The movie "The Kingdom of the World" mainly revolves around the conflict between the kingdom's first general Song Yi and the king Cao Shijing.
The movie opens with war.
As a teenager, Song Yi lost his relatives in the war. On his way to escape, he unexpectedly met the steward of the royal aristocratic Cao family. The steward saw that Song Yi was tall and handsome, so he took him into his house.
It was in Cao's mansion that the monarch and his minister met for the first time in their lives.
Cao Shijing's eldest sister was the queen of the king at that time and was extremely favored, which led to the rise of the status of the Cao family in the court of the state. Seeing that his legitimate son Cao Shijing quite liked Song Yi, a servant of similar age, Cao's father made an exception and promoted the latter to be his companion.
Cao Shijing had great ambitions since he was young, and he was proficient in both civil and military affairs. Song Yi followed him under the pretext of being his tutor, and showed great talent in horse riding, archery, military tactics and strategizing.
Seeing that Song Yi was extremely talented, Cao's father took the initiative to find him a small job in the military. After all, if the latter could succeed, it would be a great help to his legitimate son's future career.
The young actors who played the two protagonists were very suitable, and their roles were arranged complete and compactly, allowing the audience to understand the entire background of the story in the shortest possible length.
The scene changes and the voice is heard before the person is seen.
"Hiroyuki."
It is the courtesy name of Cao Shijing.
As soon as the two words were uttered, there was a burst of joy in the theater, because Qin Li's voice was so recognizable.
Since his debut, most of the man's movies have been shot with original soundtracks. His dialogue skills are unquestionable, and even if he utters just two simple words, one can hear the joy hidden in his voice.
Ji Li's eyes dropped down while watching the movie, and he unconsciously looked at Qin Li in the front row. In the flickering darkness, the man's facial features were reflected in his eyes, so handsome that it made people slow down their heartbeats.
Soon, his attention was drawn back to the scene on the big screen - the young men Song Yi and Cao Shijing finally showed up.
Ji Li had seen Qin Li's acting appearance on the set, but it was the first time he saw another leading actor Yuan Yifei in ancient costume.
The latter's ancient costume has an indescribable gentle beauty, but his eyes are as sharp as a short arrow ready to be shot, which is indeed worthy of the character of the emperor in the original work who is gentle in appearance but crazy in heart.
The story continues.
The war continued for many years and the reigning king died suddenly. The country fell into unprecedented chaos. The Cao family, who was once the confidant of the former king, became the target of public criticism. Even the usually peaceful Queen Cao was assassinated in the deep palace.
Under this circumstance, the Cao family could no longer sit idly by.
Cao Shijing, who already controlled the family, joined forces with Song Yi to raise an army and forcefully suppressed the various forces within the state that were ready to make moves. Eventually, he ascended the throne as the new king and unified the fragmented state.
The original novel of the movie is powerful, the screenwriter's ability is good, and director Zheng Anxingshi's control over the rhythm of the movie has reached the extreme level. This part of the court secrets and battlefield chaos is particularly gripping.
At every critical juncture, one could hear the audience exclaiming in surprise and gasping.
The two leading actors, Qin Li and Yuan Yifei, continue to give powerful performances. All the familiar veteran actors take the stage one after another and continue to perform well. In the one and a half hours of broadcast, people can't feel the slightest bit of boredom at all.
If it continues at this pace, the movie "The World" will definitely be the box office champion without a doubt.
However, some viewers still have some doubts in their hearts - where are the Ji Li people? Why hasn’t it appeared yet?
Baozi was too nervous while watching the movie, and secretly asked Yu Fuya, "Sister Yu, when will Brother Ji show up?"
Yu Fuya also clenched her heart and said, "I don't know, it should be soon."
Ji Li was alone when he shot the movie, and the two had no idea how much content he had filmed, and how much of the plot was retained in the finished film.
After the live broadcast, there were more derogatory comments about the young man on the Internet, mocking him for rubbing the red carpet, sitting on the bench for interviews, and being a small role for five or six seconds in a movie...
All kinds of words and speculations are full of malice.
They believe in Ji Li's acting skills, but they hope that the young man can use this role to slap the faces of those brainless haters.
The camera turned to a city sign - Border Closed State.
Ji Li's eyes narrowed and his heartbeat unconsciously quickened. The character he played, Song Zhao, finally appeared.
The refugee beggars gathered at the city gate were chaotic and arrogant when faced with the army's relief food. They held the food crumbs that fell on the ground in their hands carefully and ate them madly without caring about the dirt and dust.
