It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 195 This is how 350 million was spent on the premiere and release of "The Promise"! (asking for monthly ticket)

With the addition and expansion of private theater chains such as Wanda Pictures, the mainland market has been getting better and better in the past two years. Many people choose to enter theaters in their free time to watch a movie they like.

"Partners in China" is this kind of movie that has a very wide audience.

After the script was revised by Chen Fei, a lot of narration and some childish plots were deleted.

The background of the 1980s gave many people a sense of immersion, and the connection between the characters and reality gave moviegoers a strong sense of resonance.

As time goes by, each day's box office data is published online in a timely manner.

As Chen Fei said, this film achieved the achievement of "receiving box office and applause at the same time", and at the same time once again established his undefeated investment myth.

Three days after its release, the box office has exceeded 70 million, which is a great increase!

However, the popularity of "The Promise" quickly returned.

Three years of careful planning, 350 million investment, co-starring six box office celebrities from China, Japan and South Korea, holding a grand party in the castle, buying the most expensive advertising space in the Carlton Hotel, representing Chinese films in the Oscar...

These are the key points of publicity.

The publicity method of audition fans attending the premiere also played a big role, creating a huge wave of popularity.

Judging from the early publicity, whether it is the media, officials, or the film and television industry, they all agree that "The Promise" is a successful commercial film, or it may really surpass "Hero"!

The premiere venue is still at the CPPCC Auditorium, the same place as "Partners in China", but this is the first time I have seen such a "premiere rehearsal".

"Director Chen can still play."

Chen Fei murmured to himself and at the same time cast his gaze on Nicholas Tse in the crowd.

The Hong Kong entertainment industry has been in decline since the generation of the Four Heavenly Kings, and the young people who followed behind are not very good, so he can do better.

The "Little White Dragon Incident" has been completely downplayed. Zhang Weijian has been the main culprit and has almost cut off work in the mainland.

The Emperor played a lot of roles in it.

…

Brother Chen Kai did not attend the premiere of "Partners in China". I heard that he went abroad to hire professional film critics. Apparently he was thinking deeply about the Oscars.

Like a normal premiere, there is also a red carpet.

Chen Fei and Ning Hao stepped on the red carpet together.

Looking at the nearly a hundred warriors on both sides holding swords and guns and wearing red robes, the two looked at each other and were amazed!

Ning Hao muttered, "Is this how 350 million was spent?"

"maybe…"

The expression on Chen Fei's face was a little weird. Director Chen seemed to be really having fun.

In addition to the warriors on both sides of the 100-meter red carpet, there is also a forest of blooming crabapples. White lanterns are hung in the forest, and two oversized "The Promise" banners are hung at the entrance of the auditorium...

Not to mention anything else, just the setting of the scene, Xiao Yiwan probably went in.

Chen Fei felt a little sad for Han Sanping. The 350 million yuan spent on movies was probably not much, and it was all spent on these flashy things.

…

The film and television industry is not big, but those are the same people you see when you walk into the auditorium.

Taking a glass of champagne from the waiter, Chen Fei found Ren Zhonglun and chatted with him about private jets.

"Are you looking for a private jet that can fly 10,000 meters high?"

"right."

Chen Fei nodded.

"What are you doing?"

"Framing."

These two words seemed to have a mysterious magic power, which instantly convinced Ren Zhonglun, and at the same time gave up the idea of ​​​​continuing to ask further questions.

"Okay, I'll contact you."

"Thank you, Mr. Ren."

"In our relationship, there is no need to be so polite. Just think of me more if anything good happens in the future."

While they were chatting, there was suddenly a high-pitched sound outside, and the fans' shouts could be clearly heard in the auditorium.

"Nicholas Tse", "Han Dongjian", "Zhang Baizhi", "Liu Ye"...

The names of the actors echoed in the auditorium.

"Go out and have a look?" Ren Zhonglun actively invited.

"Walk."

Chen Fei was also very interested. He had a hunch that Director Chen's operation would be even more cool.

Sure enough, as soon as the two of them walked to the door of the auditorium, they saw nearly a hundred white-robed warriors holding spears and wearing silver helmets roaring and rushing to the side of the "Wuji Gate", while the other red-robed warriors rushed to the side of the "Wuji Gate". Got to the other side.

Brother Chen Kai and his wife Chen Hong were the first to walk through the Wuji Gate. Facing the flash lights, they simultaneously performed scissor hands poses.

"Haha, I'm pretty good at playing."

