Chapter 114 The evil is deeply rooted in people’s hearts
Naturally, Ding Hui was well aware of the two peers who were in the so-called tens-billion club. To be fair, Qianxi had stronger resources and connections, and she worked hard, so she had long been a popular top player.
As for Liu Haoran?
What have you acted in that you can’t remember?
Every commercial work has its first label, which represents the real priority of the film's box office appeal, which is commonly known as box office support.
This label can be a movie IP such as Marvel and DC, a director such as Galaxy Image Johnnie To, or more often a male or female protagonist.
From "Wolf Warrior 2", "The Wandering Earth" and "The Climber" to "Changjin Lake" and "Watergate Bridge", first of all, these are Wu Jing's movies.
The personal label is too prominent, even covering up the director's brilliance. In Ding Hui's mind, there are only three people who can do this:
Stephen Chow, Cheng Long, and now Wu Jing, of course Brother Xingye and Cheng Long are more deeply rooted in the hearts of the audience.
After filming Changjin Lake, Cheng Kaige even told the media half-jokingly that he would never cooperate with Wu Jing in the future.
It was because he was so worried on the set that the director was embarrassed.
In fact, it's normal. It's the same for all actors who turn into directors. Look at Stephen Chow, look at Cheng Long, look at Xu Zheng, butt determines head, no one can escape.
The same is true for the Tang Detective series. The three films combined have a box office of tens of billions, making it the most successful IP in history.
But the biggest labels of the work are not Wang Baoqiang and Liu Haoran, but Chen Sicheng as the director?
Deserved!
It is not difficult to guess, after all, they are all of the same age, and it is easiest to become a competitor. In the past, Ding Hui was not qualified, after all, both of them are members of the tens of billions club, but since they got the Golden Rooster, everything has been different.
Last year, the pre-sale box office of Sihai exceeded 100 million. Ding Hui believed that it was Han Han’s first, followed by Shen Teng’s, and then it was Liu Haoran’s turn.
Ding Hui nodded, it is true, this is called taking the lead.
Han Han.
As a result, various film critics and marketing accounts were evaded, and they did not bear any responsibility?
Zhao Hong said disdainfully: "Liu Haoran is an example, and he is also the most unworthy of the name of the Ten Billion Club. By the way, Du Jiang does not count!"
"In the so-called Ten Billion Club, I only recognize one person in terms of acting skills." Ding Hui said seriously: "Zhang Yi!"
"Ding Hui, we are all optimistic about you!"
As a great male protagonist, the poor male protagonist Liu Haoran has become invisible?
I came from a grassroots background, spent many years in wasted time, and only came to prominence in my early thirties. I have continued to struggle until I am today...
"Qian Xi won't say anything anymore. I like you too much. This is my fate."
Ding Hui was speechless. If Du Jiang could count, then I would be close too, right?
I think of "Samurai God" released last year. The hero Chen Kun, a top-tier actor, and the heroine Zhou Xun, a three-time Best Actress, were extremely successful at the box office.
Looking back on my own works, not to mention the two major online movies, last year's hit I Am Not the God of Medicine and the Unknown Person, strictly speaking, it cannot be counted as my own achievements, it can only be said that I have my own merits.
It failed miserably both at the word-of-mouth and at the box office. First, Han Han was scolded, then the heroine Liu Haocun, and then it turned out that the content was too low?
Or is it a domestic censorship issue? Look at Hollywood, Hannibal, Joker, Venom, which one is not a big hit that drives the audience crazy?
The Douban score is also maintained at 7.8 points, which is already very good for movies. After all, netizens are far less tolerant of movies than TV series. There has not been a 9-point masterpiece in many years. This is why the God of Medicine can sweep all directions.
As a director, screenwriter, and producer, even if a first-line star like Deng Chao or Shen Teng is the leading actor, he can only take a back seat.
"If, as the leading male protagonist of the film, you can't bear the last bit of box office responsibility, why can you dare to say that you are responsible for the box office?"
"We Will Never See You Again", "Riding the Wind and Waves", "Flying Life" and "Four Seas" are all his works, and they are also his label.
"What are you thinking about?" Seeing that Ding Hui was silent, Zhao Hong asked tentatively, "Liu Haoran and Qian Xi?"
"Wu Jing is great, but everything he plays is his own. His personal label is too obvious. A real actor shouldn't be like this."
It’s no surprise to Zhao Hong, or it could be said that the hero sees the same thing. Zhang Yi is synonymous with excellent actors in many people’s minds.
If we continue at this pace, we can expect a box office of 800 million.
The simplest proof is that Tang Tansan’s reputation has declined. Let’s see who all the fans are criticizing?
Is it Chen Sicheng?
The same goes for this drug war. The real meaning is to gain a firm foothold. As long as the box office can exceed 500 million this time, the villain boss will be firmly established in the future.
Directly shifting the responsibility for the box office failure to the second male lead newcomer Qu Chuxiao?
The reason is that there are too many extra scenes?
Forget it, after all, movie kings and movie queens also want to save face. The most ironic thing is that a few months later Qu Chuxiao starred in a douban romance movie "I Want Us Together" that scored 6 points on Douban, and the box office actually exceeded 3 100 million!
Even higher than the "Samurai God Order".
Not only his acting skills, but also his upbringing experience is similar to that of the guy in front of me. No wonder they feel sympathy for each other.
hehe!
"What's more, you are younger than him, have more potential, and are more malleable."
After all, Qian Xi's stupid kid was also competing in the ring at the same time. You must know that the box office on the first day exceeded that of the stupid kid.
result……
Ding Hui curled his lips and just chatted, why are you sensationalizing?
The days go on, and good news keeps coming. The box office of Drug War exceeded 200 million in three days... and the box office in one week exceeded the 500 million mark.
What really counts is rescuing Mr. Wu. This is why Hua Zi can be recognized by the Golden Rooster. The confrontation between good and evil is the biggest dramatic conflict. No matter who the hero is, the villain is also the invisible male lead to a certain extent.
"As for Liu Haoran." Zhao Hong took a sip of coffee and said: "If I want to talk about his appeal, you can watch the National Day movie "Home at One O'clock" last year. It was truly the first starring role in Ichiban, partnered with Peng Yuchang, and pre-sold for thousands million, and the final box office is 300 million, that is his true box office level."
Of course, he gets scolded, but he is still one of the most commercially valuable directors, with a solid box office record of tens of billions. Compared with the successful one, the other one is a bit miserable.
"The company, including me, has trained you as Zhang Yi!"
A movie rated 7.5 points is of good quality and worth spending money to see in a theater. A movie rated 8.5 points is considered a high-quality movie and must be outstanding.
In the end, the dust settled, and the box office of "Drug War" lived up to expectations and exceeded 800 million, locking in 860 million. Everyone was happy with the result, especially Johnnie To, who successfully completed his mainland debut.
According to Zhao Hong, this time he once again proved his strength as a villain. The last time was to save Mr. Wu. Although the box office did not meet the best expectations, a golden rooster was compensation.
This time, Cai Tianming was more thoroughly evil, even more cold-blooded and ruthless than Hua Zi. Both the box office and the reputation were very good. It is perfect for a police film to achieve this result.