When the stars of the online movie industry shine brightly in the virtual sky, the most dazzling one is none other than Semyon.
With endless creativity and enthusiasm, he has woven a glorious chapter of martial arts themes, and his contributions are like a clear spring, nourishing every inch of martial arts images.
has even become a recognized leader star of martial arts action movies.
The name is not a fabrication, but a combination of his impressive achievements and the acclaim of his peers.
Since Semyon threw himself into the rough sea of online movies, his "ship" has sailed between glory and challenge.
Sometimes it is windy and waves, sometimes it almost hits the rocks.
In the beginning, he was just a kung fu actor who aspired to fame, desperately taking on various films of varying calibre just to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry.
Over time, his acting skills and reputation have improved, and he has gradually become a leader in the field of online action movies.
Now, he has not only conquered countless fans with his amazing skills and magnetic charm on the screen, but also began to exert influence behind the scenes, making and directing his own series.
However, the weather vane seems to be a bit crooked lately, and the once rock-solid situation is gradually cracking.
An Zhijie, an upstart in the film industry, shined at the box office of big online movies, like a superhero who saved Hollywood.
Jaw-dropping box office results.
It has brought a earth-shaking change to the entire online movie market.
The upstarts in the film industry dominate the list, with nearly 150 million for 5 action movies
This year, thousands of homes are lit up, and at the festive Spring Festival moment, online cinemas have quietly launched a new film called "Fighting Evil" online.
Like an uninvited child, it has captured the attention of countless audiences with its unique charm.
Imagine that two of the action world's biggest "monster fighting" experts, Semyon and An Zhijie, decide to join forces to fight monsters – not real monsters.
It's the kind on the screen.
The first assembly of the "muscle mountains" of these two online movies made all the fans of martial arts scenes excited like children seeing double candies.
Although the work was not stingy in its promotion, and the overwhelming posters echoed in almost every corner that it would be the pinnacle of an online action movie, when it finally met the audience, its box office performance was a surprise, far from the grandeur that the producers had carefully planned.
69 days have passed since the film's release.
Despite the enthusiasm of the audience, the box office is currently only 13.58 million, which is undoubtedly a heavy report card for the producers.
Industry experts predict that the film is expected to reach around 16 million at the box office in the end.
This number is quite eye-catching in the field of movies on the Internet, which is enough to make an ordinary online movie one of the most popular.
However, for those two talented actors, such results seem a bit inferior.
After all, their names have long been resounding in the kung fu entertainment industry before, and every time they appear, they are highly anticipated, and the audience has almost strict standards for their performance.
It's also strange to say that in 2024, our old friends Semyon and An Zhijie will come up with their new tricks as if they have agreed.
At the beginning, the film "No One in Sight: An Eye for an Eye" led by Semyon was specially born for those big screens that shine on the screen.
However, as ill as it comes, it eventually embraces the vast starry sky of the Internet.
Now, with the reincarnation of 71 days and nights, this work is sailing in the digital ocean, and the accumulated account-sharing box office has only broken through the wave of 17.32 million.
On the other hand, An Zhijie, with the work "Black and White Sneaking", showed his extraordinary martial arts acting skills and unparalleled charm.
The film not only caused a sensation among the audience, but also stood out with a box office of 34.8 million and became the box office champion of online action movies in 2024.
Over time, An Zhijie has once again proven his extraordinary talent, but this is not the first time he has surpassed Semyon on the road to glory.
Recalling that extraordinary year 2022,
At that time, Semyon became a leader in the field of action movies with a box office score of 26.199 million for his action movie "No One in My Eyes".
However, the good times were short-lived.
An Zhijie relied on his well-crafted "Blind War".
With a score of 33.023 million, it not only broke Semyon's record, but also caused a sensation in the industry.
In the film industry in 2023, Semyon won the love of the audience with his outstanding performance in "Northeast Police Story 2".
The box office of the movie climbed to 30.531 million, which became the focus of heated discussions among many fans.
However, "Killer Zero" starring An Zhijie has captured the hearts of more fans with its thrilling plot and deep-rooted character creation.
Its share box office was as high as 44.015 million, becoming the box office champion of the Internet that year.
"Black and White Stealth" once again won a big win in the box office battle, easily leaving "No One in Sight 2" in the rearview mirror.
It can be said that in the past two years, An Zhijie seems to be the "defending champion" in the action movie industry, and has stood out in this war without gunpowder three times in a row.
has become the king of action movies in big online movies.
Since 2022, An Zhijie has officially embarked on the journey to become a movie star with his outstanding performance in "Blind War".
He then lived up to expectations in "Zero", where he showed unparalleled calmness and decisiveness, in "Black and White Stealth", he skillfully shuttled between light and darkness, in "Evil Hunting", he was unwavering in his pursuit of justice, and even in the less successful "Cracks", he showed extraordinary fighting charm.
