Chapter 272 No, these are all my words!
The movie ended completely, and at this moment, Yiguo only felt that his mood was quite complicated.
Although the whole movie only lasts for a little over two hours, the time span of the story and the unique viewing experience of period films really make people feel like they have lived a long life like the characters in the movie. .
At this time, as the final subtitles appeared, the theater lights gradually brightened.
For Yiguo, before she came to attend the premiere, she really didn't expect that Xu Kong's first movie would be in this style.
It can be seen from the original "Want to See You" and "Legend of Sword and Fairy" that even if Xu Kong goes to make movies, similar commercial films are definitely still within his comfort zone.
But to her surprise, "Sweet Honey" was even less commercial than she had imagined.
Especially among many genre films set in the commercial century, it is likely that they will have a family-friendly ending, or focus on the struggle of the male and female protagonists in Hong Kong.
It can be said that from the details of the plot, the camerawork and artistic style, as well as the male and female protagonists, it is not perfect, and it can even be said that there are some flaws that are criticized.
These are only literary films that can be so reckless and willful.
What makes Yiguo find it puzzling is that although these aspects do not look like a commercial film.
But the structure of the entire movie, including the overall narrative model, is quite regular.
Even better than many commercial films.
To put it simply, Xu Kong's movie looks a bit strange and looks like a literary film, but there is nothing difficult to understand at all.
Even a very ordinary audience will not have difficulty understanding the story or plot after watching it.
She didn't think Xu Kong couldn't do this.
There is no such thing as putting yourself in a position to look down at the audience for the sake of so-called art, so-called shooting techniques and techniques, which is unique to literary films.
Especially with a previous work in the suspense genre like "The Long Season" as the basis, if Xu Kong wanted to, he could use the so-called multi-line narrative, or disrupt this type of shooting with the timeline.
Xu Kong must be able to control it well.
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In the end, Yiguo came to his own conclusion.
"Sweet Honey" is naturally a commercial film.
But compared with traditional commercial genre films, it is obvious that this film still has strong characteristics.
Putting aside the shooting and production aspects, the most critical thing is naturally the script itself.
It can be seen that Xu Kong doesn't care so much whether he is making a commercial film or an artistic film.
Instead, it focuses more on how to tell the story itself.
When thinking of this, Yiguo suddenly realized that so far, she seemed to have found almost nothing to criticize about this movie.
Maybe she can guess that the affair between the male and female protagonist will definitely cause dissatisfaction among many viewers.
But for Yi Guo, a person with rich experience in watching movies, he didn't think this was anything at all.
Everything in the movie, including the male and female protagonists, actually serves the story.
That is to say, in recent years, with the passage of time, too many male and female protagonists are almost perfect, or too great and upright characters, which makes the audience think that this is a normal phenomenon.
But in fact, going forward many years, most film and television works are more inclined to create growth-oriented characters.
Because in that case, the drama of the entire story can be guaranteed.
Sometimes, it is precisely because of similar flaws that make the character's charm and character arc more outstanding.
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In Yiguo, Xu Kong's debut film, she can at least give it a rating of 8.5 or above, or even close to 9 or above.
The plot, rhythm, style, and even the acting skills of the male and female protagonists can all be said to be far beyond expectations.
It can be regarded as the best domestic romance film that Yiguo has seen in recent years.
Even in Yiguo's impression, when it comes to domestic romance films, there are only a few that can make people think they are worth talking about.
And most of them are campus love.
In comparison, after watching Xu Kong's "Sweet Honey" and reflecting on it for a while, I did feel a sense of unexpected surprise.
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"The next step is the question and answer session from the audience."
After the movie ended, a group of movie creators led by Xu Kong came onto the stage.
When we talked earlier, many people were actually not yet completely divorced from the plot of the movie that just ended.
There are people like Ego who think about the entire movie evaluation in their minds.
There are also many who simply start writing their own film review copy right on the spot.
