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

Chapter 472, This is a Chinese film.

Right now

Liu Lili also watched the scenes on the big screen in front of her, where these people generously sacrificed their lives.

After reading it, she felt a sense of stupidity, and this feeling of stupidity actually came from herself.

Arrogance, just like Chen Shaobai.

It seems that she has made an extremely serious mistake.

She made a mistake called arrogance; she subconsciously believed that these lowly characters were created to elicit tears, and that their purpose was to gloriously exit the stage after earning enough tears.

It doesn't really mean much anymore.

In fact, the tear-inducing effect was indeed achieved.

Liu Lili did indeed shed tears because of their deaths.

They were all living, breathing human beings, yet they all lost their lives at this very moment.

Yes, Liu Lili realized her own thoughts.

It was discovered very clearly and distinctly.

They are no longer tools, no longer existing in this world as props, no longer just disposable tools.

Alive.

They clearly felt this matter.

The characters before us are living clearly and authentically in this era and in this world.

It exists here.

They possess their own thoughts, desires, and philosophies.

In humble form.

Never forget the nation's worries?

This is too grand.

Revolution can be a grand undertaking or a tiny one, as small as each individual's specific vision or ideal.

In a daze, I watched them face their deaths.

Actor, gambler, beggar.

They faced death for their sense of righteousness.

Although I knew this journey was a path to certain death, it was not in vain that I went forward and sacrificed myself for my cause.

They were not cannon fodder, nor were they scapegoats tricked into going to their deaths.

They are.

At this moment, Liang Jiahui looked at this place and said with tears in his eyes.

"They are comrades, like-minded comrades-in-arms on the same path."

"Can you see it now?"

"That era of a new heaven and earth."

"Isn't it beautiful?"

Bodyguards and Assassins.

It's over. A movie has a beginning and it will also have an end. The beginning is Yan Xiaoguo killing Yang Hengyun, and the end is him killing the fake Sun Yat-sen and his double Li Chongguang.

Students are not just armchair strategists and marchers; they can shed blood, sacrifice themselves, and become the flesh and blood soil that lays the foundation for a new era.

It can also be the cornerstone of a new era.

Yan Xiaoguo, a loyal minister of the old era who represented loyalty and righteousness, was brave, resourceful, and skilled in both literature and martial arts. He devoted himself to the country and sacrificed himself for it. Before his death, he claimed that he died to repay the country's kindness.

In the end, he did discover that the person in the rickshaw was not the real Sun Yat-sen, but a double. However, in order to repay the country's kindness, he chose to turn a blind eye and pretend not to know.

Loyalty and conscience cannot coexist.

Watching these people, one after another, sacrifice themselves for what they truly wanted, not for personal gain or advancement.

There is a fundamental difference here.

If they act for fame and fortune, and die for wealth, they are like birds that die for food.

This is absolutely different from sacrificing for one's faith.

He died for his beliefs.

It began with Yan Xiaoguo and it also ended with Yan Xiaoguo.

The movie ends here.

The Xinhai Revolution succeeded, the Qing Dynasty collapsed, and the unsung heroes and patriots are now buried in the earth.

The movie ended with a lingering sense of satisfaction, just like how history is written.

Just as Liu Lili was feeling that she hadn't had enough, a song started playing in her ears.

In this chaotic world, we are like duckweed adrift; how can we bear to watch the flames of war engulf our land?

Though my position is humble, I dare not forget my duty to the nation; even if no one knows me...

Deep affection turned to regret, all that remains is illusion; who is standing before me now?

The voice, which was difficult to distinguish as male or female, sounded somewhat like Kunqu opera when played on the big screen in the movie theater, but it was very pleasant to listen to and did not sound old-fashioned.

It sounds good.

It was so beautiful; the lead actor's voice was graceful and gentle, and the Kunqu opera was melodious.

At that moment, Chen Kexin was listening to this song, and she only had one thought in her mind.

