This director lacks vision.

Chapter 370 Good Luck
In 2014, the idea that China lagged behind Europe and the United States was very popular, and that there were still many jewels in the crown of industry.

Urgench said that China's special effects are one or two decades behind those of Europe and America, and this statement has received a lot of support.

This cannot be blamed on the audience or netizens, after all, there are just too many bad movies in China.

Even if Jiang Yifeng tries his best, and Fengxing Media produces ten movies a year, it won't change the fact that there are many bad movies.

Especially in the last two years, with the popularity of 3D movies, many domestic films have used the 3D name to deceive audiences, and the special effects are truly the worst of the worst.

Some movies are clearly 2D, but they insist on making them 3D just to raise ticket prices and make more money.

On the contrary, Hollywood movies that are imported into China are all selected and have a certain level of special effects.

Especially during this year's Spring Festival season, the Chinese film market produced another terrible film – The Monkey King.

The movie had a terrible plot and terrible special effects, but it was packed with Hong Kong stars and had the natural appeal of the Journey to the West theme, so it became a box office hit after its release.

The total box office has now exceeded 10 billion yuan.

Behind this 10 billion yuan box office is the fact that a large number of viewers have been fed up with the results.

Viewers who were hurt by "Havoc in Heaven" would find it hard not to agree with Wu Ershen's words.

For a time, there were many people online mocking the special effects of Chinese films and the Chinese film industry.

Even the monster effects company that produced the Pacific Rim web series got criticized.

"Special effects in TV series and movies are two different things. The monster special effects company is considered top-notch in China, but it's only third-rate internationally. Stop exaggerating."

"When will Chinese special effects teams be able to make movies like Avatar? Then we can talk about being world-class. Monster effects are just a bubble blown up by Jiang Yifeng's name."

"Domestic film and television companies are not stupid. If the monster special effects are really good and cheap, why would they go to the trouble of spending more money to find a foreign special effects team?"
Logically speaking, the monster effects are still lacking. Some people should face the gap and stop boasting.

Seeing that his remarks had received support from netizens, Wu Ershan was very pleased. He posted several more Weibo posts and took the opportunity to promote his movie.

As time went on, the controversy surrounding the special effects intensified, with numerous media outlets and celebrities expressing their opinions.

The conclusion of most people is that China's film industry is still in its infancy and lags significantly behind Europe and America, and that special effects for blockbusters still need to be done by Hollywood teams.

Clearly, these topics are being driven by interest groups.

Fengxing Media's competitors do not want the monster effects to become popular. For example, Huayi Brothers, LeTV and Enlight Media are all seizing the opportunity to hype up this topic and take the opportunity to attack the monster effects.

Seeing this, Jiang Yifeng also took the initiative to get involved.

On the evening of February 16th, he posted a Weibo post.

"No matter how many people question it, the monster special effects are world-class, on par with any Hollywood studio."

We are moving towards becoming one of the world's top visual effects companies; stay tuned.

Jiang Yifeng could have explained why the monster effects were world-class and listed the achievements of the monster effects team, but he didn't.

He simply posted a Weibo post to tell everyone that the monster special effects were world-class.

This, in turn, has amplified the controversy surrounding special effects.

Opponents mocked Jiang Yifeng, saying, "You claim it's first-class without providing any evidence; it's just self-praise."

Those who support Jiang Yifeng say they believe in Director Jiang, and that all the boasts he made in the past have come true.

After Jiang Yifeng posted on Weibo, Fengxing Media and Sohu Weibo also joined in, helping to boost the popularity of the Twitter effect topic.

For a time, the issue of special effects in Chinese films gradually became a hot topic of discussion among the public.

Arguments are commonplace online, and people are expressing their opinions on WeChat Moments.

Many TV stations have also invited experts and scholars to discuss or debate the level of Chinese film special effects in the world.
The topics of movie special effects and the film industry have completely gone viral.

This is the effect Jiang Yifeng wanted.

On one hand, this huge controversy is also a way to promote the monster special effects.

Even those who don't appreciate the special effects of Chinese films acknowledge that Monster Effects is the number one special effects company in China.

During the debate, the monster effects were repeatedly mentioned, and many netizens who were unaware of the situation learned about the company behind the monster effects through this controversy.

This is the best form of publicity.

On the other hand, it is necessary to first hype up the controversy surrounding the special effects to the maximum to attract widespread attention, and then provide evidence later; this will achieve the best publicity effect.

Moreover, Jiang Yifeng knew very well that the opportunity to prove himself would come soon—the Sino-British co-production monster blockbuster "Prehistoric Monsters" would be released on February 21.

The special effects work for this film was contracted out separately.

Part of it was produced by Prime Focus, a top Hollywood special effects company.

This company has participated in the production of special effects blockbusters such as Avatar, 2012, Gravity, and Pirates of the Caribbean, and is definitely a world-class special effects company.

The other part was done by the monster effects team.

This was an order that Jiang Yifeng obtained from Han Sanping two years ago, before the filming of "Prehistoric Monster" even began.

Once the movie "Prehistoric Monsters" is released, audiences will be able to clearly see the difference in special effects between the two companies.

