Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 263 The Terrible Movie "A Chinese Odyssey"

After resting for a while, Cao Jian returned to Hong Kong, and the women went about their own business, some filming, some singing.

Wang Luyao was assigned to the cast of "Journey to the West" by Cao Jian, where she played the role of the White-haired Rat Demon.

In this situation, everyone could immediately guess the general idea of ​​the relationship between the two.

Sure enough, good resources came after I slept with them.

Cao Jian did not deny the speculation, saying that it was a win-win situation, and that's just how the entertainment industry is.

Wang Luyao's figure is truly amazing.

After returning to Hong Kong and spending a few days inspecting the area, filming officially began for his movie "Comrades: Almost a Love Story".

This film attracted the attention of Hong Kong media before filming even began, because director Cao actually managed to bring back Zhang Manyu, who was about to retire from acting.

Moreover, this is the first film that Cao Jian directed and starred in.

This film tells the story of Cao Xiaojun and Wang Qiao, who came to Hong Kong from the mainland to make a living in the early days of China's reform and opening up. The two lonely strangers fell in love.

The movie and Cao Jian's experiences are somewhat similar, leading many people to believe that Cao Jian is filming his own story.

After reading the script, Wang Fei felt that the boyfriend story was about how the two of them met.

After all, they even share the same surname; isn't the implication obvious?

Moreover, the movie's title, "Comrades: Almost a Love Story," moved Wang Fei, who is somewhat prone to romantic feelings, for several days.

Cao Jian's doting affection for Wang Fei made other women somewhat envious, yet they were helpless to change it.

After the release of the album "Red Bean", Wang Fei has become the most popular female singer in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan, without exception.

Yang Yuying, who is also very popular in mainland China, did not return to the mainland immediately after her vacation, but planned to spend a few more days with Cao Jian.

Bored, she went to visit the set and saw Cao Jian riding a bicycle with Zhang Manyu, which suddenly moved her.

"So, this story also reflects aspects of myself."

Because she recalled this scene, which reminded her of the time when Cao Jian and she rode bicycles together.

In fact, "Comrades: Almost a Love Story" reflects the experiences of countless young men and women of that era.

A good movie is one that resonates with people.

Cao Jian, who directs and acts simultaneously, has already seen many awards beckoning him.
While Mr. Cao was busy making movies, the first part of "A Chinese Odyssey," "A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box," was released in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Because Stephen Chow was filming "Forensic Heroes" and "The God of Cookery," this film was released six months later than the original release date.

Because Xi'an Film Studio was involved in the production of this film, it was introduced to mainland China as soon as possible.

Chang'an in the Northwest.

Chen Qian, who had already graduated from university, got a job as an accountant at a state-owned enterprise.

As for Cao Jian, whom she met in school, she only realized after entering society that she didn't know if the two of them would ever cross paths again in this lifetime.

Cao Jian is a big star, while I am just an ordinary employee; the difference in our status is too great.

Even Cao Jian's cousin, Cao Wei, hasn't written to him in the past two years; it's said that he's already made a fortune by following his cousin.

That weekend, Chen Qian took her seven-year-old niece to see a movie.

"Auntie, what movie are you taking me to see?"

"A Chinese Odyssey is an adaptation of the classic novel Journey to the West."

Journey to the West is one of the Four Great Classical Novels, and the 83 version of Journey to the West is also a favorite TV series among children.

Chen Qian plans to take her niece to see it, which will also help her learn more about "Journey to the West".

Moreover, Stephen Chow is one of her two favorite movie stars, the other being Cao Jian, whom she had met once.

"Okay, I like Sun Wukong the most."

This little girl named Chen Dong, though only seven years old, is exquisitely beautiful, like a porcelain doll.

"hehe."

Chen Qian smiled. Children all like watching monkeys. She wondered if Stephen Chow's monkey performance was funny.

With anticipation, Chen Qian took her little niece and entered the movie theater.

Compared to five years ago, movie tickets now cost five yuan each, but the theaters are still mostly full.

The reason why there are so many people in the movie theater is partly because everyone came to see Stephen Chow, and partly because there are really very few movie theaters in mainland China.

This provincial capital city has only eight cinemas.

Many people can only watch movies outdoors.

At the very beginning of the movie, the credits listed three companies that had invested in it.

Color Star Films, Jianfei Films, and Xi'an Film Studio.

"Cao Jian also invested in this movie, it seems to be good. I wonder if I will be able to see him again in the future."

Chen Qian felt a little dazed when she thought of Cao Jian, whom she had met once before.

