I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 317, Ten Times the Box Office of "Buried Alive"!
Box office and word-of-mouth start from the fermentation stage.

It's like a snowball rolling downhill; it just won't stop.

The box office battle between "The Warlords" and "Assembly" is a prime example.

From the discussion of the artistry of "Lust, Caution" and "Disciple".

He was added to the film "Buried Alive".

Whether it's box office revenue or not.

Or is it artistic?

Both are works that are absolutely worth discussing.
The film has a very low barrier to entry; anyone can feel the vibrant, survival instinct emanating from it, and can understand and empathize with it, even though it's a one-person performance.

Hong Kong produced a really awesome movie called "Buried Alive".

even.

Chen Kexing and Li An, who were engaged in this round of 'armed combat', both took notice of this work.

Chen Kexing, in particular, was the most astonished.

Buried Alive?
Was it a film made by the substitute lead actor in the movie "Protégé" that he himself rejected?
"When did Hong Kong produce such a talented young man?" Li An was also quite surprised: "How come I didn't know there was such a person in the new generation?"

He didn't stay in Hollywood for very long. At that time, the new generation included Xie Jinfeng, Wu Yanzu, Edison Chen, and Yu something-or-other.

Chen Kexing's obsessive-compulsive disorder flared up, and he said.

"It's our Hong Kong"

"No, I'm an American citizen with a green card."

Chen Kexing's lips twitched.

Fine.

He just knows.

The film "Protégé" has received rave reviews.

Buried was also a hit.

The response to "The Warlords" was alright.

Well, not bad.

"Your expression is strange." Li An looked at Chen Kexing's expression and felt like he had eaten shit but hadn't swallowed it.

"I"

Chen Kexing felt his face was swollen, probably because of the film "Protégé". He thought that Li Xuan would definitely have a worse effect if he took the role that Andy Lau "given" to him.

As a result, the most discussed aspects of "Protégé" were Li Xuan's acting skills and his one-man show.

The Disciples directly leads people to Buried.

The reaction was even more overwhelming.

However, "The Warlords," which he was primarily responsible for directing, did not achieve the expected results.
Compared to Buried, the box office growth rate is higher.

can only say.
Losing.

There really is one.

The Yangtze River's back waves push the front waves forward—I thought I was the one pushing the front waves forward, but it turns out I'm the damn front wave!
at this time.

Li Xuan looked at the current box office results.

Rolling up step by step
While still in Hong Kong, Andy Lau arranged accommodations for Li Xuan, Gao Yuanyuan, and several others.

It's also a pleasure to study the scripts of "Hidden in the Dust" and "Three Kingdoms" here.

He wanted to play 'Zhuge Liang'—a role he got through connections.

But even though it was a back door, it was still a hot potato, so Han Ping didn't say much about it.

If you perform poorly, you'll suffer the consequences.

It is very dangerous to be unworthy of one's position.

Even the biggest directors are no exception, such as the director of "The Promise".

If it were directed by a typical director, the score would probably be much higher. In fact, "The Promise" is not an empty film; it contains some thought-provoking elements.

If it's an ordinary director, with ordinary investment and ordinary productions, it might just be able to make people laugh.
"You're really working hard. Everything about the movie 'Buried' isn't finished yet; it's still going strong. Most directors would be watching it every day, looking at the numbers."

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan stared at Li Xuan.

At this moment, Li Xuan seemed to have no particular emotional fluctuations, and quietly waited for the results of his work.

"We should always focus on the future, rather than dwelling on the present. After all, the results are already in, and I can't change them no matter what they are."

At this moment, Li Xuan used the most pessimistic tone.

"It cannot be changed now, nor can it change the fact that I have utterly annihilated all of you seniors."

Gao Yuanyuan: "."

"You can talk."

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan thought that Li Xuan would be a little more modest.

But facts have proven otherwise.

Li Xuan can't be modest at all.

Li Xuan chuckled at this moment.

"I dare to say this because I have enough confidence in my work."

I have absolute confidence in my work.

My own child.

It's the best one.

No argument allowed!

At this point, the box office had reached a fever pitch.

