Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

During this period in 1979, the post-production level of Hong Kong films could be said to be very average.

At this time, the best place in Asia to do special effects is RB, because they have the leading special effects technology in Asia.

However, Lin Daoqiu did not plan to go to RB for post-production because this film does not require special effects.

But this does not mean that Lin Daoqiu does not care about special effects technology.

The birth of special effects technology will elevate movies to a new level in the next few decades.

If Lin Daoqiu wanted to make a science fiction or special effects movie now, the amount of money it would cost would be unimaginable.

So he can only finish filming the action movie honestly first. As for the special effects movie, he will have to wait at least several years.

Although this drama does not have exaggerated special effects, Lin Daoqiu is still very confident in "Mission Impossible".

In addition to the exciting fights, the use of high technology in the film will also become a highlight of the film.

Within a month, Lin Daoqiu participated in most aspects of post-production.

Since the rough cut, he has watched "Mission: Impossible" hundreds of times.

After the final film was released, Lin Daoqiu made up his mind not to be so diligent in the future because it was really tiring.

On the day of the preview meeting, Run Run Shaw invited Carles, the head of Warner Bros. in Asia, to come over.

"Mr. Shao, it seems that you have high expectations for this movie."

In order to allow Warner to help vigorously promote it, Run Run Shaw naturally wanted Carls to have a sneak peek.

"I'm not talking about it, but I believe Mr. Carls will have a more intuitive judgment after reading it."

In fact, Karls already knew that Shaw Brothers invested eight million US dollars to make a movie, and he was very curious at the time.

Because judging from the amount of investment, it is absolutely impossible to recover the cost in Hong Kong, so Run Run Shaw's goal should be to aim at Hollywood.

But from beginning to end, Karls had never heard of any Hollywood company participating in the production of this movie, so this is a pure Hong Kong movie.

It is said that this is a movie with a female protagonist, which made Karls not optimistic about the prospects of this movie from the beginning.

Because now, in any film-developed country in the world, all movies feature male actors.

This time, Run Run Shaw went in the opposite direction, which made Carls feel that he was a little too confident.

It was only because of Run Run Shaw's favor that Carls came to attend this appointment.

"This is Lin Daoqiu, the screenwriter of this play."

At this time, Run Run Shao suddenly introduced Lin Daoqiu to Karls, who was walking towards them.

"Lin Daoqiu? Is that the filmmaker who broke the Hong Kong movie box office record?"

As the person in charge of Warner in Asia, Karls naturally pays attention to the trends of the film markets in various regions at any time.

It can be said that Lin Daoqiu became famous in this year because the movies and TV series he shot were very successful.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Lin. In fact, I have heard of your name for a long time."

Karls smiled and stepped forward to shake hands with Lin Daoqiu.

"Mr. Carls is too polite. My reputation is not worth mentioning at all."

Lin Daoqiu shook his hand.

Lin Daoqiu didn't have many thoughts about the head of Warner Bros. Asia.

After all, in the end, the quality of the movie still has to speak for itself. If it cannot attract the audience, it will be useless no matter how good your relationship with him is.

"Then let's talk while watching."

In Shaw's post-production company, there are several small screening rooms, and the facilities here are better than those in movie theaters.

In fact, Run Run Shaw has not seen the finished film until now, but he invited Carles over based on his trust in Lin Daoqiu.

"With such a large investment in this film, Mr. Lin plans to have it released in Hollywood, right?"

At the beginning of the movie, Karls actually started chatting with Lin Daoqiu.

"Mr. Karls is right. The investment scale of this film is considered to be the top production scale in Asia, so I want to try it in Hollywood."

Test the water? After hearing Lin Daoqiu's words, a very strange expression appeared on Karls' face.

It's surprising that they spent so much money on a movie just to try it out in Hollywood.

At this time, the staff nearby had dimmed the lights, and the movie officially started.

In fact, Karls still doesn't know what kind of movie "Mission: Impossible" is until now.

And when the subtitles showed Paris, he learned that the drama had actually been shot in Paris.

At first, Carls didn't feel anything special when Brigitte Lin appeared.

In his eyes, this is a standard oriental beauty, and he has no other ideas besides that.

After that, the development of the plot was far beyond Karls' expectations.

After a fierce exchange of fire, Lin Qingxia used two micro-explosives to blow down a wall.

Then he fled to the top floor, and then successfully escaped with the help of a gun. Karls was dumbfounded by the whole process.

At this time, the subtitles of "Mission Impossible" popped up, and this was just the beginning.

Although it cannot be said to be shocking, it was already beyond Karls' expectations.

He originally thought that Lin Daoqiu was making slow-motion kung fu movies, where you move and I fight back and forth.

But the kung fu shown by Brigitte Lin on the screen is completely different from the comedy kung fu in Hong Kong today.

There is no exchange of punches and palms. When Brigitte Lin deals with enemies, she basically uses joint techniques or beautiful leg skills.

"Is this a Hong Kong movie?"

Karls couldn't believe that Xiangjiang's movies had reached this level.

"Yes, but Mr. Carls, this is just the beginning, it can only be regarded as an appetizer."

Lin Daoqiu said slowly beside him.

"Is this just an appetizer?"

Karls couldn't imagine that such a scene could only be regarded as an appetizer. What would happen after that? What would the main meal be like?

"Mr. Carls will know after reading it."

Lin Daoqiu didn't plan to tell the other party too much. After all, the most annoying thing about spoilers was to let him watch it himself.

Karls could only nod his head, and then returned his attention to the movie.

From the beginning to the end, Carls could say that he couldn't take his eyes off the flying cars, high technology, big explosions and crashed sports cars.

Before, he was not optimistic about the prospects of this drama, but now he has completely put aside this idea.

"Although I don't know if this drama will be popular in Hollywood, I think this drama is very exciting and should have a good box office."

From the perspective of an audience, Karls gave his own opinion.

As for what kind of box office the film will receive when it is finally released in Hollywood, Karls cannot make an accurate prediction.