I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 419, A Highly Rated Movie: Let the Bullets Fly!

After the scores for "Let the Bullets Fly" were released.

Both Li Modu and Liu Shanhe were shocked.

The number of ratings is twice that of Changjin Lake.

This is the sample size for the first day.

It can actually represent a lot of things.

Fewer people see this movie.

But they had an even greater desire to confide in others.

Comments erupted like a flood.

An uncontrollable urge to confide.

Liu Shanhe glanced at the comments.

People from all sorts of angles can be found.

It's a mess.

It is both a metaphor and an allegory.

Moreover, it seems that Liu Shanhe and the others don't quite understand these things.

"Liu Zi ate two bowls of noodles, what's going on? It's just two bowls of noodles, what's the difference between eating one bowl and eating two bowls?"

Eat rice noodles.

comedy.

Main theme.

These things left Liu Shanhe and his team completely baffled, but despite their confusion, the achievement was undeniably and clearly presented before them.

The opening score was phenomenal!

Even if its box office performance is not as good as "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

But its reputation has undoubtedly exploded!

"How is this possible?" Wang Tao, standing nearby, looked on in astonishment.

"How could that be impossible? It's well-deserved."

Jiang Weijian said, "I told you that I had a great time filming back then and I really wanted to work with them again, but you didn't believe me. Don't underestimate Li just because he's young. From my perspective as a young person, his talent is absolutely unmatched."

In terms of box office, it was indeed slightly worse than "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

But overall, its performance is not far from that of a top-tier blockbuster.

How old is he?

Here, Li Mo had already gritted her teeth.

Looking at Li Modu's expression, Liu Shanhe, who was standing next to him, remained silent for a moment before speaking.

"Should we go see this movie?"

The opening day results of "Let the Bullets Fly" were still within the acceptable range, which many people believe is because the "son" rode on the popularity of the "father".

That's how we achieved this first-day result.

This is the prevailing opinion, both internally and externally.

This illegitimate child ultimately enjoyed the 'favor' from his father.

originally.

That's how rhythm is described.

But is this rhythm truly real?

When the second Douban rating came out, this "rumor" was debunked.

The ratings given by viewers who paid real money

"What a high score!" Liu Qianqian exclaimed when she saw the Douban rating. The opening day box office was in the "good" range, but the Douban rating was in the "high" range!

A very high score!

Li Yun looked at the Douban rating and the opening day box office.

Yet it was also peaceful.

The word-of-mouth is indeed within the range of good, and the box office is also quite good.

But it's still not enough.

It's at least not close to Li Yun's goal.

There aren't enough resources for the next movie.

What I want to express in my next film.

"Dying to Survive"

but

That's not enough.

Based on the current box office figures, it will only reach less than 100 million yuan in the end, although it will definitely make money.

But that's still not enough.

"Not enough"

"How can it not be enough? I feel it's good enough. The final box office forecast is only one-third less than Li Mo's." Jiang Chenggang, who was standing next to him, was still shocked by this.

Box office figures predicted by professionals.

Only one-third less, that's quite an impressive achievement.

Considering the clash between this veteran director's work on the same subject matter and release date, achieving such success so far is definitely commendable.

Even Jiang Chenggang didn't expect to achieve what he has today.

Based on Lao Jiang's expectations for the results.

A box office of 60 million is enough to break even and make a small profit.

Now the forecast is for 80 million to 100 million.

It could even be the box office champion if released during a less popular time slot.

What more could you ask for?

It's already at the second-to-top level.

"Of course not. My investment expectation for the next movie is 100 million."

Jiang Chenggang: "."

"Can I have some blood pressure medication? A box office of 100 million is already a very optimistic estimate, and it probably won't get any more optimistic."

At this moment, Jiang Chenggang's mouth twitched.

"What's more, our opponents haven't even resorted to underhanded tactics yet."

Although "Let the Bullets Fly" is no longer able to compete with "The Battle at Lake Changjin" at the box office.

But for the neighbors...

This also represents a real loss for them at the box office.

After all, for a large portion of people, movie ticket purchases are limited to once a month.

Movie tickets.

Not cheap.

One of them costs sixty or seventy yuan.

Most people only have about 20 yuan a day for food.

Movie tickets are definitely a significant expense.

Since I've chosen to watch this movie, I won't choose to watch that one.

This is the norm for movie box office.

"Underhanded tactics? Do you think my cheap dad would do something like that?" Li Yun thought for a moment, thinking that Li Mo shouldn't be so tasteless.

Ok.

Who knows?

"He might not do such a thing, but the circle is different, especially for outsiders like you. Once you threaten their dominance, those ranking moves might follow."

The person speaking at this moment was not Jiang Chenggang.

It was Jiang Wen.

Do you know who you are now?

"Who is it?"

"Savage".

"A savage who doesn't pay homage to the mountain."

The creative team behind "Let the Bullets Fly" is quite complex.

Generally speaking, there are the Beijing circle, the CCTV circle, and other circles.

But the director invests in distribution.

But they were all savages who had not paid homage to the mountain chief.

There is no doubt about that.

Li Yun has connections and achievements in various circles.

