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Chapter 282 A representative work of the industrialized film industry in China
The audience member casually walked to the front of the stage, and soon, under the watchful eyes of everyone, a fierce argument and cursing broke out.

"Why are you feeding us history?!"

"You can't vomit after eating, right?"

"Do you have any conscience? You're making this kind of film to scam the audience!"

"What do you mean I can't refund after watching? I want a refund today, or I'll report you!"

"..."

Those around were amazed.

Many moviegoers who had just bought tickets for "Bureau 749" and were queuing to have their tickets checked felt a chill for no reason when they saw this scene—Dude, is it really that exaggerated?

A tall, strong PE student stepped forward, frowned, and asked, "Brother, which movie are you watching?"

The audience member, already sitting on the ground, looked up, disgusted: "What else could it be? 'Bureau 749'! Is this movie even meant for people? Isn't this just a pure scam?"

"...Oh no, I bought 'Bureau 749'."

A guy who was bringing his girlfriend, planning to have sex with her in the new year, turned ashen-faced upon hearing this.

The audience looked up at him and commented, "Then you've got it for life."

Boy: "..."

"Dude, is it really that bad? You're making me curious. Is it even worse than 'Shanghai Fortress'?"

The audience paused for a moment before vaguely saying, "This is a completely terrible movie. The characters are terrible, the plot is terrible, the cinematography is terrible, the camerawork is terrible... If you ask me specifically where it's terrible, I really can't quite put my finger on it..."

"To put it simply, you asked about 'The Fortress of Shanghai', right? If 'The Fortress of Shanghai' has dried up the door to Chinese science fiction films, then '749 Bureau' has built another wall for Chinese science fiction films on top of that dried-up door."

Everyone: "?!"

"I really can't say much, it feels like it's not even a hair's breadth from 'Kunlun Mountain'."

"..."

The "shock" brought to everyone by "Bureau 749" is indeed far greater than that of Director Lu's previous film "Kunlun Mountain".

The last one, "Kunlun Mountain," was somewhat praiseworthy because the filming of the first and second parts was done by two completely different people, and the special effects and acting were quite good... but "749 Bureau" is utterly terrible.

The characters are terrible, the acting is terrible, the production is terrible, and even Director Lu's face now seems terrible to everyone.

Please, go and collaborate with Chicken Claw Zhang on a short film instead of ruining the film industry. You're really not cut out for this.

Da da da.

Just then, audience members filed out of another theater. It was the premiere of "Flu," and the crowd was just as large. Like the audience of "Bureau 749," they all remained silent after they came out.

"No way, Ikeno messed up this time too?"

Someone was surprised.

"Dude, is 'Flu' any good?"

The physical education student felt he was about to eat a piece of history and couldn't wait to ask a viewer of "Flu" who came out.

"nice?"

The audience member was stunned for a moment before realizing what was happening. After a long silence, he suddenly said, "Stunning."

"what?"

The physical education student was taken aback.

The audience member seemed to finally be controlled by their emotions, and after regaining their senses, they started enthusiastically promoting the product, using various "unbearable" adjectives frequently.

"Holy crap! That's amazing! It's fucking gorgeous, just like everyone online says. I can't believe this is a film that could be made and released in China!"

"It's really amazing. The production quality of this movie makes me believe once again that Chinese industrialized films have a future."

"Ike's acting is really amazing. The scene where he jumped out of the car to buy Sheng Ning time to escape made me, an old man who is almost 40, cry."

"Brother Ma is really awesome. His physique is incredible. He fought the zombies to a standstill. He's the one with the most strength."

"As expected of a big-budget production that sold its rights to 156 countries, it's the top choice for this year's Spring Festival season and a must-see."

"..."

In the queue for "Bureau 749," they looked at the various sincere and enthusiastic discussions coming out of the "Flu" theater... then looked at their own gleaming "Bureau 749" ticket stubs and exchanged bewildered glances.

"Can I...can I exchange my ticket?"

"I want a refund... no, I also want to change it. Can I change 'Bureau 749' to 'The Flu'?"

Some people realized what was happening and immediately ran to the front desk, hoping to avoid this shit-eating journey before their tickets were checked.

The receptionist looked embarrassed: "This...this..."

"What? You can't even get a ticket without checking it? We're not asking for a refund, we're exchanging tickets. I see the prices for the two movies are about the same."