The saying goes, "No one can learn by being taught, but one can learn by doing."

No matter how much Jiang Yifeng talks, it's not as vivid as a demonstration of specific events.

So he deliberately stirred up the topic, or even feigned weakness, to make people question the monster's special effects.

Just waiting for the prehistoric monster movie to be released.

The more arrogant Ursin and his ilk are now, the more painful it will be when they are slapped in the face in a few days.

Jiang Yifeng won't hold back then; he'll definitely strike hard.

At 11:55 p.m. on February 18, Jiang Yifeng shouted "Cut!", ending a day of filming.

Today's shoot included night scenes and outdoor forest scenes, so filming went on quite late.

Jiang Yifeng organized the materials and arranged the shooting schedule for tomorrow before going to the dressing room to prepare to leave with Daddario.

Daddario was still removing his makeup when he saw Jiang Yifeng come in and immediately said, "Wait for me for three more minutes, I'll be there soon."

"It's alright, no rush." ​​Jiang Yifeng asked, "What do you want to eat tonight? Pork tripe and chicken soup with glass noodles again?"

Upon hearing Jiang Yifeng's words, D'Addario couldn't help but swallow hard.

She pinched the flesh on her belly and said, "No, I can't eat late-night snacks anymore. I weighed myself this morning and I've gained two pounds!"

Jiang Yifeng smiled and said, "Actually, you look better if you're a little more voluptuous."

Daddario countered, "Really?"

If Jiang Yifeng hadn't liked her teddy bear, D'Addario would have wanted to have surgery to shrink it.

For her, living with two huge bombshells every day is a very heavy burden.

Therefore, Jiang Yifeng would instill correct aesthetic concepts in her whenever he had the chance, and encourage her to "shoulder the responsibility".

"Of course it's true. You're filming right now, and if you don't appear on camera, it will affect the filming."

You know I wouldn't joke about my work.

Upon hearing Jiang Yifeng's words, Daddario believed him.

With her inhibitions lifted, she smiled and said, "I'll just have pork tripe and chicken soup with glass noodles, it's so delicious!"

As soon as she finished speaking, D'Addario's stomach growled, and she blushed.

Jiang Yifeng burst into laughter, and Daddario joined in.

She lives in a courtyard house. A few days ago, she had chicken soup with vermicelli while having a late-night snack with Jiang Yifeng, and she has loved it ever since.

Seeing Jiang Yifeng and Daddario chatting and laughing, Anne Hathaway, who was also removing her makeup, said with a smile, "You two get along so sweetly, it's really enviable."

After working together on set for the past few days, Jiang Yifeng finally understood why Americans didn't like Anne Hathaway.

This person really has a mask welded to her face; her pretentiousness is just a minor issue.

The biggest problem is that she's a bit of a hypocrite and a sanctimonious saint. Even with a small matter, Anne Hathaway can elevate it to a high moral level, spouting a bunch of empty platitudes to satisfy her own sense of morality.

On set, she often spoke up for the staff who worked overtime, showing understanding for their hard work. She would also emphasize that filming should not damage the environment and that trash should be cleaned up and sorted after filming.

However, if the eggs she makes for breakfast aren't runny enough, she'll have her assistant go and buy more.

The assistant bought eggs seven times until she finally got a perfectly runny yolk.

Furthermore, Anne Hathaway has a strong sense of superiority and often inadvertently emphasizes that she is from New York.

On set, Sydney and Winona kept their distance from Anne Hathaway and didn't want to talk to her.

Daddario was also keeping his distance.

But D'Addario is also from New York and has a relationship with Jiang Yifeng, so Anne Hathaway is very enthusiastic towards her.

At this moment, he spoke in a way that Daddario wanted to hear, praising Daddario and Jiang Yifeng for their loving relationship.

Daddario was already in a good mood, and after Hathaway said that, he smiled even more and said, "You are very lucky. I see your husband calls you every day."

Anne Hathaway married Adam Shulman in 2012, and their marriage is quite stable with a good relationship.

This is one of the reasons why Anne Hathaway's reputation was able to reverse in the future.

Adam Shulman is just an ordinary actor in Hollywood, not a tycoon. His income is far less than Anne Hathaway's. His only distinguishing feature is that he looks like Shakespeare.

Anne Hathaway's relationship with him was stable after their marriage, and they later had two children, which impressed the public.

After all, no one is perfect, and Anne Hathaway is someone with both obvious strengths and weaknesses.

When D'Addario mentioned her husband, Anne Hathaway smiled and said, "Adam may not be very capable, but he takes good care of me."

He understands everything about me; we're a match made in heaven.

Upon hearing this, Daddario was also envious.

Following Jiang Yifeng, this "devil," she could only continue to "fall into depravity," and marriage was something she dared not even think about.

But then Hathaway asked, "What's this chicken soup with vermicelli you were talking about? Can I have some with you?"

Daddario glanced at Jiang Yifeng, and seeing that Jiang Yifeng didn't speak, he said, "Okay, we'll leave together later."

Jiang Yifeng didn't speak because the system sent him a notification.

Work: Lost on the Road - The Big Lost.

