Really, if Wu Di is asked to act stupid as the plot progresses, he can barely tolerate it, but being able to tolerate it does not mean that it is acceptable.
After all, when it comes to clothing and makeup, Wu Di is already helpless. He has suggested to Lao Zhang many times that he should change to normal makeup. Who said you have to dress up so exaggeratedly when filming a comedy?
There is no necessary connection at all.
But when you said there was no contact, Lao Zhang thought there was a connection. At the beginning, there were not many scenes filmed, so everyone still held on to hope.
But now, one-third of the filming has been done, and thinking about it, I know that Lao Zhang is determined and will never look back.
Then, if you want to achieve your goal, you must start from other aspects.
For example, when it comes to improvements, I don’t agree with your idea. It’s always okay for us to make temporary changes.
That’s ok!
It is indeed possible.
There is no doubt about this.
Because Wu Di has already followed the same method and succeeded several times.
Although Lao Zhang talked a lot about this and that, he finally accepted it. Although it was not much, in Wu Di's view, it could be regarded as turning things around to a certain extent.
At least, in his memory, he has corrected a lot of the points that would make people complain.
As for now, if you can work harder, don’t work less. Anyway, wouldn’t it cost you a little face at most?
What are you afraid of?
"You said what I filmed was a farce?"
"How dare you say that?"
Lao Zhang's face suddenly darkened, and dark clouds quickly enveloped him. However, facing Lao Zhang's imminent thunderous wrath, Wu Di remained the same.
No intention of giving in at all.
"Mr. Zhang, don't misrepresent me. I mean, if you blindly follow the current route, it is very likely that San Yaner's movie will turn into a farce."
"Of course, I don't have the final say on how to position it. As the director, you actually don't have the final say. In the end, the audience has the final say."
"If the audience agrees with the film, then it will prove that Mr. Zhang's opinion is not wrong at all, but..."
"If you fart, hurry up."
After getting along for a long time, Lao Zhang has become very familiar with Wu Di's way of speaking like saying something and leaving something behind, squeezing out toothpaste.
This guy is always trying to make excuses. If he's doing well, he won't tell the whole story. This is his usual style.
Why haven't you noticed this before?
This kid is so cunning and cunning, yet he thinks he is a good guy and tries his best to get Xiaofeng to get along with him.
Every time he thought about this, Lao Zhang wanted to poke his eyes out.
However, he didn't poke it in the end.
Why?
Of course, he is afraid of pain and death. The most important thing is that you can't say that what Wu Di said is completely unreasonable.
In fact, in some respects, his remarks also make sense, although only a little bit.
"However, from a certain perspective, today's actor friends can also be regarded as members of the audience."
"If one or two people have opinions, it can be seen as that they have no vision and cannot understand your profound intentions. However, basically everyone is not satisfied now, and Director Xia, you cannot ignore his ideas.
Just in time."
Right!
The minority must obey the majority!
Although making movies does not necessarily require paying attention to these principles, after all, movies are a director-centered art form.
But the problem now is that you, Lao Zhang, can indeed have the final say, but if this continues, the actors will rebel!
No one is willing to listen to your instructions and make movies according to your wishes, so what do you do?
Making a movie is not just about stand-up comedy, where one person can do it all. This job still requires a team effort.
Wu Di has no other intention. He just wants to remind Lao Zhang in time. You have to think clearly and don't go against the will.
"What do you mean?"
"Do you also think what I'm filming is a farce? Or do you have a better idea?"
Hey, wouldn’t it have ended earlier? It’s so hard.
"Of course there is a way, and it's very simple."
"Tell me quickly."
Since it's simple, you can give it a try. It doesn't cost anyone or money, so why not?
"Just change this ending into a tragedy!"
"Director Zhang, in fact, your story does not need to change at all. The structure is still the same and the direction is still the same. However, as the saying goes, the greatest comedy core must be tragedy. Although we are a comedy movie, in the end
You must leave some room for the audience to think, this is the true meaning of comedy!"
"For example, Life Is Beautiful, you see, that one has received unanimous praise from film critics. It is an absolute classic, and there is almost nothing to fault."
"Of course, if you can make a pure comedy like Escape from the Tiger's Mouth, which even ignores the war background but is not boring, then the effect should be good. But you can only say three words and two shots.
…”
"Right!"
There are many things that would be of no use if made clear, and would even make both parties very embarrassed, especially Lao Zhang. If he gets angry, the entire crew will be blind.
Wu Di can't make movies, so he can't afford to offend him.
"So, you are saying that you want me to shoot all these protagonists to death?"
"Is this a tragic ending?"
"Calculate!"
"Of course forget it!"
Wu Di nodded desperately, fearing that Lao Zhang would shrink back again, so he hurriedly encouraged him.
Yes!
Director Zhang!
Your idea is right, just follow this idea and shoot, but don't do the scene of resurrection from the dead, it's too scary!
You don’t know!
Your original ending, what was the quality of the finished product, and how ridiculous it looked on the big screen.
what you do not know!
I know it all!
Wu Di's heart is bleeding!
Because of the stimulation he had experienced, really, before he heard that he was going to take over the filming of this movie, Wu Di had never seen San Yan Er at all, he had only heard of its name.
I really haven't seen it before.
Only after seeing it for real did I realize the shocking destructive power of this bad movie.
horrible!
You can imagine how the first batch of young people who walked into the cinema and competed for the opportunity to watch this movie felt when they walked out of the cinema.
Haha...hahaha...
The bricks Lao Zhang laid could probably be used to build a villa!
How could Wu Di try his best to get it back after suffering so much irritation for no reason?
