Chapter 608 Director Chen, what do you think?
With the first wave of reviews for "Life of Pi" appearing, Wang Shu's strength was once again proven.
Some people in Europe and America who previously questioned Wang Shu’s qualifications to attend the MTV Music Video Awards also shut up now.
However, Wang Shu did not stay in the United States for long, but hurried back to his country.
Because "Life of Pi" will also have its premiere in China, as a director and it is for the domestic market, he needs to make an appearance.
It takes more than ten hours to fly directly from the United States to Beijing. He will not be able to make it to the premiere, but he can make it to the subsequent meetings.
As long as you show up, it will have the publicity effect of Dinghai Shenzhen.
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In a cinema in Beijing, Lao Mouzi and Chen Ting walked in and bought two movie tickets to watch "The Life of Pi".
The film "Three Guns" directed by him has been finalized and will be released on December 10.
In other words, 20 days after the release of "Life of Pi", Lao Mouzi's "Three Guns" will be released in theaters.
He is not too worried about "Pacific Rim", which is released at the same time as "3 Guns". This movie is clearly a popcorn commercial blockbuster.
Lao Mouzi does not think that "Three Guns", an art film, can compete with the commercial film "Pacific Rim" at the box office.
Unless Wang Shu shoots "Pacific Rim" very well, there is no chance that "Three Shots" will win at the theater box office.
The success of Wang Shu's previous film works such as "Terror Cruise" and "Taipei Trip" is on the table.
Lao Mouzi didn't think Wang Shu would be able to pull off the filming of "Pacific Rim".
Therefore, the only film that is in sharp contrast and competition with "The Life of Pi" is "The Life of Pi."
Not only are the two films both art films, one is heading for the Berlin International Film Festival and the other is heading for the Academy Awards.
The contrast is even more obvious.
In fact, if Wang Shu had the idea, "Life of Pi" could also be registered for the annual Berlin International Film Festival.
However, there is a mandatory condition for participating in the Berlin International Film Festival, that is, the film has not been screened in other regions other than its home country.
"Life of Pi" has been released in the United States and China, and will soon be released in the United Kingdom and other countries. It is no longer enough to participate in the Berlin International Film Festival to be held in February next year.
However, Lao Mouzi's "Three Shots" did not go there. This film was nominated for the 2010 Berlin International Film Festival.
Sitting in the cinema, Lao Mouzi carefully watched "Life of Pi". Chen Ting did not interrupt and sat silently beside him.
When the movie ended and the two walked out of the cinema, Lao Mouzi, who had been silent, finally spoke, he said: "How do you feel?"
Chen Ting told the truth: "It's a very good movie, especially a 3D movie, which is a bonus."
"Yes, a 3D movie." Zhang Yimou responded with a sigh, nervously Then he added, "Did you know? "Life of Pi" has always been called the least likely film and television work in Hollywood."
"I heard that its script is in good condition. Many directors in Hollywood have looked at it, but they all thought it was not good and gave up on the project."
"Now, Wang Shu not only turned it into a film and television, but also made it into a film and television successfully."
Chen Ting could understand Zhang Yimou's mood at the moment and what he was thinking, and asked with concern: "Are you worried that "Three Guns" will be affected?"
"It's not that I'm worried, but I'm sure it will be affected!" Zhang Yimou sighed, "You said this is a 3D movie, which is a bonus."
"Let me ask you, which director in the mainland has shot 3D movie?”
After the premiere of “Life of Pi,” Xuanfa continued to work hard.
Again, the success of a movie at the box office depends on the number of screens and the most important thing is publicity.
Even if it is a bad movie, as long as it is well-publicized and people are fooled into buying tickets and entering theaters, it can achieve good box office results.
Sina Entertainment: The visual effects of "Life of Pi" are realistic yet delicate, which makes people's eyes brighter. It is no less than traditional blockbusters such as "Pirates of the Caribbean". The rhythm of the entire film is leisurely and leisurely, neither impatient nor exciting. Procrastinating, not noisy and not boring.
The film wanders between commercial blockbusters and literary films, finding the best breakthrough point. The film uses bright and gentle tones, soft and mysterious music, simple and clear stories, and philosophical guidance that sometimes appears. The audience discovers the meaning behind the story.