After all, a considerable part of the audience present are film and television self-media or film critics.
After watching the movie in the theater or recording the moments on the road, after all, I forget it when I write the manuscript. It has become a habit.
However, when it came to the question and answer session, it was still quite lively.
In the past year or two, although Xu Kong has appeared in the public eye very frequently, he has even been searched almost regularly.
But in comparison, the variety shows I participated in are indeed much less than when I was a traffic idol.
In many cases, participating in similar variety shows is not only to increase one's popularity and popularity, but also to establish a character and solidify the fan base.
There is also the need to convey some of your own views and opinions.
Although there is no direct communication with the audience, we can still see a little bit of the thoughts or intentions of creators like Xu Kong.
Therefore, this premiere, for many self-media and film critics present, was a hard-won opportunity to communicate face-to-face with Xu Kong, the director and the leading actor.
In addition, after watching the film "Sweet Honey", everyone can also notice the difference from some commercial films on the market.
It is also Xu Kong's first film debut, so there is indeed a lot to ask and talk about.
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"I would like to ask Director Xu Kong, is it too much of a coincidence that in a big city like New York City in the United States, we can meet by chance like the ending?"
A certain traditional film critic, who looked to be in his forties or fifties, asked.
This is also a question that many people at the scene are curious about.
In fact, throughout the movie, many plots are dramatized.
It's a bit too coincidental to put it into reality.
But because the movie itself follows a realistic style, it even lacks the "adapted from a true story" at the end.
Therefore, although the encounter at the end is not abrupt, it is still a bit dramatic.
"Strictly speaking, the probability that Li Qiao and Li Xiaojun will meet in a foreign country after ten years is really low."
"But..."
"But this is a movie. They must meet again in a foreign land after ten years. Otherwise, I don't think the audience will agree."
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Xu Kong's answer was actually recognized by most people present.
That's what the so-called atmosphere is, how can it be possible that the male and female protagonists still don't meet each other.
And many people still like the scene at the end. The two people meet again after many years and look at each other and smile. There is indeed a sense of waste in it.
Of course, the film critic who asked the question also liked Xu Kong's "Sweet Honey" very much, so the question just now was just a curiosity, and there was no deliberate intention to make things difficult. Xu Kong's answer was also considered satisfactory by him. "Director Xu, what I want to ask is, why is such an immoral love story created?"
"Is the love between a scumbag and a mistress like Li Xiaojun and Li Qiao really worthy of admiration in the secular sense?"
Soon, the second audience member asked his question directly.
After what he said, there was undoubtedly an uproar at the scene.
If the first question is just out of curiosity, it doesn’t even come with any attack or hostility.
Then this second question is really quite acute.
Moreover, a trap was specially designed, just waiting for Xu Kong to jump in by himself.
If Xu Kong admits or defends it, it seems to mean that he believes that the love in the movie that goes against the traditional sense of moral values is worth talking about or even praising.
Yiguo didn't expect that the premiere of "Sweet Honey" would actually be played so realistically.
She also knows the person who asked the question just now. He has always been known for his sharp tongue. He relies on complaining or scolding some film and television works, directors and actors on the Internet. Now, the number of fans on various platforms is probably stable at around one million.
It's not a huge influence, but it's like a bullshit plaster.
When it comes to movies or TV shows that are stuck on, it is almost impossible to get rid of them.
Logically speaking, Xu Kong took the initiative to invite these people after all. Even if he was really dissatisfied, as long as the movie wasn't really bad, he wouldn't jump up and attack him so directly.
What's more, these colleagues, including her, are not professionals, but they can be regarded as senior film lovers.
Leaving aside the subsequent commercial success of "Sweet Honey", it is obvious to all how high the overall quality is and how good the answer sheet Xu Kong handed over was.
I wouldn't say it was a deliberate compliment, but at least it wasn't such an aggressive and deliberately digging question.
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As an actor, Guan Hua is experienced in such scenes.
He was just about to signal the host to stop asking questions.
