"On the surface, the film seems to be a ridiculous fable about life. However, if you go deeper into it, you will find that the meaning contained in it is profound. It will make you shudder, because maybe one day, you
You start to worry about whether the same thing will happen around you."
——"New York Times" famous film critic Reggie Smith
""The Truman Show" is a unique and creative film. The content is thought-provoking and touching, and it also has humor that makes people laugh. Hong Kong actor Leung's performance in the film is innocent and complex.
His personality, his exaggerated comedy performance reveals touching emotions. Overall, this is definitely a good film with both laughter and tears."
——"Hollywood Reporter" famous film critic Richard Shecker
"If the world we live in is a TV show, and we are the protagonist of the show, what does it feel like to be watched by so many people outside the show? Or the world we live in is not real at all.
, but a virtual world, how can we distinguish between reality and fiction? This is by no means a simple comedy or science fiction film."
——Jes Evans, famous film critic of "Los Angeles Daily News"
To be honest, the box office response of "The Truman Show" in North America was not as popular as last year's "Tomb Raiders". However, famous film critics in the United States are collectively optimistic about this movie. During this period, newspapers published articles about "The Truman Show".
It’s actually very rare to find negative reviews for the movie "The World of Doors".
Judging from the box office curve, the data of "The Truman Show" is more stable.
Since there were nearly 2,000 screening canvases from the beginning, the box office of "The Truman Show" reached US$25.83 million in the first five days. It is said that there are no tigers in the mountains, and monkeys are kings. In this spring season when good films are scarce, "The Truman Show"
"" became the number one box office hit in North America as soon as it was released.
Thanks to the good reputation of media film reviews and word-of-mouth, more and more audiences came to watch the movie. The data of "The Truman Show" in the second week hardly dropped much, with a single-week box office of 24.92 million US dollars. It continued to be the weekly box office champion.
throne.
The third week's box office was US$2,033, a decrease of 18.4% from the previous week. It has been the weekly box office champion for three consecutive weeks, with a cumulative box office of US$71.08 million.
It was not until the fourth week of screening that the single-week box office of "The Truman Show" dropped to 14.26 million, a decrease of 29.8%, temporarily ranking second on the weekly box office list.
In the fifth week, the box office dropped sharply to 4.91 million, and theaters began to massively reduce the number of screenings of "The Truman Show."
But the situation after that was very miraculous, with an average box office of about 3 million per week, and it lasted for 4 weeks. It was not until the summer season was approaching that "The Truman Show" was finally released.
From its release to its release, "The Truman Show" actually ran for nine weeks and 59 days in North America, almost two months, with a total North American box office of US$102 million.
The reason is that it has a good reputation, and viewers are constantly being introduced to watch the movie by friends, or some people come to watch it repeatedly. Although it does not have the violent enthusiasm of other blockbuster movies that have a huge number of viewers, it still has a long-lasting momentum.
The difference between the two movies can be seen from the box office curve. "The Truman Show" had 20 more days of screening than "Tomb Raiders". However, the box office was 2 million US dollars less than the latter. "Tomb Raiders" is like
Popcorn movies explode at the box office in a short period of time, and then wither quickly. The key depends on how much money can be made during the popular period.
Kang Jianfei's two consecutive movies have a box office of over 100 million in North America, which has attracted great attention from the American media. Because only about 10 movies in the US film market have a box office of over 100 million every year, and two consecutive movies have a box office of over 100 million, and they are both on schedule.
The results obtained in the relatively poor spring season are simply unparalleled.
"There is no doubt that Kang, who is from Hong Kong, is a very good director, and he brought a good film to American audiences this spring." - "Daily Mail"
"Is director Kang going to dominate the spring schedule? I hope to see his movie again next spring." - "Chicago Tribune"
"Are Hollywood directors too busy attending rave parties? Why is it that there isn't even a good local film in the spring season, yet a Hong Kong film actually takes the top spot at the box office in the spring season!" - "New York Daily News"
"Don't forget, Kang is also the second largest shareholder of Paramount Pictures. He is also the boss behind Eastern Film Company, which produced the "Terminator" series. He is familiar with the operation of the American film market and knows what the audience wants to see.
