Chapter 728 I’ll take the blame for you
August 9, Friday.
After picking up his girlfriend from get off work, Zhang Chenguang drove to the nearby Wanda Plaza.
After the two of them finished eating, their girlfriend wanted to go to the mall, but Zhang Chenguang suggested going to the movies.
“Are there any good new movies released recently?”
"[Shanghai Fortress] premieres today. It is said to be the domestic science fiction masterpiece that succeeds [The Wandering Earth]!"
Seeing his girlfriend Xiaoli's uninterested look, Zhang Chenguang quickly said: "It stars Lu Han, Didn’t you like him before?”
“I liked him for a while, but I lost my fandom after he announced his relationship.”
I hesitated and saw that my boyfriend was a little confused. With an eager expression, Xiaoli nodded.
“Well, since you want to see it, go ahead!”
"Honey, you are the best!" Zhang Chenguang looked happy.
He is a science fiction fan and likes to watch science fiction movies the most.
But it turns out that if you want to watch science fiction movies, you can only watch Hollywood ones, like "The Matrix", "Interstellar", and "Avatar".
Hollywood's science fiction movies are indeed very good, and there are many excellent ones. However, as a Chinese, Zhang Chenguang still has certain expectations for his country's science fiction movies.
But over the years, this expectation has been exhausted by the continuous domestic bad science fiction movies, until the release of "The Wandering Earth" this year.
If you are not a true science fiction fan and don't like movies, you really can't understand the shock that "The Wandering Earth" had to Chinese science fiction movie audiences after its release.
The quality of this film is actually only average in terms of Hollywood, but it was made by the Chinese. In horizontal comparison, it has raised the level of domestic science fiction films by more than one level.
[The Wandering Earth] is truly something that movie fans can be proud of, and everyone has full confidence in domestic science fiction movies from now on.
The phrase "opening the door to Chinese science fiction movies" is not just rhetoric, most people think so.
Now, after half a year, "Shanghai Fortress" is released, and many science fiction movie fans are eager to watch. Everyone is extremely looking forward to this another domestic science fiction masterpiece that is said to be the successor to "The Wandering Earth".
Zhang Chenguang is one of the huge number of fans of science fiction movies.
Delighted with his girlfriend's understanding, Zhang Chenguang quickly took his girlfriend to the Wanda Cinema on the top floor.
It is Friday night, and there are many people watching the movie.
He queued up to buy movie tickets, drinks and popcorn.
Not long after, the two of them followed the crowd into the cinema.
"Today is the first day this movie is released, right? There aren't many people there. I remember that when you took me to watch [The Wandering Earth], the theater was full."
After sitting down, Xiaoli He looked around.
“Almost half of the attendance rate is not bad. Lu Han’s appeal is still incomparable to Gu Wei.
As long as the quality of the movie is excellent, people who will watch the movie later will Not less."
The two sat down for about 5 minutes. The lights in the theater dimmed and the movie started.
[Shanghai Fortress] took less than two hours to complete. Zhang Chenguang was very much looking forward to it at first. However, at the beginning of the movie, when the leading actors appeared, Lu Han's thick bangs and the plastic-textured special effects made him disappointed, and he had a bad feeling in his heart.
......
"Hubby, wake up, the movie is over!"
"Huh? It's over? Then let's go." The lights in the theater were all bright, and the movie was over. The subtitles scrolled on the screen, and Zhang Chenguang, who was half asleep, also opened his eyes.
My girlfriend Xiaoli looked at him funny.
"Obviously you asked me to come over to watch a movie, and you chose the movie, but you ended up sleeping here."
Zhang Chenguang wiped his lips to make sure that he didn't drool when he fell asleep, and said with some embarrassment: " I didn’t expect this movie to be so boring, it was so bad!
What happened in the end? The aliens were eliminated, right?”
“Destroyed, the heroine played by Shu Qi. After dying, Lu Han shouted "shoot at me", and then the giant cannon fired and destroyed the alien warship."
Xiao Li briefly summarized the second half of the plot.
"Lu Han shouted to fire at me? That's what he did!"
Xiao Li thought about it and became happy. The heroine died, and the hero turned grief into strength to save the world. It was originally a very passionate and exciting story. Duan, but the performance in the movie is always a bit funny.
Zhang Chenguang shook his head, stood up and walked out with his girlfriend. The two of them could still hear other people talking about the movie, and most of the audience left the theater cursing.
Zhang Chenguang was also angry. After sending his girlfriend home, he returned home and turned on the computer first.
To go without saying, the Internet is full of people criticizing [Shanghai Fortress].
["The Wandering Earth" showed us the hope of Chinese science fiction films, and "Shanghai Fortress" showed us the desire to make money! 】
[As for a science fiction film, it basically collects all the mistakes that Chinese science fiction can make; as for a romance film, it has the self-knowledge that it doesn’t even dare to be on the Chinese Valentine’s Day schedule]
[People who have been to the theater have advised everyone not to come here. Watching pirated movies feels like a waste of time. I feel relieved when I see so many people scolding me! 】
[If The Wandering Earth is the pathfinder of Chinese science fiction movies, then Shanghai Fortress is just a hot speculator, a looter next to the truck.]