The battle between the "pledge of allegiance" and the "rallying call" was fierce, with each side determined to prove who was truly the best in China.

Their box office battle and media war.

A battle of wits and strength between three top masters in Hong Kong.

And buried alive.

It's a case of unexpected rise.

As the only seventh-generation director.

In this competitive time slot, where rivals abound.

appear!

One person, one movie.

It's a gimmick in the absolute sense.

Approach this work with a mocking, curious, and laughable mindset.

However, when the public opinion surrounding this work really started to take hold...

That's what surprised everyone so much that they were somewhat belatedly shocked.

This includes some filmmakers within the industry.

They were all somewhat belatedly shocked.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! How could he possibly generate box office revenue under these circumstances?!"

At this point, Lu Chuan absolutely could not believe that this matter was true.

He found it somewhat unbelievable.

A feeling of shame.

It's on him.

It's happening.

Inside the teahouse, he felt that everyone was looking at him strangely.

The leader of the seventh generation of directors?

It was during that period when all the big names seemed to be gathered.

Which one chose a strategic retreat?
It's still the same one.

Li Xuan, who dared to move forward during this period, never changed his plans, and achieved certain results?
"Calm down. Box office numbers can be manipulated. I heard he's connected with Charles Heung from Hong Kong. Maybe they're helping him boost his box office numbers?"

"Yes, senior, the box office figures may not be true."

At this moment, Lu Chuan's expression improved somewhat, as the younger students' attempts to save face allowed him to back down a bit.

Even if he knew, it might not be very likely.

It made me feel a little better.

But at this moment, he couldn't forget the look in Guan Yu and the others' eyes.

And the teacher's gaze. The box office run lasts a month.

The matter has finally been settled.
The box office results of "Assembly" and "The Warlords" were 2.5 million yuan each, almost the same.

It can be basically confirmed that it is the top two Chinese-language films in China.

However, the film Buried Alive grossed 30 million at the box office.

In this round of epic battles...

Ultimately, this work is not up to par.

what the hell.

I thought you were making a big fuss.

At this moment, Lu Chuan looked at the final box office results and comforted himself.

"What I'm saying is that this box office performance is nothing to brag about. I thought he was so great, that he had a lot of people protecting him in Hong Kong, but the film's performance is just so-so."

In the end, I managed to salvage some of my reputation.

If Guan Hu doesn't speak.

At this moment, he was sipping the expensive pre-rain Longjing tea while making jokes.

"But I heard that the investment in this film was only three million, three million, and it achieved a box office result of ten times that amount. That's quite an achievement."

The entire teahouse was completely silent.

ten times!
! ! ! !
At this time, Focus Entertainment.

Andy Lau watched the final box office results.

I made a profit, a lot of profit.

But why, why am I so unhappy?
Looking at this box office revenue that has increased tenfold, even the most seasoned filmmaker would have absolutely no doubts about this achievement.

They only choose where to open the champagne.

Even the smallest investment amounts to several million.

A tenfold return.

It can be said that this return on investment is rare in the history of Hong Kong cinema.
If it were any other company, achieving this level of success would already mean they'd be ordering champagne.

Since the last film, "A World Without Thieves," Focus Entertainment has once again come into the public eye in this way.

Andy Lau seemed somewhat unhappy.

Even Lin Jiadong, who was standing next to him, found it somewhat unbelievable—why are you unhappy, Andy Lau?
Why?
That's ten times!

"What good luck! We've been given a boost by 'Protégé' this time," Lin Jiadong murmured to himself.

Judging from the results, Li Xuan's box office success with "Buried Alive" also benefited to some extent from the popularity of "Protégé".

The film *Protégé* performed quite well at the Hong Kong box office. At least in terms of results, it did better than *The Warlords*.
Including the box office revenue in mainland China, the total reached 90 million, achieving a profit.

It has reached the level of being a 'popular' hit.

The film itself wasn't of high quality or generated much discussion.

Although "The Warlords" had a higher box office, the investors lost money.
It can be said that "Protégé" was a surprise this time – compared to "Lust, Caution" and "The Warlords", "Protégé" was the one that profited.

The lead actor, Li Xuan, directly boosted the popularity of "Buried Alive".