The little beggar's red eyes were so shocking.
When the audience saw this scene, they couldn't help but sigh in surprise, and they were all very worried about the little beggar with a painted face.
How hungry are you?
How can you eat it without caring about the mud and sand?
Baozi quickly recognized the little beggar played by Ji Li, and immediately stood up excitedly——
That’s Brother Ji!
Did you see it? Brother Ji can arouse the audience's emotions as soon as he appears on the stage!
When Song Yi rode his horse to the closed city, it was not until he and the little beggar briefly exchanged glances while surrounded by people that someone in the audience suddenly realized, "Holy crap, the little beggar is Song Zhao?"
The exclamation came suddenly, like a loud reminder in the cinema. The audience reacted one after another, and they were even more shocked.
Oh my god!
This little beggar is actually Song Zhao. Isn’t that the role played by Ji Li as rumored online?
I dressed myself up to be so ugly and dirty, and yet they didn't recognize me at all? Compared to the stunning look of the young man walking on the red carpet today, this beggar outfit obviously completely blocks out his physical charm!
Are you willing to give up your most popular looks just for your first movie appearance? This kind of courage is something that not every new actor can do. It's amazing!
With this feeling of amazement, everyone continued to immerse themselves in the plot.
They saw Song Zhao sneak into the military camp cautiously. In the almost suffocating fear, with red eyes, he showed the scars on his hands to his brother Song Yi.
On the big screen, the young man's slender arms were trembling noticeably, and with his distracted eyes, there was a kind of hazy and fragile beauty that made it impossible to ignore the love and concern for him.
The two brothers recognized each other. Song Zhao washed off the dirt on his body and changed into clean and simple clothes. The humble feeling of a young man who was troubled by the war was revealed.
Song Zhao was very cautious at the dining table and didn't dare to eat. He looked so pitiful that the audience was so anxious that they shouted in their hearts - Song Yi, are you capable of this? If your brother wants to eat, quickly give him some! Look at your hands, is it only how you wield a sword? Forget it, forget it, if you can’t do it, I’ll do it!
Later, Song Yi followed the audience's inner urging and picked up food for Song Zhao.
Everyone looked at Song Zhao's cute appearance as he wolfed down the food, and kept calling out in their hearts - wooo wooo, let him eat! Let him eat! Not to mention a whole roasted lamb! As long as Zhao'er wants, the whole flock of sheep can be roasted for him!
It was not until the two brothers were seen feeding each other that the girls in the theater finally screamed, "Ah, I'm dead!"
The brief cheers were a bit nonsensical, but many fellow sisters immediately understood what was going on, and their laughter merged into a chorus of - thank you, thank you, I got it!
This is the benefit of watching a movie together. Many emotions can be contagious to each other.
The aura between the characters of Qin Li and Ji Li is very harmonious, which can make people fall in love with them unconsciously. Everyone's heart softened as they watched the Song brothers talk about resigning from their official positions and returning home, and about climbing trees to pick grapefruits.
But the turning point came unexpectedly.
Song Zhao blocked the assassin's sword for Song Yi. His blood dyed Song Yi's eyes red, and also dyed the eyes of the audience in the theater red. They watched Song Zhao fall into his brother's arms, and watched the light in the boy's eyes gradually fade away...
Finally, soft sobbing sounds were heard, and soon became continuous in the darkness.
Why?
The two brothers had just reunited!
Zhao'er had lived such a hard life, living in fear and displacement since childhood. He finally got a little sweetness and had a full meal, why did he have to have such an ending?
Damn, the screenwriter is 'Shrimp and Pig Heart'!
Wuuuu, even if their hearts are made of iron, they will be shattered into pieces this time!
In the darkness, Qin Li's eyes also looked a little gloomy.
Because he was the producer, he had already seen these movie clips, and more than once.
But every time he finished watching it, he would recall the scene on the day of filming. Not only that, he was always brought back to the despair of losing his loved ones.
If Cao Shijing is an important person in Song Yi's life, then Song Zhao is the only salvation in Song Yi's life. Redemption was destroyed, and he began an endless killing spree.
The tragic deaths of those assassins marked the beginning of his transformation into evil.
When people knew that all these assassinations were ordered by Cao Shijing, there were more curses in the hall.
Yuan Yifei felt a pain in his chest when he saw the crazy Song Yi killing people with a dagger on the screen. He couldn't help but move closer and said, "It's over. I think I'm going to be drowned by the audience's spitting."
Qin Li glanced at him angrily and amusedly, "Your Majesty, it's good that you know."