So, he wrote a small report overnight, which summarized what he thought could be improved in a few words and two shots, and it was also an area where breakthroughs were easier to make.
You know, if the entire story of this movie does not change, there are actually very few things that can be changed.
However, this is precisely the main line of the story. Judging from Lao Zhang's design, he actually also used his brains.
If you want to change his main plot, there is basically no way to do it.
Because although the promotion of the entire story is insufficient, it can be said that from a dramatic point of view, the conflict is not particularly sufficient.
However, one link after another is quite continuous.
Which node do you want to break through and make a big change, but it's not easy to choose the place.
In order to make Sanyan Erpai not so complete and scary, Wu Di racked his brains in those days.
Even when I go to the toilet, I have to think deeply with the smell!
Finally, he settled on a few points.
Changing the ending is one of them.
You know, from the core of the story, the original version is indeed a suspense film, yes, that’s right!
Speaking of suspense, who is suspense? It’s just a matter of words!
Our suspense label is not put on casually, we really have suspense.
Therefore, the ups and downs of each plot also have profound meanings. If you change it into another story, it will be completely different.
Under Lao Zhang's supervision, you can't even think of reaching this level. It's impossible, and he won't let you do it.
So, without changing the overall plot, but also making the movie look better, where is the entry point?
right!
That’s right!
Right at the end!
Whether it's a comedy or a suspense film, in fact, a good ending can sometimes turn something rotten into something magical.
Because many times, the audience is not that picky, and they are not likely to pay attention to what shots, what lighting and shadows like those professional film critics.
No.
In fact, the majority of audiences generally focus on the ending of a movie. No matter what type of movie it is, they always want to know the ending.
That is the end of the story.
When the audience watches a movie, it's really not that pretentious. They just want to understand what kind of story they were told in the end after watching this thing for a long time.
This also explains why those literary and artistic films that are surrounded by clouds and mountains and mist always fail in movie theaters.
The biggest feature of literary and artistic films is the tone. You know, what is tone, it is that kind of atmosphere, high-end, and proper.
The story is usually without beginning or end, and the plot is ambiguous. Many things are said, but none of them are explained thoroughly, just to show you a certain state.
You want to understand the director's ultimate thoughts, what exactly his story means, and what the ending of the story is like.
Feel sorry.
Everything I can give you has been shown to you. Look, this is the movie, the director said.
If you want to explore the ending, please use your own brain and realize it yourself!
Our movie, strictly speaking, has an open ending, and its direction can be many.
It can be said that there are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people.
This is what many art film directors really think in their hearts. To be honest, the attitude of many art film directors is condescending.
They tend to only pay attention to the opinions of film critics and film festival judges, the so-called experts. In fact, they do not value the opinions of the broad audience very much.
If they valued the thoughts of ordinary moviegoers, they wouldn't specialize in filming such obscure stories.
Because more people don't have the leisure time to watch a movie and speculate about it.
Many theater movie audiences have a very simple idea. They only watch the ending of the movie, as long as the ending ends well and is exciting enough.
For example, there is an unexpected twist at the end of a suspense film, and a comedy can make people laugh while crying and be touched in their hearts. That is enough!
It doesn't matter if the process is a bit protracted or lengthy. As long as the ending is exciting enough, everything can be forgiven.
Good films are regarded as classics, but ordinary films can also receive a review that is neither merit nor merit.
As for the original three words and two beats, the ending is simply a disaster.
Originally, the audience was helpless enough to watch a farce. Sitting in the cinema felt like sitting on pins and needles.
However, they are still persisting.
They just want to die quickly and see what the ending of this crappy movie is like. Just because of this idea, they are always hanging on!
The results of it?
What did they see?
Just a bunch of people died.
A group of people are alive again.
A group of people are alive and kicking.
Even had a big dance!
What are these things about him?
Is this something humans do?
The story is already very muddled, but with this ridiculous ending, it becomes even more unreadable.
If the previous story was just trying to show a sense of humor, and Lao Zhang failed to grasp the right tone, then the final ending, shot in an Easter egg mode, is a naked provocation to the audience!
Hahaha!
It seems that the audience can hear Lao Zhang’s contemptuous laughter through the movie. Have you been tricked into entering the cinema by me?
Just take a picture of something like this, and you still treat it like a treasure!
Isn't it easy to make money? I, Lao Zhang, want to make money, and I still have to stand and make it all, but there is nothing you can do.
Because, to a certain extent, movies are actually a one-time deal, especially movies that go to theaters.
From the moment you buy the ticket, you are basically on board the pirate ship, because the money has already been spent, but you still have no idea about the quality of the product you purchased.
You are kept in the dark, you sit in your seat in confusion, and then the movie curtain goes up and you start to enjoy the movie.
Ha ha.
Even if you can't hold on and leave halfway, it doesn't matter. As a director, I don't even care.
Why?
The money is already in my pocket!
I don’t care whether you like it or not? What does it have to do with me? What does it have to do with my money?
Can you still get the money back?
You can't, so the winner is still me.
Think about it from the perspective of the audience. Although each movie ticket is divided equally among individuals, it is not unaffordable. It is not considered high-end consumption, but when tens of thousands of viewers gather their expenses together.
That’s an ocean that embraces all rivers!
Being called a mother-in-law is not a loss at all!
Hearing that Wu Di wanted to change the ending of the movie, Zhang shook his head without thinking.
"That's not okay!"
"This ending is the soul of the movie!"
Still have a soul!
My soul is out of body! Wu Di thought this way.
"Mr. Zhang, I just said that making the audience laugh with tears is the highest level of comedy. It is necessary to make the comedy story reveal a sense of tragedy."