Zheng Shenzhi is also a ruthless person. Even though Gao Jin said he would cut down on unnecessary expenses, Zheng Shenzhi still increased the publicity fee from 11 million to 16 million.
Media outlets, large and small, received advertising fees and began touting the film "Counterattack". The anticipation even topped several hot search lists.
After a week of vigorous and intensive promotion, "Counterattack" was released amidst the expectations of many movie fans.
The attendance rate for the first game was as high as 70%, which is a very high attendance rate and in line with expectations.
After watching the film, fans came out and vented their dissatisfaction with curses. The film review website directly gave it an unprecedented 1.7 points.
Please note that the first place to criticize the special effects, and the second place to criticize the plot.
There were five screenings in the theater a day, and that night, all kinds of voices came out criticizing the film for having rubbish special effects.
It wasn't just one person who was vomiting, but all the moviegoers were vomiting and cursing.
Criticizing Starlight Film and Television, scolding the director, scolding the screenwriter, and scolding the actors, all the same at the beginning, first of all, scolding these people for being blind, scolding these people for seeing special effects for the first time.
The level of special effects is said to be at the level of the United States in the 1970s, fifty years behind.
After cursing the special effects, he started to criticize the plot. Don’t call it [Counterattack], just call it [Ambiguous Textbook] [Bloodline Plot Textbook] [Brainless Plot Textbook]......
Wait, it's really disgusting to see.
Even though Zheng Shenzhi arranged for someone to increase the score, the score did not exceed two points in one day, which shows how angry the fans are.
After a night of fermentation, all kinds of abuse swept the entire Internet, and the reputation of garbage special effects and garbage movies emerged.
Today's box office has dropped a lot compared to yesterday. The reason is that many people have reserved movie tickets and cannot refund them. Otherwise, more people will abandon watching.
On the third day, the box office of the movie "Counterattack" was cut in half, and everyone knew that this was a movie with rubbish special effects.
Many people couldn't understand their hatred after watching the movie, so they went directly to Weibo, circled Gao Jin, and started scolding Gao Jin for being blind. Look at the movies produced by your company.
Garbage within garbage.
According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 100,000 people who have left comments and curses on Gao Jin’s Weibo.
This makes people uncomfortable.
The boss who contacted the relevant departments had a gloomy face for the past two days, without a smile on his face. He was saying to himself, "garbage that can't stand up to the wall."
I gave up my face to get you a special effects order to support the development of your company, and you made me special effects like this, and it was the result of Zheng Shenzhi's request to rework it four times.
The boss knew very well that Starlight Film and Television finally accepted the special effects because of his phone call. This time, Starlight Film and Television was cheated by him.
The film I invested hundreds of millions in was a complete loss, and I felt even more guilty.
People in the film and television industry don't see it that way. Although the film lost money, it gained favor from relevant departments. This intangible benefit will benefit Starlight Film and Television Company a lot in the next two to three years.
At Starlight Film and Television Company, Zheng Shenzhi was on the phone with the boss, and the call came from the boss.
"Xiao Zheng, I'm sorry, I really shouldn't have introduced you to the special effects company." The boss expressed his apology.
Zheng Shenzhi smiled and said something in a very polite tone.
"Boss, special effects are only one aspect. The main reason is that the plot of our film is not arranged well."
"We have already had a meeting. The failure of the film is due to the plot. From now on, we will work on the plot carefully to avoid mistakes again..."
Zheng Shenzhi politely took over all the responsibilities. It was because the plot of this film was not planned well, but instead he opened up a lot for the boss.
This performance made the boss feel much better, and he commented on Zheng Shenzhi.
This guy is nice, really!
"Xiao Zheng, I know what's going on. It's not your responsibility."
“The special effects company I introduced was so disappointing.”
"I originally considered supporting domestic special effects companies so that they could focus more on technology, but I thought that these people are just messing around."
"This kind of company belongs to those who cannot afford to support it. Let them fend for themselves."
"I still have memories here. If you have anything to do in the future, please call me." The boss left these words and hung up the phone.
After Zheng Shenzhi hung up the phone, he looked excited and knew in his heart that the troubles the company would face would be reduced a lot within two or three years.
He picked up the phone and called Gao Jin again and reported the matter.
"Be prepared, I'm going to scold you on Weibo," Gao Jin said with a smile. Zheng Shenzhi looked bitter when he heard this.
It was Zheng Shenzhi's plan to put on a full show. The more Gao Jin was dissatisfied with Zheng Shenzhi, the better the boss's impression of Zheng Shenzhi was.
Correspondingly, when encountering matters related to Starlight Film and Television in the future, I will definitely raise my hand when it is time to do so.
The two communicated for a while and then hung up the phone.
Zheng Shenzhi pressed the button on the table, and the secretary opened the door and came in.
"Let Director Liang and Screenwriter Bai come to my office." After Zheng Shenzhi said this, he waved his hand, and the secretary immediately went out.
