For a R-rated horror film to be able to successfully surpass 100 million dollars four weeks after its release, this definitely shocked many American filmmakers.
However, the shrewd American entertainment media will not praise such a Chinese-produced horror film. On the contrary, they compared "The Matrix" with this "Saw" film.
Logically speaking, there is no comparison between a science fiction film and a horror film. However, American reporters are very skilled, and they managed to find n number of similarities between these two films.
First of all, these two dramas were shot by the best new Hollywood directors, one is the Wachowski brothers and the other is China Yi; secondly, these two dramas both explore human nature, one is for reality, and the other is for virtual reality.
; Finally, both dramas have designed topics and highlights, one is the much-discussed matrix principle, and the other is the killing machine that has received mixed reviews.
But obviously, as the mainstream media in Hollywood, everyone seems to have a more favorable impression of the drama "The Matrix".
Some media boasted: "The birth of "The Matrix" ushered in a new era of science fiction. Its ability to overtake "Star Wars" to dominate the box office this week shows that the new era will definitely replace the old era. In addition, this drama has
From a more profound perspective, it explores human beings’ self-examination and redemption of their sense of existence, and is full of avant-garde science fiction spirit!”
"Let's look back at "Chainsaw" shot by China Yi. If I look at it from my personal point of view, I will unceremoniously comment in two words: shit! Yes, it is shit! Not because of me
Is there any particular racial discrimination? It’s not because I’m too sensitive to Chinese Americans, nor is it because I’m not interested in horror movies... On the contrary, I really like watching horror movies. I’ve been immersed in werewolf and vampire stories since I was a child.
Because of this, I sneer at this kind of pretentious movie that tries hard to show off blood and disgusting images! Compared with "The Matrix", it is not up to par at all!"
Another American media also said: "Oh my God, this is the best science fiction film I have ever seen! Yes, the incredible imagination of the director of this film has constructed the future electronic world, allowing humans to serve as electronic symbols.
Exists in the hard drive. If you have to find a movie that can illustrate this principle, then it is "The City" produced by New Line Cinema last year. However, in "The City" the male protagonist finally discovers the eternal soul in the movie.
The huge dark city that changes upside down every midnight turns out to be a floating body in space controlled by aliens with super powers; similarly, in "The Matrix", the protagonist Nick wakes up and discovers that he is just a living being
A data symbol in the future electronic world. This bold assumption that overturns the theory of God’s creation of man and the creation of the Bible has made the Wachowski brothers famous for their genius!”
"In comparison, the horror film "Saw" was also shot by a new director. I heard that the name is quite famous, but in terms of the depth of expression and the shooting method of the whole film, "Saw"
"Chainsaw" fell into the inferior category! Yes, this is a ninth-rate horror film that occasionally became popular due to its bloody gimmicks! I really don't know why so many media praised it so much before. Could it be that. Just design a few murders
Mechanism, and then self-talkingly endows it with some sacred meaning of killing, and then says that this drama is a classic horror film in an otherworldly way?! Ridiculous! Really ridiculous! Even God would probably laugh at such a big, unfounded joke.
My stomach hurts! Looking back and looking at the Internet and newspaper hype before this movie, we can clearly see at a glance that "Saw" is actually a low-cost trash movie!"
It is undeniable that in the mainstream media of North America, most people think that "Saw" cannot compare with "The Matrix", whether it is in terms of quantity or box office.
"Saw" has exceeded 100 million in four weeks, while "The Matrix" has exceeded 100 million in three weeks of release, and the box office of this movie has now accumulated more than 300 million. How can the movie "Saw" compare?
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From a director's point of view, the Wachowski brothers are also serious white people, but Yi Feiyang is Chinese; from the perspective of debut, the Wachowski brothers are much more formal than Yi Feiyang, who became a monk on the way;
Judging from the talent of both parties, Yi Feiyang's biggest achievements so far are horror films and adult films, but the audiences of these two films are limited. Unlike the Wachowski brothers, who are good at science fiction films, this type of film can
It is said to be popular, and it can be popular in North America and even the world.
Therefore, after a comparison between the two sides, the Wachowski brothers won out and became a group of talented Hollywood brothers. They overcame Yi Feiyang and became a new Hollywood upstart!
However, some people think that this judgment is unfair.
First of all, there are three reasons why Yi Feiyang's "Saw" was not as good as "The Matrix" at the box office. First, there were fewer theaters than "The Matrix". When Fantasy launched "Chainsaw", there were only 1,500 theaters.
