One, on this hot summer day, a long-awaited movie has finally been unveiled. Director Wu Ershan's "Fengshen", which took ten years to carefully plan, finally presented a shocking epic picture on the screen with a huge investment of 3 billion.
When I walked into the cinema, I was both excited and apprehensive. Can this work, known as the "magic version of "The Wandering Earth", meet the audience's expectations? The gorgeous and realistic special effects and deafening sound effects made me feel like I was in the battlefield of the battle of gods and demons.
From the beginning of the siege of Jizhou, to the main line of the decline of the fortunes of the Yin Shang dynasty, and then to the end of the eternal return home, Wu Ershan completed this magical masterpiece of classicism with an almost perfect attitude.
What really surprised me was the news after the movie ended. Urshan brought good news and bad news: the good news is that the second and third parts have already been filmed, and the bad news is that post-production is not yet on the agenda.
Second, this means that the fate of the "Gods" series will be determined by the results of the first part. I can't help but sweat for this huge project. Wu Ershan's ambition and courage are admirable, but the harsh reality of the film market also makes people have to worry.
If the first part is unsatisfactory at the box office, then the next two films are likely to become a regret of "stillbirth". Walking out of the theater, my heart was full of anticipation. I hope that this work, which has condensed countless efforts, can be recognized by the audience, so that Wu Ershan's "10-year layout" will not become a joke, but truly achieve a "Fengshen universe" that belongs to China.
On the first day of the release of the movie "Fengshen", I was excited to refresh the box office figures. However, the numbers that caught my eye made my heart tighten - the box office on the first day was less than 50 million.
This figure is undoubtedly a slap in the face for a blockbuster with an investment of 3 billion. I can imagine the mood of the entire crew at the moment, I'm afraid I am more anxious than the king of Shang in the movie.
To add insult to injury, the situation of "Fengshen" is not optimistic. In the past, "Thirty Thousand Miles of Chang'an" was unabated, and the box office momentum was strong, with a sword of 2 billion; Later, "Super Family" was menacing, and it won a box office of 87.38 million on the first day of release.
This ferocious situation makes "Fengshen" unreachable, as if it is a small grass sandwiched between two high mountains, which may be crushed at any time. I couldn't help but sweat for Urshan and his team.
Could it be that this "God Universe", which has been carefully prepared for many years, is about to be stillborn before it is fully unfolded? If the box office of the first part is not satisfactory, then the second and third parts are likely to run aground, and Wu Ershan's so-called 10-year layout may also become a laughing stock in the industry.
Third, the film market is changing rapidly, just like the catastrophe in "Fengshen", the crisis may also hide a turning point. I still have hope, after all, the production level of "Fengshen" is obvious to all, and the audience's eyes are always bright.
Perhaps, this is just a temporary trough, and good works will eventually be discovered and recognized one day. Looking at the box office figures, my mood goes up and down like a roller coaster. The fate of "Fengshen" seems to be as elusive as the destiny in the film.
But I firmly believe that as long as the quality is online, the audience will eventually pay. Now, what we can do is to wait patiently and see if this work, which has condensed countless efforts, can stand out in the fierce competition for summer files and realize its own road to "becoming a god".
Just when I was worried about the fate of "The Gods", the film market staged an amazing reversal drama. In just one night, the box office trend of "Fengshen" changed dramatically, and I couldn't help but cheer for it.
What's even more surprising is that the predicted box office of "Fengshen" has soared from the original 1 billion+ to 1.87 billion. This number is still climbing, and I have reason to believe that it will create even more amazing results.
The audience's choice ultimately proves that "Fengshen" is indeed a good movie. Looking back on the experience of watching the movie, it is not difficult for me to understand this word-of-mouth effect. "Fengshen" has a strong epic temperament, gorgeous and realistic special effects and deafening sound effects make the audience feel the shock of being there.
Fourth, from the beginning of the siege of Jizhou with great stylistic beauty, to the main line of the decline of the national fortunes of Yin Shang, and then to the end of the eternal homecoming road, each bridge section has been carefully designed, both paying tribute and innovating.
Watching the box office numbers climb up, I'm really happy for Urshan and his team. Their perseverance and dedication have finally paid off. This counterattack is not only a change in numbers, but also an affirmation of high-quality movies.
At this moment, I can't help but look forward to the follow-up development of "Fengshen". It is hoped that the film can continue to maintain its strong momentum, not only to set a higher box office record, but also to contribute to the Chinese film industry.
After all, as said in the film, "If you don't forget, there will be an echo", "Fengshen" proved its value with its strength and won the recognition of the audience. The casting of "Fengshen" can be described as bold and innovative, breaking the inherent impression of the audience.
