"It can be seen that to a certain extent, Mantou is also successful. At least, it is deeply imprinted in the hearts of generations of movie fans and will never be forgotten."
"Every time when a big bad movie is summarized, someone will always think of it. Isn't this also an achievement?"
"Furthermore, there are certain criteria for judging so-called bad movies. Every year, our film market produces so many movies. To be honest, there are many bad movies and only a few good ones."
"So why do so many bad movies fail to leave much of an impression in people's minds?"
"Not even a ripple?"
"It's not because they are all so mediocre, so boring, and so tasteless. Whenever we talk about bad movies, these tasteless things are just carefully crafted garbage."
"No matter what, a movie still requires a lot of investment from the beginning of filming to the time it is officially released in theaters."
"Every time I see a video like this, I sincerely lament that so much money, even if it is used for charity and helping the poor, is used to shoot this kind of junk thing. What use can it be made?
In addition to polluting other people's eyeballs, it will not leave even the slightest impression."
"I understand, what you mean, Boss Wu, is that black and red are also red. Even if it is a bad movie, it must be bad enough to have flavor, style, and difference!"
"That's right!"
"What Jingjing said is right!"
"That's what I mean."
"Just like a steamed bun, the whole movie has attracted a lot of attention since the project was started. Everyone knows that it is going to be a blockbuster. From the composition of the actors, to the construction of the scenes, to the structure of the story,
Whether it’s special effects or post-production, it’s all absolutely ambitious.”
"Although I have not seen how this movie was made, I can be sure that when working on this project, both the actors and the people behind the scenes were very strict. Everyone knows that this is
It’s a blockbuster movie, and it’s a rare opportunity to be part of this movie, so I won’t shoot it just for fun.”
"However, the quality of the finished product is obvious to everyone, so many years later, when people mention it, they still laugh out loud."
"So, although Mantou is recognized as a bad movie, it is one of those epic-level bad movies that spreads across the galaxy and even creates a sense of tragedy."
"Look, Xiao Qi, if you want to make bad movies, you have to follow the standards of steamed buns. Otherwise, you might as well make good movies honestly."
There is nothing else in Xiao Qi's head now, only a series of question marks. What is the purpose of Boss Wu telling him these things?
Do you regret investing in him?
It's not impossible if he regrets it. Anyway, Xiao Qi feels a little regretful now.
Co-director!
From top to bottom, from inside to outside, the movie Labyrinth was the brainchild of Xiao Qi alone. To be honest, he regretted it after he sobered up that day.
I really can’t bear to hand over such a hard work!
However, Wu Di's investment is what he needs. Besides, having Wu Di is already a good choice for him, a young director who is short of money.
To be honest, for the movie Labyrinth, Wu Di is already a great match.
If Wu Di didn't play the leading role, according to Xiao Qi's previous plan, he just wanted to find a few film school graduates to make do with it.
Anyway, we are just a small-budget film with a rural theme. Let alone millions, even hundreds of thousands would be difficult for him.
Therefore, Wu Di did not have too strict requirements on the remuneration. Moreover, when the two blockbusters were released, Wu Di's reputation also expanded. From a certain point of view, Xiao Qi invited Wu Di to participate in the film at this time.
It's just riding on his fame.
If the two movies starring Wu Di have been released now, then Wu Di's net worth must not be what it is now. If you want to invite Wu Di, it won't be this worth.
Besides, it won't be that easy.
It was precisely because of the combination of various reasons that Xiao Qi decided to transfer part of the director's credit rights to Wu Di.
It must be just in name, not in name, can he really get started directing?
Any relationship can be explained by interests. Regarding the co-director requested by Wu Di, Qi Yushen has always been very firm in his thoughts.
This is just a way for Wu Di to obtain certain benefits. As an actor, does he really want to learn directing techniques?
If the person standing in front of Qi Yushen today was an actor in his forties with a solid foundation and a great reputation, he could try to trust him.
But who is Wu Di?
He is just a new actor. Although, in the current market, Wu Di is more famous than Qi Yushen, but strictly speaking, the rule of every other line is still widespread.
This is undeniable.
It was impossible for Qi Yushen to believe that Wu Di really wanted to change his career to become a director. After all, he had not yet established a stable foothold in the actor's profession.
Therefore, as a nominal director, Xiao Qi had more opinions on Wu Di.
You know, director is still a relatively personalized profession. To put it bluntly, directors still value the right of authorship.
The director's works are equivalent to his personal works, which is a kind of personality right. So, Wu Di asked Qi Yushen to be a co-director, which is equivalent to splitting Qi's personal works into two and becoming a common director.
work.
If you think about it, Xiao Qi must be feeling uncomfortable.
He just paid for it, so he could enjoy the right to co-sign, and he took away my hard work!
It can be said that for a director who is a bit ambitious, he would rather let Wu Di be the producer and give him all the profits from the film than give up the director's signature rights.
This is the truth.
It's a pity that he has no morals when he is drunk, and he doesn't keep his mouth shut when he is drunk. He has already walked out of his promise. Moreover, this cooperation has already been finalized. Is it possible that he can go back on his word?
Of course not.
If you regret it at this time, it will be visible to the naked eye that all your investment will be in vain.
"So, Boss Wu, what do you mean..."
"You want me to make a really impressive bad movie?"
Wu Di almost dropped the shredded vegetables in his mouth.
"Who said you were asked to make a bad movie?" He wiped his mouth and said, "Don't forget, I also have to be the assistant director of this movie. If you make a bad movie, where will my face be?"
"
Ah, I almost forgot about this.