While Qin Li was talking, his eyes unconsciously moved to the side and back. In the darkness, he caught a glimpse of the young man's red eyes, and his heart suddenly tightened.
Ji Li did not notice Qin Li's gaze. At this moment, he was already infected by Qin Li's acting skills after he turned "black", as if he had returned to that plot again.
He felt sorry for Song Yi, the brother who lived in the movie world.
Kings have always been suspicious. After Song Zhao was accidentally assassinated, Song Yi and Cao Shijing, the king and minister who had been together for many years, eventually became estranged.
Song Yi mobilized his Red Wing Army and led the refugees and victims along the way to force the palace to denounce Prince Cao Shijing.
The two sides fought for many days, and finally met again in the messy hall. They killed each other in the end, and both fell in a pool of blood.
Song Yi's cold eyes reflected Cao Shijing's relieved smile and the latter's two barely audible murmurs -
"Song Yi, I admit that I was extremely wrong, but being in a high position, I have to be afraid and I have to be on guard."
"If we die, the war between the states will not stop. There will be thousands and thousands more Song Zhaos in this world..."
The so-called world is divided and united.
If one person in a high position changes his mind, millions of people at the bottom will have to follow suit. Where are there any wise rulers and famous generals? If you trace it back to its root, you will find that they are nothing more than ordinary people who are contaminated by worldly greed.
At the end of the movie, the scene is frozen in a small house.
In the courtyard in late autumn, there is a pomelo tree full of fruits.
Snap—click—three or two grapefruits fell from the tree.
A high-spirited young man's voice came from the tree, "Zhao'er, pick them up one by one. I'll climb up a little higher and pick a few more for you."
Under the tree, a child's voice could not be more tender and soft, "Brother, Zhao'er only needs one. Come down quickly. Don't fall, or our parents will scold you."
"Don't be afraid, Zhao'er. Brother will be down soon."
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The two-and-a-half-hour movie ended and the lights in the hall came back on. The lead actor Qin Li stood up first and led all the actors to bow deeply to the audience to express their gratitude.
There was thunderous applause.
Every audience member's face showed some emotion after watching the movie to a greater or lesser extent. Many girls were holding crumpled tissues in their hands, and their eyes were red from crying.
Without a doubt, this is a film that touches the heart.
Someone in the crowd shouted, "Writer, come out here! Who allowed you to write Song Zhao to death? Give me back my tears! Give me back Zhao'er!"
After the whole audience was stunned for three seconds, there was an even louder response.
After watching the movie, the character that resonated with me the first time was not Song Yi or Cao Shijing, but Song Zhao played by Ji Li. This answer is unexpected, but also reasonable.
"The World" is based on an original novel, and the endings of all the characters are very clear. Coupled with the publicity from the early trailers, the audience who came to watch the movie had a certain idea about the appearance and ending of each actor.
Among all the certainties, Song Zhao, played by Ji Li, became the only uncertainty - his role was added and expanded later, and he never appeared in the trailer.
If the film company revealed that Song Zhao's role had been expanded before the finished film was released, a large number of fans of the original novel would have a preconceived notion that the young man had 'added scenes', which would lead to one-sided evaluations and produce negative impacts.
And now, after watching the movie, they can only say it’s a good addition! Great addition!
This brotherly branch not only enriches the protagonist Song Yi's mental journey, but also allows them to see the rare warm side of the war-torn era.
It was not until this moment that everyone finally realized what was happening - the producers and crew didn't dislike Ji Li's Song Zhao, but they valued him too much, so they were reluctant to reveal it in advance!
"Ji Li was brought into the group as a temporary replacement, but his acting skills are worth everyone's expectations."
They also understood that what director Zheng Anxing said during the interview was not just empty compliments, but sincere praise!
As a newcomer who temporarily filled in the group, Ji Li can still perform at this level!
Not only that, his interpretation of Song Zhao is more touching and deeper than many characters in the movie. In less than ten minutes of footage, the young man made Song Zhao stand out in the audience's hearts!
Is this a lack of acting skills? Can’t you act?
The opposite is true.
Ji Li used his superb acting skills to give a hard slap in the face to those who were not optimistic about him.
In the theater, all the film critics had a common understanding: the movie will definitely be a hit because the acting skills of all the actors are impeccable, and Ji Li, who plays Song Zhao, may become the biggest dark horse in this movie.
"Come on, Ji Li!"
"Ji Li, you acted very well. I will watch it twice just for Song Zhao!"
The Ji Li fan who was holding a banner before the show started was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. She could finally shout it out proudly.