[The plot is boring, no. It is driven by story details and logic, relies heavily on narration and rough and awkward lines, and the special effects and soundtrack are in very poor taste!
No matter how bad the film is, it is still a waste of money to find Lu Han as the leading actor in this kind of subject. Shu Qi is completely unsuitable for the role. There is no sense of passion and tension. It feels like filming a MV]
[Shu Qi There is no sense of camaraderie with Lu Han at all, like a female teacher and a child, there is no spark between men and women, no matter how they fall in love, it feels a bit immoral.]
[If you haven’t watched "The Wandering Earth" first 》, I could give this drama 3 points, but after watching it, I can only give this movie 1 point. The difference is not even a little bit, the contrast is too strong! 】
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“Damn it, I should have read the reviews online before deciding whether to watch it or not. I’m careless. Who would have thought that it would be so well-publicized that it would turn out to be such a mess.”
Zhang Chenguang complained, then logged into his account and added a negative review with one star. Although he had not finished watching the movie, he still had a lot to say.
[Shanghai Fortress] fought very thoroughly.
This domestically produced science fiction masterpiece, which was highly promoted before its release, only exceeded 100 million at the box office within three days of its release. What followed was overwhelming negative reviews on the Internet.
After Douban opened the score, it only had 3.8 points.
However, this is not the end. One week after the movie was released, the score dropped to 2.9, which is already on the same level as the epic bad movie "Pure Heart Chasing Dreams" (2.2).
The total box office of the movie only exceeded 100 million in the three days it was released. Faced with such pitiful box office and negative reviews online, on August 11, director Teng Huatao posted an apology on Weibo, saying, "I have caused investors to lose money. As a director, I have an unshirkable responsibility." Responsibility."
On the 12th, screenwriter Jiang Nan also apologized on Weibo, saying: "I apologize to those friends who don't like movies, for failing to live up to your expectations."
However, it is of no use. , in the following week, the total box office of "Shanghai Fortress" was 112 million yuan. The nearly 63% box office drop on Monday means that the box office of this newly released movie is about to come to an end.
On the 15th, director Teng Huatao said in an interview with the media, "I used the wrong Lu Han, in a genre that is not suitable for him."
In one sentence, he will be the subject of recent controversy for the movie. Lu Han once again reached the heights of public opinion.
Lu Han, who had already been criticized, felt a little bit criticized for a while. It seemed that the filming of "Shanghai Fortress" was entirely Lu Han's fault.
"Don't you respond?" In a basketball gym in Beijing, Deng Chao, Chen He, Gu Wei, Lu Han and others played basketball for a while and sat on the chairs next to them to rest.
Gu Wei took Meng Ziyi to promote [Donggong] these days. As soon as he returned to the capital, he received a call from Deng Chao asking him to play ball.
“Is there anything to respond to? I did not perform well.
As a starring role, if the movie sells well, I can gain money and honors. Now, of course, I have to take the blame for the crime." Lu Han was sweating profusely. After drinking water, he poured the water on his head, then shook his head, his face There was no expression, obviously not as open-minded as he said.
Gu Wei nodded, "Xiaolu, you have one biggest advantage compared to other young male stars! "
"What? "
"You are more self-aware than them."
After Gu Wei finished speaking, he saw Lu Han looking at him with a resentful look on his face. Deng Chao and Chen He had just drank the water. Squirted out and laughed.
“I just thought you were praising me.”
“Haha, of course I’m praising you.
I watched [Shanghai Fortress] and your performance was indeed not very good.
However, the failure of a movie is mainly the fault of the director. How you act as an actor and the effect of your performance are not decided by the director.
The director has already given you every shot, so what else can the actor do? < br>
I remember when filming "The Great Wall", director Zhang Yimou said in an interview: There are no actors who can't act, only incompetent directors.
In comparison, Teng Huatao is too petty.
When I was making a movie, I wanted to borrow your traffic, but I screwed up the movie and blamed you.
Now the media outside are fanning the flames and pointing the finger of public opinion at you. In fact, everyone in the industry knows what is going on.
I remember that Teng Huatao was originally a director of TV series and later switched to making movies. Now that he has messed up such a big project, it will be difficult for him to have the opportunity to direct movies in the future."
"Gu Wei is right. Teng Huatao has messed up a big production worth more than 300 million yuan. He is not a well-known director like Director Zhang. It will be difficult to direct movies in the future. Investors will not believe him."
Deng Chaochahan also joined in this topic.
He is also a director. Last month's movie "Galaxy Tutoring School" ended up with a box office of more than 800 million. Although it was not a big hit, it still made money.
“But if you take this blame, Xiaolu, I’m afraid you won’t have a chance to make movies in the future.”