But then he saw Xu Kong pick up the phone calmly.
"Some people watch movies for the story itself, some watch for ethics, some watch for the so-called warmth and warmth of human relationships, and some watch for the times and life."
"I think the key to the work is to give the audience the spiritual sustenance they want."
"And a character, or a person, is complex and multi-faceted, and cannot be summed up by the label of a mistress or a scumbag."
"In that case, what everyone will see in the future may be film and television characters with facial makeup."
After Xu Kong finished speaking, the theater fell into a brief silence.
Although no one applauded, it was obvious that many people, especially the self-media and film critics present, nodded in recognition.
Seeing that the notorious snake blogger just now wanted to continue this topic, Yigo finally couldn't stand it.
It's true that she doesn't have a great fondness for Xu Kong. Her professional and objective attitude over the years has also allowed her to not put her own preferences or filters on any actor or director.
But I have to say that at Xu Kong's age, he also wrote, directed, and acted, as well as the previous three dramas, plus this movie.
It really makes Yiguo feel that for a long time in the future, the Chinese film and television industry may need to rely on the other party to be the leader.
At least compared to those junk things shot for the purpose of making money and entangled with various capital interests.
Xu Kong is considered a quite special existence.
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So she stood up directly and signaled the staff to give her a microphone.
Then he said: "Xiao He, don't be too greedy. We also have many questions that we want to ask Director Xu."
The ID of the online account just now was called "Vicious Tongue Xiao He".
Yiguo interrupted the other party like a joke, causing a burst of laughter from the audience.
It doesn't seem to be too aggressive, but it can effectively resolve the opponent who plans to continue to struggle.
Then she asked:
"Director Xu, I know the English name of this movie. It doesn't seem to be a literal translation, but it's called "Almosta Love Story""
"It's almost a love story. Why did you choose such a name?"
Of course Yigo knew the answer to his question.
After all, the movie has been watched by now, and even ordinary viewers should be able to tell that "Sweet Honey" is not actually entirely about the love between Li Xiaojun and Li Qiao.
It’s about the last century, that special era, the changes of the times, the growth of life, and other elements.
The most important thing is that given the background of that era, for Hong Kong City, it is difficult not to say that there is no deeper metaphor or anything that Xu Kong wants to express in this movie.
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But by asking this question, she was also answering for Xu Kong the venomous Xiao He who just made things difficult for him.
After all, it can be seen from the translation of the movie, although it does contain a considerable amount of romance film elements.
But in the final analysis, this movie is not a very pure love movie.
Especially compared to some highly rated campus romance films, the narrative background, the stories told and the emotional entanglements between men and women are also more grand and complex.
Xu Kong was also stunned for a moment after hearing Yi Guo's question.
Of course he knew Yi Guo.
The other party is currently one of the largest film and television self-media in China, and an authentic so-called KOL opinion leader.
The influence is even greater than that of some traditional media.
The entertainment tabloids and the like in the past are even more incomparable.
He also saw that it was obviously Yiguo who was helping to save the situation.
Although the host can stop it at any time, it will definitely have an impact.
It is also easy to leave something to talk about for these film critics or bloggers who have many ideas.
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"In addition to telling the story of the male and female protagonists, it mainly focuses on the wanderings of us Chinese people in modern times."
"In the last century, people like Li Xiaojun and Li Qiao went to the port city to work hard for a better life."
"Even now, there are still quite a lot of people going out to work in big cities."
"Their optimism and self-improvement are genes in our bones."
"But at the same time, everyone should be able to feel that the movie contains the kind of nostalgia that is unique to our modern times..."
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Yiguo listened very carefully, mainly because she didn't expect it.
Xu Kong actually has so many ideas.
And they all perfectly matched her inner feelings.
Even many of her ideas were very different from the film review copy she planned to write.
Just one comment:
"No, these are all my words!"
"I am the one who specializes in writing film reviews..."
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(End of chapter)