There is a question on Zhihu: Is it possible for Brother Chen Kai to make a good movie?

This is really a matter of opinion and wise!

Putting aside "Farewell My Concubine", in the past ten years, whether it is "The Promise", "Search", "The Taoist Goes to the Mountain", or "The Legend of the Demon Cat", the quality of production is not low, but the box office is not very good. If Director Chen makes a film like "Shy Iron Fist", "The Pancake Man" and "Ex-3", then we clearly say that Director Chen can never make a good movie again!

It must be explained that it is not a prejudice against things like "Shameful Iron Fist" or "Pancake Man", but these are really commercial films that are purely for making money.

Director Chen still has his own artistic pursuits.

Unfortunately, his era has passed...

However, Kai Ye can definitely bring out something that makes people feel refreshed.

After all, there is accumulation and humanistic literacy. Things made by people with vision may not make people feel awesome, but they will definitely feel a new look. It is awesome to be able to achieve a new look in this era!

After all, China is a society of identity. When it comes to the upper class, it is not easy to come down. If you are used to using the abalone wings and truffle caviar all day long, you don’t know the benefits of fried rice with green pepper shredded pork on the plate.

When the big directors get on the table, the airs are getting bigger and the atmosphere is getting bigger.

When the atmosphere is big, you must have a little bit of force that is no better than me.

But unfortunately, the audiences of this era are used to being relaxed and are determined not to buy it. Moreover, if you play deeply, you can't play with yourself in the 1990s, so why bother?

In the past, movies were very niche, and a group of elites ate the taste and promoted them vigorously. Then word of mouth drives the market and the market promotes word of mouth, which is a slow heat.

Now, everyone is aiming at the market and shoots out a few dazzling trailers, and then hits the audience out of sight.

The times are more impetuous than Master Kai himself, so even if he has the foundation to make good movies, he is afraid that the market will not be able to wait!

It should really be like Lao Touzi, I don’t care about the market anymore. "One Second", Zhang Yimou’s version of "Paradise Cinema"...

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It will be released on December 4th, just eight days after "If You Are the One 2". We must not let "Mei Lanfang" affect the box office of "Wrong With the One"!

Tang Ningyu asked very seriously: "How is the preview reputation of "Mei Lanfang"?"

"It is said that China Film and Television is very optimistic..."

How can you not be optimistic?

What about an investment of 100 million!

The theme of Peking Opera is definitely Chen Kaige’s best-known theme. "Farewell My Concubine" was the theme of that year!

Perhaps China Film Group also hopes to recreate the glory of the last century!

"Do you want to slander Brother Chen Kai?"

"No," Zhang Junsheng walked in while chewing the fried dough sticks in his hand: "A movie like "Mei Lanfang" is an art film, and the box office will not be too high. Let's follow the established route..."

His mind was clear, and Zhang Junsheng didn't take "Mei Lanfang" seriously at all.

Half a classic...

What's the use?

In the era of commercial films, classics are not effective, and it is the bottom line that they can sell money!

I changed the topic: "When will "Sword III of Fairy" be aired?"

"Uh, it should be March next year..."

"Well, Liang Fan is pretty good. Let Sister Wang sign her. By the way, can "Inception" be a co-production film?"

“…It’s a little difficult, let’s try it!”

According to the General Administration, the "three principles" of Sino-foreign co-production films: they must be filmed in China; the amount of Chinese investment is not less than 1/3; at least one Chinese starring actor...

Tingfeng invested US$80 million, Yuehua invested US$30 million...

Whether the peak investment is considered a mainland investment is up to date...

"Get more sponsorship, drinks, clothing, and China Mobile can all appear in the movies! In addition, if China Film wants to invest, they can also join!"

"But if they invest, it is difficult to calculate the account sharing..."

"Then give them the mainland box office revenue, $40 million!"

After a pause, Zhang Junsheng explained: "What we want is release!"

"…knew."

Several senior executives shut up...

Yuehua made several major decisions, basically Zhang Junsheng made the decision, and everyone believed him!

"Old Tang, has "Mei Lanfang" sent us a premiere invitation?"

“…I sent it, are you going?”

"Of course I have to go, I also want to see what special things are in the art films that are claimed to be filmed for 100 million yuan!"

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Every year, the New Year holiday is a feast for the domestic film industry!

A large number of well-made movies are being released in a hurry. "Ip Man" which is a New Year's holiday, and "Wolf Tooth" released by the Chinese Film company are all released on December 1.

To be honest, Donnie Yen is not a front-line action star. Before "Ip Man", the best box office in mainland China was "Dragon and Tiger Gate", with 49 million, and then "Fuse" 39 million...

Light didn't invest much in publicity, probably think the box office of "Ip Man" is up to 50 million...

No one expected that "Ip Man" suddenly broke out, and the box office reached 18 million on the second day of its release...

This is the rhythm that will break Yida!

I can only say that in recent years, the domestic film industry lacks action movies that can touch the public's G-spots!

When Ip Man in "Ip Man" defeated the audience's imaginary enemy, he had become a perfect symbol full of religious colors.

The national sentiment of the masses was sought, and an uncontrollable passion spread in the heart.

We stood up and applauded, we raised our arms and shouted, and we were soberly immersed in the YY of a perfect image, as if our own bodies were blending into the great personality of the national hero, although in reality, it was nothing more than an illusion.

Of course, the film itself is very good, both civil and military.

In the first half of the battle with Master Liao of Taishantang, he was not bloody. The climax appeared in Ye Wen and Shandong Dahan Jinshan to find a battle. The fierceness of the Northern Fist and the Southern Fist collided together, creating dazzling sparks, which was wonderful.

The real entry into a state that is enough to affect the audience's emotions was after the Japanese invasion.

Before that, even if Master Liao hid his needles in the cotton, we actually knew that on Foshan, Ip Man could undoubtedly turn everything into a calm and quiet atmosphere.

After the Japanese invaders attacked, the benefits of guns and cannons were far better than those of fists and feet. No matter how good the skills were, they became water without a source. In one-on-one situation, Ip Man could naturally remove Li Zhao's revolver while talking and laughing, but can he have the ability to face the entire army?

If the historical background of martial arts films was in ancient times, they could naturally be wild and voluntarily; if they were in modern times, the choices would be more diverse, they could make jokes or play hard.

The most embarrassing thing is the kung fu film in the modern context, with only the main theme of resisting foreign humiliation left in the cracks - and China's tragic modern history is destined again. The personal victory against foreign warriors can only be the spiritual victory of Ah Q. One by one, the movies climaxed with the fall of vicious foreign warriors, and the curtain came to an end, which was quite a bit like "If you win, what's wrong with losing the world."

The climax of "Ip Man" is to defeat the Japanese samurai, and the climax of "The Hero of the Skills" is also to defeat the Japanese samurai. In "Ho Yuanjia", Huo Yuanjia, lost his way, and also achieved the most glorious page in his life after defeating the Western Liss who were in the striking stage.

Donnie Yen wasted decades and finally welcomed his masterpiece!

Greeting congratulations!
Chapter completed!