At the end of the film, Pi, who is in his prime, slowly tells another version of the shipwreck. The animals that accompany him across the sea may be fairy tales created by Pi because he cannot face the dark side of human nature, a fantasy journey on the sea. As light as an untouchable dream. The bleak reality is dismembered piecemeal in front of the audience's eyes, colliding strongly with ideals and beliefs and eventually becoming bloody and bloody.
Wang Shu's powerful production team has achieved a huge contrast between this warm-toned film and dark human nature. The addition of gold medal scorer Mike Donnell undoubtedly adds a lot to it.
Soundtrack master Mike Donner made the music of "Pi" soft, graceful, soothing and harmonious.
This slow-paced, distinctively melodic soundtrack is very different from the strong drum beats and situational sound inserts that are popular in Hollywood, but it shows extraordinary adaptability, freshness and naturalness in this film.
The music clip "Leaving India" uses Indian scales and modes to outline the unspeakable bitterness of Pi, a young man who has just begun to love, leaving his hometown and lover; "FlyingFish" is lively and smart, and the tuba is even added in the second half to add smoothness. It has a sense of humor, and every note jumps with the joy of the first "big harvest" at sea; "Tiger Training" is short and full of changes, transitioning from the melodious female voice humming to the slow start of the drums, and then the low tone accompanied by the suppressed cello playing. The drum beat was like a torrential downpour, which was so urgent that it was difficult to calm down.
The theme song "Pi's Lullaby" was co-composed by Mike Donnell and Indian singer Jayashli. Jayashli's ethereal Tamil female voice is accompanied by distant woodwinds and soft music. Ripples of tambourines and colorful musical instruments create a peaceful and tranquil natural environment, easily making this softness penetrate into people's hearts.
Echoing this ode to nature are the lush greenery at the beginning of the film, and a mischievous sloth curiously looking at the hummingbirds flying not far away.
Sohu Entertainment: The opening of the movie is easily reminiscent of Woody Allen's film "Midnight in Paris." The latter uses postcards to lay out the beautiful scenery of Paris in front of the audience, while "Pi" starts with the living conditions of various animals, supplemented by relaxed and smart music with Indian characteristics, and casually outlines a wonderful story of the growth of all things and the beauty of nature. The world, and this calmness and tranquility are also in contrast to the later turbulence and even the cruel reality revealed at the end, making the audience "guess the beginning but not the ending."
In the film, the audience can see the strange and colorful underwater creatures hidden under the ocean swimming around, as if they are holding a fashion party; they can also see the scene where the sea and the sky meet late at night, the quiet sea and the night sky The stars reflect each other, and the boat seems to be docked on a beautiful and huge mirror; you can even see The magical scenes are decorated with luminous whales, fast flying fish, fluorescent jellyfish and other marine creatures; as well as the mysterious island where Pi and Tiger landed, the tangled old trees, the docile meerkats, and the hidden human teeth shining in the dark night The buds of the film perfectly match the visual meaning of the word "fantasy" in the film's title.
Tencent Entertainment: In "Life of Pi", three levels of themes are presented.
The first is the psychological change process of Pi, from a relatively stable family life in India, free belief in religion, and the budding of a beautiful love with his sweetheart, to being attacked by fear and loneliness while drifting at sea. , constantly experiencing the process of alternating hope and disappointment. In the later stage, he even talked to the tiger and asked it to come out to see the god. After the diary was swept away by the strong wind, the channel he relied on to talk also collapsed, thus giving birth to despair—— Pi told Tiger that we were going to die.
And his relationship with the tiger is constantly undergoing subtle changes, from confrontation and fear at the beginning, to seeking various means to try to tame it in the middle period. On the cannibal island, he escaped with the tiger, and finally When the boat docked and was rescued, he watched the tiger he had been with disappear into the The figure in the jungle never looked back, saying: "Life is a process of letting go, but the most regrettable thing is that we did not say goodbye properly." Many viewers secretly shed tears, and some even expressed hope that "the tiger will turn around at the last moment." Turn around and take a look at Pi", and even look forward to "the tiger did not leave Pi in the end".
At the same time, Wang Shu added elements of faith on an emotional level.
