Chapter 17 The movie is released, a bolt from the blue
Li Youqing, who had looked proud just now, instantly became quiet. Like a frightened little rabbit, he gripped the armrest and listened to the conversation behind him.
"Look, the audience says your acting skills are poor."
If there was an opportunity to cause trouble, Jiangbei would naturally not miss it and reminded him quietly.
"You're talking nonsense! This is just a plot requirement!"
Li Youqing turned his head and stared at Jiangbei, gritting his teeth, but he couldn't hide the panic in his eyes.
"Let's go first. I heard that some viewers were dissatisfied with the crew for making a bad movie and they attacked the creative team at the premiere, right? Director Hai..." Jiang Bei glanced at Big Fat Hai and said meaningfully.
This kind of thing has indeed happened a lot on the Blue Star.
The most recent time it happened was last Christmas.
Um.
In fact, it was Hai Da Pang and his creative team of "Santa Claus" who were criticized by the audience at the premiere, which eventually turned into a group fight.
As for the reason, it seems that the lead actor hired by Haidafang, who is a popular actor, is too grumpy. He did not calm down in the face of the audience's complaints and comments, and angrily yelled at the audience on the spot: If you can't understand a deep movie, it's better to go home and watch a cartoon.
The audience was naturally not happy, and they started to quarrel with Xiao Xianrou, and finally a conflict broke out.
Fat Fatty Hai heard Jiang Bei mention the past, and then looked at himself, thought about it quickly in his mind, and then he realized it.
The sponsor’s father is worried that the sponsor’s mother will be harmed!
Immediately, Big Fatty Hai patted his chest and promised: "Mr. Jiang, Miss You, don't worry. After the painful lesson last time, I have done enough homework on security today. I saw the men in black hiding in the dark around me.
Really? There are sixteen of them in total, and there are twenty men in black waiting outside. If there is a conflict next, I will be fully capable of sending you away from the scene unscathed!"
"Thank you, director." Li Youqing breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, but he still couldn't hide the worry on his face.
"Yes! Director Hai is really thoughtful and considerate." Jiang Bei twitched his lips and said with a smile.
"It is Dapang's duty to ensure the personal safety of Mr. Jiang and Miss Youyou!" Dapang Hai didn't know it. He thought he was appreciated, and the smile on his face became even brighter.
It's just that this smile seems to be ironic to Jiang Bei.
Inexplicably, my chest feels a little tight.
I want to go out and get some fresh air.
He was afraid that if he held it in any longer, he might suffer internal injuries.
This damn big fat guy.
"I……"
"Shh... don't talk!" Li Youqing grabbed Jiang Bei's arm, stared at the screen, raised his face slightly, and listened to the low-pitched comments from the audience behind him.
At first, there were many complaints about the bad movie, such as the dizzying shaky camera, exaggerated acting, rough scenes, and inexplicable plot. There was even a female audience member who stood up and complained loudly about the waste of money. The scene was very embarrassing for a time.
But slowly, surprising words such as ‘Huh?’, ‘Is there a reversal?’, ‘How come it’s back to a month ago?’ began to appear.
The audience's voices gradually became quieter again, and they calmed down to watch the video.
Until a burst of laughter came from the screening room, and the whole atmosphere became lively in an instant.
"I asked why the camera kept shaking. It turned out that the assistant was drunk."
"The radio engineer who kept holding his stomach really made me laugh. If your stomach hurts, just say it!"
"Is it okay for the heroine to shed tears while wearing eye drops?"
"The female camera assistant's kick was too real, right?"
"It's interesting."
"Look, everyone's comments are gradually getting better!" Li Youqing shook Jiang Bei's arm excitedly, not to mention how happy he was.
Jiang Bei twitched his lips and looked at the picture on the big screen. For the first time, he felt that this movie was so ugly.
Where is the fun?
I just used a different way to show off my poor acting skills to you, don’t you understand this?
What a bunch of ignorant viewers.
But this must not be said out loud.
What caused Li Youqing's dissatisfaction was that Jiangbei was afraid that dozens of men in black would not be able to guarantee his own safety.
Life is at stake.
The video continues.
The atmosphere in the screening room became relaxed and joyful, with soft laughter from time to time.
Lin Xiaozhai is a professional film critic. Yesterday she saw the latest Weibo post of actress Sui Xi.
For a loyal fan of Suixi, it is natural to watch the movies recommended by his idol, and to pick up some materials for making movie reviews.
In fact, she is not optimistic about this 'zombie movie'.
Nowadays, zombie movies are not very popular in China, let alone this small-budget zombie movie with an investment of only one million.
It was indeed the same at the beginning. The crude special effects, exaggerated acting skills and messy shots made her feel dizzy and want to vomit.
So much so that she secretly decided in her heart that it would be another bad movie with a rating below 4.0 this year.
Then, the movie unexpectedly opened a new chapter.
It goes back to a month ago, to the birth of this movie that makes you question your life.
Only then did Lin Xiaozhai discover it.
I see!
All the irrational parts, all the parts that made her confused and inexplicable, all came from the camera that couldn't stop.
It was also at this time that Lin Xiaozhai suddenly realized that the focus of this film had never been zombies, but the story behind the film.
As long as a movie can arouse the audience's interest, then it itself is half the battle.
The remaining half is the depth of the film.
Whether it can make the audience resonate, reflect, and think after reading it.
Apparently, this movie did it.
A bunch of unprofessional actors.
A group of ordinary people who are passionate about movies.
With vision and passion, we unite and work hard for our dreams.