There are more than 2,500 "Hackers" produced by Warner, and the difference in theaters is almost 1,000; secondly, "Saw" is a real R-rated film, which greatly limits the viewing of minors. As we all know, in the United States, in the United States,
The number of viewers of minors reaches tens of millions; thirdly, the American mainstream media recommends "The Matrix" much more strongly than "Saw", which has always struggled with polarized reviews.
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Based on the above reasons, some analysts pointed out that if "Chainsaw" and "Hackers" were put on the same starting line, the box office success of "Chainsaw" would be at least double its current level! From an investment perspective, "Chainsaw"
The investment in the filming of "Saw" was more than 1.5 million US dollars. Including publicity and other expenses, the total investment is estimated to be around 5 million. The current box office revenue is more than 100 million US dollars, with an investment-to-income ratio of 1:20; the investment amount of "The Matrix" is 6,000
Ten thousand US dollars, plus publicity expenses of up to 80 million US dollars, the North American box office revenue now reaches more than 300 million, and the investment-to-income ratio is 1:5. In this way, it is obvious which drama is more successful!
Of course, these are all things that happened four weeks after the release of "Saw". In fact, the final comparison between "The Matrix" and "Saw" cannot be made at this time. You must know that "The Matrix" was released earlier than "Saw"
, the overseas box office data of both parties has not yet been calculated, so it is too early to compare.
Just when the whole of Hollywood was in an uproar over this, Yi Feiyang, who was compared to the Wachowski brothers, was enjoying a very romantic vacation on the beach in Santa Monica near Los Angeles.
The golden beach, the blue sea water, the leafy coconut trees, and the sky with white clouds are all painted with a dazzling and magical golden color by the setting sun. A ray of glow in the distance
Behind the mountain rises up like a raging flame, causing the azure clouds to gradually burn. The wind, sunset, sea water and beach gradually merge together in the pursuit and play of each other, reflecting the beauty of each other.
On the beach where the sea breeze blows gently, you will always meet people who stick together sweetly. Two lovers playing guitar and singing in the sea breeze look at each other happily, with the light of love in their eyes. The boy plays
Playing the guitar, the girl sang a cappella song, and their eyes never separated. They met each other, regardless of you and me.
Happy people always have the same happiness!
Next to the coconut tree, a wandering artist is playing the guitar.
Yi Feiyang was wearing beach pants and a straw hat and put $20 into the homeless artist's guitar case.
The guitar artist nodded and expressed his gratitude.
Yi Feiyang said: "No need to thank me. Man, I need your help!"
"Oh tell me, what to do?"
"Well...I hope you can play a more beautiful song about love later..."
"Oh man, I get it, you're going to propose to your girlfriend?"
"No, no, it's not that time yet."
"Is that the 100-day anniversary?"
"It's not that... I just want to give her a surprise. Give her a formal commitment!"
"Oh, I really understand this time... What a great man!" The guitar man gave a thumbs up.
Yi Feiyang smiled, "Yes, a good man, a great guy!"
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There was music, and of course there were flowers, but it was a pity that Yi Feiyang forgot to prepare. In fact, Yi Feiyang's affectionate confession to Hathaway this time was an impromptu move without any preparation.
But it doesn't matter, what does he do for food? Director, there is no such thing as being a director.
I saw him running to the beach, and soon found a target. A fat white man was holding a large bouquet of flowers to present to his girlfriend, who was also fat.
"Excuse me, friend." Yi Feiyang said, "Can you sell me the flowers in your hand?"
"Ha, what did you say? Sell you my flowers?" The fat white man pushed up his sunglasses, "God, is there water in your head? Do you see that this bouquet of flowers is for me?
Dear Alice, I will never sell it to you, yes, never!" the fat man said sonorously and forcefully.
Fat girlfriend Alice is so happy because her boyfriend is so principled and loves her so much.
Yi Feiyang: "How about 100 US dollars?"
"Ha, you want to bribe me with 100 US dollars. You underestimate my love for Alice! Let me tell you, love cannot be bought with money!"
"Yes, you underestimate his love for me!" The fat woman rolled her eyes at Yi Feiyang.
"Where's the $150?"
Gudu, the fat man swallowed, "I said, love cannot be bought with money... My love for Alice is loyal, and this bouquet of flowers will only belong to her!"
"300 US dollars, no more!" Yi Feiyang took out three hundred US dollars and waved it in front of the fat man.
"Oh damn, I said..."
"Well, it seems like you are really determined, so I have to buy someone else's..." Yi Feiyang was about to change his target.
But the fat man took away his 300 US dollars at an extremely fast speed, "As I said, love cannot be bought with money, but flowers can!"
Yi Feiyang smiled, "Thank you!"