The film interprets the true nature of "faith" from a high-level perspective, which is the greatest success and move. The film is not only visually satisfying. When the audience is stunned in front of the real ending, he has completed his self-understanding. At the same time, he has pushed religion and belief in front of every audience, using an unproven drift. , to prove the existence of God.
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On the Internet, all kinds of praise, boastful soft articles, and film reviews are overwhelming.
Many people who have not watched "Life of Pi" and are always skeptical about whether art films can be exciting are aroused in their hearts after being exposed to various voices praising "Life of Pi" , began to waver, and came up with the idea of buying tickets and going to the cinema.
It is said that "Life of Pi" was shot extremely well and was praised highly by the Internet. In addition, Wang Shu is already an Oscar-winning director with an online reputation.
Many viewers who have not bought tickets yet want to go to the cinema to see what is going on.
Chen Kaige and Chen Hong walked out of the theater after watching the movie. Chen Hong saw that Chen Kaige had been silent and turned his head and asked, "How do you feel?"
"How about what? "Chen Kaige knew what Chen Hong was asking, but he didn't want to answer and pretended not to understand.
"Movies, how was Wang Shu's movie?" Chen Hong asked.
Chen Kaige didn't want to answer, and then asked: "What do you think?"
Chen Hong responded without thinking: "I think it is very good, there is a high possibility that I can win the Oscar." ."
"Oscar statuette ?" Chen Kaige was immediately unhappy when he heard this, and answered disdainfully, "You really dare to say that?"
"Let's not talk about this movie, let's just say that the Oscars are a stage that emphasizes qualifications. At this point, it is already destined that Wang Shu will not win the award.”
Chen Hong also knew this, so he said: "I didn't say I won the big prize."
"Is it possible that he can't get the big prize, but he has a good chance of getting the small prize?"
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When Director Chen heard this, he just felt that he was being teased and hummed: "Small award? Do you think the Oscar's small award is that big?" Is it easy to win?”
“And even if it’s a small prize, what does it have to do with Wang Shu? The statuette is not his.”
Chen Hong said with a smile. Forgot? There is also a statuette for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars. Isn’t this related to Wang Shu?”
"Haha, he didn't adapt the script of "Life of Pi," so what does it have to do with him?" Chen Kaige sneered.
When Chen Hong heard this, he suddenly realized and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
She managed her emotions and then said: "Whether Wang Shu can win the Oscar or not, just tell me how you feel after watching this movie?"
Director Chen had a comment in his heart, but He couldn't say it, so he responded: "What's the use of how I feel? I don't have a film to be released at the same time as his."
"You have to ask Zhang Yimou about this question, his "Three Guns" "It will be released soon"
While saying this, Director Chen couldn't help but mourn for Zhang Yimou.
He can finally see that Wang Shu has really learned a lot about Hollywood, and the movies he makes basically have a Hollywood feel.
Moreover, it does have strength.
For example, this "Life of Pi" is said to be an art film, but it was actually shot using commercial techniques.
It is somewhat similar to "Mei Lanfang" he directed before.
But Wang Shu is obviously more proficient in business techniques.
In addition, "Life of Pi" is a 3D movie, which is something refreshing in China.
Director Chen couldn't help but feel that it was an extremely unwise choice to schedule "Three Shots" in the New Year due to the new visuals.
There was "Life of Pi" before, and "Pacific Rim" later.
In addition, "Three Guns" is not a commercial film, but an art film.
If compared between these two movies, the audience's desire to buy tickets will be greatly reduced.
The box office of the movie will be cut in half.
Therefore, the wisest choice is to move the film and stagger its release.
Having said that, the New Year period is the best period of the year.
"Three Guns" has been in preparation for so long, and this is the time we have been waiting for.
In addition, the new screen also brings pressure to collect money.
Director Chen feels that neither Zhang Weiping nor Zhang Yimou is willing to give up the New Year schedule.
"If the two of them have confidence in the drama "Three Guns", they should not move it!"
Director Chen muttered in his heart, Zhang Yimou is also a great director, and he is also a great director. To save face.
"The Life of Pi" was released on the front end, but then moved in despair.
How shameless is this?
(End of this chapter)