Although the original novel of "Red Actress" is highly literary, the narrative is not strong, and it is still very difficult to adapt it into a movie. However, under Yang Yizhou's adaptation, the tragic temperament of the original novel was retained, but the narrative was strengthened, which resulted in the current "Red Actress".
Yang Yizhou's skills as a top screenwriter in China are fully demonstrated in this movie. His perfect cooperation with Director Xie and the superb acting skills of the actors completely brought the audience into the plot.
With the unhurried narration of the movie, an hour and a half passed in the blink of an eye, and the story also came to the final ending.
Cheng Yanxin's identity was exposed, but she was not panicked at all. She sat on a chair in the study. The sunlight passed through the window panes, turning the room into half light and half dark, and Cheng Yanxin sat between the light and dark boundaries.
She opened the drawer, which contained half a box of cigarettes and matches. These were left by Zhou Hanchen.
Since Cheng Yanxin decided to break up with him, she returned all the things he gave her, except for this pack of cigarettes, which Zhou Hanchen accidentally left here when he sent Cheng Yanxin home. Cheng Yanxin hesitated for a long time, but in the end she did not throw it away, but put it in the drawer.
Cheng Yanxin's fingers gently touched the half box of cigarettes.
She remembered Zhou Hanchen smoking, half leaning against the street light, smoke curling between his fingers, his eyes blocked by the lens, but when he raised his head and saw her, the joy in his eyes was more than the stars in the sky.
Cheng Yanxin lowered her head, as if she had sunk into darkness.
She opened the cigarette box tremblingly, took out a cigarette, and held it between her lips, but she failed to light it after several attempts. The faint light of the match passed across her face, as if it could let people see the fear and regret that this legendary beauty had never expressed.
After all, she is just a mortal. When death is approaching, she cannot help showing the emotions of a mortal. However, these emotions are too short-lived, just like the moment when a match lights up and goes out, so fast that people think it is an illusion.
But the sharp film critics still saw it, and they were filled with strong disbelief.
This section is not an editing shot. The camera is steadily facing Cheng Yanxin's face, and even the angle has not changed. These complex and difficult emotional changes are all completed by the actors themselves. What acting skills!
She didn't say a word, but brought all the audience present into the sad atmosphere, and the audience was already sobbing.
Finally, a match lit the cigarette, and the faint flame fell on Cheng Yanxin's face.
She did not inhale, but was in a daze, not knowing what she was thinking about. Suddenly, a smile appeared in her eyes. She took the cigarette from her lips, and a touch of rouge fell on the mouthpiece.
She smiled gently and placed the cigarette on the inkstone.
The camera turned, and through the firelight, she could vaguely see her walking out of the room. From outside, there was the sound of military boots stepping on the ground neatly, and the sound of guns colliding.
And the little firelight gradually dimmed.
Cheng Yanxin's death was filmed with great restraint, as if the director couldn't bear to see such a beautiful woman die under the guns of the Japanese army. However, this blank space made the audience feel more and more the heavy sadness behind this history.
When the darkness faded again, it was Zhou Hanchen, who was already old. He sat in a courtyard. The spring was bright and the sound of children laughing and playing could be heard faintly.
His expression was calm, as if he was still smiling. He murmured: "Finally, I'm liberated. I don't know if you have seen it, but it doesn't matter. I will help you see this day..."
The camera zoomed out, and the blazing sunlight fell on the position next to him, as if it gathered into a graceful figure.
At the same time, the ending song sounded and the cast list appeared on the screen.
The audience came back to their senses, and many of them wiped the tears from their faces in a daze. Then, the whole theater burst into applause.
The applause lasted for a full minute.
This was the highest praise for the entire cast and crew.
Director Xie wiped his eyes and led the main creators to the stage to be interviewed by reporters.
Reporters rushed to pass the microphone forward. Whether it was the quality of the film or the reaction of the audience, it had proved the success of this film. If nothing unexpected happened, this would be the best film in China this year.
In addition to the reporters, the film critics on the scene were also very excited. Many film critics had already posted brief reviews on their Weibo accounts, and without exception, they were all applauding.
Film critics have boldly predicted that the box office of "Red Rouge" will exceed 4 billion, becoming another masterpiece of Director Xie.
The main creators on stage finally put down their worries, especially Wei Siyong, who looked rosy. Although he was very confident about "Red Rouge" during the filming, the audience's reaction now far exceeded his expectations, which made him even more excited. If "Red Rouge" is really as predicted by film critics, he is likely to win the Best Actor Award at the Golden Young Awards next year with this movie, and firmly establish his position as a top actor.
Such expectations made Wei Siyong more active in promoting the film, full of energy and frequent golden sentences, and stole the show at the premiere.
Wei Siyong was very proud of himself, but Fu Cheng, who was sitting in the audience, felt uncomfortable.
Fu Cheng had a stiff smile and was baptized by all kinds of eyes from all around. He could guess what these people were thinking. They were just laughing at his vision. He actually lost such a big watermelon for nothing and let Wei Siyong take advantage of it.
Fu Cheng looked at Guo Wenyuan who was standing next to Wei Siyong with a hint of hatred. He gritted his teeth in hatred. He never thought that he was kicked out of the "Red Actress" crew because of himself, but blamed it all on Guo Wenyuan.
If Guo Wenyuan hadn't complained to Mr. Sheng, he would not have left the "Red Actress" crew. Now he is standing on the stage, accepting the compliments of reporters and the admiration of the audience.
Thinking of this, he quickly turned his head and looked at the Taoist Yixin who was sitting beside him: "Master, I'll leave you to me today...Master, why are you crying too?"
Taoist Yixin looked at the stage with a stiff expression and tears streaming down his face.