I never imagined that I would have had dinner with a big star like Cao Jian and even watched a movie with him. People would probably believe it if I told them.

The movie begins with a battle between Sun Wukong and Guanyin Bodhisattva. "The Moonlight Box is a treasure. If you throw it away, it will pollute the environment. What if it hits a child? Even if it doesn't hit a child, it's still wrong to hit the flowers and plants."

"Just say what you want. How am I supposed to know what you want?"

Although the lines were interesting, the audience looked completely bewildered.

Is this Tang Sanzang? Why is he so talkative?

Is this Sun Wukong? And he's going to eat Tang Sanzang's flesh with the Bull Demon King?
This is so revolutionary!

Is this still the Journey to the West that people are familiar with?
Although many people have this question, the movie has only just started and it's quite interesting, so everyone is patient and continues watching.

Thankfully, that segment was just background information before the opening credits.

Maybe things will get better later on; perhaps this movie is based on a story from the journey to the West.

As expected, Cao Jian's name appeared in the producer list during the opening credits.

"Xiao Dong, remember this name. He had dinner with your aunt and watched a movie together here. He might be able to help you in the future."

When Chen Qian was in school, she was innocent and naive, but after entering society, she realized that society is very complex and relationships are very important.

My niece Chen Dong is a little beauty, and she'll definitely be good-looking when she grows up. She might even become a star. Maybe we can ask Cao Jian for help.

Moreover, judging from the fact that Cao Jian is an investor, he and Stephen Chow should have a very good relationship.

"Cao Jian? I understand, Aunt."

Chen Dong didn't understand, but he still remembered the name.

After the opening credits, the main feature begins. Although the music and scenery are beautiful, people can't understand it.

In the desert, a woman arrives at a place frequented by bandits.

Li Zi's portrayal of Chun San Niang is beautiful, and she also has a touch of heroism.

But no one understands what the plot has to do with "Journey to the West".
Inside the movie theater, some people had already started cursing, looking disappointed. If Stephen Chow hadn't come out, some of them probably would have already left the theater.

"Auntie, is this Journey to the West? It's completely different from the one on TV!"

Chen Dong, the little girl, didn't want to watch it anymore because at seven years old, she couldn't understand what the movie was about at all.

She was too young to understand those humorous lines.

"It's very strange, let's take another look."

Chen Qian spent five yuan to come in, which was half a day's wages, and planned to look around some more.

But after what followed, a series of nonsensical and ridiculous comedic moments, even she couldn't stand watching anymore.

The movie "A Chinese Odyssey" only borrows the names of characters from "Journey to the West," and its plot has absolutely nothing to do with the familiar pilgrimage story.

"How could Stephen Chow make a film like this? And Cao Jian even invested in it?"

Chen Qian couldn't understand why her idol, whom she had always admired, would act in such a film, while another idol had even invested in it.

"I don't want to watch anymore."

The young girl, Chen Dong, was the first to get restless, twisting and turning in her seat, wanting to leave.

Watching this movie is not as good as going back to watch "Slam Dunk".

"Let's go, stop looking."

Having no other choice, Chen Qian could only leave the movie theater with her niece.

Immediately after I got up, many people in the screening room began to leave.

Soon, the seats that were originally more than half full were almost empty, with only a few people remaining.

Those who stayed were not drawn in by the plot, but rather felt sorry for the five yuan movie ticket.

Leaving the movie theater, Chen Qian deliberately asked her niece, "Was it good?"

"It doesn't look good."

To be honest, Chen Dong felt that the monkey in the movie wasn't as good as the one in the animated film.

Chen Qian smiled and said, "You're so pretty, you might be able to act in movies when you grow up. I hope you can act well."

"I can act in movies?"

In the heart of the young girl Chen Qian, a seed was quietly planted.

The criticism of "A Chinese Odyssey" is not limited to the Northwest, but has occurred throughout the country. People simply cannot understand this movie, and they cannot understand how Stephen Chow could make such a bad film this time.

Sun Wukong actually fell in love with the White Bone Demon?

Tang Sanzang was actually born from a spider demon?

What kind of rubbish is this?!
Even Liu Lei, who played the most classic Sun Wukong, came out to criticize "A Chinese Odyssey" after watching the film, saying that the movie ruined the classic.

Xi'an Film Studio originally wanted to capitalize on Stephen Chow's fame to make a classic film, but now they deeply regret it.

Even Lu Shuming, who played the Bull Demon King in the film, didn't want to admit that he had acted in the show.

In this situation, the film's box office performance, like its critical reception, was a complete disaster.
(End of this chapter)