See it! This is the new actor she is chasing after!
In the early interviews, he was quiet and didn't act out, and he didn't get hypocritical when being despised and ridiculed. He worked hard silently until the moment when his works spoke for him.
Ji Li smiled warmly at her and bowed deeply.
Baozi couldn't help it anymore, he jumped up from his seat, "Brother Ji! You are the best!"
Ji Li turned his gaze back and smiled helplessly yet cutely at the little assistant who was always at the forefront of excitement.
Many people focused their attention on Ji Li, unable to separate him from his role.
"Wow mommy, Ji Li is so cute!"
"Stop talking. I already have a character filter for him! I really want to ask him if he's still hungry. Not to mention roasted lamb, I'll buy him whatever he wants to eat."
"Does the movie end with Song Yi's memories? I really want to see them reunited as brothers."
"In the original novel, I supported the emperor and his subjects, but now after watching the movie, I want to support the brothers. The teachers all acted so well!"
"I came to see it for Brother Li and Yuan Bao, but I didn't expect Ji Li to be able to perform so many surprises."
"I didn't like Ji Li very much before, thinking his popularity was all marketing. But now after watching the roles he played, my opinion has completely changed."
Words like these were heard in the audience's whispered discussions in the theater.
The charm of acting lies in the fact that it allows an excellent actor to become one with a virtual character, and be loved, admired, hated, or condemned.
Qin Li looked at the young man's back and curled his lips briefly and happily - this is right, the star he has chosen should shine in front of everyone.
Originally, there would be a new round of press conference after the preview.
But Yu Fuya and Qin Li simply said hello and took their beloved artist away, not letting him participate in that crappy interview.
Backstage interview area.
The reporters waited till the end but still didn't find the person they were looking for. They were disappointed. "Teacher Qin Li, where is Ji Li? Didn't he come? We have some questions for him."
Qin Li, who was always good-tempered, put on a rare sour face when he heard this, "...Contact them yourself. It's not that we didn't give you the opportunity to interview, but you didn't seize it."
As professional entertainment reporters, they completely lack professional acumen. Because of their own one-sided personal preferences, they ignore a hard-working and motivated newcomer.
The entertainment reporters were stunned by Qin Li's attitude. Seeing him leave without looking back, they didn't know what to say for a moment.
Yuan Yifei, who was still standing in the interview area, pushed up his glasses, his smile not reaching his eyes, "Everyone, how does the saying go? Don't despise a young man when he is unknown, because he will eventually have lofty ambitions."
In the media interviews before the preview, the entertainment reporters rarely interviewed Ji Li simply because of "insufficient pre-promotional materials", which can be said to be understandable.
But they simply looked down on the "minor supporting role" Ji Li from the bottom of their hearts, and this was an obvious contempt.
Both Qin Li and Yuan Yifei had experienced this situation when they were newcomers, so they were even more unhappy with the young people.
…
The Jili fan couldn't contain his excitement during the movie and shared on Weibo, "Don't worry! Jili baby acted very well! You must go and watch it, his appearance is totally worth the price of the ticket!"
Ever since the live broadcast was cut off, Ji Li’s fans have been worried.
The young man is good-looking and has gained a lot of popularity with his looks, but his acting skills remain unknown. They were afraid that the young man would have few roles in the movie, and were even more afraid that he would not perform well in front of a group of veteran actors and would be ridiculed by black fans.
Now, the sister's evaluation has finally made them feel a little relieved.
A hater posted on Weibo, "This is so funny. He didn't say anything about the actual content, but you said he acted well? The filter is too thick, isn't it? The movie hasn't ended yet? Who else on the Internet praised Ji Li except yourselves?"
As a result, as soon as the movie ended, this anti-fan was slapped in the face by the newly released preview movie reviews——
Professional film critic: "Before watching the movie, I was looking forward to the starring and directing lineup of Qin Li, Yuan Yifei, and Zheng Anxing. As expected, the trailer is just an appetizer, and the movie is the real feast."
"Director Zheng is really good at telling stories with his camera. It's magnificent and every frame touches people's hearts. This is the third collaboration of the 'Full Moon' group. I don't feel tired at all and the acting is full of tension..."
"Finally, I'd like to mention newcomer Ji Li. His character didn't appear in the trailer, but it was definitely a finishing touch that the producers deliberately kept. The subplot about the Song brothers was a wonderful addition."