In fact, Taoist Yixin was really good at it. He noticed Guo Wenyuan as soon as he came in and found that his face had indeed changed. The previous face of death was gone, and it turned into a face of wealth and fortune.
When he first saw the photo, it was actually not so obvious. Now that he saw him in person, Yixin became more and more confused. How could this person look like he was possessed by a fierce ghost? Such a good face, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the reincarnation of a good man for ten generations.
He was puzzled and finally had to reluctantly take out a talisman.
This was left to him by his master, and he could use it to see through all the truth and falsehood.
But when Yi Xin Taoist practiced the spell and lit it, he opened his eyes again and looked at Guo Wenyuan, he was almost blinded by the dazzling golden light.
The front row of the main creative positions were completely covered by the thick golden light of merit, and even the people could not be seen clearly.
Yixin Taoist was about to swear.
How much merit is this!!!
So during the whole movie screening, everyone else was moved to tears by the movie, but Yixin Taoist was stimulated by the golden light and tears flowed, and even closing his eyes was useless.
Yixin Taoist was already regretting it. It was obvious that Guo Wenyuan's identity was not simple, so he should give up.
Thinking of this, Yixin Taoist began to consider how to cancel this deal with Fu Cheng.
Seeing his uncertain expression, Fu Cheng became a little anxious and lowered his voice: "Taoist Priest, what's wrong with you? Hurry up and get that evil spirit out!"
Taoist Yixin frowned: "No.
Fu Cheng was stunned, and then blurted out: "What did you say?" He
did not control his volume, which immediately attracted the attention of the audience next to him. Fu Cheng quickly closed his mouth and looked at Taoist Yixin with unkind eyes.
Taoist Yixin knew that he had a strong hatred for Guo Wenyuan, and he probably couldn't explain it at the moment, and the golden light was so dazzling that he felt dizzy, so he simply stood up and prepared to leave, and would explain to Fu Cheng later.
At this time, the host just mentioned that he would select audience members to ask questions to the creators, and he saw Yixin Taoist standing up. He did not notice Fu Cheng sitting next to him. He only saw that the audience was still crying after the movie had ended for such a long time. He must be a loyal fan of the movie, so he said enthusiastically: "This gentleman, yes, it is you. You are still crying now. You must be deeply touched by the movie. Do you have any questions for our creators?"
Then, everyone's eyes were cast on Yixin Taoist.
Yixin Taoist froze in place.
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In the front row of the creators, Pei Ran was talking to Mingjing Zhenren.
Mingjing Zhenren and Pei Ran were not acquainted at first. Although Pei Ran played a trick on him, he was still a very good person. After Pei Ran died, he went to Hong Kong to pay tribute and even used Taoist magic to summon his soul, hoping to see his good friend again, but it was fruitless.
This made Ming Jing Zhenren very sad. He thought Pei Ran's soul had dissipated. Heartbroken, he never went to Hong Kong again.
He never thought that he failed to summon his soul because Pei Ran's soul was imprisoned in the Hong Kong Gymnasium. Moreover, after so many years, his soul did not dissipate, but had another adventure and reshaped his body.
Ming Jing Zhenren was overwhelmed with emotions and talked about the past with Pei Ran.
Taoist Qingyuan did not expect that Pei Ran was an old acquaintance of his master, and asked Pei Ran curiously.
Pei Ran naturally revealed a lot of Ming Jing Zhenren's black history.
Ming Jing Zhenren looked at his disciple's shocked eyes and was almost depressed to death.
How could he forget it? Pei Ran, this bastard, was narrow-minded and had a good memory. He had forgotten all the things he did when he was young and frivolous, but he dug them out from nowhere.
He had finally established the image of a profound and wise master in his disciple's mind, but now it was all over!
Ming Jing was anxious and angry, and urgently needed to find something to change the topic. He happened to hear the host's question, and he quickly pulled Pei Ran and Qingyuan: "Alright, this is the premiere of the movie, why are you talking about these irrelevant things! Focus on the movie!"
Pei Ran smiled and didn't expose him.
Ming Jing breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly turned his head to look at the audience who was asked, pretending to be very focused.
However, when he looked over, he was stunned.
Just as Yixin was wiping his tears and thinking hard about asking a question to get out of this predicament, he suddenly heard a familiar voice from the front row.
"Demon! Pay for my phone!"
Yixin was surprised to see a familiar face that he could not avoid standing up in the brightest golden light.
"!!!"
His face suddenly changed, and he jumped up from his seat, nimbly leaping over the heads of the audience next to him and rushing out of the theater.
Mingjing was not to be outdone, he stepped on the Bagua and rushed out like a gust of wind.
The two were so fast that the audience next to them only saw two blurry shadows, and then only the door panel was still shaking.
The reporters did not have time to react, and everyone had a dull look on their faces.
Director Xie is well-read and reacted quickly. He smiled and said, "I didn't expect the audience to be so emotional. As a director, I am flattered."
Reporters: You are fooling us! These two are talking about paying for the phone or something! It's obviously a personal grudge!!
The reporters were indignant, but the scene just happened too quickly and they didn't take a photo, so they could only listen to Director Xie's lies. However, they soon saw Fu Cheng with a grim expression next to Yi Xin's seat.
The reporters' eyes lit up.
So the big news is here! It seems that there is indeed an inside story behind Fu Cheng's departure from the crew. This is a mess!
Fu Cheng was stiff as he felt the reporters' searchlight-like gazes. He had already guessed what the headlines would be tomorrow, but he clearly did nothing. He just ran away like he had seen a ghost.
But he had no way to defend himself. In the end, his grievances were reduced to one word.
"Fuck!"