Who are you calling "little fresh meat"? I'm the king.

Chapter 491 First Week Sales: 3.17 Million (34)

"Not only director Wang Jing, but also Feng Xiaogang, Liu Zhenyun, and Huang Jianxin praised him!"

"Really? Let me see!"

Shen Yan took the phone and looked through it...

Wow, a group of filmmakers and influential figures have actually praised his book, "Making a Name for Yourself"...

Feng Xiaogang: "Watching this movie is like a wonderful dream journey. The twists and turns, leading up to the very end, moved me deeply and made me feel completely immersed. People say it's like a play, but I would say it's more like a dream. Every character in it is so vivid!"

Liu Zhenyun: "The film 'Fame and Fortune' is a particularly groundbreaking genre. I think it's remarkable, and I hope it has a very bright future."

Huang Jianxin: "At first glance, this movie could be performed on a stage because it only has three outdoor scenes. But what's amazing is that it's a real movie, and all the actors performed wonderfully, interacting and coexisting with their characters, which made the audience think about the characters. That's the power of film! I really like it."

Oh, and there are also comments from Xu Jinglei, Ning Hao, Guan Hu, and others…

All positive reviews.

"Goodness, they've all been mobilized!"

Shen Yan couldn't help but sigh, then asked, "...I remember 'American Dreams in China,' they didn't give it any reviews, right?"

"How could they possibly comment on 'American Dreams in China' when it's competing with Huayi Brothers' 'Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons'?"

"...And this time?"

“This time…” Ji Xiang chuckled, “I’m counting on you to set things right!”

"Neuropathy…"

Shen Yan was speechless: "It's just a movie...it's not something that concerns the national economy or people's livelihood. Isn't the term 'correcting wrongs' a bit too much?"

Ji Xiang shrugged: "Perhaps they think the film industry needs their guidance..."

"I really don't understand, where do they get their confidence from?"

"...Could it be that the people around him are flattering him?"

"Then why doesn't anyone around me praise me?"

"If you don't interact with people in the industry, where will they go to praise you?"

Shen Yan nodded, then picked up his phone and wrote a Weibo post: "Thank you for your guidance, seniors... Actually, after watching 'Fame and Fortune' myself... I feel it's not classic enough, and the subplots hidden under the main storyline aren't well done... But the movie itself is still interesting."

Also, I hope that Guo Jingming's fans who mocked me can watch the movie "Fame and Fortune"... If you feel there's anything wrong, you can leave a comment. My fans, please don't start by cursing or arguing. As the saying goes, reason doesn't lie in raising your voice. Let's discuss the movie. I believe that truth becomes clearer through debate...

After posting the Weibo post, everyone present saw it, and Nini interjected, "You're so kind to Guo Jingming's fans!"

“In my eyes, they are not Guo Jingming’s fans, but my potential audience!” Shen Yan smiled: “Every celebrity has die-hard fans, but also normal fans. They are temporarily limited by their experience and knowledge, and think that Guo Jingming’s movies are very good. But when they watch a few more movies and learn a little about movies, they will immediately notice the difference… and then they will become my movie fans. There is no reason to push movie fans away!”

"I hope so!"

……

After its release, "The Rise of Fame" received very good reviews, opening with a Douban score of 8.2, a large portion of which came from viewers who disliked "Tiny Times".

"If you felt frustrated watching 'Tiny Times,' go watch 'Fame and Fortune' to vent your anger. This is what a movie should be like—it's so good!"

"Go for it, destroy 'Tiny Times'!"

Of course, there are also comments about the film itself.

"The suspense is off the charts, and the comedy is pretty good too, but what touched me most were the subtle yet heartfelt words from some artists: How hard is it to be a conscientious artist? Only those who have tried know." "The script is incredibly difficult to write; this kind of suspenseful story, with its layers of development and constant twists, is too easy to be riddled with plot holes. But the finished film's script and narrative are quite complete. The ending, in particular, is handled with exceptional skill—it's always good to have a positive outlook… I give it full marks!"

"There aren't many films these days that are willing to talk about kindness and faith, which is very important for today's commercial genre films. Director Shen Yan is very sensitive to recognizing and capturing the essence of a story... I heard that this project took less than two months from scriptwriting to filming completion... Shen Yan's team is definitely top-notch in China!"

Negative reviews also emerged, with comments like, "This forced attempt at profundity and convoluted plot twists is truly awful; a bunch of incredibly awkward actors just talking to themselves," and "The costumes and props are terrible, not even as good as 'Tiny Times'..."

Oh, those who say it's not as good as "Tiny Times" are probably paid trolls hired by other companies in the industry...

"Fame and Fortune" opened on Thursday, grossing 62 million yuan on its opening day. Friday's box office rose to 76 million yuan, and Saturday saw another increase to 91 million yuan. On Sunday, July 7th, the single-day box office reached 88 million yuan…

The box office reached 3.17 million yuan in its first four days!
It surpassed the 2.86 million yuan gross of "Tiny Times"...

Successfully 'corrected the wrongs'.

……

"This week we have 'The Rooftop' and 'After Earth,' I estimate the box office for a single week will be at most 2.5 million..."

At the hotel, Shen Yan and Ji Xiang discussed the box office performance of "Making a Name for Oneself"...

Ji Xiang glanced at the movie release schedule in his hand and couldn't help but suggest, "Should we make a scene and get 'After Earth' pulled from the schedule for a week?"

“No need,” Shen Yan waved his hand: “After Earth is a terrible movie… It only has a 4.5 rating on IMDb… It’s a movie Will Smith made to promote his son!”

"But Will Smith still has a lot of appeal in China. His 2008 film 'Hancock' grossed over 100 million yuan, and last year's 'Men in Black 3' grossed nearly 520 million yuan!"

Will Smith was once nicknamed "The King of Will Smith"!

He can make all kinds of movies with high box office returns.

The Men in Black film series grossed over a billion dollars, Independence Day over $800 million, The Pursuit of Happyness over $300 million, Hitch over $370 million, I Am Legend over $600 million worldwide, and Hancock over $640 million worldwide…

At their peak, they were truly amazing!
Shen Yan waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. Look ahead, there's 'Fast & Furious 6' and 'Pacific Rim,' so one more or one less won't make a difference..."

"Fine…"

Ji Xiang nodded, then asked, "Are you still doing the promotional work tomorrow?"

"Let's run... Now it'll be Guo Jingfei, Lei Jiayin, and Nini left, right?"

"Hmm... Deng Chao's 'Brotherhood of Blades' is in a rush, and Huang Xiaoming has a bunch of movie premiere events..."

"I'm genuinely puzzled. Xiao Ming isn't short of money, so why does he act in so many terrible movies? 'Mad 2,' 'The Amazing,' and that 'A Sentimental Story'..."

"He has a good relationship with these production companies, and since they invited him, he couldn't very well refuse..."

"I can refuse!"

"That's you!" Ji Xiang was about to say something when Shen Yan's phone rang. He glanced at it and said, "I have to go."

"...Nini again?"

Shen Yan did not deny it: "Is it not allowed?"

"Ancestor... please be a little careful and put on some disguise... if we get photographed, we won't be able to explain ourselves!"

"What's so hard to explain?" Shen Yan changed his shoes. "If it's hard to explain, then don't say it. Besides, I've never been photographed like this."

(End of this chapter)