Today is the 8th day of the Lunar New Year, and it's officially the start of work. Although it's still the New Year period, most of the relatives I needed to visit have already been seen, and it's time to start making money.
The Heroes' seven-day high-intensity roadshow propelled celebrities like Chen Daoming, Jet Li, Ella Maslow, Zhang Ziyi, and Zhang Yimou to the top, generating widespread media coverage.
Thanks to Han Sanping's full support, coupled with aggressive online and offline promotion, "Hero" has seen seven consecutive days of box office success, now grossing 83 million yuan and becoming the weekly box office champion. This marks the rise of blockbuster films in China.
Beijing News: "Congratulations to director Zhang Yimou for raking in 83 million yuan at the box office in 7 days with 'Hero,' taking the top spot at the weekly box office in 2003. Chinese films are about to rise, and commercial blockbusters are beginning to take shape. Let's look forward to a bright future."
NetEase: "Today, director Zhang Yimou is about to head to North America to promote heroes. Let's cheer him on!!!"
Penguin: "We are the generation that rises to prominence in the world, and Director Zhang Yimou has brought glory to China overseas."
People's Daily: "Today, the film 'Hero,' directed by renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou, achieved a remarkable box office of 83 million yuan, creating a viewing frenzy, promoting Chinese culture, and showcasing its magnificent style. We wish Director Zhang Yimou continued success in spreading the spirit of China overseas..."
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The People's Daily's mention of him instantly propelled Zhang Yimou's reputation to its peak.
Tianya Community.
ID I Eat Tomatoes: "Zhang Yimou is really awesome. He made such a damn amazing film. I never knew movies could be made like this. It's truly a work of art. Watching this movie was a non-stop thrill ride. I didn't dare to blink for fear of missing any important scenes."
ID Jing Ke Assassinating the King of Qin: "Top floor! This movie is truly amazing! Before, I thought Zhang Yimou's movies were just realistic and not very impressive. But after watching 'Hero,' I realized what 'amazing' really means. It's fucking amazing!!! The composition, the colors, and the siege scene with the rain of arrows were absolutely incredible!!!"
ID Tang Seng uses Pantene to wash his hair: "And that scene with the mental duel was absolutely amazing! The sound of rain, the music, the action shots—it was incredible, so awesome!!!"
ID Huaxia War God Husky: "Awesome! And that scene in the red maple forest, oh my god, it's so beautiful. I wonder where it was filmed, maybe it was special effects?"
ID Da Vinci's Demon: "Um, it's not special effects, it's just the thousand-year-old poplar forest in Xinjiang. It can only be visited for about two months each year. It's incredibly spectacular, but the food and accommodation are a bit lacking, and transportation is inconvenient. However, the scenery is absolutely stunning. I heard that recently, due to the popularity of the hero, they've started building a road there. I can go and see it then. It's really worth a visit."
ID traveler Afanti: "Zhang Yimou filmed this movie in many of the best scenic spots in China. Many of these places are not open to the public, but I guess they will be gradually revealed. It is really beautiful, the movie is really good, the plot is good, and the colors of the costumes are especially striking. It really feels like seeing a work of art, and the 50 yuan was well spent."
ID Florida Cat: "The movie is good, and there are a lot of big names. To be honest, I find it unbelievable that Chinese films can have such amazing talent. It's no exaggeration to call Zhang Yimou a master."
ID is Pork Jerky: "Zhang Yimou is a master. He won the Palme d'Or a long time ago. It's just that his previous films were art films, and this one is a commercial film. 83 million in 7 days! Judging by the looks of it, it will easily break 150 million. Awesome! Number one in film."
ID My Qilin Arm: "150 million? That's too little, it should start at least at 200 million. I've already watched it twice, and I'm planning to watch it again. It's really good. I support Zhang Yimou."
ID Freeloader: "Dude, just watch it once, that's enough. It's 50 yuan a copy, that's a day's wages. If you want to watch more, you can buy a pirated DVD. But speaking of which, it's been over a week, why haven't I gotten a pirated DVD yet? I'm waiting to watch it."
ID Langli Xiaobailong: "You fucking bastard upstairs, you watch pirated movies and you don't even support Chinese films? It's not easy to find a rare masterpiece, and it's even being released worldwide. Can't you support it? We're all Chinese, and China needs a great director. Watching pirated movies, have you no shame? It's only 50 yuan."
ID Freeloader: "Brothers, it's easy for you to talk when you're not in my shoes. I never pay to watch movies. You say it's good, it's good, but how good can it be? I'm not going to see it. I'll just wait for a pirated DVD. What are you going to do about it?"
ID Zhuang Zhou Meng Die: "Brother, if you really want to watch pirated DVDs, you'll probably have to wait a month. I heard that China Film Group has taken action this time. Anyone who dares to record pirated Hero CDs will have their DVDs confiscated, be fined, and be held accountable. Didn't you see the news? Several video store owners were arrested and sentenced for selling pirated CDs."
ID Freeloader: "Holy crap, no way? Why?!"
ID Zhuang Zhou Meng Die: "No, brother, they worked hard and spent hundreds of millions to make this movie. Why should they pay for it? Pirated DVDs are just sucking their blood. This is China's first commercially produced film with such a large investment. If we don't make an example of them, who knows how much we'll lose. These content creators have it tough. It's just 50 yuan. Can't you afford it? Or should I treat you to a movie?"
ID Freeloader: "It's not that I can't afford it, who am I looking down on? I'm just used to it. I never spend money to go to the movies. It's so easy to get something for free. Why don't other movies do this? Is Zhang Yimou really that awesome?"
ID Zhuang Zhou Meng Die: "Brother, do you know that watching pirated movies is illegal overseas? It's just that China hasn't had time to regulate it yet, but it will eventually. Other movies don't have high budgets or official endorsement, but Hero really brings honor to Chinese films this time. Didn't you see that the M Daily praised and congratulated it? Of course it's different. I urge everyone to support Zhang Yimou and support Hero. It's one thing to watch pirated movies, but we should support big-budget, well-made films like this."
ID Freeloader: "Okay, I'll go buy a copy to support it, just like you said, to support Chinese films."
My ID, Diao Chan on my waist, says: "Bro, that's it! Charge! Charge! Charge! Support the hero!!!"
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