Fans of the original novel who have watched the preview said: "The screenwriter is very talented. Such a long novel is condensed into a two-and-a-half-hour movie, and there is nothing abrupt at all. Teacher Qin Li's acting skills are unquestionable. Yuan Yifei played a crazy beauty emperor in the later period, which was so touching! The line of Song Zhao made me cry so much. Brother Ji Li is so good!"
Ordinary audiences who have watched the movie: "Aaaaaaaah, I'm going to turn into a groundhog! I went to see it for the full moon, but ended up being completely attracted to Ji Li's character and becoming a fan. He's pitiful and cute, sob. I'm going to go watch the movie again after it's released!"
There are other comments like this:
"Qin Li can do it, Yuan Yifei can do it, Ji Li can do it absolutely!"
"Help me! It's been half an hour since the show ended, and I'm still thinking about Ji Li's role as Zhao Er. It's so tear-jerking."
"Ji Li's acting is actually very delicate! Please let it be released soon. I want to take my friends to watch it again and discuss it in detail!"
"Ji Li really exceeded my expectations. Someone said in the previous live broadcast that he added a star. To this, I just want to say: If this is adding a star, please ask the screenwriter to give him more scenes! I feel so sorry for Song Zhao!"
"Don't be so angry, haters! The Kingdom of Heaven is definitely a good start for this year's movies!"
The post-screening survey also produced results:
When asked about the actor who impressed him the most in the entire movie, Ji Li ranked third, just after the two leading actors. Among all the supporting actors, his number of supporters far exceeded that of other veteran actors, and he firmly took the top spot.
There is no doubt that after the movie is officially released, Ji Li and the character Song Zhao he plays will definitely gain more love.
The haters were so shocked by the massive comments that they were speechless and could only say stupid nonsense like "they are all Ji Li's internet trolls", but no one paid any attention to them.
Are they all Ji Li’s navy? If you ask other fans who have watched the preview in the past, are they willing to be "water army"? How can you make up such a thing!
Ji Li’s fans were so happy that they wished time would turn to New Year’s Day immediately so they could rush to the cinema to watch their baby’s wonderful acting skills.
…
The preview of "The World Under Heaven" was very successful. In just three days, the number of pre-sale screenings for New Year's Day increased significantly.
Song Zhao, played by Ji Li, has become the most anticipated supporting role in the movie for many audiences, no doubt about it.
There are so many interviews and reports on Qin Li, Yuan Yifei and other actors on the Internet, but there is no interview with Ji Li and his character. The lack of information has made movie netizens itchy.
The media that ignored Ji Li that day finally realized their mistake and felt regretful.
Knowing that young characters are so popular, they should ask more questions and write more. Why do they still need to worry about the number of readers and clicks now?
While being scolded by their own editors-in-chief, they called Chaoying to invite them for interviews, but were rejected unanimously.
Are we going to interview Ji Li now? Sorry, I'm busy.
Can I just use half an hour for the interview? Will you go to the company in person for an interview next week? Sorry, we just don't have time.
Chaoying's protective attitude was obvious, and he rejected these invitations without any hesitation.
At this moment, these entertainment reporters are regretting their actions so much that their careless neglect has caused them to miss the rise of a new movie star!
Super Film Culture, Artist Lounge.
Yu Fuya rejected several entertainment media again, and finally she let out the anger she had been holding back for several days. "Now you're thinking of coming to interview me? Who cares about you!"
Baozi was a little worried. "Sister Yu, this is cool, but it won't offend the media, right? Besides, Brother Ji still needs interviews and exposure."
After all, the movie hasn't been released yet. It's impossible not to accept media interviews during the entire release period, right?
"Don't worry, the entertainment media will always follow the trend. As long as Ji Li's role is solid, even if he refuses her a hundred times, they will stick to her a hundred and one times."
Besides, they don’t necessarily care about the exposure from small magazine interviews.
Yu Fuya opened her cell phone and showed the two the itinerary she had just confirmed.
Baozi took a closer look and was immediately overjoyed, "Brother Ji, it's an interview with the monthly issue of Film Magazine!"
You know, this magazine is a weather vane in the film and television industry.
The celebrity actors who get exclusive interviews are either top-tier stars in the circle or those who are about to become famous with their movie roles. Many people would be desperate to get one.
Ji Li was also a little surprised after listening to Baozi's explanation.
Yu Fuya raised her eyebrows at the two of them and tossed her hair handsomely, "My connections are no joke. Our Ji Li must be worthy of the best media interviews!"
Let those small media outlets that lack long-term vision regret it together!
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#The next chapter of the movie is released, and the Jili storm takes off! (Random red envelopes in this chapter~)
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