A snowball that has just rolled.

"This is not luck. When everyone was afraid, he stepped forward and put his work in this slot. That was courage. His performance and choices in 'Protégé' showed his vision and strength. 'Buried' kept the people who came for his reputation. That was his strength. There was no element of luck in any of this."

It is courage, vision, and strength.

The coexistence of these three elements has created this work.

The film "Buried" achieved a box office success ten times that of the original.

Low cost, high return.

Lin Jiadong was speechless, because what Liu Dehua said made perfect sense.

It is a true and genuine truth.

When Li Xuan was an actor, he had already admitted defeat.

Now, as a director, a screenwriter, and a filmmaker, he has unknowingly moved to a higher level.

To be honest, after filming "Election," Lin Jiadong had a sudden realization about his acting skills. He felt that his advantage had reached a great level, and when he filmed "Election" again, he wouldn't be pressured by Li Xuan to fight. Maybe, just maybe, after gaining this understanding, I can compete with him?

As a result, this time, Li Xuan's acting in "Protégé" was praised and was specifically brought up for discussion.

In "Buried Alive," Li Xuan alone carried the entire one-and-a-half-hour movie.

Although an hour and a half is not considered a very long movie.

But a one-man show can last for more than an hour, and it can also generate box office and word-of-mouth buzz.

This ability is absolutely terrifying.

A strong combination of screenwriter, director, and actor.

At this moment, Lin Jiadong was in a daze.

It seems that I...

Without realizing it, they were pulled further apart.

I could see it before.

just now.

Can you see his back?

He debuted as a television director with "The Young Pioneers" and as a film director with "Buried Alive," each time displaying considerable talent. Just how far does his talent go?

"I do not know."

Xu Xiang and Wang Fengsheng were still discussing Li Xuan's matter.

This is a seventh-generation director.

However, Wang Fengsheng, who was standing next to him, added: "It shouldn't be called a seventh-generation director. After all, he was still a student when he made 'Buried Alive,' so it should also be considered a work he made as a student."

That's a really hurtful statement.
Works taken by a 'student'.

But it has already reached a point where even a seasoned director might not be able to accomplish such a feat.

"Aside from its small scale, it has no other drawbacks, even if it's a tenfold box office."

Even if the scale is infinitely multiplied, the small size still limits it to a certain range, making it impossible to achieve large-scale productions with large returns.
This is what a small-scale hit product looks like—well, judging from the proportions, it's definitely not a small hit product.

"Your student has become famous this time."

At this moment, Xu Xiang said with a complicated expression, "No, he's already very famous."

The box office was ten times the amount of the investment.

This is a perfect debut result.

Everyone in the film industry knows this rising star from the Beijing Film Academy.

Someone who dared to step forward and snatch food during the fifth generation of the Super Smash Bros.

And those who managed to grab the meat.

"Right now, we don't know how far he can grow. Maybe we've all misjudged his future."

At this moment, Wang Fengsheng spoke.

I remember when I watched "Buried".

As the protagonist's emotions rise and fall, that feeling is hard to forget.

It's hard to forget Li Xuan's absolutely outstanding acting skills.

This is probably the most shocking part.

One person's acting skills can draw so many people in and make them unable to extricate themselves.

That kind of acting skill is hard for anyone to achieve.

He is absolutely extraordinary.

“I also feel that every time I think I’ve reached the limit of my expectations of him, he always manages to surpass my understanding. I’ve been in this position for so many years and I’ve never met anyone like him.”

Then Xu Xiang said.

"However, this is also an interesting aspect, isn't it? When such outstanding talents are right beside us, witnessing their growth is a wonderful thing."

"Yeah, I used to always feel like I was getting old."

That's why Wang Fengsheng took such a gamble with "The Young Students," because he was getting old and about to retire, and even if his students achieved something or what their future held, he probably wouldn't be able to see it.

I'm getting on in years.

but.

Li Xuan gave Wang Fengsheng a certain feeling.
"But he's different. I always feel that in my lifetime, I might actually see my students achieve something incredible in the future."

Now, Wang Fengsheng is curious about how far Li Xuan will go next.

(End of this chapter)