Deng Cao rolled his eyes angrily.

I have to say that Deng Cao's performance in "Shadow" is definitely at the level of a movie star. One person plays two roles, and both characters have different temperaments and personalities.

The governor is vicious and vicious, while the substitute fights for Haoran. In the final twist, Deng Cao grasps the essence of both characters very well.

Zhang Xiao said softly: "Director Zhang, I think Brother Cao is very likely to win the Golden Award for Best Actor with these two roles."

Zhang Yimou nodded and said: "Based on his acting skills alone, he is already infinitely close to those veteran actors. As long as you don't compete with him, he has a high chance of success."

Zhang Xiao said: "Just grab it, I don't have a movie to show at all."

Soon, the premiere of "Shadow" ended, and the audience burst into warm applause.

"This movie directed by Zhang is very good!"

“The ink-painting-like art design is so beautiful.”

"The story is also good, and the twist at the end is great."

"The acting skills of the actors are all top-notch. The best is Xiao Shen, followed by Deng Cao."

"Xiao Shen's performance as Yang Cang is really great. He is acting in his true colors."

"I estimate that this movie will definitely be liked by foreign movie fans."

"I give this movie an 8.7."

“···”

Zhang Yimou and his team expressed their gratitude to everyone for coming.

"It is inevitable for an ugly daughter-in-law to meet her parents-in-law. It took me a year from preparation to release of "Shadow", and today I finally meet you."

"This movie is the first work I shot after joining Qingtian Entertainment. I am really grateful to the company because they provided me with the best creative conditions."

"When I was filming in the past, most of the questions asked by the production department were how much money could be saved. However, most of the questions asked by the Sunny Day production department were whether the money is enough. If it is not enough, I will apply to the company again."

"To be honest, I'm still a little worried. If the box office and word-of-mouth don't meet expectations, it will make me feel very sorry for the newcomers given to me by Sunny Entertainment."

Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "Director Zhang, since we are talking about Qingtian Entertainment Company, let me interrupt."

"Don't think that you are special. Over the years, as long as the films invested by Qingtian have never been financially restricted by any director, you are just one of the directors, not the only one.

"

"I have said before at Qingtian Entertainment that box office has never been a yardstick to measure the success of a movie. For a movie like "Shadow", even if the box office is only 10 million, I think it is successful, so you are completely

There’s no need to worry.”

Zhang Yimou smiled and said: "If that's the case, then I'll be relieved."

···

The next day, word of mouth about the movie "Shadow" came out.

On a certain website, it received a word-of-mouth rating of 8.69. Among the movies of the same period, it had the highest score and the best reputation.

The comment section is full of posts from fans.

"The filming of "Shadow" was really good."

"Director Zhang is going to show off his power."

"Zhang Yimou should be the best director in art design in the world, bar none."

"Every frame of "Shadow" is extremely beautiful and can be used as a mobile phone screen saver."

"I really like Xiao Shen's Yang Cang."

"Deng Caodu's performance exceeded the upper limit of his acting skills, but it was a pity that he met Xiao Shen."

"Xiao Shen's Yang Cang is domineering, aloof, and full of pride. When he fought against Brother Cao, I actually hoped that he would win."

"If it weren't for the script, I dare say that the winner would be Xiao Shen."

"Aren't you talking nonsense? It must be a problem with the script."

"Generally speaking, "Shadow" can be regarded as a rare good film by Director Zhang in the past two years."

"Director Zhang's films always have more color than story, and "Shadow" is no exception. Fortunately, the story of this film is pretty good."

"Deng Cao is expected to be nominated for Best Actor, and Xiao Shen's Yang Cang will definitely be nominated for Best Supporting Actor."

“···”

Soon, the first-day box office of "Shadow" was released.

Due to the popularity of both Zhang Yimou and Zhang Xiao, "Shadow" took in a box office of 247 million, second only to the Hollywood movie "Train".

However, the reputation of "Train" is not as good as that of "Shadow". It relies on the same Hollywood action scenes and has no unique plot, so Zhang Xiao does not think that the former will always occupy the first position.

Sure enough, on the second day, "Shadow" relied on its good reputation and topped the real-time box office rankings of domestic movies, taking in 371 million yuan, surpassing the nearly 100 million box office of "Train".

Next, "Shadow" was out of control, and its box office increased sharply every day.

Half a month later, the box office of "Shadow" has exceeded 3 billion.