"No...it's not that we can't exchange it, it's just..." the staff member said awkwardly, "The first five shows of 'Flu' are completely sold out. If you want to see it, you can only wait until today during the day. Tickets for tomorrow and the day after will be available for pre-sale..."

"..."

Everyone's hearts skipped a beat: "Sold out?"

Wouldn't that mean we're asking to be eaten by Shi?!

Is this how movie theaters treat people?

"So fast? I saw other movies still having screenings at four or five in the morning."

"It's completely sold out! Online pre-sale tickets for 'Flu' are incredibly popular right now. You can scan the QR code to follow our official account, and we'll be providing updates..."

The staff took the opportunity to promote the product.

……

This same scene is happening in different locations and different cinemas.

Premiere of "Flying".

Han Han learned about the situation outside the theater from her assistant and exclaimed in surprise, "The reviews for '749 Bureau' are terrible? So fast?!"

"Yes, many audience members are demanding ticket exchanges and refunds... It's causing quite a stir."

"This is just as good as 'The Fortress of Shanghai'."

Yuan Hua, one of the male leads in "Pegasus," clicked his tongue in amazement.

"How's our feedback been?"

Han Han then became concerned about the feedback on her work—the premiere was attended by fans and industry insiders, so it was impossible to see the real feedback.

As a writer by profession, he pays less attention to outsiders and is more concerned with the presentation of his own work compared to other traditional directors.

"Not bad, a lot of viewers are discussing our plot." "What about the others?"

"Hmm... The live performance of 'Iron Fist' was great, and it generated a lot of discussion. It seems like Mahua has succeeded again. Also... the reaction to 'Flu' seems a bit exaggerated."

"exaggerate?"

Han Han was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

"……very good."

"very good…"

Han Han and the other main creators of "Flying" fell into deep thought upon seeing the assistant's description and expression.

"We're late, we're late."

A familiar voice suddenly rang out from outside the door, and then Shen Bin, one of the male leads of "Flying Gallop," hurriedly walked in, shaking his head: "I was recognized and blocked by someone just now... I'm sorry, Director Han."

"Have you finished things over there?"

Han Han smiled when she saw him.

Indeed, Shen Bin, as one of the few superstars in Chinese cinema who brings his own box office appeal, is the male lead in two big-budget productions during this year's Spring Festival season.

One is "Iron Fist," invested by Mahua FunAge, and the other is "Flying," directed by Han Han.

It's safe to say that she's become famous through sheer popularity; it's hard for her not to.

嗏

He seems to have met his match during this year's Spring Festival film season.

"I just passed by the theater showing 'Flu' and it was really loud. I checked online and it seems the reviews for 'Flu' are pretty much the same as they were at Cannes. Wasn't it supposed to be censored?"

Shen Bin spoke all at once.

Everyone paused for a moment, and Han Han smiled wryly: "It seems... that's indeed the case."

……

Indeed it is.

Although the version of "Flu" released in mainland China had a different ending, other aspects of the content remained largely unchanged. Even with that ending, given the leak of the Cannes version and various "complete versions" from Taiwan and Hong Kong, everyone was well aware of the truth.

For the Chinese entertainment industry, the subject matter and the film itself brought an unprecedented sense of novelty. This novelty, coupled with the well-made special effects and plot, was enough to ignite the long-awaited enthusiasm of Chinese moviegoers.

So, after the premiere ended in the early hours of the first day of the Lunar New Year, by daytime, news about "Flu" had already dominated the trending topics.

[Flu – An unprecedented apocalyptic epic in the history of Chinese entertainment.]

The value of the copyright from 156 countries is still rising. To paraphrase an audience member, it's hard to imagine seeing a film of this scale in China.

[Whether it's special effects, acting, plot, action scenes, production, or even themes, "Flu" is the best film of this year's Spring Festival season.]

[The box office for "Flu" surpasses 4 million yuan on its opening day.]

[“Ikeno,” a rising star in the film industry.]

[A review of the pros and cons of several films released during this year's Spring Festival film season.]

【…】

To the disappointment of many, even when "Flu" was released in mainland China, it did not suffer from cultural incompatibility, nor did its reputation plummet due to simple cuts.

Of course, on the first day of the Spring Festival film season, while the positive reviews of "Flu" continued from Cannes, fresh reviews of several other popular films have also been released.

Professional film critics and independent media have already stayed up all night watching several of this year's most popular movies during the Spring Festival and created videos.

"Yi Mou Tong Ren" is a film review influencer with tens of millions of followers, who also has accounts on Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Weibo, bringing their total online following to over 100 million.

