Zhao Guangming is indeed very worried. In fact, for him, whether the movie is a hit or not is not the key.
The key thing is that movies with main themes become popular, and this is what he wants to see.
This was a heavy political achievement for him, but despite the good situation, the result suddenly took a 180-degree turn.
The main theme of the movie has actually begun to be counterattacked again, and it has even returned to the earlier situation where everyone was shouting and beating.
In fact, it is not surprising to say that, after all, before this, everyone did need movies with main themes, but it does not mean that shoddy, random, and insincere movies can meet the needs of the audience.
They can tolerate it at first, but when the dissatisfaction reaches its peak and suddenly bursts out, the backlash is extremely terrifying.
It can be said that if this continues, not only the main theme movies will be wiped out, but at least at this stage, unless there are a few masterpieces that truly satisfy the audience, even the ordinary main theme movies will be directly suppressed.
Falling dust.
Because the requirements have become higher and I am heartbroken.
Another theme movie is different from other types of movies.
Generally speaking, movies like this are easily criticized. Why?
Although there is never any real fairness in this world, many people have always been dissatisfied with the popularity of main theme movies and the encroachment on the market of many other types of movies.
Earlier, perhaps it was not a matter of dissatisfaction with the main theme of the movie, but a matter of interests.
Movies released in the same period and movies with main themes have always had a natural advantage, and this advantage is also recognized by Zhao Guangming and others.
But this naturally harmed the interests of other movies released in the same period. In the past, the most they could do was complain, but now they are opposed by everyone.
Public opinion began to reverse. Directors whose films were good in themselves but were squeezed out due to scheduling and did not achieve the expected results would inevitably have to complain and complain.
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And those directors whose films are not very good in the first place also need an excuse to blame others. So what better person to blame than a movie with a main theme?
Therefore, the theme movie once became the mainstream of the market. It can be said that it is both a success and a failure.
Due to the promotion of capital, this type of movies began to grow explosively in a short period of time. Because these types of movies are almost as easy as picking up money, capital swarmed in.
However, this is where the failure lies. Because of the eagerness for quick success and quick profit, this kind of money is too easy to make. Therefore, a large number of shoddy movies began to appear. They thought that as long as it was a movie, it would be a hit, which led to the current situation.
"It seems that Director Zhao is also anxious and has come to you, Director Li." Chen Wen and Zhao Guangming are also old acquaintances and couldn't help but joked with a smile.
"Actually speaking, this matter has a lot to do with Director Zhao and the others. Among these movies, China Film Group alone participated in more than half of the movies. In this situation, who can say that they don't have any problems?"
Chen Wen said again.
"However, this situation is not easy to reverse." Lin Yunbin looked at Li Yi with a smile.
Others also looked at Li Yi and understood what he meant.
This situation is really not easy to reverse. It can be said that it is understandable that Zhao Guangming came to Li Yi, but even Li Yi did not think that they could reverse this situation in a short time.
After all, the cycle from the time a movie is made to the time it is released is not short. Not to mention that the day lily will be cold by then, but at least it will be difficult to affect the situation at this stage.
Of course, Zhao Guangming and the others must also know that, but in the long run, if a main theme movie with a high reputation like "Garland Under the Mountain" can be produced, it will be very helpful in changing the audience's attitude toward main theme movies.
Impression still plays a big role.
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It was naturally impossible for Li Yi to refuse Zhao Guangming's invitation.
After all, not to mention that the two have collaborated many times and are considered old friends. As for Zhao Guangming's identity, Li Yi has to give him face.
"Come on, sit down quickly, let's try my aged Pu'er and see how it goes?" Zhao Guangming stood up as soon as he saw Li Yi enter the door, came to the coffee table, invited Li Yi to sit down, and brewed some wine.
Tea comes.
Aged Pu'er tea is called a drinkable antique. Although Li Yi is not particularly good at drinking tea, what Zhao Guangming brings out here is definitely good stuff.
Naturally, he was very considerate and said, "Then I'm really lucky."
Zhao Guangming said while making tea: "You have rested for a long time, how about it? Do you have an idea for the next movie?"
Li Yi smiled and said: "It hasn't been long, right? I have also shot several short films this year."
Zhao Guangming poured a glass for Li Yi, poured a glass for himself, and made a gesture of invitation.
The two began to taste tea.
Zhao Guangming took a sip, put it down and said with a wry smile: "What do you think of the current main theme movies?"
Li Yi said nonchalantly: "The market will adjust itself. Actually, Director Zhao, you don't need to worry so much."
Li Yi really wasn't talking nonsense or being perfunctory.
This is also true.
For example, this time, it is actually the result of the market's self-regulation.
Just like the original craze for traffic stars, after the market's self-regulation, it also started to adjust itself from the initial turmoil. Now, in terms of movies, there are very few movies focusing on traffic stars.
Zhao Guangming glanced at Li Yi helplessly.
How could he not know?
For Li Yi, no matter how the market adjusts, he has always been the one leading the trend.
It really doesn't matter to Li Yi what type of movie is hot and popular, because he is the kind of director who can make unpopular movies that suddenly become popular.
Similarly, Li Yi is a director and not an official, so he can completely ignore whether the trend of theme movies has subsided and whether it has withdrawn from the mainstream market.
But for Zhao Guangming, it was completely different.
In particular, the main theme movies promoted by China Film during this period have fallen into disrepute one after another, making Zhao Guangming even more miserable.
In fact, everyone knows the reason, and it’s really hard to blame them. After all, giving the main theme movies some convenience is what they have been doing all along.
"Can I not be worried? Nowadays, the public's attitude towards main theme movies has changed, and some directors have begun to add insult to injury. They all regard main theme movies as savage beasts." Zhao Guangming sighed.
This is also true.
Movies with other themes can be said to be self-regulation of the market, but movies with main themes are really not good.
"What do you think, Director Zhao?" Li Yi asked knowingly.
"How about the theme of your next movie?" Zhao Guangming looked at Li Yi and said.
