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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The timing is quite special. The closer we get to National Day, the more we can feel the festive atmosphere that is different from previous years.

The collection of tribute films and the strong main theme are the most prominent features of this year's National Day file.

The three films that will be released on September 30, [My Motherland and Me], [The Captain], and [The Climbers], constitute the "three heroes" of the National Day file.

All three films have a lineup that can be called the "top configuration" of Chinese-language films.

[The Climbers] is directed by Hong Kong director Li Rengang, starring Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi, Zhang Yi, Jing Boran, Hu Ge, Wang Jingchun, etc., and Cheng Long is invited to make a cameo appearance.

[The Captain] is also directed by Hong Kong director Liu Weiqiang, starring Zhang Hanyu, Ou Hao, Du Jiang, etc.

[My Motherland and Me], which consists of seven short films, is amazing just by the list of directors. It is co-directed by seven well-known directors in the film industry, including Chen Kaige, Zhang Yibai, Guan Hu, Xue Xiaolu, Xu Zheng, Ning Hao, Wen Muye, etc.

The actors include Gu Wei, Huang Bo, Zhang Yi, Wu Jing, Ge You, Song Jia and other artists who are both talented and popular with the audience.

They are all tribute films for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, but there is still some competition and comparison in secret.

The producer of "The Captain" is Bona.

Yu Dong has been deeply involved in the main theme track in recent years, and the release of "The Captain" in the National Day this year is just a coincidence.

The main controller of "The Climbers" is Shanghai Film Group, and "My Motherland and Me" is led by China Film.

The two largest state-owned film groups in China have been secretly competing for so many years, just like the two cities of Beijing and Shanghai.

However, China Film is much stronger than Shanghai Film in terms of scale, influence, works and talents, and is the leader in the domestic film industry.

It can also be seen from the two tribute films this time that "The Climbers" is very powerful, and Wu Jing and Zhang Ziyi were found to take the lead.

But "My Motherland and I" is a completely upgraded version of "The Founding of a Republic". There are dozens of stars and seven well-known directors.

In terms of appeal alone, it is going to crush "The Climbers".

The premiere ceremony of "My Motherland and I" was quite grand. According to the seven classic historical moments, the trailers of the plots such as the eve, the encounter, and the championship were played in sequence.

At the same time, the main creative staff of each plot appeared on the stage of the ceremony in turn.

The host Kang Hui interacted with the directors and leading actors of each crew, allowing the audience to understand many behind-the-scenes stories of the movie "My Motherland and I", and successively introduced each plot into the movie "My Motherland and I".

Xue Xiaolu led the "Return" crew to appear on the stage.

Gu Wei, Ren Dahua, Hui Yinghong, Du Jiang, Zhu Yilong, Gao Yalin and other leading actors focused on the grand occasion of Hong Kong's return.

Hong Kong actors Ren Dahua and Hui Yinghong also told their past experiences of Hong Kong's return on the spot, which was tear-jerking.

Kara Hui was so emotional that she burst into tears on the stage and kept turning back to wipe her tears.

Then Gu Wei sang "Pearl of the Orient" on the spot as the representative of the "Return" crew.

When the line "Let the sea tide accompany me to bless you, please don't forget that my face will never turn yellow" was sung, thunderous applause rang out at the scene!

"You sang really well, you are worthy of being a professional. When you sang "Pearl of the Orient", I couldn't help but secretly wiped my tears."

After leaving the stage, Wu Jing walked to Gu Wei.

"It's not that I sang well, it's that the song was well written. The emotions contained are too deep. This classic will be passed down forever."

Gu Wei sighed, and then looked at Wu Jing in surprise.

"I thought you couldn't come today?"

"Well, you must show up at the premiere, but I can't take care of the rest.

I have to focus on "The Climbers"."

Gu Wei nodded: "I understand. You are just a cameo here, but you are the protagonist there."

Then he smiled and asked: "You should have seen the finished film of "The Climbers". How is it? Do you have the confidence to compare with "My People, My Country"?"

Wu Jing smiled bitterly: "How is it possible? The appeal of seven big directors and dozens of stars is far better than those people in "The Climbers", not to mention you are here.

And I always feel a little awkward when watching the finished film. I always feel that it doesn't produce the effect I imagined."

"Awkward? Is it Zhang Ziyi?"

Wu Jing looked a little embarrassed.

"It's hard to say.

In fact, I had a feeling when we were filming.

You know, I went to the snowy mountains to practice mountaineering for a month in order to shoot this movie. I felt that I was well prepared.

But during the actual filming, I always felt that Director Li Rengang was a bit sloppy. Many shots were almost given, and the plot was not explained very thoroughly.

I am actually quite satisfied with the current effect of the film."

