As it turns out, doing the right thing at the right time means even God will help you.
On National Day, "Operation Red Sea" defeated a host of competitors, grossing over 200 million yuan, reaching 212 million yuan, breaking the ceiling for the highest-grossing film on its opening day in China, and receiving rave reviews.
The lowest rating among all domestic films is 8.6, and the Yuewen rating is as high as 9.5, causing a sensation in the film market. Such high ratings are not uncommon, but it is rare for all rating websites to give such high scores.
It's not that China hasn't made war films; in fact, quite a few have. However, most of them are documentary films, depicting the smoke of battle and showcasing precious historical photographs, with educational value being the primary focus.
"Operation Red Sea" focuses more on detailed descriptions, abandoning the previous individual heroism and advocating the spirit of teamwork. All the scenes were filmed on location, making the audience feel as if they are there. The thrilling and exciting scenes are exciting and can easily evoke a strong sense of pride in the growing strength of the motherland!
Because it's a 3D movie, the gunfights feel even more realistic. Moviegoers who are used to foreign gunfight movies are surprised to find that China can also produce such a grand war film, and the plot involving saving compatriots makes it even more relatable.
Zhao Liang sat smugly in Fang Yang's office, showing him yesterday's box office results. "Yangzi, you're amazing! You're about to join the ranks of directors with over 10 billion yuan in box office revenue. How does it feel to be interviewed?"
Fang Yang shook his head. "It's not like a single film grosses 10 billion. What's there to be proud of? As long as you work in the film industry for a few more years, all directors can achieve this. Let's talk about our feelings when we reach 10 billion for a single film."
"Even if it's not a single film that grosses 10 billion, it's still the director who's joined the 10 billion club the fastest. At the current level of popularity, it's no problem for it to gross over 4 billion in the domestic box office."
"I estimate the global box office will be around five or six billion at most. The box office in Europe and America will probably not be very good, not because no one is watching, but because the screening rate will probably be suppressed."
Zhao Liang nodded, "That's true. This movie is too political. I received news last night that the screening times in Europe and America are scheduled for midnight and morning slots. They're only doing this because of our long-standing good working relationship; otherwise, it would be difficult to schedule it. On the other hand, the box office in Southwest Asia and Africa is very good. Although the box office figures for the day haven't been tallied yet, it's said that the first screenings were packed with audiences, and the screening times are also very advantageous."
Fang Yang thought for a moment, "Those countries are all closely connected with China, so naturally the relationship is closer. But the population base is what it is, and the economic foundation determines the attitude towards life. It's unrealistic to expect to get a lot of box office revenue. The majority of the revenue will still come from China. Even after the film is taken off the screens, it will still generate a lot of revenue from clicks on websites every year. High-quality films will never be buried by the passage of time!"
Zhao Liang chuckled, "That's true. After this movie is released, there shouldn't be too much going on this year, right? I heard there's a lot of demand online for you to hold a concert, and you promised someone last year, when are you going to keep that promise?"
Fang Yang paused upon hearing this, "Why are you concerned about this too? The first phase of construction of the children's theme park is nearing completion. I originally agreed to hold the concert to prepare for the children's theme park, and the songs also need some time to prepare, probably in December. We can't rush this, or we'll make a fool of ourselves if we mess it up!"
Zhao Liang almost burst out laughing, "Who told you not to associate with people in the industry? Otherwise, you would have been asked to be a guest singer at every event. Now you have no experience at all, do you?"
Fang Yang pouted, "I haven't participated in any variety shows, so I don't know many colleagues. Zhang Ze is just too talkative, and he's sat next to me at several events, so I had no choice but to agree."
Zhao Liang laughed and said, "So Zhang Ze has hitched a ride on your big ship and even landed a leading role this time. With this momentum, Zhang Ze has a good chance of shedding his perennial runner-up title at next year's Hundred Flowers Awards."
"It depends on his luck, but 'Operation Red Sea' is sure to win several major awards, whether it's its theme, its cinematography, or the actors' performances."
If "Operation Red Sea" fails to win an award, even the authorities will be unable to explain it to their superiors. This film is of great political significance, especially at this special time, where its political significance outweighs everything else!
The key point is that Fang Yang is impeccable in every aspect. If we were to be pedantic, it would be that Fang Yang has no interaction with the judging panel and cannot gain points based on personal connections.
"I think winning an award is no problem. Looking at the movies released this year, there aren't many that are truly outstanding. But nothing is absolute. There are still two months left, and maybe someone is secretly making a strong push."
As Zhao Liang spoke, he laughed. "You know the people on the judging committee. They like movies that reveal aspects of human nature or social issues. In short, the more tear-jerking a movie is, the more likely it is to win an award. But this year is hard to say. It's a year of celebration, and movies commemorating the victory against Japan have an advantage. This is a good opportunity."
Fang Yang shrugged indifferently, "None of that matters. You know, my main purpose in making movies is to raise funds for the construction of children's theme parks. Commercial films are our favorite. Besides, even if you asked me to make those heavy films that reveal human nature, I couldn't do it."
Zhao Liang laughed and said, "That's true. At your age, you can pretend to be sentimental, but if you want to make those kinds of movies, you shouldn't. Nobody believes you can make such a humane movie. The key is that you don't have that kind of experience!"
Fang Yang smiled and said, "That makes sense. So, when are you planning to go home for the holidays?"
"Let's go back this afternoon."
Zhao Liang replied, "I used to love traveling all over the country, but since I moved here last month, to be honest, I don't want to move at all. Every day I wake up to see the sunrise over the sea, and at night I see the moon rising over the sea. It's like living the life of an immortal. I really love this place."
Fang Yang also likes the company's environment. Although the flowers and trees are newly built and it will take a long time to become lush and green, the residential area has periodically replaced ornamental flowers and trees, and the overall environment has not changed much. This creates the feeling of living in a forest country, and you can even open the door to the sea. This is very happy!
“Bring your grandfather over to stay for a while in a while. I remember there are sandstorms in Kyoto every December and January. No matter how good your living conditions are, the sandstorm doesn’t care. Everyone is equal in the face of a sandstorm, and the old man can’t stand it.”
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