But for some people...

Loyalty that is not absolute is the same as absolute disloyalty.

"No underhanded tactics, I want to have a fair and square duel with him."

Li Mo's tone was noticeably lower.

Someone who can make him lower his voice.

There are only a handful in the entire circle.

But it's not that it doesn't exist.

Lü Haishi.

Wang Shu.

There's also Ye Changying.

These three people are the core of the circle.

The top of the top

The rulers of the Beijing entertainment circle, regardless of whether it's the film or television industry, hold absolute power within the Beijing circle.

Absolute and absolute right to speak

Even Wang Chen had to give them some leeway.

"If we could, we wouldn't want to resort to underhanded tactics, Mr. Li, but your good son is truly outside our control and unwilling to join our circle. Rules are rules; if he's not in our circle, then he's our enemy."

The speaker was Lü Haishi.

The so-called Beijing circle was originally a literary creation group centered around a few veterans. Their backgrounds were all extraordinary; many were children of government officials, and some were even descendants of those who had made contributions to the country.

They were collectively referred to as the children of the "big courtyard".

Besides being children of high-ranking officials in the compound, they were also children of high-ranking officials.

He has a strong background and exceptional talent.

Their success, along with their talent, is a result of both their background and their circle of connections.

But only among this core group.

Li Modu's talent is the most outstanding.

If Li Mo can be recognized as a role model of the times, then he can also become a core figure.

But that's not the case now.

In this circle, Li Mo always had to bow half a head.

"I admire him a lot, and I even wanted to bring him into the industry, but unfortunately, we've had people contact him many times, and he always says he's not involved in the industry. It's such a pity, if only he had half your intelligence."

Wang Shu, standing nearby, was also sighing and expressing his regret.

The Douban score these days is a testament to someone's talent.

but.

Ultimately, he is a respectable person in the Beijing social circle.

Underhanded tactics.

They won't resort to underhanded tactics.

It will only be additional investment.

One option is to utilize propaganda machinery.

The Beijing elite circle has never lacked connections.

For them, connections are even a cheap thing.

A very, very cheap item.

Leveraging personal connections can give you a competitive edge in marketing and promotion.

Actually.

Li Modu's Changjin Lake certainly had such potential.

This will enable the Beijing circle to utilize more and broader resources for promotion.

"How about we try to persuade this young Li to join our circle? We guarantee we can give him the best resources to film movies and make him our exclusive leading man. It's not out of the question."

Wang Shu gave Li Yun a very high evaluation.

This made Li Mo feel very uncomfortable.

He also commented on his other son back then.

That son who is now in prison.

The evaluations are completely opposite.

the other side.

Wang Chen also heard about Li Yun's movie project.

He was also very shocked.

Although for him.

In domestically produced movies, the fights are just kids playing around.

But Li Mo's works are all on mainstream themes.

It has its own unique advantages.

However, given the current situation, it is obvious that the difference between his advantages and his son is not as great as he had imagined.

It's even more so in terms of reputation.

This gave Wang Chen a sense of crisis.

A peculiar sense of crisis.

This seems to be a kind of instinctive crisis.

That Li Yun is too young.

He is so young that he is younger than all the directors and actors in China who can be considered geniuses.

There are directors and actors who have achieved more than Li Yun.

And there are many.

But those actors and directors were all a generation older than Li Yun.

If this time "Let the Bullets Fly" is successful.

Li Yun can be considered the leading figure among the new generation of celebrities in the entertainment industry today.

A dual-threat in film and television.

Incomparably powerful.

Given time, how far will he grow?

Who knows?

"This person is dangerous."

"No matter how much they fight, it's just like children playing house in China. There's nothing to be afraid of," Liu Meng said calmly from the side.

She now despises both her husband and his illegitimate child.

They believe that their current behavior is no better than children playing house.

Wait until the big directors in Beijing's film circle collaborate with Hollywood.

A two-way combination.

Exported goods are now being sold domestically.

It can directly suppress domestic directors to the point of being unable to hold their heads up.

This is the plan, and the plan is the upcoming Hollywood-Beijing collaboration project, "The Great Wall".

Hollywood's production team and the culture of China.

A domestic film with Hollywood roots.

Isn't that interesting?

Step by step, they are turning domestic directors into Hollywood figures, forcing them to submit to higher levels of art.

When the country's top directors all bow down to Hollywood.

Will the others be far behind?

Not far away.

"We're taking precautions. This kid is no simpleton, and we can't underestimate him. Don't you hate him? Don't you want to skin him alive? Don't you want to ruin his reputation?"

"Of course I hate him, and I think about it every single moment. It's not just him, Li Mo feels the same way!" Hatred flashed in Liu Meng's eyes.

Even a one-night stand can bring a hundred days of kindness.

He didn't think about it at all.

Wang Chen shivered.

However, it is precisely because of this stance that...

If both "The Battle at Lake Changjin" and "Let the Bullets Fly" flop, Liu Meng will be the happiest.

Unfortunately, she understood her husband's talent.

It's unlikely that he'll fall flat on his face.

Moreover, representing the interests of CCTV and the Beijing elite, no one dared to act rashly.