The feeling of being immersed in the movie didn't even disappear when it ended; instead, it deepened with the sound of the opera's melodies... Amidst the flames of war, those who cared for their country and its people, those who worried about the nation, weren't just those on the front lines, nor were they just scholars; there were also soldiers.

Even the lowest of the low are part of the nation; they too worry about the country.

The song and the movie are so well-matched that they are 90% or even 100% compatible, as if they were created specifically for this movie.

Take a look at the list of end credits songs.

The lyrics were written by Li Yun, and the singer was Li Yun.

Director: Li Yun.

Yan Xiaoguo, Li Yun.

Associate screenwriter, Li Yun.

Looking through the end credits, Li Yun's name appears everywhere.

Did they book the entire movie just for Li Yun?

Besides being immersed in the quality of the film, I was also amazed by Li Yun's extraordinary talent. When Li Yun's name appeared on the screen again and again, I realized that this work was indeed something only a genius could come up with.

After the film ended with the music.

After the movie theater lights came on.

Liu Lili stood there for a long time, unable to reminisce.

"Brother Li, your movie is amazing!" Liu Qianqian's praise was so direct that Xie Qingya felt it was a bit too blunt.

Xie Qingya was also in shock at this moment, because even she had only just seen the final cut of the movie.

I only just realized how the finished film and its music are made. When they are combined, they create a wonderful chemical reaction.

Watch the finished film.

It's completely different from watching a film.

Music, sound and light, angles, effects—all these elements can influence the quality of a film.

When all of these elements are combined, what is presented is called film, a sound and light work, a cinematic work.

A crystallization and combination of literary and artistic works.

Touching.

Even Xie Qingya and Chen Kexin, who knew the script in advance, were impressed by the finished product.

Especially Chen Kexin, who seemed to have such a high level of completion in the final product from the beginning, was also shocked and surprised.

Liu Lili was thinking to herself.

Was this really just a low-budget version of the Avengers? That was the initial thought she had when she entered the theater, but after watching the entire movie, her thoughts began to change.

Some ideas that she tried to suppress but were growing wildly.

"How could I have such a thought?"

She tried hard to get rid of this thought, but it seemed that for her, a Chinese person, after watching the two movies, the most profound impression of the plot structure that came to mind was actually that of "Bodyguards and Assassins".

The hero in her heart.

From those flying, burly iron men, mutants in tight suits wielding shields, and muscular giants covered in green, they have transformed into groups of ordinary people.

He became a beggar, a gambler, an actor, and a student.

After the movie ends.

Li Yun also closed his eyes deeply, to feel, to sense.

The film is now finished, and judging from the current quality of the finished product, Li Yun thinks it's pretty good. Now all that's left is to wait for the final results.

The benefits he can bring to himself.

That's just how it is. For directors and creators, the meaning of a work is simply to bring in profits and fame.

After all, who makes movies without making a few coins?

That's probably true for most people.

However, for Li Yun, there are still some differences.

At this moment, Li Yun felt as if he had returned to that era of war and chaos. Whether it was Yan Xiaoguo or Chen Shaobai, they were all in his mind, inside his body and skull.

Their feelings.

The ideals and beliefs, the feelings of conflict and opposition, are still deeply etched in my memory; it seems they haven't left yet.

No, no, that's not right.

They had long since left, but the feeling that remained in his mind was the illusion and fantasy brought about by that extremely profound memory, which felt as real as the real world.

These memories formed one real pathway after another in Li Yun's mind.

It wasn't just the Xinhai Revolution; it was every pivotal moment in history, every revolution, that had people like them.

There is no need to pity their sacrifice with arrogance.

Instead, we should use joy and gratitude to praise their efforts and tell them, to tell these comrades, that everything you have given has finally borne fruit.

"A low-budget version of 'The Avengers.' It does have that slight feel, but whether that's actually the case is still debatable."

At this moment, Li Yun felt the sensation within his heart.

The premiere of this film today was attended by both media representatives and invited guests.

They all gave their own evaluations.