Quality: 4 stars. A very standard comedy film, full of laughs, well-made, making you laugh out loud while also offering some insights into love and life.

However, the film's characters were too stereotypical, and the jokes were rather vulgar, which lowered the overall rating.

Film's performance: 5 stars. The film grossed 28.3 billion RMB in the Chinese mainland market alone, surpassing John Wick and setting a new record. The global box office exceeded 30 billion RMB, with an overall return rate of over 20 times and an absolute return of over 10 billion RMB.

Impact of the work: 5 stars. The film broke multiple box office records and generated many popular topics and internet memes, making the image and concept of "simp" popular earlier.

Overall rating: 4 stars, rewarding 2 excellent draw chances or 6 regular draw chances.

Shall we start the prize draw now?

The movie "Lost in Thailand" was shown for two months and will be taken off the screens tonight.

The film grossed another 3.4 million yuan during the Spring Festival season, bringing its total box office to 28.3 billion yuan, making it the highest-grossing film in Chinese film history.

Jiang Yifeng was still looking forward to the system's rating for Da Jiong.

He felt that the script of "Lost in..." was symmetrical and complete, with both humor and depth, making it a comedy film with profound meaning and connotation, and that it had the potential to receive a 5-star rating in terms of quality.

However, the system ultimately gave it a 4-star rating.

This shows that the system still prefers works with realistic themes.

Although it was a bit of a disappointment, the 4-star rating was still a gain, and Jiang Yifeng adjusted his mood.

After watching Daddario remove his makeup, they rode home together.

Jiang Yifeng was preoccupied with the lottery and didn't notice that Anne Hathaway had also gotten into the car.

After getting into the car, he immediately touched D'Addario and shouted in Chinese, "Good luck!"

D'Addario's Chinese is getting better and better. She understood Jiang Yifeng's pun—saying "good luck comes" instead of "good luck is good luck"—and giggled.

This smile stirred up Jiang Yifeng's good fortune once again.

Anne Hathaway, sitting in the last row, was a little embarrassed by Jiang Yifeng's eagerness.

She pretended to close her eyes to rest, but actually opened them a crack and secretly stared at the row in front of her.

A woman's gossipy nature makes it impossible for her to ignore everything.

Jiang Yifeng felt D'Addario's heartbeat and began the lottery draw.

[Congratulations, host! You have drawn the blue item "Beauty Potion".]

[Beauty potion: After taking it, it can appropriately enhance one's appearance and increase personal charm according to individual physical characteristics.]

Another bottle of beauty potion, a reward that's neither particularly good nor bad.

According to the order of the concubines, this beauty potion should belong to Zhang Tianai.

Jiang Yifeng continued drawing prizes, and then he saw a golden light in front of him!
Holy crap, I got gold!

A top-tier lottery draw yielded a gold prize!

Good luck has indeed come!
Why didn't I think of such a great way to win prizes before?
[Congratulations, host, you have drawn the golden talent "Focus".]

[Focus: You have a natural talent for focus, allowing you to enter a state of focused concentration and improve your learning and creative efficiency.]

Upon seeing this talent, Jiang Yifeng's first reaction was one of surprise.

According to the system's description, the Focus talent should at most be considered blue-level, so how could it be gold?

This is Jiang Yifeng's first pure mental-type gold talent; his previous Beast Heart was a combination of physical and mental talents.

Jiang Yifeng didn't think much of it and accepted the system's reward.

A cool sensation coursed through his head, making Jiang Yifeng shiver comfortably, his expression becoming somewhat relaxed.

This is because Jiang Yifeng's focused talent is strengthening his mental awareness, so it's normal for him to feel comfortable.

……

Anne Hathaway curled her lip in disdain upon seeing this.

Jiang Yifeng was in a good mood and didn't care about anything else—even if he knew, he wouldn't care about Anne Hathaway's opinion.

After receiving the enhancement from the Focus talent, Jiang Yifeng instantly felt the awesomeness of the golden talent.

Putting aside the main function of focus, the enhancement of mental awareness alone made Jiang Yifeng feel refreshed. His perception, memory, and thinking abilities were all enhanced, and he felt much more relaxed.

Indeed, strengthening requires both body and mind to achieve a more harmonious and comfortable experience.

After experiencing the enhanced feeling, Jiang Yifeng saw that Daddario was still puffing out her chest and cooperating with him, so he decided to reward this beautiful woman who had brought him good luck by letting her take a beauty potion first, which could be considered a fair reward and punishment.

Jiang Yifeng said with a smile, "Eat more chicken soup with vermicelli later, so you'll have energy tonight."

After being subdued by Jiang Yifeng, Daddario also got into the zone, nodding and saying, "Yes, my lord~ Your servant will offer everything to satisfy you~"

Hearing this, Anne Hathaway looked completely bewildered, internally screaming, "Are you guys playing this far? Didn't you even notice there were other people in the car?!"

She felt she couldn't hesitate any longer, so she pretended to sneeze.

"Ah!"

Hearing the sneeze, Jiang Yifeng finally realized that there was someone in the back row.

He asked, "Why is there still this inconsiderate third wheel?"

Anne Hathaway: "..."

(End of this chapter)