Gu Wei thought for a while: "There are still a few Hong Kong directors who can really make mainstream movies. Li Rengang's ability is obviously not as good as Lin Chaoxian.

I have studied his previous movies. They are too commercial and full of craftsmanship.

I didn't know why Shanghai Film Studio asked him to direct such an important film at the beginning."

"Forget it, don't think about these. It's already this point. Let's see what the result will be after the release.

Now mainstream movies are so popular, maybe they can have a good result with the National Day holiday."

Listening to Wu Jing's self-consoling words, Gu Wei nodded slowly without commenting.

After the premiere of "My People, My Country", Gu Wei did not return to the crew immediately, but stayed in the Beijing company for one more day.

"How are the preparations for [Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils]?" Gu Wei and Wen Mu were also chatting about the new movie in the office.

They met at the premiere last night, but it was not convenient to talk outside.

"I started preparations after getting the script. The filming team is still the same group of people from [The God of Medicine], and the location has been almost decided. The next step is to start casting."

Wen Mu was also very interested in the book "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils".

A good script is very attractive to the director. After filming "Manslaughter", he originally planned to take a break, but after reading this script, he had no idea of ​​taking a break at all.

"There are not many characters in [Chou Chu Removes Three Evils]. In addition to the protagonist, there are mainly Aberdeen Hui Wai-keung, the Venerable Lin Luhe, Aberdeen's stepdaughter Cheng Xiaomei, the policeman who arrested Chen Guilin Chen Hui, the doctor Zhang Guiqing, the Venerable These few lovers, Xiao Xiangxiang.

Oh, by the way, there’s also the little brother who witnessed Chen Guilin’s revenge at the beginning.”

Gu Wei has read the script many times and is very familiar with the characters in it.

“This film will be very exciting once it’s made, so you can’t be careless about the actors. What I mean is that you have to find someone who has good acting skills and fits the character in the script.

What are your thoughts? "

"The Venerable Lin Lu and I plan to find Zhang Songwen from the company to play the role. His image and acting skills should be no problem in handling this role." Wen Mu also said first.

Gu Wei nodded.

The Venerable Lin Lu is the most wanted criminal at the top of the wanted list.

He has committed more than 50 shootings and killed 6 police officers. He is extremely vicious.

But he hid himself deeply and even set up various illusions to confuse the outside world, which once caused Chen Guilin who was chasing him to fall into a trap.

Lin Luhe is not only good at disguising his appearance, he is also extremely hypocritical on the inside, and what he does is even more hypocritical.

Zhang Songwen's appearance is not menacing, and with his acting skills, he should have no problem playing a character who is gentle on the outside but actually a devil on the inside.

"Cheng Xiaomei can use Zhou Ming. Her age and image are more suitable. I worked with her in a movie this year. Although her acting skills are relatively immature, she is quite malleable."

[Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils] has only one protagonist, Chen Guilin, and Xiaomei can be said to be the female character with a relatively important role in it.

If you don't choose someone from outside, the only suitable person in the company is Zhou Xi.

Others either have poor age and image, or their acting skills are much worse.

"I plan to invite Wu Yue to try out the role of His Holiness' lover Xiao Xiangxiang. She would be the best to play the role. If you are a doctor, you can ask Teacher Chen Jin to play it."

Wu Yue is "Ling Ling" in "The First Half of My Life", the role of the mistress of her ex-husband's brother.

He has been acting for more than 20 years and has countless classic roles. He is an absolute master of acting.

The original time and space relied on the role of County Magistrate Ai in the [County Party Committee Courtyard] to win the crown of Magnolia Queen.

Teacher Chen Jin is the mother of the young father-in-law in "Do You Know", not to mention she is an artist of the older generation who has won a grand slam in the field of domestic TV dramas.

"The police can ask Wang Qianyuan. He has played many police roles and is quite suitable."

Gu Wei and Wen Mu also talked to each other and discussed with each other to quickly decide on most of the roles in the film.

Later, I simply called Zhang Songwen and Zhou Meng over and gave them the script.

"Look at the script. Do you have any questions about your respective characters?"

"No problem!" Zhang Songwen said after reading the script.

"It's okay for me." Zhou Ming's voice was obviously lacking in confidence.

Gu Wei and Wen Mu also looked at each other.

"Xiao Ming, you try to play a scene like Cheng Xiaomei's, just come and shave Chen Guilin's beard."

"Okay, let me try"

After Zhou Ming finished speaking, he read the script for a while, adjusted his mentality and started acting.

"It's okay. I'm a little nervous because it's my first time acting. I can adjust it during post-production and it should be fine."

Wen Mu also gave a positive evaluation.

Gu Wei gave Zhou a thumbs up, and she instantly became happy holding the script.

"Mr. Gu, literary director, I would like to ask, who is Aberdeen looking for to act in our play?" Zhang Songwen, who had been watching from the side, asked.

