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

Chapter 475, A Superstar of a Pioneering Era?

at this time.

The Siege of October was like a raging bull, suddenly charging into the territory belonging to the Avengers, their camp and their private quarters.

Times have changed. Now it's the era of science fiction and superheroes. Marvel's superhero movies have changed the times. Action movies and commercial films without fantasy and cool elements will become yesterday's news, the afterglow of the setting sun.

As soon as the October Siege came out, public opinion immediately changed somewhat.

Times have changed.

We've entered the era of science fiction superheroes, and the combination of computer-generated particle effects and actors is the right path for commercial films.

However, when "Bodyguards and Assassins" appeared, people were saying that the times had changed again.

The times have changed again.

It was all changed back by this so-called "October Siege".

They were also labeled as superheroes.

"You dare call yourself a superhero movie?"

Wang Chen was speaking furiously, feeling an insult, an insult that came from the bottom of his bones, a feeling that gave him a twisted illusion.

hero?

These lowlifes are considered heroes?

Wang Chen is one of the few people who felt no connection to the film after watching it. Our era is created by great people; education, knowledge, and ability are the key factors that have shaped our times.

And now you're telling me.

What have these ignorant and complacent people contributed to shaping this new era? What good has their contribution done?

They know nothing about revolution.

Eras are created by strong people, and eras are led by superheroes.

They actually managed to be called superheroes.

This is a stain.

They are not worthy, absolutely not worthy. If we have to say, the only ones who can be considered heroes in this October Siege are probably Chen Shaobai and Li Yutang. Only elites like them can be called heroes.

There are quite a few people who share Wang Chen's thoughts.

They expressed their disappointment after watching the movie.

"I am a doctor, and I think this movie exaggerates the role of these people from the lower classes. Those who advance the times have always been the elite, as recorded in history books. They are certainly valuable, but the movie seems to exaggerate their role. I give this movie 7 points. It moved me, but it is also too absurd."

This passage has received thousands of likes on Douban.

There were many similar opinions; teachers, doctors, civil servants, and businessmen all had different perspectives on the film.

The film may be of decent quality, worth the money and time spent on a ticket, but overall, it falls short of being considered a superhero movie.

That would be absolutely biased.

But no matter what.

The movie "Bodyguards and Assassins" has become a hot topic, and its popularity continues to rise.

Although its box office was not as high as that of The Avengers.

But their relentless pursuit is quite terrifying.

Especially in terms of scores.

There were indeed quite a few sharp negative comments, and after Jiang Chenggang told Li Yun about them, Li Yun decisively threw those comments into the trash can.

"With so many negative reviews, how come my rating on Douban keeps rising? It's because the majority of people are silent. Those few with louder voices certainly have meaning, but if you listen to their voices, then you're making a mistake."

"That's true."

Jiang Chenggang nodded in agreement. Box office figures don't lie, and neither do Douban ratings.

The public opinion data on Weibo does offer a glimpse into this phenomenon.

Basically, the box office revenue has shown a somewhat polarized trend.

It's basically all about superheroes.

This topic.

Tony Stark could change the world with a flick of his finger.

Captain America's words and actions can influence the beliefs of his people.

The rickshaw driver in the siege of October, despite putting all his strength into pushing the rickshaw forward, could only manage to move it forward.

The gambler was not even very proficient in the game of gambling, which he enjoyed.

What about these people?

How can someone be called a superhero?

The argument was fierce, but the buzz was incredibly high.

As a result, at this very moment, Liu Shanhe and his group on the other side also noticed this.

The former director of the August First Film Studio also noticed it.

He only managed to steal some time to pay attention to this movie after recently finishing up his work with Wesley.

This movie is called Bodyguards and Assassins.

Coincidentally, Lu Zhengguang was also paying attention to him.

This film is nominally a Hong Kong film, but what makes it stand out in the industry is that many important roles are held by Li Yun: director, lead actor, and singer. These are usually unrelated roles, but all are held by one person.

Even the script was altered.

What incredible energy it must take to achieve this!