Each work won him the applause of the audience, especially "Split War", although it was the weakest of them, it also easily broke through the box office of tens of millions of points, proving his unshakable position in the hearts of fans.
In less than three years, his film talent was fully revealed, and the total box office surged to nearly 150 million, easily making him a rising star in the online movie box office club.
Compared with those cinema blockbusters that break 100 million at every turn, An Zhijie's movies may have to stand aside, but when it comes to online movies, his name is like a magnet at the box office, and his ability to absorb money is not covered, so he can be called the "ticket boss" of this sector!
In this regard, insiders have speculated whether An Zhijie will emerge and become a new generation of overlords in the online action movie industry.
When the box office is no longer the only criterion, I am more optimistic about Semyon
Although An Zhijie is thriving in the film market, every work becomes a box office darling as soon as it is released, and the audience's love for him can be seen.
However, behind this series of dazzling figures, there are some hidden questions that deserve to be investigated.
First of all, his name always stirs up waves, but does his magic come from the vivid beating of the story itself, or is it just attached to those dazzling external elements?
Why is Semyon's film so addictive?
It's simple, because they have action scenes that hit your heart, and those characters full of personality, so you can't help but want to have a beer with them and talk about life.
On the other hand, whether An Zhijie's action movies can shine has always been hanging by a thread, and what is that thread?
It is the silent support and endorsement of veterans in the Hong Kong film industry.
Imagine if "Pursuit of Zero" did not have Ren Dahua's "iron-faced and selfless" producer and "drama spirit" starring.
It could turn out to be a boring movie, right?
Even in this movie, the 71-year-old teacher Yuanhua was invited to play a supporting role.
Similarly, if "Black and White Sneaking" loses Zeng Zhiwei's "full of jokes" and Lu Huiguang's "magic blessing", I'm afraid the audience will leave the show crying.
Speaking of which, An Zhijie should thank these veterans of the film industry for turning his cinema into a paradise to watch.
To put it bluntly, Semyon has largely lost in connections.
In today's fast-paced era, the number of people who choose movie theaters is basically a minority, and on the other hand, Internet universities have become an important way for people to entertain.
Among the many film genres, Hong Kong films have won the special favor of the audience with their unique charm.
In particular, some of these familiar faces are more appealing to the audience.
Therefore, this craze not only made Hong Kong films famous on the Internet, but also brought an unexpected upward trend to An Zhijie's career.
However, An Zhijie's five big online movies are like five adventurers with taste buds, bravely exploring the pockets of the audience.
Although they dug up a pot of gold on the treasure map of the box office, they only got an evaluation of "okay, not too spicy" from Douban's "food critics".
Although in this era of big online movies dominated by data and traffic, people may think that compared with traditional cinema movies.
The importance of word-of-mouth in these works has declined.
However, that doesn't mean the importance of word-of-mouth has diminished.
In fact, word-of-mouth is like an undercurrent, inadvertently shaping the audience's choice and affecting the dissemination and acceptance of the actor's subsequent films.
In the sea of film stars, if you repeatedly sail to the harbor of those mediocre works, the enthusiasm of the audience is like the water at low tide.
When you look back, you can see that they are far away from you.
Take Louis Koo as an example, his charm that once made people queue up to buy tickets has now been almost polished by a series of "Well, it's okay" movies.
Recently, the box office of his movies has fallen even more tragically than the fight scenes in his play.
To put it another way, although Semyon's films have not yet taken the lead in the box office competition.
But it should not be overlooked that the quality of his work has steadily increased in recent years, and each film is like a well-carved work of art.
is gradually winning the recognition and applause of fans.
For example, the "No One in My Eyes" and "Northeast Police Story" series, the ratings are as stable as an old dog, which is not only a victory in numbers, but also a praise for the actors' hard work.
In addition, Semyon is still very young, like a rising star, full of unlimited potential and ability.
Although his previous film, "Nobody in My Eyes 2", failed to shine on the silver screen, he was not thwarted.
"Rage", a new film that blends passion and revenge, has quietly started filming under Nicholas Tse, heralding the arrival of another visual feast.
Once, Semyon was known as the king of action movies, but with the passage of time, for the crown of glory in the battles of yesteryear.
He seems to have retreated from his passion and turned to pursue a new realm of film and television.
More demand is oriented to the continuous improvement of acting skills, and the opportunity that everyone is waiting for.
Just like Bruce Lee was born with the amazing talent of "Big Brother Tangshan", Wu Jing climbed to the top of his career with the power of "Wolf Warrior 2", and Xie Miao is also ready to show his light in the dazzling Chinese action film industry and paint eye-catching pictures.
But An Zhijie should not be underestimated, his martial arts scenes are basically fist-to-heart, although more with the help of camera movement and the popularity of old faces in the Hong Kong circle.
So, who are you more optimistic about these two rising kung fu stars?