“It doesn’t matter, I’m not from a major anyway. I can sing even if I’m not filming, and I can follow Chao Chao. Brother and the others are recording variety shows, and being a celebrity is just a job. If you don't do it well, you may fail." Lu Han became more open-minded at this time.
"Hahaha, Xiaolu, if you think so, you will be invincible. When I think about it, I feel that the world is vast.
The popularity I have accumulated will not be enough for you to last a lifetime." Gu Wei smiled and took the photo. Tap him on the shoulder.
"I can't help it. If I make a drama like you and it becomes a hit, I also want to keep acting." Lu Han shrugged.
"Come on, I'll treat you after we finish the game in a while. Let's have some drinks to comfort your injured soul!" Gu Wei took care of everything.
“This is good, I like it best when someone is treating me!” Chen He said with a smile from the side.
"You don't need to report it to your family first?"
"What should I report? You don't know my status in the family!" Chen He gave a thumbs up as if I was the boss. .
"Ahem~ I have to make a call about that. Don't you know that your sister Li has given me a lot of Chinese medicine recently? She said it is good for my health. I don't know if I can drink it?" Deng Chao heard Gu Wei said that he was very excited to treat him to a drink, but he still couldn't agree immediately because of the person at home.
Chen He looked at Deng Chao with a smirk on his face, and said in a feminine voice: "Dalang, take your medicine!"
"Fuck you!" Deng Chao smiled and pushed him.
"Hahaha"
On August 20, Gu Wei flew to Hengdian to prepare for the filming of [Celebrating More Than Years].
Not alone, Tian Xiwei was also on the plane.
“How are the preparations?
[Celebrating More Than Years] is our company’s key TV drama project this year. Although Xiaoda, you play “Fan Ruoruo” as a female supporting role, her role is not as good as that of a female partner. Mr.
Moreover, the character design is better. If you perform well, you will not only become an instant hit, but it will be no problem if you look familiar in front of the audience."
"I read the original work twice and read the script back and forth three times. Again, I have some ideas of my own in terms of characters."
Tian Xiwei sat opposite Gu Wei, wearing a sky blue knee-length skirt, a pair of white shoes, and a pair of moisturized shoes under the air bangs Her big eyes look very cute.
“Oh? Let’s talk about it”
When [Qing Yu Nian] started casting, Gu Wei also considered whether to find the original Song Yi to play Fan Ruoruo, but he felt that Tian Xiwei’s image was also suitable.
Although Oda is still not famous at all in the 18th line, Gu Wei's script does not require other people's fame. If there is a suitable opportunity, of course he will come with his own family.
Oda held the script in his hand and leaned forward.
“Fan Ruoruo is a character full of contradictions.
In the eyes of people in the capital, she is the most talented woman in the capital, smart and highly praised.
However, In front of Fan Xian, she turned into a cute and cute sister who seemed to have completely lost her IQ.
Whenever and wherever Fan Xian needs it, she will transform into a "super brick" without hesitation, dedicating everything to him, and never flinching even in the face of powerful opponents.
I feel that the charm of this character comes from this.
Outside, she is a cold and talented woman, but around Fan Xian, she is a little fan girl who admires her brother. As long as she can play this contrasting state well, she should be able to grasp the essence of the character."
Tian Xiwei knows how much the company attaches to "Qing Yu Nian", and she also knows how hard-won every opportunity to work with Gu Wei is, so she puts a lot of effort into the script and characters
<. br>[Wei Tianxia] These young female artists who signed contracts in the later stage all know each other
Tian Xiwei has a good relationship with Jiang Peiyao, and Meng Ziyi has a good relationship with Zhou Xi. Now [East Palace] is very popular and Meng Ziyi has become popular.
As far as Tian Xiwei knows, Zhou Ming has also co-produced a movie with his boss, which will be released in the second half of the year.
We are all about the same age, and we are female artists in the same company. She is also anxious and wants to make progress!
Gu Wei nodded in agreement after hearing Tian Xiwei's analysis of the character.
“The analysis is good. Your understanding of the character is fine, it just depends on how you perform during filming.
Being able to think clearly is important, but acting out what you think is the ability! "
"Boss, don't worry, I will perform well! "
Tian Xi patted her chest slightly and assured Gu Wei.
"Well
By the way, are you about to graduate? ”
"I will be a senior after this summer vacation, and I will graduate next year!" Tian Xiwei is a student majoring in drama and performance at Shanghai University. She was only a freshman when she signed a contract with Wei Tianxia.
"You will have plenty of time after graduation. You have also played a lot of supporting roles in the past two years. When [Qing Yu Nian] is finished filming, I will ask the company to arrange a female lead for you!"
Still following the route Meng Ziyi followed before, playing supporting roles while in school to hone his acting skills so that he is familiar with it, and then he will arrange a starring role in a drama after graduation.
"Thank you, thank you boss!"
Tian Xiwei smiled brightly, and would have jumped up and cheered if he hadn't been on the plane.
(End of this chapter)