Qingtian Entertainment held a grand celebration banquet for "Shadow", and the red envelope given to Zhang Yimou alone reached 20 million, which made Zhang Yimou very embarrassed.

"Mr. Zhang, this red envelope is too big." At the celebration banquet, Zhang Yimou pulled Zhang Xiao aside and said softly.

Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "Director Zhang, the investment in "Shadow" is only 600 million. In China alone, you have earned 700 million for the company. According to the reward and punishment system of Qingtian Entertainment, you deserve the 20 million."

of."

"If "Shadow" is a big hit at the box office in Asia and overseas, you will also get a big red envelope, so the 20 million is just a small thing."

Zhang Yimou asked in surprise: "Are all directors under the company like this?"

"That's right!" Zhang Xiao nodded and said: "As long as you make money for the company, the director, actors and staff will all receive corresponding red envelopes in proportion. Directors who have won awards will also receive big red envelopes.

.”

Zhang Yimou asked: "What if we lose money?"

Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "It's a loss, which shows that there is something wrong with the company's decision-making. There is no reward or punishment. But for the director, the problem is bigger. When filming "Shadow", the company gave you the green light before and didn't care about the investment.

How many."

"Now that "Shadow" has won a big victory, you will also have full freedom for your next movie. But if this movie fails and you don't make back the cost, then the company will give you a maximum amount

, that is to say, your next movie will be limited by funds and cannot exceed this amount."

"At Qingtian Entertainment, movies only focus on the strength of the hero."

Zhang Yimou said: "You are learning from Hollywood. They use box office to measure a director. If the box office is not good, then the director will most likely not be able to get investment."

Zhang Xiao shook his head and said: "Not only the box office, but also reputation. For example, the reputation score of "Shadow" is 8.24, then even if the box office is terrible, the company will still think you are a successful director. Next time you film

You will still get the same treatment as "Shadow"."

"The only problem is you can't get the red envelope."

Zhang Yimou smiled and said: "It seems that after I go back, I have to study the company's system!"

Zhang Xiao said: "That's not necessary. You have already succeeded. With the profits from "Shadow", the company can at least support you in making two bad movies, and will not impose restrictions until the third one."

Zhang Yimou said speechlessly: "If I really made two bad movies in a row, then I wouldn't have the shame to have such a great degree of freedom in the company."

Zhang Xiao said: "Director Zhang, when I was reading a novel some time ago, an inspiration suddenly came to my mind. Has Director Zhang ever thought about making a war movie about the Lighthouse Country?"

Zhang Yimou's directorial skills are definitely the best in China. The only thing that limits him is the script. Ever since he started making commercial films, he has never told a good story.

Although "Shadow" is not bad, the plot is relatively weak.

Zhang Xiao recalled a war movie called "Saving Private Ryan" in his previous life. It received a super high score of over 9 points on a certain website, but the box office was even lower.

Zhang Yimou once filmed "The Thirteen Hairpins" and is no stranger to war themes. With his talent and ability, he can definitely film "Saving Private Ryan" well.

Zhang Yimou's eyes lit up, and he couldn't hide his excitement, saying: "Are you going to write the script?"

Zhang Xiao said: "Of course, I will be the investor and screenwriter, and you will be the director. You can go to Hollywood to find actors. If you can succeed, you will become one of the top directors in the world, and Hollywood will probably extend an olive branch to you.

.”

Zhang Yimou said: "If that's the case, then I will do it."

Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "Then you are waiting for my script."

Zhang Yimou said: "It would be best to have a Chinese version."

"I will." Zhang Xiao nodded.

On the third day after the celebration party of "Shadow", Zhang Xiao handed over the English and Chinese versions of the "Saving Private Ryan" script to Zhang Yimou.

After watching it, Zhang Yimou was extremely pleasantly surprised. The best war films have always been anti-war films, and "Saving Private Ryan" is obviously the best among anti-war films.

Whether it is worth it for eight people to save one person is something that needs to be discussed in the entire movie. This is obviously not just a simple war movie, but also an art film that tests human nature.

Zhang Yimou gave this script a score of nine.

"Mr. Zhang, are you really willing to let me shoot "Saving Private Ryan"?" Zhang Yimou called Zhang Xiao and asked in disbelief.

Zhang Xiao laughed and said: "Haha, if you don't want it, you can push it to me."
To be continued...