"Wow!" The fat woman almost cried, "Damn it, you said you loved me just now!"
The fat man flicked the dollar bills with his fingers and said, "300. If I love you less, my pocket will be bigger! Come on, I'll treat you to a barbecue..."
The fat woman burst into laughter.
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The coconut breeze blows slowly, and the waves throw up a few sprays, like graceful dancing.
Yi Feiyang held the flowers behind his hands and stood under the coconut tree. Opposite him, Anne Hathaway was wearing a refreshing gauze skirt and walking slowly on the soft beach.
Anne Hathaway didn't know what he was doing. She looked at Yi Feiyang with a gentle smile on his face and said, "Hey Yi, why did you ask me to come over?"
"I have a gift for you."
"Gift?" Hathaway's cheeks turned red as she thought of the shoes Yi Feiyang gave her last time and the extremely ambiguous scene.
"Then why don't you take it out?" Hathaway said playfully.
"Come right away!" Yi Feiyang signaled. The guitar man next to him plucked the strings and played the beautiful guitar.
The red sun slowly set. In the beautiful music, Yi Feiyang showed the bright bouquet of flowers from behind, handed it to Hathaway and said: "Annie, this is the first time I send flowers to you. I hope you like it.
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Anne was slightly startled, and then she smiled sweetly.
Yi Feiyang rarely gives flowers to people. Once when Hathaway asked why, Yi Feiyang said, "Flowers can only be given to the woman you love. If you give too many flowers, they will be overwhelming, and anything in excess is not precious!"
Anne Hathaway gently took the flowers, her face full of sweetness. She leaned over and kissed Yi Feiyang deeply on the face, "Thank you, my dear Yi."
Yi Feiyang held her hand and said with a smile: "It's me who thanks you, Annie, I promise you, you will be my most beloved person, forever!"
Just when the two of them were enjoying each other's sweetness, a sudden sound of a mobile phone disturbed this happy moment.
"Your phone number, sir." The guitar man stopped playing the guitar and said to Yi Feiyang.
Come on, this phone is so indifferent to the time of day. It rang at this time...
Yi Feiyang answered the phone and found a call from Publicity Director Dures. Dures's words on the phone were short, "Return quickly for an interview."
"Ah?" After being stunned for a long time, Yi Feiyang figured out that it turned out that the largest magazine in the United States, Time Magazine, wanted to conduct a private interview with Yi Feiyang. In Dures' view, this was definitely a good publicity opportunity. You know
, usually the people who can appear in "Times" are either presidents, business celebrities, or big stars in movies and sports. This is due to Time's strong background and its extremely picky eyes on interviewees. Therefore, many people
They are all proud to be featured in Time Magazine.
Since being appointed by Yi Feiyang as the publicity director of Fantasy Pictures, Dures has been thinking about how to build the company's image and improve the company's popularity. Now, Yi Feiyang has been selected by Time Magazine instead of Watros, who competes with him.
Brother Gee, this is a rare victory in a sense.
Yifeiyang’s egg hurts, why does he get such an “unexpected” call every time he is on vacation?!
Dures seemed to have guessed Yi Feiyang's thoughts, so he said again, "Put career first!"
Yi Feiyang sighed, hung up the phone and was about to apologize to Anne Hathaway, but Hathaway blocked his lips with her fingers, "No, you don't need to say it, just go ahead."
Yi Feiyang shook her hand tightly, kissed her deeply on the forehead, turned and left.
Behind him, Anne Hathaway held flowers in her hands and looked at her beloved in the sunset, as if she were seeing off her wife.
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When Yi Feiyang arrived at the interview location in the dust, Dures and Mr. Straw, the editor-in-chief of Time Magazine, had been waiting in the Western restaurant for a long time.
Seeing Yi Feiyang, Dures and Straw quickly stood up to welcome him.
"This is the editor-in-chief of the movie section of Time Magazine, Mr. Straw!" Dures, who has always been concise and concise and doesn't like to talk much, rarely acts as an introducer. "As for this person, he is Mr. Yi Feiyang, the president of our Fantasy Film Company.
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"Nice to meet you, Mr. Straw!" Yi Feiyang looked carefully at Strau, who was interrupting his vacation plan. He was not tall, wore big glasses, and was about forty years old. He looked
Very calm and funny.
"I am also very happy to meet you, Mr. Yi. You are now a celebrity in the film industry." Straw shook hands with Yi Feiyang in a friendly manner, showing a very pleasant and appreciative smile.
"Take a seat, please. Hey, man, two more cups of coffee!" Dures asked everyone to sit down, and then called to the waiter.