"That makes things easier. Since you hate him so much, why don't we give him a push from behind? Didn't you say that Li Yun is mentally ill? Are you sure?"

"I'm sure." This time, Liu Meng was certain: "What do you want to do?"

"Go find a gossip reporter and expose his mother's affair. Say that your ex-husband was a womanizer who abandoned you, and that you've turned over a new leaf by appearing on 'A Date with Luyu'."

Stimulate Li Yun's spirit.

To smear Li Modu's reputation.

This also puts these two father and son at the peak of their popularity.

Accept the test of public opinion.

Fame is a double-edged sword.

The saying goes, "Good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels fast."

It's very real.

"You're making it sound like you're targeting Li Modu. Aren't you wary of Li Yun?"

"Li Yun is indeed a young talent, unmatched by anyone, but Li Modu, after watching his Chosin Reservoir, truly has Hollywood-level production standards and storyline, sound, light and special effects."

Li Yun is now a threat that has not yet matured.

Li Mo, on the other hand, posed a real threat.

If he's willing to fully embrace Hollywood like Zhang Yimou and his contemporaries, that would indeed be a good thing.

But Li Mo was unwilling.

They even scoffed at it.

He's not someone who can get in touch with Hollywood.

So take this opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.

"Let the Bullets Fly" is by no means a perfect work.

He contains far too much information.

The essence of this film cannot be fully expressed in just a few words.

A dense amount of information is not necessarily a good thing for movie watching.

Many people complain that watching it once only provides a fleeting moment of enjoyment.

However, it's impossible to fully grasp the essence of the film.

However, being short of money is often an objective reality.

I watched a movie and couldn't bring myself to watch it a second time.

You can only appreciate the comedic parts.

It's also an excellent comedy film.

It should be able to score at least 7.5 or higher.

Therefore, for Lu Zhengguang, this is a masterpiece.

This is true for many people.

It is precisely because we cannot fully appreciate the splendor of this masterpiece that we feel a great deal of regret.

"This is a masterpiece; such talent can only be described as stunning."

This is Lu Zhengguang's evaluation.

"This is also our honor," Li Yun said with a slight smile.

"No, no, no, no, this is just your glory, this is your unique honor."

Lu Zhengguang said at this moment.

After all, Li Yun doesn't belong to any particular circle.

The production company of this work was not explicitly stated.

The glory belongs only to Li Yun.

"Grandpa Lu, are you blaming me?"

"How could I possibly blame you for your stance?" Lu Zhengguang quipped. "Don't think of us at CCTV as so petty. A cat is a good cat as long as it catches mice, regardless of its color. As long as you produce excellent artistic works, that's our pride."

"thank you"

Li Yun thought for a moment.

Based on the kindness and appreciation that Grandpa Lu Zhengguang had shown him.

If you don't have this disease.

Perhaps it would be a good thing to mingle with Grandpa Lu in the CCTV circle.

They have connections and powerful backers.

There are resources and a script.

It can be said that it has all the elements of comfort.

But for Li Yun, this is not acceptable.

When your own resources are completely restricted.

When one's breadth is reduced.

That's his own way of courting death.

No matter what resources you have in any circle, you can't truly get rid of the disease.

He could only greedily absorb the resources from all the circles here.

Turn all their resources into their own.

Only then can one truly become whole.

To reach a state of true perfection.

So I can't do it myself.

I can't cultivate a career in a particular circle.

"I admire your behavior of not mingling with any circles, I admire it very much. You have achieved everything entirely through your own abilities, and you are my pride."

But then Lu Zhengguang paused and said, "But the disadvantages of not being involved in any circles are also obvious. Many times, those old guys with resources have resources and influence that you can't imagine because they are older than you and have been in the circle longer. This is the so-called first-mover advantage, the advantage that comes from being one step ahead. Even I am the same."

"You rarely have these extra resources to help your career, but these are the norm in the entertainment industry."

"Even with all these things supporting him, you might not be able to beat him."

What Lu Zhengguang really wanted to say was to tell Li Yun to relax.

Li Mo, with the support of the Beijing elite circle, had many underhanded tactics.

He can organize all sorts of collaborations and events.

If you smash it, you can't win.

Li Yun also accepted it calmly.

Li Yun was not unaware of the flaws in "Let the Bullets Fly".

But it's okay.

Li Yun also found a way to make up for this deficiency.

"That's good. If you can figure it out, then you can choose any path. I'm proud of you." Lu Zhengguang said kindly, "Perhaps I really will see you go abroad and make a name for yourself overseas in my lifetime."

"Master Lu, you will surely live to be a hundred years old," Li Yun said earnestly.

"I hope so, hahaha, maybe I'll even see my great-grandson born then."

"It's still far from certain, Grandpa Lu."

Li Yun was both amused and exasperated.

Grandpa Lu really treats me like his own grandson.

That kind of warmth.

That warmth that comes from the mother's family line.

Although it's just a bond with this body.

But Li Yun still thoroughly enjoyed this warmth.

However, when everything is going well...

But something happened quietly: Liu Meng appeared on "A Date with Luyu" and went off to stir things up.

(End of this chapter)