Although the props are simple and the plot is weak, everyone can see the hard work of the staff and the spirit of young people who are not afraid of hardship.
Even when Lin Xiaozhai saw the scene where everyone on the crew used human bodies to stack Arhats in order to complete the last scene, her inner heartstrings were lightly touched.
This is a very successful movie.
There are jokes and depth.
It may not be a classic, but it will definitely not be a bad movie.
It is unique for a million-cost film to achieve this level of success.
Lin Xiaozhai was amazed, stood up slowly, and expressed his support for the movie.
"Wow~~"
In the screening hall, there was sincere applause.
"We succeeded!" Li Youqing jumped up from the chair excitedly, holding Jiang Bei's arms and shaking them back and forth.
It lay dormant for several years and then took off.
The excitement in my heart is beyond words.
"Sister Youyouqing! We succeeded!" Fatty Hai stood up happily and opened his arms to hug Li Youqing with excitement.
Jiang Bei frowned.
This damn fat man actually wants to take advantage of my wife!
"Pa~"
Liang Liang put a hand on Big Fatty Hai's shoulder from behind, and his nearly 300 kilogram figure was instantly suppressed, unable to take another step forward.
This female doll has such strong hands!
"What do you want to do?"
"Uh..." Fatty Hai was stunned. Feeling the strength on his shoulders and Jiang Bei's murderous eyes, cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He quickly explained: "Mr. Jiang, I'm sorry, I... I'm just too
I'm so excited, absolutely...there is absolutely no other meaning..."
"It's okay, it's okay, I understand. Liangliang, why don't you take your hands away!" Li Youqing waved his hand, signaling to Fatty Hai not to worry. As for the last sentence, he shouted to Liangliang.
Liangliang curled her lips, put her hands down, and was about to say something in a low voice, when suddenly a swarm of people crowded towards her, and she was pushed back and forth in circles several times.
"oops!"
It's a pity that these two words are destined not to be heard by anyone, because the loud voices of the surrounding audience have drowned everything else.
"Are you the director?"
"Are you the heroine?"
"You're the tummy ache radio guy!"
"You are a drinking assistant!"
"You are a cameraman with a bad waist!"
"Who is this man? Why haven't I seen him in the movie? Is he also a creative member?"
"Probably not."
"Then could you please give in?"
"I……"
"What am I, get up and go away!"
Just like that, Jiangbei was squeezed out.
Standing in the corner, I watched the main creators being interviewed by the audience and some media reporters.
Audience: "Hello director, your movie is really great, we like it very much."
Hai Da Pang (with a humble face but unable to hide his pride): "Thank you for your support. We will continue to work hard to create better works to give back to you."
Audience: "Director, I heard that your film only cost one million."
Big Fatty Hai: “Actually, it only cost less than 400,000 yuan.”
Reporter: "Director Hai, are you optimistic about the box office of this film?"
Big Fatty Hai: "I believe it can detonate this late spring."
Reporter: "Hello, heroine. Are you a professional actor?"
Li Youqing (a little embarrassed): "I study art, but I have filmed many movies before."
Hai Dapang (interrupted): "Youyou is a very talented and hard-working actor. I am optimistic about her future."
Reporter: "Youyou, can you tell us your thoughts on starring in this movie? Are you satisfied with your acting skills in the film?"
Li Youqing: "I don't have any big ideas, I just want to work hard on filming. As for my acting skills, I think it's okay."
Reporter: “May I ask, director, where did the idea for your movie come from?”
Hai Dapang: "Creativity? It mainly comes from our screenwriter and the heroine's discerning eye. When I first got the script, many people were not optimistic about it, but Youyou's persistence made it possible..."
"Bah, lick the dog!"
In the corner, three words sounded in unison.
Jiang Bei and Liang Liang looked at each other and moved back silently.
"elder brother……"
"Don't talk to me!"
"..."
On the blue star.
A good work will never be buried.
Because people in this world will always use their own ways to bring truly good works to life.
Just like this "The Camera Don't Stop".
Even if it's only showing in one cinema.
"How's it going? Is the movie good?"
“It’s pretty good and worth seeing.”
"This is a very interesting movie."
"If I hadn't only taken half a day off today, I would still want to do it again. It's so funny."
Sounds like this resounded in Yunhai International Cinema, and through these sounds, they gradually spread.
Not only that.
In China, there is an authoritative Baihua Rating. For all released films, as long as you have watched the movie, you can enter the ticket stub code to rate the film on the official Baihua Rating website.
During the screening period, if the film's ratings and reputation are high, it will be officially recommended by Baihua Rating, which will help the film's exposure and attract more viewers to watch the movie in the theater.
After the screening of "Don't Stop the Camera" on the first day, the score on Baihua Rating has reached as high as 8.8, with 1,155 reviewers, and the reputation is almost overwhelming.
On Weibo, the famous film critic Lin Xiaozhai single-handedly pinned a review he wrote for the movie "Don't Stop the Camera", which received 100,000 likes, 10,000 replies and 3,000 retweets.
The box office performance was also impressive. With only one Yunhai International Cinema showing ten shows in a single day, the box office statistics on the first day were: 4.70,000, and the average attendance rate was as high as 90%.
It became the movie with the most tickets sold at Yunhai International Cinema that day.
With the outstanding performance of various data and the fermentation of word-of-mouth of "The Camera Don't Stop", it was keenly noticed by major publishers, and they began to actively contact Hai Dapang.
Overnight, the number of films scheduled for "The Cameras Don't Stop" surged!