"I apologize to you. I had other things to do, so I didn't expect you to do an exclusive interview with me. Yes, it's very unexpected." Yi Feiyang looked at Straw with a smile, not hiding his surprise.
"It's a little late for us to say hello. Generally speaking, a celebrity like you needs to be notified one day in advance to be interviewed, but Mr. Dures from your company said that you can be interviewed right away... Yes,
I really want to thank him, his efficiency is so high." Straw praised Dures who was beside Yi Feiyang.
Yi Feiyang rolled his eyes and felt dizzy. It turned out that the interview was so rushed because it was Dures who was behind it. He wanted to stab the other person with his eyes, but Dures pretended not to see it. Yi Feiyang was speechless.
"Haha, that's the good thing about my assistant. He doesn't like to delay anything. He will do today's things today and never delay them until the day after tomorrow. So, I love him to death!" Yi Feiyang pressed hard on Dures' shoulder.
Patted on the head.
Iron Palm!
Dures bared his teeth and "smiled" extremely brightly.
"Okay, let's not waste time. Let's start the interview. First of all, Mr. Yi, what do you think of your horror film "Saw" currently receiving such a high box office?"
"As for the box office, in fact, the complete data has not been calculated yet. And our drama will not be released in North America for more than half a month, so I can only vaguely say that the box office is okay for the time being."
"Haha, then what do you think the final box office of this drama will be? Calculate North America and overseas together..." Straw wrote in his notebook.
"Well, of course, the more the better!" Yi Feiyang shrugged and smiled, "But currently, looking at North America and overseas, it may exceed 200 million..."
"Breaking 200 million? Why are you so confident in this movie? You know, it is an R-rated movie!"
"It's very simple. The box office in North America has exceeded 100 million, and the popularity of horror movies in Europe and Asia is not lower than that in North America. Therefore, I believe that the box office in those two regions will almost reach 100 million. Added up
It is very possible to exceed 200 million." Yi Feiyang did not dare to say anything.
Straw nodded, made a note in his notebook, and continued to ask: "Mr. Yi, do you mind if I ask a pointed question?"
The people at Time Magazine are just different. If it were any other reporter, they would not say hello at all. They would just catch you off guard.
Yi Feiyang began to have a good impression of Mr. Strau.
"Excuse me, I will answer truthfully."
"Nowadays, many people like to compare you with the Wachowski brothers in Hollywood, so who do you think is the real genius in Hollywood?!"
This question is quite acute. Nowadays, this kind of discussion has been spreading in North America. What can Yi Feiyang say? If he is a genius, that is arrogance; if the other person is a genius, that is inferiority!
"Haha, in my opinion, there are no real geniuses in the Hollywood film industry yet!"
Yi Feiyang's sudden words made Straw stunned, "How do you say this?"
"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." Yi Feiyang said. "If I remember correctly, this sentence should be said by Edison. But many people say this sentence
Sometimes, they tend to miss the key sentence at the end: 'But the 1% of inspiration is the most important, even more important than the 99% of sweat'. Therefore, as a filmmaker, if you can seize
That 1% of inspiration, then he is a genius! But unfortunately, there are very few people who can truly grasp this inspiration!"
"But when we interviewed the Wachowski brothers, they said that they are geniuses! As for you, dear Yi, they think you just took advantage of the luck of the last film!" Straw's words made Yi Feiyang furious.
of surprise.
Dures, who had been silent next to him, was also surprised.
Didn’t I get the news before that Time Magazine didn’t interview the Wachowski brothers? How could it be...
Seeing Yi Feiyang's confused expression, Straw explained: "Yes, maybe I didn't make it clear before. We didn't plan to interview the Wachowski brothers at the beginning, but in order to attract more readers' attention, we hope to
I will conduct an interview and compare the two of you, and the Wachowski brothers are very enthusiastic and took the initiative to contact me before doing so and have already conducted a simple interview."
Yi Feiyang and Dures understood that it turned out that the Wachowski brothers had accepted the interview first, and "Times" deliberately created a "two heroes against each other" situation, causing controversy.
Now it seems that the Wachowski brothers have taken the upper hand, flaunting themselves as "geniuses", while Yi Feiyang just got "lucky"!
What should I do? I can’t take back what I just said.
The momentum is somewhat weaker than that of the other party. Once the report comes out, it will definitely have an adverse impact on Fantasy Pictures.
Thinking of this, Yi Feiyang suddenly had an idea and had an idea.
Whoever can capture 1% of inspiration is a genius!
Aren’t you conceited that you are geniuses?
So good, let’s compete!
A sneer appeared at the corner of Yi Feiyang's mouth. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)
