Science fiction films have always been the weak point of Chinese film companies.
At least before the birth of "Television", Chinese films had never produced a truly decent science fiction film in all these years.
Of course, this does not mean that Chinese directors do not have science fiction dreams.
In fact, they do exist. There are indeed a few explorer directors in the history of Chinese films, who proudly announced that they would create a true science fiction film that could make its mark in the history of world science fiction films.
They prove their filmmaking abilities to the world!
The most famous event among these is the science fiction film "The Center of the Earth"!
In the 1990s, a director visited many investors in the industry, used up all his connections, and even signed a ten-year contract with Tianyu. He finally spent a huge amount of 100 million yuan to shoot a movie called "The Center of the Earth" which was called the king of science fiction at that time! When the movie was finished, the high-spirited director directly used Tianyu's connections to make "The Center of the Earth" the only science fiction movie in China to be premiered worldwide. At that time, the momentum was extremely huge. It cost 100 million to make the movie and 50 million to promote it!
The director fantasized that his film would be able to make a huge splash internationally, and even promised An Wei, the head of Tianyu, that the film would definitely win the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture...
Then……
The bad news came soon!
The box office on the first day of its premiere was crushed to pieces by the Hollywood movie "Titans"...
In a month, the box office of "Titan" has been rising all the way, and it has made a great success by grossing $1 billion, and it has become a hit in one battle, while "The Center of the Earth"...
All right.
The total box office in China and overseas markets combined just broke 80 million.
Less than 100 million!
Moreover, these 80 million are not US dollars but RMB!
This 80 million directly caused Tianyu and many investors to lose a lot of money, and even directly closed the door to Chinese science fiction films overseas...
That unlucky director became the biggest joke of the 1990s and was even unable to recover for a long time!
Later, from then on, no one in China made science fiction films anymore.
Why?
Due to the sluggish overseas market, film companies are not optimistic about the film, and investors even think it is a scam.
Even if there are a few directors who are passionate and want to do something big, they are ultimately defeated by reality.
The lesson learned from "The Center of the Earth" really scared everyone.
With such a big brother standing in front of you, don't you have to consider whether you can do it?
then……
China’s science fiction films are over.
In the cinema.
“'Remote' takeaway, safe at home, safe to eat!”
"'Remote' games, a paradise at your fingertips, creating happiness with your heart!"
"'Remote' entertainment, your best choice..."
“…”
When a series of familiar advertisements sounded again before "Star Wars" was about to begin, Li Mingrui woke up from the memories of that era.
After watching a series of advertisements, when Lu Yuan's name appeared in the prologue, Li Mingrui suddenly felt extremely emotional, and at the same time, a feeling of sighing surged in his heart.
In fact, the director who made the biggest joke in the 1990s was Li Mingrui!
"The Center of the Earth" hurt him so deeply that if he hadn't risen again with the "Blood War" series, his life would have been over.
Li Mingrui is a little obsessed.
In fact, when Lu Yuan shouted on Weibo that this will be a subversive large-scale science fiction film, and it will be an exciting milestone in science fiction films, Li Mingrui felt a surge of blood.
Like everyone else, he thought of "Titans" in his mind, and felt that after "Batman" created such an amazing achievement, Lu Yuan's goal was to focus on "Titans"!
It is no exaggeration to say that this "Titan" will be an eternal pain in Li Mingrui's heart!
If Lu Yuan can really overturn this mountain, then...
"call!"
"here we go!"
When the screen went dark, Li Mingrui's heart trembled.
After the tense and strange sound...
The plot finally begins.
Li Mingrui hesitated for a moment, then put on the 3D glasses.
Yes, Star Wars is "remotely" the first true 3D movie.
Just when Li Mingrui put on his glasses...
"Fuck!"
"This is……"
"This feeling is really... Oh my god, I feel like I'm in the universe, oh my god!"
“It’s so shocking!”
"Yes, it reminds me of the feeling I had when I watched Titans. No! Titans wasn't a real 3D movie at that time... This technology..."
"Oh my god! No wonder Er Gouzi dared to say this about Star Wars..."
In the cinema.
The fans immediately burst into exclamations of admiration.
Li Mingrui was also stunned!
This special effect...
Going crazy!
…
The plot gradually begins.
dark.
First there was darkness.
Gradually, a little light appeared in the darkness.
With 3D glasses, it is easy to feel like you are in an environment.