Xiao Qi quickly apologized, but Wu Di didn't take it seriously. He just felt that this kid, despite his young age, seemed to have this kind of brain circuit that ordinary people could not understand.
It always seems to be going against his train of thought.
This is really a headache.
At that time, when the movie officially starts shooting, it will be very difficult for two people with such different ideas to communicate.
It’s really overwhelming just thinking about it.
"Of course we want to make a good film."
"However, Xiao Qi, I also want to remind you that if you want to make a good film, you can't be too stingy in the early preparations."
"If you save everything like this, when the finished film comes out, it will definitely look shabby. Of course, as a low-cost film, it doesn't matter if it's shabby. Many audiences are also very tolerant of low-cost films, as long as
If the plot is good enough and the acting is decent, it can be considered a good film."
"It can get a good reputation, but what I want to say is that now that I have joined this film, I will not treat you too badly in terms of investment. You can also see that I am very careful about my work.
people."
"You want me to be the kind of hands-off shopkeeper who only pays and doesn't care about anything. Of course I can't agree, otherwise I wouldn't go on this trip to the southwest with you."
"But, what we are pursuing is the so-called low cost, but it is actually the effect of medium investment. In other words, the small cost is blown out and we use it for marketing, but in fact, our product
It’s impossible to spend only a few million on a movie, otherwise you won’t be able to make a qualified movie at all.”
"The most important thing is, let me ask you, do you still want to see this movie in theaters?"
The sudden serious question made Xiao Qi feel a little silly.
"you still need to ask."
"As long as there is a chance, of course I would like to take it."
"Since you want to make money, you have to work hard on investment. I'm not scaring you. If you want to make money, the quality of the film must be guaranteed. This is the basics, but on top of this basics, we also need to improve the quality of the film.
The publicity is done well.”
"What I said is accurate, not the kind that is everywhere. After all, we have to pretend to be a small-budget movie to give people the impression that we are sincere and sincere. Our current achievements are all due to my personal efforts.
, has little to do with other factors.”
"Can you understand what I say?"
Suddenly, Wu Di, who only specialized in acting, turned into a big boss in the industry, and his analysis of the current situation was particularly penetrating.
Xiao Qi nodded confusedly: "If you understand, you can continue."
This is tantamount to saying that their low-budget country-themed suspense film is going to join the competition for time slots and fight for publicity?
Xiao Qi is an expert and is not a monk by the way. Of course he understands this matter. However, when he originally came up with this script, he did not dare to think so far into the future. He just wanted to be the fruit of his own hard work.
It will be made into a qualified feature film and let the industry know that it is good for a newcomer like him to make his own voice heard.
that is it.
However, if Wu Di can really help him with commercialization, he certainly has no reason to refuse.
As a director whose first film was a suspense film, it is obvious that Xiao Qi is not aiming for a vague stream-of-consciousness art film director. The direction he wants to work towards is also a commercial film director.
Commercial films are actually a large category, which includes many sub-categories. Of course, action blockbusters that pay attention to visual effects are well-deserved commercial films.
Drama films are also a large subcategory of commercial films. At the same time, among commercial drama films, suspense films are also a genre with a fixed audience.
If this genre is well done, it can also achieve good box office results.
What's more, in the current film market, there is indeed a lack of suspense films with strong story lines and complete structures.
You know, today's young generation has grown up immersed in detective novels such as Sherlock Holmes and Polo.
They are very interested in suspense films. As long as the filming is good, they can even make three or four films.
Of course, the premise is also very important, that is, the plot must be good.
In other words, the ending must be unexpected and have a strong reversal. This is the essence of a suspense film.
Wu Di has carefully studied the script of the movie Labyrinth, and it is indeed very good. It can be seen that Xiao Qi must have put a lot of effort into it, and Da Fei finally did something meaningful this time.
Although it is not a huge success or a popular project, in many cases, being an actor also requires a pair of discerning eyes.
Of course everyone loves popular blockbusters, so who doesn’t want to be surrounded by blockbusters?
You know, if you want to achieve success, you have to be close to blockbusters. Many actors perform well at the box office because they have access to better resources.
However, there are destined to be quite few films of that kind, and the competition is quite fierce. This is for sure. Instead of fighting against them to grab resources, it is better to discover some good projects on your own.
Maze is such a work, and Wu Di believes that it is worthy of such investment.
"So, on the one hand, we have to work hard on the production of the film, and on the other hand, we also have to work hard on the post-production promotion. So, I think you really don't need to be too frugal when it comes to renting venues."
"To make good films, your mentality must also change. I personally feel that you now have a particularly respectful mentality towards your own work. This is of course correct, but you must also broaden your horizons.
some."
"When I tell you this today, I definitely don't mean to look down on you. I also cherish this script and want to make this movie better. These are my words from the bottom of my heart. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be saying these things today.
"
Since time traveling, Wu Di has discovered that he also has many bad habits, such as being unable to hold back his chatterbox once it is opened. This is one of them.
Although he is claimed to be an assistant director, this movie actually belongs to Xiao Qi. As an investor, Wu Di did not have to say so much.
Let Xiao Qi figure out these things by himself. Wouldn't it be more beneficial to him as an investor because he is stingy?
Can save money.
However, Wu Di still couldn't stand it.
It's not just a matter of name. To put it bluntly, the movie also requires him to star in it. As long as it's a work that counts on his resume, he hopes to be able to control the quality.
At least there is a basic passing score.
What's more, even if he advocates spending more money, the investment in this movie will be just that, and there will not be a significant increase.
This is affected by the type of film. No matter what, it cannot be better than a fantasy film like Skin Change.