In the trailer, the first thing that appears is a heavy snowfall.
The snow was so heavy that it seemed to have submerged the entire city.
Lin Xuan'er looked at the streets covered in snow and became more and more suspicious that there was something wrong with the location.
Is this really Shanghai?
In her memory, it seemed that there had never been such heavy snow in Shencheng.
This is also what confused many netizens after watching the trailer.
The official naturally has no intention of explaining it before the movie is officially released, but many netizens with strong divergent thinking have given their understanding:
"This was obviously filmed like this on purpose. Didn't you see what the poster says about a miracle that happened on New Year's Eve? What's a miracle? It's fake! In real life, there's no way Shanghai would snow this heavily! This is the director hinting that all this is fake!"
In the heavy snow, three figures walking together gradually woke up.
They are the three protagonists of this play.
Mr. Jin is a middle-aged man with a somewhat fierce look. His styling, inspired by Zhou Yiyang, is a combination of the original animated character and "Sharp Brother," making his image and temperament more in line with Chinese conditions.
The gentleman, or rather, lady, standing in the center of the show is Wang Xiaohua. Wang Xiaohua's image is rather unusual, with a somewhat stocky build and a distinctly masculine face, yet she dresses entirely as a woman. This incongruity has left many viewers curious to learn about her story.
The girl on the right has a dark face, and it looks like she hasn't washed her face seriously for a long time. However, this does not diminish her beauty at all.
The obvious white hair is so suitable in the snowy scene. Su Yin plays the role of Xue Mei in this movie.
The three of them were smiling happily, but the passers-by walking hurriedly beside them had no expression.
The trailer is very short, only one and a half minutes.
Apart from close-up shots of the main characters, the only thing related to the plot is a chase scene across Shanghai.
Luo Chen and Wei Zixu's eyes lit up when they saw this.
"This action scene was shot beautifully. Director Zhou's camera was so steady, I didn't feel dizzy at all. And this fast-cut filming technique easily creates a tense atmosphere. I think Director Zhou should have no problem switching to action blockbusters in the future."
Wei Zixu's words were sincere and he really admired Zhou Yiyang's filming skills.
But Luo Chen paid more attention to details.
The chase scene only lasts a few dozen seconds, but in these few seconds, the fleeting backgrounds are full of sincerity.
The red lanterns that make people feel the festive atmosphere of the New Year, the children standing on small stools pasting Spring Festival couplets, the teenagers in cotton-padded jackets running to the roadside to set off firecrackers...
These elements were not in the original work, they were all added by Zhou Yiyang himself during filming.
Since he changed the country and the festival, the relevant elements must naturally conform to the national conditions.
Compared to Christmas, the Spring Festival is definitely easier for Chinese people to relate to.
On this day of family reunion, these three people who are obviously not from the same family gather together. What kind of story will happen to them? Can they find their families? What will be the final outcome?
All this will only be known after the film is released on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
After watching the entire trailer, the four of them were full of praise in the car:
"I feel like I've become prettier in the drama!" Su Yin boasted to herself.
Wang Xingrui slowly said, "I think the background music throughout the whole performance is really beautiful. It gives people a very comfortable feeling and is also a little touching."
Zhou Yiyang touched his nose a little embarrassedly at this time.
He also redeemed this bgm.
Lin Xuan'er seemed still absorbed in the trailer. After a moment, she spoke, "It feels more relatable than the original. I think if I watch this movie with my family, it will be very touching."
"Why does it take so long to get to New Year's Day!" Tang Yue pursed her lips, feeling quite helpless.
After the trailer was released, Zhou Yiyang almost immediately notified Bai Yangyu and started the pre-sale of "The Godfather of Magic City".
Because of Ning Mang and his personal relationship, "The Godfather of Magic City" ranked fourth in the pre-sale schedule, which is quite good considering the production cost.
Most movie fans have just finished watching the trailer and found themselves slapped in the face.
Judging from the name of the film "The Godfather" alone, many people think it is a religious film or a crime film.
However, judging from the information revealed in the current trailer, this should be a more alternative road movie, a heartwarming story.
In an instant, those who were originally very pessimistic about the movie changed their views.
The elements of Spring Festival, family, warmth, reunion and comedy put together make this a movie suitable for all ages.
Although the current Spring Festival movies are still dominated by various special effects blockbusters, the box office performance of "Charlotte's Troubles" proves the potential of this type of movie.
Who knows whether such a movie will become a dark horse in the Spring Festival period!
The pre-sale results that followed were a shot in the arm for those who held these views!
"Oh my god, should I say Director Zhou or Su Yin has stronger box office appeal? In just one afternoon, the pre-sale results have already reached third place."
"Movies are different from albums. They really rely on popularity with the general public, and fans can't support them. For example, when we heard it was Director Zhou's movie, we immediately felt that the quality was guaranteed. Well, Zhou Yiyang hasn't made any movies that have failed to win praise, and he also gained a lot of goodwill in "The Actors Are in Place", so many people must have bought tickets for him."
"If this movie becomes another hit, Zhou Yiyang's movies will become a hot commodity in the industry! His own films, "Moonlight Girl" and "Sunny Girls," were both hits. This guy has a strong insight into the market."
"If this movie becomes another hit, Su Yin will be amazing. The total box office of her movie as the female lead should exceed 5 billion, which is definitely the level of the top three actresses."
"I'll stop talking. I hope Yiyang Entertainment goes public soon. I'll buy its stocks and make a killing!"
Ning Mang had also finished watching the trailer by this time, and the content of the movie was very different from what he expected.
However, he still liked the core of the story.
"As expected of Lao Zhou, every movie he makes will have innovation and progress." Ning Mang raised the corner of his mouth. He was quite looking forward to the release of "The Godfather of Shanghai".
After they returned to the hotel, Zhou Yiyang told them to prepare to pack their luggage and return home.
When the four of them heard this, they immediately became alert.
They were already homesick, so after watching the trailer, they were naturally looking forward to returning home.
They haven't seen their families for a long time.
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