Roland couldn't help but feel an indescribable vibration, and then he seemed to feel a very strange chill.
This is the universe!
Yes!
He felt like he was in a deep and vast universe!
Then...
A huge planet revealed an arc, which compared with the dots of light in the distance and the two planets not far away, under the 3D glasses, this invisible visual impact was very strong.
Then, Loran saw a flying spaceship appearing in the distance, and it seemed to be being chased by something.
"Wow……"
“This spaceship…”
"Oh my god, oh my god, I feel like I can't breathe!"
"this……"
"Oh my god! Is this 3D technology? Why do I feel that this technology is even more terrifying than the Hollywood movies that were released before?"
"this……"
The chasing spaceship was getting closer and closer. Although he knew it was fake, Roland still felt suffocated and nervous.
This is a huge visual impact.
He subconsciously gripped the handle of the seat next to him tightly, as if this would keep him safe from falling.
This is a physiological instinctive reaction, which even Roland himself cannot control!
As the spaceship gradually approached, coupled with the huge arc of the radiant planet below, the psychological oppression created by the intersection of the two was extremely strong.
Luo Lan gasped unconsciously.
This is also a physiological instinctive reaction.
This "Star Wars" uses special effects to the extreme!
It is even more realistic than the special effects in current Hollywood science fiction movies.
This technology!
Is it so mature now?
This thought came into Luo Lan's mind.
In an instant, his mood became complicated, and then he thought about the movie "Anthropocene" he was shooting.
He suddenly felt a lot of pressure.
The special effects in my own "Anthropocene" must be better than those in "Star Wars"!
That's what he thought in his heart.
…
After hearing the bursts of exclamations of excitement in the cinema, Lu Yuan smiled brightly.
There are actually many differences between this version of "Star Wars" and the original "Star Wars".
The first difference is that the original Star Wars was a 2D version, while this one is 3D.
Lu Yuan might save some money on publicity and actors' salaries, but he would never save money on special effects. He would even spend the money saved in other areas on special effects.
after all……
He has his own special effects team company, and this team has been serving him from beginning to end.
What does he need to save money on?
unnecessary!
Therefore, Lu Yuan spent a lot of money on the special effects in this version of "Star Wars".
The second difference is the content.
Although the story structure and framework of the movie are the same as the original "Star Wars", both of which are about the rebels and the Death Star, Lu Yuan made certain changes in the details, including the lightsaber battle scenes, the details of the gun battles, and some magical adjustments to the logic of the story.
If you really compare the original Star Wars with Lu Yuan's version, you might even think that they are two movies within the same framework...
The gap is huge.
…
Andrew watched the plot of "Star Wars" unfold closely and saw the protagonist Luke's official appearance.
Then Andrew subconsciously looked at the name of the leading actor, Tonsoe Kweya.
All right!
Just like the nature of "Television" movies, the actor who plays the protagonist Luke is not a famous Hollywood actor.
Like a young man who just came out of the cinema.
However, Andrew found that the young man's acting skills were indeed good and he completely controlled the role to perfection.
Then...
As the plot gradually began to unfold and the secret of Luke's life experience was revealed, Andrew realized that the framework of this movie, including its worldview, was very grand. It had its own worldview, and this worldview was very full. If you really want to compare it, it seems that only the worldview of "Titans" can be compared with it.
even……
Andrew has a feeling that Star Wars may be as much a franchise as any other movie remotely!
When strange aliens appeared on the screen, Andrew felt a sense of anticipation in his heart.
This feeling of anticipation made Andrew feel scared!
Yes!
He originally wanted to point out the flaws of the movie, but he found himself attracted to it instead.
Whether it's the visual effects, the plot structure, the world view, or even the costumes of the characters...
All these made Andrew feel expectant!
He even wanted to know what kind of world this movie would bring him next!
This sense of anticipation is truly eerie.
He subconsciously looked at the others...
Then……
He noticed that everyone else was watching the movie intently!
Admiration, surprise, emotion, excitement...
This sentiment was everywhere in the cinema.
…
Two hours later.
Andrew walked out of the cinema.
Finally, I subconsciously glanced at the "Star Wars" poster next to me.
Then, the phone rang...
"Mr. Andrew, have you watched Star Wars?" It was Wilson's voice on the other end of the phone, which seemed a little suppressed.
“I saw it…”
"What do you mean?"
"I don't know, but something terrible might happen tomorrow."
“…”