How did I become famous?

After the dragon emblem was displayed, the movie officially began.

The beginning has a rather dark style.

The urgent music, coupled with the actors' anxious expressions, immediately put the audience on the edge of their seats.

The story here is set when Yan Shuangying was a child, and his parents were brutally murdered while covering the retreat of the Anti-Japanese Allied Army.

Luo Wei, Nie Fang, and Pan Xiao are truly top-notch talents in the industry. The camera work, the pacing, the visuals, and the special effects are simply perfect!

Combined with the music composed by Su Mulin, it was simply breathtaking.

Finally, a slightly blurry slow-motion shot was used to depict the process of the bullet hitting Yan Shuangying's parents, as well as the slow-motion shot of them falling.

Then, with a sudden emphasis, the four large characters "Captain China" appeared.

Wang Ming and Fang Tangjing both sat up straight instinctively.

From this very beginning, the audience could sense it.

This... might not be an ordinary movie.

Based on past movie-watching experience, art films usually start with inexplicable music.

Some are unpredictable, others are simple and unremarkable.

Then there's a random narration that introduces the plot, or there's simply no plot at all.

Then there's the dialogue, or something else.

To put it bluntly, aside from the visuals, what makes these kinds of films so appealing is the storyline.

As for depth... that's something to savor after you've finished watching it.

There are also some self-proclaimed art films that audiences watch purely out of trend, or because they're arguing with their wives at home, or because they're going on blind dates.

In short, their purpose was not to watch the movie.

Past war films were different.

Because the music isn't particularly exciting, the beginning is all about a tense rhythm, but the scale suddenly rises when the movie title is revealed at the end, giving the audience a jolt.

Of course, this is the opinion of a seasoned viewer.

Meanwhile, film critic Wang Ming had already begun writing furiously, using the dim light of the screen.

He was certain that as long as the plot and pacing were good, this movie would definitely be a good one.

From the visuals to the music to the special effects, everything is flawless.

Perhaps the only thing to criticize is the acting?

But the lead actor hasn't been announced yet, so we'll have to wait and see.

However, Wang Ming still thinks it's unlikely that Su Zhe can achieve his goal of "creating a new film genre".

But in his heart, he had already given the movie a score of seven out of ten.

The rest will need to be considered further.

After the movie title, there are the names of the main creators.

But Wang Ming discovered something different.

In other people's movies, the names of the director and lead actors are always listed first.

This movie, however, is quite the opposite.

Names like photography, editing, and special effects practically dominate the entire screen.

The name of the lead actor, Yan Shuangying, is not as prominent as that of the other co-star, Kira Yoshikage.

And the director's name...

Wang Ming squinted slightly behind his reflective glasses.

Fang Bie? Why did he make his name so small? Is he afraid people will know he's a director?

Wang Ming lowered his head and wrote another sentence in his notebook:

"Fang Bie, he is an unconventional director."

Then the story officially begins.

The scene begins with a child being brutally beaten by an adult.

Based on what the adult said, the audience realized that this was a training exercise for him.

At the same time, they also understood the meaning of the previous scene.

The child's parents were murdered, and he was rescued by this adult. He trained hard, wanting to find his enemies and take revenge.

He taught Yan Shuangying all sorts of skills, including hand-to-hand combat, throwing knives, and archery.

The audience stared wide-eyed.

The seamless transitions, cool action design, and amazing camera work, combined with upbeat and dynamic music, perfectly capture every rhythmic moment.

"What the hell was that editing?!"

"This editing is definitely for wedding planning!"

"Isn't this supposed to be a war movie? Why is it only from one person's perspective the whole time?!"

"Another forty yuan wasted!"

These are the kinds of people Fang Bie expected the audience to be like.

But unfortunately...

No one speaks.

Because the audience's attention was drawn to the movie.

The plot is fast-paced, the fight scenes are cool, and it also has a strong sense of heroism and passion.

At least half an hour has passed, and this is still a movie without a dull moment.

Fang Tangjing had long forgotten about regrets. All he wanted to do now was watch the movie and then go back and tell the others that it was their loss that they didn't come to the premiere.

Wang Ming had long forgotten about writing anything, and he read even more carefully.

This film departs from the ensemble dramas of past war films, instead focusing the perspective firmly on the protagonist, Yan Shuangying.

As a professional, he sensed that this film might truly be about to create a new category for Chinese films.

However... it might not be accepted by old-school filmmakers.

"This is it!" Kira Yoshikage whispered, "Is our movie a success?"

The group sat in a corner, Liu Mang clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, his face flushed with excitement.

This is a film they put all their effort into, paired with a different script.

Then look at the focused expressions of the audience in front of me.

Liu Mang and his colleagues knew that the movie was a real hit.

............

Fang Bie fell into despair.

His eyes were lifeless, as if he had been played for a fool.

He was initially very happy when he arrived at the movie theater.

Because the theater they came to had no other audience members.

Once inside, there were only three audience members: him, Su Mulin, and Yan Shuangying.

He thought he had it all figured out.

But why?

They deliberately wrote such a ridiculous script, and they clearly hired laymen.

From Liu Mang, to the production assistants, to the photographers, to the prop masters, to the lighting, cinematography, post-production effects, and even the actors...

They're all complete laymen.

But why... why is this movie just as cool as all the superhero movies he watched in his previous life? Holy crap!

He could persuade the young lady to leave and return home, thus becoming a hardworking landlord who collects rent.

It should have been double the happiness, but why...?

"I told you, you're a true genius. I look forward to your guidance in the future."

Fang turned his head away, his expression blank.

What he saw was Miss Su's sparkling eyes.

There seemed to be light in her eyes.

But Fang Bie's body was ice cold, and he felt as if he had fallen into hell.

He didn't dare turn around now, because Yan Shuangying was sitting two rows behind him.

It's all over.

A street of storefronts, and an entire high-end residential building.

It's all gone.

No! There's still one last chance!

Although Fang Bie's hope was like a candle flickering in the wind, it was not extinguished.

There weren't many people in the audience tonight.

If those few viewers who have seen the movie spontaneously promote it and label them as paid trolls, then there is still hope!

As long as the box office on the first day isn't too high!

............

"Liu-kun, how much do you think we'll get on the first day?" Yoshikage Kira asked curiously.

Liu Mang kept his eyes fixed on the screen without turning around: "Over five million, I guess."

It was a midnight slot after all, but even so, the occupancy rate was 80%.

If cinemas across the country have roughly the same occupancy rate, then five million is still his conservative estimate.

Lao Fang! We did it!