At first, I was skeptical of these choices, but after watching the movie, I was completely convinced. Each character has their own unique charm that adds to this epic masterpiece. Daji, played by Na Ran, subverted my imagination.
Fifth, she may not have the amazing beauty, nor the temperament that is charming to the bones, but she really performed the feeling of "fox demon". The scene of crawling out of the scene, which is wild in the broken, is impressive.
When she danced, it perfectly integrated Daji's bestiality and charm. Na Ran's performance was surprising and unexpected, and it was completely in line with my imagination of the original Daji. What's more, this version of Daji is no longer a simple red face and trouble, but a sincere fox demon who knows how to repay his kindness, as if he is the business partner of the King of the Ring.
Huang Bo's version of Jiang Ziya also impressed me. His innate sense of joy endowed Jiang Ziya with a clumsy innocence, and the shape of his black face and white hair truly restored the description of "white-headed whining savages" in the original work.
In the overall dark and serious film, Huang Bo's inadvertent humor and comedy became the finishing touch, which made people laugh. Yin Shou played by Fei Xiang is even more amazing. As soon as he appeared, he was wearing armor and holding a halberd, and as soon as he opened his voice, he had the courage of ten thousand people.
Sixth, the scene of galloping horses in the flames is like a god descending from heaven. Fei Xiang perfectly interpreted Yin Shou's imperial nobility, especially the scene of setting fire to the ancestral hall, which interpreted the character's madness to the extreme, which was shocking.
The addition of the veteran actor Li Xuejian adds a lot to the film. Whether it is a prince who worries about the country and the people, or a prisoner who endures humiliation and burden, or a loving father with loving eyes, every look in his eyes is full of deep meaning.
Although his voice has caused some controversy, it seems to me that this sense of vicissitudes shows the layers and depth of the character. In contrast, the performances of some rookie actors are slightly green, often pouting and staring at the whole time.
But their appearance and figure have added a lot of highlights to the film. With a height of 180+ and strong muscles, he exudes a primitive wild charm, which can be described as scarce in the entertainment industry.
Whether it is Nezha, Yang Jian, or Shen Gongbao, every role is impressive. This feast of actors shows the wonderful collision of three generations of actors. From the superb acting skills of the old drama bones to the vigor of the newcomers, "Fengshen" brought the audience a double feast of vision and performance with its unique casting.
The easter egg part of the movie "Fengshen" is undoubtedly the biggest surprise of the whole movie-watching experience. When I saw the scene of Wen Zhong, the Taishi of Yin Shang, bringing Deng Chanyu and the four generals of the Demon Family to return to the dynasty in triumph, my heart was indescribably excited.
Seven, although the shot is only a dozen seconds, the powerful aura that blows on the face makes the entire theater vibrate. Wen Taishi rode the ink qilin on the stage, and just by gently shaking his head, he exuded a strong sense of oppression.
The tall and mighty four generals of the demon family and the majestic Deng Chanyu are even more imposing. This short clip not only shows the texture and momentum of the second mythological character, but also evokes the audience's infinite reverie.
When I caught a hint of familiarity between Master Wen's eyebrows, I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement in my heart: Isn't this Teacher Wu Xingguo? 70-year-old teacher Wu Xingguo plays Wentaishi, this casting can be described as a stroke of genius.
Recalling Mr. Wu Xingguo's acting career, I can't help but think of Xu Xian he played in "Green Snake". At that time, he was handsome in appearance, and the hypocritical and cowardly Xu Xian he played left a deep impression on the audience.
and then to the impressive hateful idiot in "God of Gamblers 2", ambitious, ruthless, and incompatible with the God of Gamblers, which has become a shadow of many people's childhood. The success of "Fengshen" is not only a victory for a film, but also an important milestone on the road to the industrialization of Chinese films.
When I saw the dense cast and crew at the end of the film, I couldn't help but feel a wave in my heart. I deeply felt that this was a dream created by a group of "crazy people", and more realistically, some of them did not even have time to look at the dream they had created with their own hands.
Eighth, this film brings its own mythological universe to Chinese audiences, allowing us to see the great progress of Chinese films in special effects production and story arrangement. As some netizens said, the significance of "Fengshen" to Chinese movies is greater than the significance of the movie itself.
I sincerely hope that the box office of "Fengshen" will be a big hit, not only to see the second and third parts come out, but also to look forward to this becoming a new starting point for the industrialization of Chinese films.
Let us hope that the "Fengshen Universe" belonging to the Chinese can truly shine and shine on the world film stage. The significance of "Fengshen" may really be greater than the movie itself.
It is not only an excellent work, but also a collective adventure for Chinese filmmakers, an innovative interpretation of traditional Chinese culture, and an important attempt at the industrialization of Chinese films.
Let's look forward to the arrival of the sequel to "Fengshen" and witness a new chapter in Chinese films.