Chen Fei couldn't help laughing, but he quickly returned to being serious.

I don't dare to let reporters take pictures, otherwise it will be too embarrassing...

Beautiful fireworks bloomed on both sides of the red carpet. Chen Hong took the microphone handed by the host and shouted to the audience: ""The Promise" loves you! Loves audiences around the world! Support the development of our film industry..."

Walking into the auditorium with great scenery, the creative team took their seats and officially started the work.

There is a word behind everyone's seat.

Infatuation, betrayal, freedom, love, desire, commitment, destiny.

Seven words, full of highlights.

The host asked Brother Chen Kai to briefly explain the meaning of these words.

The poetry-reciting master started again, "In this world, I am most obsessed with two things. I am obsessed with "The Promise" that my wife and I filmed, and I am obsessed with my wife..."

Ning Hao's eyes widened at the side, "Good guy! Isn't this too disgusting?"

Chen Fei glanced at him, "What's this? I don't know how to be intimate at home."

As he was speaking, four words came to mind inexplicably.

Arthur, please sit down!

…

After chatting until half past seven, the movie officially started.

"Does anyone want to see what I'm wearing under my cloak? Then put down your weapons."

"Don't you want to learn to run? Remember, true speed is invisible, just like the rising wind and clouds, the setting sun and the rising moon."

"It's all because of you. It's you who made me no longer trust anyone in the world, including myself..."

"..."

All kinds of famous scenes and lines came out one after another.

The splendid scenes and the alluring Zhang Baizhi support most of the scenes in this movie, but other than that...it seems to be gone?

Ning Hao's eyes widened, his mouth slightly opened, his eyes full of confusion and confusion.

He tried hard to see something from this movie, or even learn something, but he just couldn't find it!

Ren Zhonglun, who was on the side, suddenly stretched out his arm to touch Chen Fei, lowered his voice and asked: "Why can't I understand this film? What is it about?"

Chen Fei suppressed his laughter and shook his head slowly, "I don't understand it either. Maybe there is some profound connotation in it. We will understand it in a few years."

The confusion in Ren Zhonglun's eyes became even greater.

How many years to wait?

Whose movie has to wait several years to watch?

He wanted to ask a few more questions, but as the video ended, he was surrounded by all kinds of complimentary voices.

"What's going on? Does everyone understand?"

Ren Zhonglun glanced at Chen Fei calmly, and when he saw him applauding in agreement, he quickly followed suit.

Judging from this situation, everyone else should have understood it, and he was the only one who was still confused.

But you can't let others find out that you can't understand, otherwise you will be embarrassed...

Accompanied by applause, Brother Chen Kai walked onto the stage again and made some remarks:

"It took me three years to make this movie, and I went through a lot of difficulties. China Film and President Han helped me through it, so I'm very grateful..."

What he said was quite moving. Chen Fei glanced at Han Sanping in the distance, only to find that his smile was a little stiff.

Mr. Han obviously didn’t understand either...

The reporter's question period came, and Chen Fei was inevitably asked what he thought of the movie.

Han Sanping had vaguely confessed when she came that he wanted to hear more compliments today, so Chen Fei thought about it and replied seriously: "I'm shocked!"

Brother Chen Kai on the stage smiled with satisfaction.

Chen Fei remained calm, but he couldn't help but mutter in his heart, "Hey? Do you really think I'm complimenting you?"

…

The premiere lasted until ten o'clock. When it came time for the dinner, Chen Fei ate happily, but he did not dare to touch the steamed buns on the table.

Brother Chen Kai and his wife came over to say hello.

"How is the filming of director Xiao Chen's new film going?"

“It’s expected to wrap up in January.”

Chen Fei didn't like the title "Director Xiao Chen" very much, but since the other party was an elder, he couldn't say anything. He could only say: "I wish "The Promise" a good harvest at the box office and word of mouth."

"Thanks."

The smile on Brother Chen Kai's face broadened.

After eating and drinking, Chen Fei patted his butt, got on Ren Zhonglun's plane and returned to Shanghai.

The filming of "Source Code" is still in progress. He won't need to run back and forth in the next period of time. He can just wait for "A Thousand Miles Alone" to be released soon.

While filming, he was also paying attention to what was going on online.

Although Mr. Han was heartbroken after watching the finished film, he still had to find a way to swallow his broken teeth.

At least before it was released, the reviews online were very good.

Chen Fei's "very shocked" sentence was also brought out by the media, which also made the audience even more curious.