Even Liu Shanhe, who was usually insensitive to Li Yun, had to admire him.

This person is truly extraordinary.

Of course, he still has some reservations about films made with private capital.

The two old men went into the movie theater and watched the popular Marvel superhero movies.

This is not the Avengers.

"This is utterly absurd. Seven people repelled an entire army. How did they even watch a movie like this? I simply can't understand it."

"A few guys dressed in weird clothes are supposed to be heroes? And the American spirit? If your house were gushing oil, you'd know what the American spirit really is."

At this point, Liu Shanhe felt completely bewildered.

Lu Zhengguang, however, thought it was a visual spectacle, a rather interesting one.

If we really want to analyze the plot...

Just laugh it off.

The two knowledgeable old men seemed to have seen through everything.

And then there's the movie "Bodyguards and Assassins".

They fell silent.

The only conclusion reached.

He's a monster.

The acting, the script, the final cut, and the stunning music at the end were all breathtaking.

Is this something that the Hong Kong entertainment circle could produce?

Is this what they call a combination of mainstream ideology and commercialism?

"Such talent shouldn't be wasted. Why waste it on original science fiction TV series? Coming to our August First Film Studio is the right path for them." Liu Shanhe felt extremely heartbroken at this moment.

"It can only be said that the current perception of heroes has been distorted by those Western movies, making people think that changes in the world are due to the achievements of individuals."

Lu Zhengguang also sighed at this moment.

In an era where individualism was rampant and Western culture was invading, Lu Zhengguang and Liu Shanhe agreed on just how serious these things were.

The wolfish ambitions of foreigners are hidden in these works.

Freedom, independence, heroism.

These terms are mixed in with almost every Hollywood movie.

They are also putting up a fight, but the impact of domestically produced works is negligible, and they are constantly being attacked like a snowball.

And now.

The ideas expressed in the film Bodyguards and Assassins.

But it was like a spark.

The firelight was not large.

But it also keeps growing!

This was created by a young man.

One who is occasionally a little abnormal.

young people.

"When I work with Xiao Li, I always have this feeling: you seem normal, but my inner voice tells me that you are not as normal as you seem, and that there are things in your mind that others cannot see."

At this moment, Liang Jiahui was looking at Li Yun.

He looked somewhat drunk.

He was drunk today.

Although "Bodyguards and Assassins" caused a strange wave of buzz and controversy online, its box office performance and critical acclaim are undeniable.

It was enough to host a victory celebration banquet, and at that banquet...

If you didn't tell anyone, you'd think that people from Hong Kong's inner circle had gathered here again.

The most subtle thing about "Bodyguards and Assassins" is that even the extras are a mix of the old, weak, sick, and disabled from the Hong Kong entertainment circle. Including the cameos, it's basically an all-star lineup. Various factions from the Hong Kong entertainment circle, whether they are from the Four Heavenly Kings faction or other factions, all have their own status and roles in "Bodyguards and Assassins".

This victory celebration banquet for Siege of October seems to have inexplicably turned into a small gathering within the Hong Kong entertainment circle.

"Senior, please don't joke around. My mental state is excellent, strong and resilient, perfectly normal."

Li Yun smiled slightly at this moment.

He looks more normal than anyone else.

Who dares to say that Li Yun is not normal?

They even possess remarkable mental fortitude. Perhaps it is precisely because of this that they are able to shoulder so many responsibilities.

A rich inner world.

No one would think that Li Yun was really sick, or that he really had a chaotic mental world, a chaotic world ruled by one person.

Li Yun thoroughly enjoyed this praise.

The achievements of "Bodyguards and Assassins" as a film.

Box office revenue, sales figures, and the awards that might follow.

There's one more battlefield that "Bodyguards and Assassins" hasn't yet entered: the battlefield of various awards, which is also the battlefield of "Bodyguards and Assassins".

A battlefield for achieving glory and status.

And that's why Bodyguards and Assassins achieved such box office success and gained such a status.

"Cheers."

Chen Kexin then took the initiative to toast Li Yun.

