Have you watched "Grand Hotel Legend"?

I took a look.

Oops.

Borrowing Song Xiaobao’s tone, he said: What the hell is this nonsense? All this? !

I originally watched this drama for Zhao Benshan, but after holding my nose and watching half an episode, I just want to ask one question:

What does Zhao Benshan want to do? ?

Most of the comedy stars in the entertainment industry were invited to help out, and so much manpower, material and financial resources were used, but what came out was a pot of various leftovers, sour and overnight vegetables mixed together in a mess. Big stew.

The memes used are all old ones, overused by sitcoms from decades ago such as "I Love My Family" and "Northeast Family".

The plot of the story is also made up randomly, and you can do whatever you want, almost to the extent that you can make up whatever you want.

How will the audience accept this?

Does the creator think the audience is stupid and easy to fool?

Where is the talent you promised?

Where is the sincerity of the promise?

If you really can’t write a good drama, why don’t you stay at home quietly?

Why do you have to come up with such a nutritious thing to ruin everyone’s goodwill towards Benshan Media?

This is so disturbing.

How disappointing.

This is not the first time we have been disappointed with Zhao Benshan.

Last year, when "Liu Laogen 3" came out, we were already disappointed once.

"Liu Laogen" was once called the pinnacle of Chinese rural-themed TV series.

The first and second parts of "Liu Laogen" left an excellent impression on us. Both the story and the actors' performances are so vivid and down-to-earth that they are endlessly memorable.

But when it comes to "Liu Laogen 3", what we see is not at all like a sequel to "Liu Laogen", but more like a replica of "Country Love Story".

However, we did not see the reality that the drama "Liu Lao Gen" should have had. Instead, the cowardice and perfunctoryness from the inside out made it impossible for us to turn a blind eye.

When a chef no longer carefully prepares delicious dishes for customers, but lets himself go and fools around as much as he wants, then his restaurant is not far away from closing.

Art creators are even more the same.

In fact, Zhao Benshan understands the importance of seriousness better than anyone else.

He is an artist from the lowest level, a true grassroots origin.

He understands best how difficult it is for a person who is born with no background to stand out and be respected by others.

In the Northeast, there are many people with artistic talents like him, but why was he the only one to become the "King of Sketch" that year?

I think the most important point is that he has brought his comedy art to the extreme.

If not, he would not have been discovered by Jiang Kun and introduced to the Spring Festival Gala.

If there was no Spring Festival Gala, there would be no Zhao Benshan as we later got to know him.

In 1990, Zhao Benshan made our eyes shine when he performed the skit "Blind Date" on CCTV Spring Festival Gala for the first time.

This sketch is really a baggage for one sentence, making the audience laugh once every three seconds. Every movement and expression of Zhao Benshan, after careful design, is a source of joy for the audience.

So he quickly gained everyone's recognition.

In fact, the most real group in the world is the audience watching a play in the audience. As long as you perform well, everyone will sincerely support you.

This is how Zhao Benshan was praised by the audience from the very beginning.

At that time, he was worthy of our praise.

In his own words, he starts preparing for the Spring Festival Gala skits every year more than half a year in advance. It is common for him to stay up all night because of a burden.

At that time, he must have taken it for granted.

Because an artist should present the best works to the audience, right?

And only by continuously outputting excellent works can you gain real recognition and respect from everyone.

The 1990s was the most prosperous time for Zhao Benshan's acting career.

At that time, everyone really loved Zhao Benshan.

We give him our heartfelt applause. At the same time, no matter what art form he develops, we will support him unconditionally.

In 1999, he invested in the filming of the movie "Men and Women Directors", and we supported him very much.

Not only did he go to the theater to increase the box office for him, but he also voted for him in the Hundred Flowers Award selection event. In the end, "Men and Women Directors", a movie that was not very outstanding at the time, won the 22nd Popular Film Hundred Flowers Award for Best Feature Film. Zhao Benshan himself also won the title of Best Actor.

In 2003, he advocated the "Green Duo", and we also supported him. Because promoting excellent folk art is a good thing in itself. So after he built the "Liu Laogen Stage", we all went to support him.

In 2001, he started filming TV series, and we also supported him. "Liu Lao Gen", his first directorial debut, received good ratings when it first aired. This drama has no bizarre plot and takes a very down-to-earth civilian route, but it feels like it is very close to the audience. The flesh-and-blood characters in the play, the humorous and simple lines, and the actors' real and natural performances are all unforgettable.

This is a work that Zhao Benshan presents to us very "carefully".

The same goes for "Ma Dashuai" produced immediately after.

The first and second part of "Country Love Story", too.

But later, as Zhao Benshan’s fame grew, and as the influence of Benshan Media became more and more significant, have you ever felt that the works produced by Zhao Benshan became more and more " water".

We can endure it the first time and the second time, because no matter how powerful the artist is, it is impossible for every work to become a classic.

But if every subsequent work disappoints, then no matter how good the reputation he has accumulated before, it will eventually disappear.

Moreover, even if Zhao Benshan had more money, he would not be able to withstand his disciples opening their mouths and eating them for the rest of their lives.

In fact, the specific producer of this time's "Legend of Grand Hotel" is not Zhao Benshan.

But he is the director.

In other words, no matter whether it was his wish to film this drama or not, the title was still his.

And he is also the biggest publicity point of the show.

Therefore, Zhao Benshan cannot say that "Legend of Grand Hotel" is so bad that everyone gave it one star, and he has no responsibility at all.

At least as the head of Benshan Media, he did not strictly control quality.

In addition to Zhao Benshan, "Legend of Grand Hotel" also brings together film and television stars such as Pan Changjiang, Sammo Hung, Eric Tsang, and Liu Yan. This lineup should theoretically gain a good reputation, but in fact it is exactly the opposite. Many viewers came here because of these celebrities, but after watching it, they found that they collectively acted awkwardly. The final consequences of this psychological gap are: first, it ruins the goodwill of these stars in the hearts of the audience; second, everyone is even more dissatisfied with the "Grand Hotel Legend" that uses this as a gimmick.

Benshan Media has produced excellent works before, such as "Liu Laogen", "Ma Dashuai", "Country Love", "Cherry", etc., all of which have achieved good reputations. But now, why are everyone becoming more and more disappointed with "Country Love Series"? And why are they so resistant to their blockbuster release "Grand Hotel Legend"?

I think the most important reason is that they are no longer so rigorous in their pursuit of art and do not understand the real needs of the audience. If their comedy still remains at the level of making fun of others, then no wonder the audience will stay away.

I went online to read everyone's comments about "Grand Hotel Legend". It has to be said that these commentators are much more talented than the screenwriters. For example, some people said: Before the broadcast, I thought it was a contemporary martial arts side story, but after it started, it turned out to be an expired Spring Festival Gala. Some said: After watching two episodes, I suddenly felt that country love is quite good. Hahaha, I find this sentence particularly funny for no reason.

"Grand Hotel Legend" currently does not have a rating on Douban. I guess it is not a big hit, because even if I give it one star, I have to give a reason.

So, goodbye, Grand Hotel Legend.

As for Zhao Benshan, after watching his "Liu Laogen 3", we are looking forward to him having a resounding work to restore his previous reputation and prove that he is still going strong and has his true strength. However, after waiting and waiting, I only waited for such a free-spirited "Legend of Grand Hotel".

When hope turns to despair, who says it is not the greatest pain?

Once upon a time, I was a big fan of Zhao Benshan. And now, I just want to say, goodbye, Zhao Benshan.

If one day he can come up with a good work that can withstand scrutiny like "Liu Laogen", then it won't be too late for us to come back.