What kind of movie can actually make a Golden Bear Award-winning director express such an exclamation?

By the afternoon of the next day, "The Promise" became even more popular because a hot search suddenly appeared on Sohu.com.

["The Promise" was nominated for the Hollywood Film and Television Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film! 】

The Golden Globe Awards have always been regarded as the vane of the Oscar's pre-award awards, even though the judges on both sides have little overlap and often even have different opinions.

As soon as this news came out, the media began to report on it one after another, praising the excellence of Brother Chen Kai.

Looking at the announcements one after another, Chen Fei almost thought that "The Promise" had won the Best Foreign Language Film Award.

However, not even half an hour had passed before Sina posted another headline.

[The Hollywood movie "Get Out" directed and filmed by director Chen Fei himself was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for "Best Musical/Comedy Film". 】

As soon as the news came out, it immediately attracted the attention of a large group of people!

You know, the Golden Globe's "Best Musical/Comedy" award is the target of the Oscar's "Best Picture" award!

If the two sides are compared, it seems that Chen Fei's side is more valuable!

For a time, many reporters rushed to the Magic City and gathered outside the "Source Code" crew, clamoring to see him.

In desperation, Chen Fei had no choice but to take time to accept the interview.

"It's just a nomination. I'm just starting out in Hollywood, so it's probably impossible to win an award. You can focus on "Partners in China" and the upcoming "Unfortunately". Thank you all... …”

The popularity on the Internet was directly divided between Chen Fei and Chen Kai.

Chen Kexin couldn't express her pain and could only watch the daily box office of "If Love" plummet like a cliff.

…

On the day "The Promise" is released on the 15th, "Partners in China" has been in theaters for six full days. The box office has already exceeded 100 million and is on the way to 200 million.

Almost everyone believes that the latter is no match for the former.

Chen Fei specially gave the crew a holiday and dragged them to the cinema by reimbursing their movie tickets.

In name, they support "The Promise", but their real intention is to make this group of people suffer, and to give their pure hearts a different kind of cleansing.

The theater was packed with seats, and with Chen Kai's name and the lineup of movies, the audience was naturally not willing to miss it.

During the 121-minute movie, Liu Yifei, Zhu Yawen and others stared directly at the screen, while Chen Fei shifted his gaze to their faces.

As he watched everyone's expressions gradually change from expectation to confusion, he almost couldn't help but want to take out his camera and record it.

When we returned to the set, the car was very quiet.

Everyone was silent, even doubting themselves.

After investing more than 300 million yuan in a movie, they didn't see anything. Could it be that their understanding ability has deteriorated?

Chen Fei's voice suddenly sounded in the car, "From now on, everyone will remember your current expression. During the afternoon shooting, I want you to be able to easily express this expression of doubt, shock, and confusion."

Everyone: "???"

…

When he got up early the next morning, Chen Fei called the portal.

Sohu’s headline reads:

["The Promise" grossed 23 million at the box office on its first day, and received good reviews at the box office. Brother Chen Kai is worthy of being one of the top domestic directors...]

The first-day box office did not break the record of "Partners in China", but this is normal, because the only investor in "The Promise" is China Film Group, and the film schedule will definitely not be able to compare with the former.

But when Chen Fei went to watch it again the next day, the headline had disappeared, replaced by comments from many viewers and comments from some newspapers.

"Looking at each 5-minute paragraph individually, it is still good, but when viewed together, it is difficult to give a complete and wonderful impression."

"The motivation for the narrative may be complex, and the story lacks its own driving force, and the characters and personalities are not visible. Including the ideas to be conveyed in it, it seems to be just a few words, and sometimes it even feels contradictory!"

"It seems that in this film there are only flower armors symbolizing power and black robes symbolizing slave status. The characters have no flesh and blood. The whole movie is like a slave instruction guide..."

"..."

Increasing criticism finally shattered the illusion previously created.

Although the box office is still rising, the reputation has plummeted, even to a staggering level!

Behind the monitor, Ning Hao said with emotion, "Why are there so many curses?"

Chen Fei shrugged, "The expectations are too high. The finished film does not meet the publicity. The audience will definitely be very disappointed. Abuse and ridicule are inevitable.

Remember, don’t get involved in this matter. If a reporter asks, find a way to change the topic. This puddle of water is not something we can go in. It is too smelly and cannot be washed off if it sticks to it. . "

"good."

Ning Hao nodded quickly.