"——"Al-Ahram"
"After Kang became a shareholder of Paramount, the head coach was also changed to a woman. Facts have proved that the combination of Chinese shareholders and female CEOs has greatly improved Paramount's performance. Director Kang even personally created a blockbuster movie for Paramount
For the script "Pretty Woman," the heroine of this movie, Sophie Marceau, was also brought by Kang from France. "The Last Day," produced by Paramount the year before last, sold a whopping 200 million at the box office in the United States. Although
Kang's name is not attached to the film, but according to Robin, the film's producer and screenwriter, Kang actually participated in the script creation of "The Love of Ghosts." - "Variety"
"Kang is a successful director, but he is even more a successful film businessman. Regardless of his status as the second largest shareholder of Paramount Pictures, Kang has established an entertainment empire of his own on the other side of the ocean——
oceg (Oriental Culture and Entertainment Group) is a behemoth that integrates television stations, newspapers, publishing, records, theaters, entertainment agencies, film and television production and distribution. oceg's entertainment diversified and comprehensive development model has reference significance for colleagues in Hollywood.
."--"Washington post"
After "The Truman Show" hit theaters, the focus of people's attention was not the actor Tony Leung Ka-fai, but the director Kang Jianfei. In fact, this is understandable. After all, it is difficult for Eastern faces to be remembered by European and American audiences. If you want to be famous, you must constantly brush your face.
Just fine.
The United States is a money-oriented society. Kang Jianfei's status as the second largest shareholder of Paramount undoubtedly gives him a lot of points. The films he directed have exceeded 100 million in North American box office for two consecutive years. This is the only first time in the United States. Others
Not to mention, the money earned by just two movies is enough to arouse people's imagination.
United States, San Marino High School.
Zhou Linghua held a newspaper, pulled Yang Caini and shouted in surprise: "Caini, the newspaper said that director Kang's net worth is at least 3 billion U.S. dollars. Your godfather is so rich."
Yang Caini had no idea about Kang Jianfei's net worth and said, "Maybe, I don't know either."
When Kang Jianfei first raised funds, he put all the money in the coffin. He even mortgaged the land and real estate he had purchased at bargain hunting to banks, and only then could he collect a huge sum of US$2 billion. Thanks to the stock market crash in 1987, Kang Jianfei purchased
It only cost US$1.7 billion to acquire 37% of Paramount shares, and then it acquired Sega Game Company. Not only did Paramount’s stock price rise sharply in the past few years, but Sega Game Company also made a huge profit.
The market value of the shares of Paramount and Sega Game Companies held by Kang Jianfei has exceeded US$2.7 billion. Add in the Oriental Film Company of the United States and the Oriental Culture and Entertainment Group of Hong Kong, and Kang Jianfei's net worth is indeed US$3 billion.
As for the food companies, game console factories, tourism development companies, record companies, film and television companies, chain department stores and cinema industries owned by Kang Jianfei in mainland China, they have all been ignored. Not to mention other things, there are dozens of chain department stores.
The company is making money every day, which is no different from robbing money.
Zhou Linghua sighed and said, "It would be great if I had such a godfather. I wouldn't have to worry about things after graduation. I can go to college if I want to, and I can have a good job if I want to work."
"I actually don't want to ask him for help." Yang Caini said.
"Didn't you say that your godfather loves you very much? If you don't ask him, he will arrange it for you." Zhou Hualing said enviously.
Yang Caini leaned on the table with her chin in her small hands. She sighed: "Actually, I don't know what to do after graduation."
"You have too many choices and you don't know which one to choose," Zhou Hualing said speechlessly, "By the way, after graduating from high school, are you going to stay in the United States or return to Hong Kong?"
Yang Caini said: "Maybe I will go back to Hong Kong. I am not used to living here in the United States. I have made you a friend after coming here for several years."
Zhou Hualing had been laying the groundwork for so long, just waiting for Yang Caini's words. She said her purpose: "I don't want to stay in the United States anymore. How about I go to Hong Kong with you and let your godfather reward me with a job.
"
Yang Caini didn't want to trouble Kang Jianfei, but she couldn't bear to reject her friend, so she could only say: "Then I'll ask my godfather first."
Zhou Hualing hugged Yang Caini and smiled and said, "You don't have to be embarrassed. I don't ask for a good job, just give me food to eat."
The two girls chose the future while chatting and laughing, but going back two months, Kang Jianfei just flew back to Hong Kong from the mainland, and the 10th Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony was held as scheduled. (To be continued) r466