Here he expressed his complete admiration for Li Yun.

Given this public opinion, he knew that if it were his own script, he would never have achieved his current status. Even the dumbest person could see this, because public opinion is so truthful.

"I'm sorry."

Chen Kexin inexplicably said "I'm sorry".

In a state of inexplicable tipsiness and drunkenness, he inexplicably said an apology.

Donnie Yen and Tse Ting-Fung, who were present, were all baffled.

In this film, Bodyguards and Assassins, the other actors also gained more or less excellent performances.

Their roles were successful, and they won the affection of others.

It also enjoys considerable popularity.

Meanwhile, they were riding high on their success, living out a second life in their careers.

Looking at Chen Kexin, they could only think that he was probably drunk, perhaps still in a daze, talking nonsense in his drunken state.

"He's a bit crazy after drinking too much; I have no idea what he's saying." Jacky Cheung chuckled and teased, "Director Chen used to be like that too; he gets a bit erratic when he's drunk. You don't need to pay him any mind."

It seems that Director Chen has long been used to saying some inexplicable and incomprehensible things after drinking.

That's just how he is when he drinks.

It's not fair to say he had a bad drinking habit.

It's just a bit strange.

Everyone probably just took it as drunken ramblings.

But only Li Yun knew who he was talking to and who he was apologizing to.

Only a madman can understand another madman's words.

Li Yun seemed to see several figures standing in front of Chen Kexin: beggars, actors, gamblers, and those people who remained unknown and unseen in the background.

Chen Kexin apologized for her arrogance.

His arrogance.

He had previously thought that those people were just ignorant and clueless cannon fodder who couldn't understand the Xinhai Revolution or the meaning behind it.

To deny them with a condescending attitude.

I'm so sorry.

But it's okay.

Good times have come, haven't they?

"Cheers." Li Yun also toasted towards the distance.

He was speaking in the direction Chen Kexin was speaking.

Cheers!

After a few rounds of drinks, Chen Kexin slowly woke up.

Looking at the blazing sun rising the next day.

It's really blinding.

"You got drunk last night. The last time I saw you drunk was eighteen years ago, wasn't it?" Jacky Cheung said, bringing a hangover remedy to Chen Kexin.

Chen Kexin shook her head, and after drinking the hangover remedy, she felt much better.

"I must have gone on a drunken rampage again last night."

"Hahaha, this isn't just drunken madness, it's drunken mania."

"no the same?"

"no the same."

"It's been so long since I've drunk this much, I'm so happy." Chen Kexin thought leisurely, savoring the memory: "The last time I felt like this was during the golden age of Hong Kong cinema. How glorious it was back then! All of Asia only recognized our industry's films."

"Yes."

Jacky Cheung sighed at this moment.

The glory seems like yesterday; now, all that remains are the remnants of yesterday's glory.

"But it's really rare to see so many people from different factions in our industry gathered here like today, including singers, dancers, and performers. Even in our peak years, this kind of situation was rare. This reminds me of two people."

Which two?

"Stephen Chow also has Jackie Chan."

Regarding this answer...

Chen Kexin was not surprised, because even he himself saw this quality in Li Yun.

He is not only a big star, but also has the ability and charisma of a leader.

"It is said that there are four Heavenly Kings in Hong Kong's entertainment circle. Each of us has our own unique skills and our own strengths. But in reality, the influence of the four of us is definitely not as great as those two. Those two even created their own entertainment circle."

The two he was referring to.

It's Cheng Shi Long, and it's also Stephen Chow.

If I absolutely have to say something...

There are six members among the Four Heavenly Kings, which makes perfect sense, doesn't it?

After all, being a superstar is the highest title in Hong Kong.

At this moment, Chen Kexin narrowed her eyes slightly.

Judging from its influence and other aspects, this incident seems to have had a significant impact.

We really need another superstar.

A place that has stagnated for twenty years.

This is about to begin. It's about to start flowing.

"Moreover, I think he's not just any ordinary superstar."

Chen Kexin said slowly.