"Mr. Gu and I want to find Sun Honglei, but the chance of him succeeding is not high. The alternative is Du Mingyu." Wen Mu also said.

"I have a suitable candidate here. There is absolutely no problem with him playing Aberdeen, and as long as the pay is right, he will definitely take it." Zhang Songwen gave his own advice.

"Which actor?" Gu Wei asked curiously.

"Wu Zhenyu, he specializes in playing villains, his image is age-appropriate, and his acting skills are even better!"

"Wu Zhenyu is a good choice." Wen Mu also nodded, "But he is so famous and has won the Golden Horse Award and the Academy Award. Are you willing to come and play such a supporting villain?"

Zhang Songwen smiled.

"Some time ago, I recorded a variety show called [Acting School] by Youku, and I was a mentor in it, and Wu Zhenyu happened to be one of the mentors.

We chat when we have nothing to do.

He said that current actors in Hong Kong are in a difficult position, with few filming opportunities and low pay.

If you want to make money, you have to come to the mainland.

Except for top stars like Andy Lau and Leung Chiu-wai, most of the veteran actors in Hong Kong are living in poverty now.

The focus of his career is now slowly shifting to the mainland, where he has appeared in many variety shows and received various acting invitations.

As long as the pay is right, he doesn't really care about anything else."

"Then let's invite Wu Zhenyu?" Wen Mu also looked at Gu Wei.

"Okay, he is indeed quite suitable~"

Gu Wei was not surprised at what Zhang Songwen said. As early as when he was filming "The Wandering Earth", he had contact with Wu Mengda and knew the current situation of most actors in Hong Kong Island.

With the continuous shrinkage of the film and television industry in Hong Kong Island, the artists there are getting worse and worse. It is difficult to make money locally, and they can only go north to make a living.

All the roles have been decided, and Wen Mu suddenly thought, "Who should be used for the gangster brother at the beginning of the movie?"

"Let Peng Yuchang come to guest star, anyway, there are not many shots~" Gu Wei thought for a while and said.

After the actors are decided, the rest of the things will be handled by Wen Mu. If there are any problems, he will communicate and discuss with Gu Wei at any time.

A few days later, the National Day holiday arrived.

The 70th anniversary military parade made everyone excited, and the performance of the three tribute films in the film market also amazed everyone.

"My Motherland and Me" was released for three days, and the cumulative box office exceeded 1 billion!

The film's reputation, Douban scored 8.2 points, Tao Piao Piao scored 9.5 points, and Maoyan scored 9.7 points.

Both the box office and reputation led the National Day!

[The Captain] also achieved a good box office of 750 million in the first three days, second only to [My People, My Country].

The most important thing is that the reputation is also excellent, and the subsequent box office trend is very stable.

[The Climbers] is a little worse than the first two.

On the first day, it sold 168 million box office thanks to the fame of Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi and others. Later, the plot of the movie was questioned by many viewers and negative reviews were constantly received online.

In the next two days, the box office gradually decreased, earning 130 million and 107 million respectively, and the total box office in the first three days barely broke 400 million.

You must know that this is Wu Jing's first starring work after [Wolf Warrior 2] and [The Wandering Earth].

Originally, everyone had very high expectations for [The Climbers]. Not to mention reaching the heights of those two movies, at least 20 to 30 billion should be there. As a result, such an answer was given, and many viewers were very disappointed.

Wu Jing is very popular now. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the first middle-aged person in the Chinese entertainment industry.

He can be said to be the person with the highest box office appeal among domestic actors except Gu Wei.

All this is due to the exaggerated box office results of "Wolf Warrior 2" and "The Wandering Earth".

Many people think that he is as popular as Gu Wei in whatever he shoots, and has a strong box office appeal.

However, the unsatisfactory performance of "The Climbers" now makes him feel a little myth-shattered.

[It should not be called "The Climbers", but "Everest Love". It is really unnecessary to use the public communication channel to fall in love when climbing Everest. The first female climber who climbed Everest from the north peak in China was filmed as a love-brained climber]

[The first half scored negative points, the second half scored zero points, the emotional scenes were written as idol dramas, and Wu Jing's action scenes were written as superhero movies. This mixed texture completely confused me.]

[Personal heroism and clichéd love lines are mixed up. What are the two roles of the head of the meteorological team and the female doctor here for? Their roles are not prominent and even a bit of a drag. The sound effects are messy! 】

【Without Gu Wei as a partner, Wu Jing alone can't hold up the box office, far behind "Wolf Warrior 2" and "The Wandering Earth"! 】

【I went to see the movie with great expectations, but it turned out to be very disappointing. The theme was not prominent, and the actors were awkward. When I saw Wu Jing's confession scene while climbing the oil tank, my head was buzzing.】