On this day, with his dark eyes shining through, he released his latest film review around noon on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Hello everyone, Happy Chinese New Year! First of all, in the new year, I wish you and your family a warm and loving home, and that everything goes smoothly like stars falling on your clothes. I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year, and that every year be as good as today!

"Alright, let's cut to the chase. This year's Spring Festival film season was incredibly competitive, with a hundred schools of thought vying for attention... So, as the content creator, I went to the cinema as soon as it opened last night and came out at 10 a.m., having watched almost all the movies that everyone was interested in during this year's Spring Festival season... including Boonie Bears!"

"How about it? I think everyone should report me for 'work-related injury'... because some of the movies in it are really too cringeworthy... Life is tough, so please give me some coins."

After a brief opening, he went straight to the point and began to offer sharp critiques of several films released during the Spring Festival.

First came "Flying" and "Iron Fist"—because everyone on the internet knows he's a fan of Shen Bin.

Of these two films, "Pegasus" is the second one, and its overall quality is better than the first one. The plot is also very interesting. It is a production that lives up to expectations and even exceeds them. I would give it three stars out of five for the viewing experience.

The other film, "Iron Fist," leans more towards forcing humor.

However, Shen Bin and Ma Li do have a built-in advantage, making it a comedy film that is above average. Moreover, as a film released during the Spring Festival, watching a comedy with family that can make people laugh is an excellent viewing experience, earning two stars for the viewing experience. But considering its family-friendly Spring Festival theme, I'll add one star, making it three stars.

After that, he did his best in what almost everyone paid attention to – Detective Chinatown 3.

"Detective Chinatown" is one of the biggest IPs in Chinese entertainment films in the past decade. With the foundation of the first two films, "Detective Chinatown 3" has attracted much attention since the preparation stage. On the day of its release, its popularity is no less than that of "Flu," which overtook it on a curve.

In fact, due to its light comedy and detective elements typical of the Lunar New Year film season, plus the various Japanese big names invited this season, it still ranks first at the box office.

嗏

"Ugly, awkward, like a sketch comedy film."

One fan, Yi, offered a rather blunt review: "I know many Detective Chinatown fans might criticize me for saying this... but I genuinely couldn't bear to watch it. From beginning to end, there were several times when I felt like going home to sleep..."

"All I can say is that if you don't believe in superstitions, go buy a ticket and try it yourself. Good luck to them..."

"I'd give it one star... I was originally going to give it a negative one star... but since there are even more important guests coming up later, plus the filter from my previous Detective Chinatown... so, one star."

As he spoke, he finally mentioned the "big-budget" production he had watched several times in the early hours of the morning, which included "The Fortress of Shanghai": "Bureau 749 - History".

"As for why it's Shi, I don't want to explain too much, because I don't want to recall everything that happened in the early morning... You can hardly imagine that this is a movie that carbon-based life forms can make... And Peng Chen, I remember that Peng Chen's acting skills, if not great, should have been watchable... But in this movie, all I saw was a young heartthrob struggling in despair."

"Seriously, Director Lu, I advise you not to make movies anymore, go exorcise ghosts instead. Your movies are so scary that even ghosts would run away."

"Recommendation rating: negative one star. It is also the worst film in the Spring Festival season in recent years, without exception."

After speaking, he paused for a long time, observed the recorded material, and finally turned his attention to the movie that had "shocked" him the most in the early morning.

In fact, Yi Mou Tong Ren was not a fan of Chi Ye before. On the contrary, he was known for his sharp and critical reviews, and his personality was similar to Chi Ye's. Well... mainly, he was quite disgusted by the whitewashing of villains. In addition, in his eyes, "Girl" was just a light and refreshing youth film, and its high box office was somewhat undeserved.

But... Flu is different.

"To sum it up, Flu is the best film of this year's Spring Festival season. What makes it so great? Probably the dramatic scenes, action scenes, themes, special effects, and cinematography... I have to say that Ikeno is becoming more and more familiar with the film market. Although his last two films received good reviews, I personally didn't like them very much."

"But this time, 'Flu' really surprised me. After watching the movie, I also understood why G-Dragon had to censor 'Flu' in the first place, because the content was indeed unprecedentedly explicit..."

"In the Chinese entertainment industry, the fact that this kind of subject matter and content could be released means that Ikeno made the right move by going to Cannes. If it were released normally, this film would have to be cut by at least half of it, otherwise it would not have passed the censorship at all."

(End of this chapter)