Director Liang, Liang Wanquan, is the director of the film "Counterattack".
The screenwriter Bai is called Bai Donglin, and he is the editor of the film "Counterattack".
Mr. Zheng called these two people over. Needless to say, they would definitely be scolded.
The secretary smiled bitterly and shook her head, then picked up the phone and started to notify the two of them to come over.
In just ten minutes, both of them came over, looked at each other with bitter expressions on their faces, and entered Zheng Shenzhi's office together.
Zheng Shenzhi asked the two of them to sit down, took out a cigarette and threw one to each of them. The two took it and lit it directly, and the three of them started puffing away.
"How is it? Can you still stand it?" Zheng Shenzhi said with a smile on his face.
Liang Wanquan and Bai Donglin both started to smile bitterly. "Counterattack" was indeed directed by Liang Wanquan, but Liang Wanquan had objections to the script and special effects.
Ordinary people can see this kind of rubbish special effects and rubbish script, how could Liang Wanquan not see it? Liang Wanquan despises everyone including the male and female protagonists.
[Counterattack] This movie is not that simple. From the beginning of the project, many people came to contact us about the character, including the big boss who contacted the special effects company.
There are too many favors, and most of them cannot be shied away or rejected. Is it a society of favors? If you don't show any favors, you can't move forward in society.
Zheng Shenzhi thought about it, and simply defined "Counterattack" as a bad movie, and concentrated all the human emotions in this movie, and no one would be rejected.
In the end, the film was compensated, and all of you owe me a big favor, Starlight Video.
Favors must be repaid.
After figuring it out, he started to take action and brought Liang Wanquan and Bai Donglin over to discuss the matter. The two of them were eager to object.
Making an international joke, the company earns favors so that we can ruin our reputation. This kind of loss-making business does nothing.
Zheng Shenzhi talked hard and finally convinced the two of them by using bonuses in exchange for the right to shoot a film.
Bai Donglin took action and re-wrote a "Counterattack" script. The plot should be as bloody as possible, the ink should be as bloody as possible, the dialogue should be as disgusting as possible, and the whole film should be filled with ambiguity.
The original plan was very good, using this "Counterattack" film as a foreshadowing to earn sympathy and pave the way for another big-budget film by the company.
I didn't expect that Gao Jin would go to the film and television company market. After seeing the movie "Counterattack", he immediately went crazy and made everyone mad.
It wasn't until everyone else left and Zheng Shenzhi told him his plan that Gao Jin's anger subsided a little, but he still couldn't completely calm down the anger in his heart.
Finally, with my father's persuasion, I accepted the matter.
"I'm telling you something. Tomorrow the chairman will scold you on Weibo. You have to hold it back." Zheng Shenzhi looked at the two of them and said this. Both Liang Wanquan and Bai Donglin had uncomfortable expressions on their faces.
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"Don't feel bad, this is a good thing!" Zheng Shenzhi added.
Liang Wanquan and Bai Donglin were stunned, what the hell, it's a damn good thing that we get scolded, are you crazy? They all looked at Zheng Shenzhi with bad expressions.
“After the chairman scolds him, he will say that he will reshoot the movie [Counterattack].”
"There is no upper limit on the budget. The chairman is the director, Lao Liang you are the deputy director, and Lao Bai you are the screenwriter."
"The company has newly established a special effects department. All special effects are handled by the company's special effects department and are not outsourced to any company."
"As you all know, the special effects department has transferred top-notch experts from technology companies. The special effects produced this time are definitely on par with those in Hollywood."
"The film will cause a sensation in the future"
"If people outside believe that the film was shot by the chairman, will they believe that the film was shot by you, Lao Liang? As for the plot, I believe you, Lao Bai, have something good in your hands."
"This is an opportunity to gain both fame and fortune. If you don't want it, I will replace you with someone else."
Zheng Shenzhi watched the two of them say these words. Liang Wanquan and Bai Donglin's eyes immediately brightened up, and their energy became high.
"Mr. Zheng, it depends on what you said."
"Lao Bai and I are both from the company. Even if we don't have these things, it is our unshirkable responsibility to take the blame for the company!"
"There is no grievance. The outside world just wants to scold me for another year, but I can withstand it!"
Liang Wanquan has taken a stand. If he doesn't take a stand at this time, when will he take a stand?
It doesn't matter if the chairman is the chief director. No one outside will think that the film was shot by the chairman, and they will definitely think that it was shot by him.
Such good things must be fought for!
"Old Liang is right, take the blame for the company, honor!"
"No matter how they scold them, as long as it is good for the company, I will endure it without saying a word. Whether it is one year or two years, I will not refute a word!"
Bai Donglin also began to express his position. How could he let such a good opportunity pass? There is no upper limit on investment and the special effects are absolutely top-notch. As long as he takes out the original plot and polishes it carefully.
This video is 100% a hit!
How could you let go of such an opportunity to gain both fame and fortune? You can't let it go no matter what.