia and others and the crew, which has lowered everyone's expectations of "Love Apartment" as well.
You should know that one of the factors that make "Old Friends" a classic is that the six lead actors also hit it off very well in life, and such a happy old friend relationship adds to the drama.
After two episodes of "Love Apartment 5" were aired, it was no surprise that the internet was once again full of scorn, with comments such as "Indian film" and "brush with sentimentality" abounding, and Douban's opening score of only about 4, which is a world of difference from the previous seasons, which were always more than 7. The movie is a far cry from the previous seasons, which scored more than 7 points.
But after a few more episodes, word-of-mouth for "Love Apartment 5" has climbed significantly, and it's now up to more than 5 out of 10, which is still pretty fast.
I still can't hold back my curiosity, clicked on the "Love Apartment 5" play button, well, simply say the author's five impressions:
1, the creative team in the heart of a mirror
That said I said in the article at the beginning of the three points, it turns out that the creative team of the "Love Apartment 5" are aware of ah, almost one of them in the first episode of the opening The first episode of the movie was a 'self-hacking' one, you don't say, although the atmosphere is slightly awkward and the lineup is shabby, more or less still give the audience to do an account of it.
In addition, the main actors were absent for half of the episode, but the creative team was smart enough to summon back some of the classic supporting characters, such as Yumo, Papa Guan Gu, and Eldest Brother, and even let Xiao Hei, who has been mysterious for four seasons, make a public appearance. The creative team's ambition not to sink is kind of obvious.
Chen He's image has declined, Lou Yixia's value has declined, and both of their parts have been reduced accordingly, whether objectively or subjectively, which is at least wise. Let the last few years the wind and no scandal Li Jiahang as the first male is even more appreciated, at least Snake's funny level can still get a lot of netizens affirmation.
The creative team is to be commended for knowing where they are weak and where they can't make up for it.
2. The songs and dances are really awkward, but the good thing is that there are fewer and fewer of them
While the creative team begged viewers to watch two more episodes of the show through Hu Yifei's song at the beginning, many people couldn't take it anymore after watching the first episode.
The song and dance routines were so awkward, like an American musical from half a century ago, that the dancing, lyrics and singing weren't very polished, and it made you sweat. Come on, it's a sitcom, it's supposed to be relaxing, not sweaty.
The good news is that as the show progressed, the uninspired singing and dancing dwindled, if not to the point of non-existence, hurrah.
The creators wanted everyone to watch at least two episodes, and almost dug a hole to bury themselves, the first two episodes are almost the most awkward ah, directly reflected in the Douban scoring.
3, the protagonist persona Qiankun big shift
Watch a few episodes, I believe that many netizens also have a little bit of feeling, that is, it seems that the main actors of the persona positioning some change.
In addition to Zhang Da Bao is still not much in tune, Lu Ziqiao's persona is gradually fleshed out, he seems to assume a lot of Guan Gu's magical before the persona, in addition to the Mika is still stupid and cute in addition to also assume some of the role of the role of the Tang Youyi position.
Newcomer Zhuge Dali is the second generation of the almighty Hu Yifei, while Curry Sauce has inherited Mika's stupidity, except that the stupid white sweetness has turned into stupid black stupidity.
Zeng Xiaoxian almost turned into a knowing sister in his very few scenes, and the bitchy persona was inherited by Zhao Haitang. Hu Yifei still maintains her high energy but also adds some characteristics of Tong Xiangyu.
The protagonist has changed, but in fact, each persona is still basically there, there is no way, the sitcom is such a routine.
4. Three newcomers, two and a half failures
"Love Apartment 5" added three newcomers, rich second-generation spare tire Zhao Haitang, invincible girlfriend Zhuge Dali, and stupid roommate Curry Sauce, which made up for the previous missing protagonists.
But the author's opinion is that two and a half of these three newcomers are not suitable for a sitcom.
Though Zhao Haitang tries hard to make himself into Zeng Xiaoxian, it feels like he's always pushing too hard and cackling a bit. He counts as a no-go.
Curry Sauce is actually quite sitcom-esque at times, with expressive gestures and language, but she doesn't seem to have enough experience plus the script is not very strong, so she can only be considered a half-qualified sitcom actress.
The most ambivalent is Zhuge Dali, a small, fresh and invincible beauty who seems to be awesome, but alas, her flawless persona is a mistake in itself, and flawless people shouldn't be in sitcoms per se.
In addition, Zhuge's vigorous acting skills are a bit anxious, she seems to have only the corners of her mouth to act, her eyes try to learn from Zhu Yin but still too young, and she is never electrified.
Hu Yifei's youthfulness and spunky personality was a cause for concern, in addition to her unrivaled abilities. Zhuge Dali is excellent, but she's just too lukewarm for a sitcom.
I hope that changes in the later scenes.
5, sitcom into the rhythm of idol drama
Have a say, "Love Apartment 5" in the script also worked hard, a lot of plot more reasonable and more grounded, but also to keep up with the pulse of the times, which is worthy of recognition.
But this is a sitcom, about the reasoning is not crooked smile does not come, some things can not be too reasonable, the script should be unreasonable and reasonable to find a way to find a way to **** survival, but the "Love Apartment 5" seems to have done enough.
For example, the persona of Zhuge Dali, as mentioned above, this kind of flawless persona with flawless charisma is suitable for idol dramas and not for sitcoms, while Mika and Ziqiao's poor and lowly couples are a little bit of a family drama.
Combined with the sophisticated studio and the beautiful variety of stores, "Love Apartment 5" has a bit of a fashion drama feel to it.
All in all, "Love Apartment 5" looks like it can no longer be considered a mere sitcom, but a combination of sitcoms and idol dramas.
In the end, although I watched a few episodes after a lot of complaints, but realistically speaking, "Love Apartment 5" although many problems, but still very watchable, than the top than the bottom, than the former self is not afraid of, can be compared to other TV series at the same time is also very good.