Li Yun didn't even need to ask Aunt Liu what her opinion of the movie was; just by looking at her expression, she knew that Liu Lili had been moved by the film.

It wasn't out of emotion.

Rather, they were genuinely moved.

The real battle begins after the movie ends.

Box office revenue and public opinion are all things that cannot be explained subjectively; they require real people who contribute money and time to the box office.

These are the real, tangible things.

While the ratings of media professionals aren't exactly polarized, there are certainly some disagreements.

It's a good movie.

However, the wrong time slot was booked.

Currently, online, after the premiere, the voices are mostly about the Avengers. The publicity and promotion invested in "Bodyguards and Assassins" seems to have sunk to the bottom of the sea.

Why do we say that even the most confident contestants are terrified and wary of being overshadowed by blockbuster films? This is the current situation. Even the most confident contestants will choose to avoid scheduling conflicts and temporarily avoid the limelight.

Like "The Grandmaster".

The top teams at Huayu Entertainment meticulously craft their projects; they wouldn't risk clashing with the Avengers' schedule like Don Quixote bumping into windmills.

It doesn't even require sophisticated calculations.

"Bodyguards and Assassins is destined to be a victim, and Xie Qingya of Huaying Film Studio, her actions will only be a passing cloud." Chen Desen said after watching The Avengers.

It's not on the same track as the movie he filmed, The Grandmaster, although that's what they say.

It's always good to learn from others' experiences; we should definitely take a look at other examples.

After I finished reading it, he felt...

It's time to go to Hollywood and learn from them; they're so much more advanced than China in every aspect.

It is the pinnacle of commercial cinema.

He had read the script for "Bodyguards and Assassins," and it was a completely low-budget version of the Avengers. It was hard to compare in terms of visual effects, plot, and profit.

They were destined to be victims of this release window.

On the internet, Marvel Studios' peak, after the box office figures were released, even reached 100 million on the first day.

Chinese-language films grossed 100 million yuan on their opening day.

This achievement completely surpassed all other films released this year, and so far, no film has surpassed its opening day box office total.

Box office performance.

Public opinion and performance are all decisive factors that can have an impact.

Looking at the achievements of the Avengers, even Wang Chen was not calm, considering the opening day box office and the continued popularity.

All of this is absolutely worth the effort he put in during this period.

"This result is really something to celebrate, isn't it?"

"Bodyguards and Assassins" may truly be Xie Qingya's swan song.

What resources does she have left to compete with her imported works?

What other capital or qualifications do they have to do this?

No.

They are neither qualified nor have the resources to do this.

The current box office performance has reached such a level that domestic films are completely unable to compete.

The only thing we can do now is to stay put, or even join our own camp.

"Miss Mary? Why are you going back to America so early?"

Originally, he wanted to have a celebration party with this Marvel blonde with big waves, but after watching Bodyguards and Assassins, he hurriedly returned to the United States, and didn't even have a chance to curry favor with him.

Everyone says Americans are open-minded, but unfortunately, this hasn't led to any relationships beyond friendship.

"Perhaps she went back to report the good news. This achievement is truly remarkable; no one in China can rival her now."

At this moment.

Marvel's Jomari did indeed fly towards her home country, or more precisely, people from Disney Studios, the oldest company in the film industry.

From Mickey Mouse, who was born at the beginning of the 20th century, to the giant Marvel has become over 100 years old. Behind Marvel is such a behemoth.

Jomarie then returned to Disney headquarters.

He saw the Russo brothers, the two Marvel directors and key figures in the Avengers, chatting and laughing at Disney headquarters, celebrating their success in becoming a global superpower.

"Excuse me," Jomari said as she entered the office.

"Excuse me," Russell Wilson said, who was having drinks with Disney executives. "Back so soon? Why not spend a few more days in China?"

At this moment, Jomari said.

"I originally planned to stay for a few more days."

"So what made you change your mind?"

"A movie," Jomari said, taking a deep breath. "A Chinese film."

(End of this chapter)