Taiwanese people have plots about "Taiping Wheel".

Zhang Dianwan led the way to "Taiping Wheel 1949". In fact, in Taiwan, literary works with this theme are endless and documentary films.

In Bai Xianyong's novel "The Legend of the Exiled Immortal", the heroine's parents died in the Taiping Wheel incident; in Li Jing's book "From the Smoke and Dust of History", some chapters focus on Taiping Wheel, restoring a real "Taiping Wheel" incident; in April 2004, Phoenix TV filmed the documentary "Looking for Taiping Wheel"...

By the way, the Taiping Wheel is actually a shipwreck incident...

On January 27, 1949, the last voyage of the Taiping Ship was originally expected to depart at 4 pm, but later it was postponed to 6 pm for some reason.

Because it was sailing at night, in order to escape the curfew, the Taiping Ship did not turn on the navigation lights.

At 23:45 pm, it collided with a Jianyuan wheel carrying coal mines and wood. The Taiping wheel sank one minute later, and a total of 932 people on the ship were killed...

Such a story is about to be brought to the big screen, and everyone thinks it is the Chinese version of the "Titanic". When the "Taiping Wheel" is promoted, I also said that!

Then, since its release on December 2, the box office and reputation were not ideal, with a box office of only 114 million in the first week.

The biggest complaint is that the audience came with the expectation of watching the "Chinese version of "Titanic", but what they saw was a "prequel on board" with a slow pace.

So much so that "Taiping Wheel" (Part 2) was released, and its cumulative box office almost exceeded 100 million...

This is not the first time Wu Baige has done such a thing!

In the original "Red Cliff", he filmed two episodes, thanks to the good copyrights sold in other places. Otherwise, the reputation of Hollywood's top-tier directors would not be preserved!

However, many self-professional filmmakers can't stand it anymore.

"We took the standards of "Titanic" and stepped on the foot to curse. On the other hand, we laughed and said, "Just pass the time" and willingly gave "Green-Haired Witch" a pass score, which is really sad."

"Since the birth of the movie, the functions have been diverse, and it cannot be determined by the theory of pleasure. So we warmly welcomed the arrival of "Lost in Thailand" and "Monster Hunt" with the box office, but after watching these, I felt so happy. Can you also leave some opportunities for another type of subject matter and some opportunities for yourself to think and settle down?"

"There is a very good saying in the tenth screening room. Don't say that China has no good movies and directors at all times. Do you go and watch the good movies you make? What kind of movies will be like for the audience!"

On Zhihu and Weibo, a bunch of big vs help cheer...

It’s useless, and the audience doesn’t buy it at all!

Look at the actors he chose. He knew his way from "Red Cliff". He would rather use Korean and Japanese actors than mainland actors. Huang Xiaoming and Tong Dawei were all because of Zhang Zhen, Andy Lau and Louis Koo who wanted to choose at the beginning!

In fact, most excellent films have multiple perspectives and can meet audiences with different needs.

For example, "Lust and Caution" can be a suspense film, an art film, a spy film, or a erotic film.

"Monster Hunt" is done well!

It includes various elements such as fantasy films, action films, 3D films, romance films, children's films, comedy films, suspense films, etc., and there is no big flaw in the production.

The movies that only one type of people watch have no box office. The movies that men, women, young and old all want must be good box office.

In terms of film quality alone, "Monster Hunt" and "Taiping Wheel" are both examples of excellent production in the film industry.

The difference is that box office celebrities like "Monster Hunt" are popcorn films that are completely created for ordinary audiences. The director puts himself in a relatively low position, and the theme will never go beyond the line, and the story will not be told in depth, ensuring that the story is smooth and the special effects are passed, and the audience can be pleased to take the money and leave.

The director himself said that the purpose is to prevent investors from losing money!

This is completely opposite to Jiang Wen's argument that he is only responsible for filming and not box office.

There is nothing to be ashamed of. People are also making movies honestly and earning money honestly.

Wu Baige's original intention is probably not like Jiang Wen. He must be thinking of a good reputation and box office success!

"The Wheel of Taiping" is a very ambitious movie, photography, set, scene scheduling, special effects, and actors are all the best in domestic films.

I took out the lower part and made the promotion and promotion. The box office is conservatively estimated to start at 500 million. There should be no big problem.

"Taiping Wheel" lost the box office, and it was so miserable. Everyone has analyzed enough external reasons. It is nothing more than sharing the money from the upper and lower collections, using "Titanic" as a gimmick, misleading propaganda and inaccurate positioning, poor reputation among the upper collections, etc.

But is the script of "Taiping Wheel" really a problem?

In the final analysis, it's too vulgar!

No audience has been influenced by domestic TV series for many years, and the feelings of family and country in "The Wheel of Taiping" are no longer attractive.

The domineering general and the rich daughter, the big-headed soldier and the orphan girl, the Taiwanese doctor and the Japanese girl, each pair of memes has been interpreted countless times by others.

That's right, "Taiping Wheel" is the best and most serious filmed by Wu Baige, and the completion is also very high, but it's a big deal!

When watching "The Wheel of Taiping", there is always a feeling of watching TV series. The script lacks concise beauty, and no matter how exquisite the technique is, it cannot cover up the old, TV series-like core.

Even if "Taiping Wheel" has a box office of not tens of millions today, but more than one billion, it is also a victory for the big cast + well-made film industry, and it has nothing to do with the artistic nature of emotions.

It is even more offensive to say that the box office is a failure, but the audience has no ability to appreciate it, and cannot understand Director Wu's feelings.

...

On the 22nd, Xiaobai and Zhang Shan set off for Taiwan.

Participate in the Golden Horse Awards.

For most of the people behind "Knocking on the Gate of Heaven", the Golden Horse Awards are very far away from them.

Especially Xiaobai and Zhang Shan, they are really newbies in the sedan chair, for the first time!

No matter how well the Golden Horse Awards are, in the current Chinese-language film environment, Golden Horse is indeed the most recognized honor in the industry.

"I'm a little excited!"

After getting off the plane, Zhang Shan couldn't help but his legs trembled...

"…What are you excited about?"

Retracting his curious gaze, Xiaobai's eyes were turned on with contempt: "Entering a Golden Horse can make you so excited. How can you go with me to Cannes and Oscars in the future?"

"Xiaobai, let me tell you that the Golden Horse Award was my goal before I was 30 years old. I am only 23 years old this year, and I have realized my long-cherished wish for many years..."

Turning his face, Zhang Shan said seriously.

"...You are so angry, no, who can win the prize with the confidence that you have given you?"

Xiaobai was speechless.
Chapter completed!