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[Spring Festival Film Premiere Report]
[I'm somewhat of an industry insider. I attended the premieres of "Happy Street," "Floating Flower Palace," and "Don't Touch My Dad." This is purely my personal, subjective review; fans and those with fragile sensibilities should look elsewhere. No spoilers, so feel free to watch.]
Let's start with "Floating Flower Palace." The age gap between Zhang Fengjin and Yao Lan made me feel like I was sitting on pins and needles the whole time. Yao Lan sweetly calling Zhang Fengjin "husband" to his old, horse-like face was almost unbearable to watch. They even had intimate scenes. If you don't want to cringe, don't watch it.
The highlight is Yao Lan's improved acting skills, which should surprise and delight fans. The final climax scene is a breakthrough.
The plot is generally unremarkable, neither particularly good nor bad. It's the kind of film you can easily find, nothing special, but not worth watching either. It's one of those films you can easily find, typical of director Wang Lisan's usual style; those who can stomach this kind of thing will likely enjoy it. Personally, I neither dislike nor particularly like it.
"Don't Touch My Dad." A new director, new screenwriter, and new lead actor, paired with Li Shuang, the queen of Happy Potato Chips. The style is the team's usual nonsensical humor: lowbrow jokes and a three-part structure. It has little substance and requires no brainpower, making it very enjoyable to watch from start to finish. Li Shuang's acting is phenomenal and her comedic timing is excellent, but unfortunately, after so many times, she's become a walking blood pack for the Happy Potato Chips team's newcomers; I'm tired of watching her. The male lead's acting is average, but passable.
It's obvious the screenwriter and director lacked ability; many scenes were clichéd, and the humor felt forced and unconvincing. It was only thanks to Li Shuang that the film salvaged the situation. Personally, I feel it's a shame that Li Shuang is always relegated to supporting roles as a blood bag in comedies, but she's been doing it for over ten years, so I guess she's willing to accept it.
The plot follows the same formula as Chip's previous films, "One Flew Over the Sealed House" and "The Redemption of Laughing Schenk." I guessed the villain from the beginning, and the plot twist was completely expected.
This is the top choice for family viewing during the Spring Festival; it's suitable for all ages and will bring you joy. The whole audience was laughing. Given the lackluster performance of this year's Spring Festival films, this one is a shoo-in for the top spot.
"Happy Street"... I have absolutely no idea how to rate this film. I can only sum it up in six words: Explosions are art.
The plot is quite novel, with one climax after another; the director is very clever with the pacing. It keeps your attention on the screen the entire time. However, it contains many stereotypes and offensive jokes, and will likely face backlash after its release.
The entire cast delivered a solid performance. Ye Chu, in particular, was infuriating. Not for the faint of heart... There were plenty of tear-jerking and laugh-out-loud moments, but it's a shame that such a novel premise was crammed into such a clichéd story. The finale, however, somehow managed to make me laugh.
The director went overboard, the screen practically screamed "budget was burning," but it was worth the ticket price. Even if it left your head spinning, the special effects alone made it worthwhile.
What impressed me most was a group of elderly people I didn't recognize at the premiere. At first, I thought they were big investors, but after asking around, I found out they were Ye Chu's former neighbors, invited to the premiere. They were even sitting in VIP seats, and Ye Chu had bought their dresses for them. This small thing touched me and effectively eased the anger I felt towards Ye Chu in the movie.
Friendly reminder: Although the director tried to blur the image, some scenes are close to NC-17 (not suitable for viewers under 17) or even cult level, and are not suitable for minors. I am quite surprised that such a film was released during the Spring Festival, and Qingping Entertainment has not yet given a clear explanation.
I'm neither a fan nor a hater; rational discussion is welcome.
[Fellow moviegoers, how much do you estimate "Happy Street" will gross at the box office?]
[Not entirely sure. It'll probably reach 700-800 million; those marketing accounts underestimated the box office figures.]
Is Ye Chu a villain in the movie?
No, he's the protagonist. But he's not even as good as the villain.
Is Ye Chu just a tool? Will she be used as a blood pack for the newbies like Li Shuang?
[You're overthinking it. Ye Chu is just a tool; everyone else is even more of a tool than her.]
[Isn't this supposed to be a family comedy? Why are there NC-17 scenes? The trailer doesn't even look like it has any explicit content...]
Sorry, I can't reveal this, it would be a spoiler.
What did Ye Chu say at the premiere?
[It was very sincere. She thanked her neighbors for their support, Zheng Bohan and Jiang Shang Nongchaosheng, and finally director Gu Wenhua and her fellow actors. Although it was the same routine, her attitude was very genuine, and the elderly people were crying their eyes out.]
[I think the trailer looks pretty interesting. Do you guys think Happiness Street should just leave my dad alone?]
[Female leads don't guarantee box office success. My feeling is that if "Happy Street" had featured a popular or mid-career actor, like Ying Jie or Luan Qing, it would have fared much better, potentially earning several hundred million more. What a pity.]
I don't understand why Qingping Entertainment is so determined to promote Ye Chu, this money-loser...
[Ye Chu? Losing money?]
I think I've forgotten how to read Chinese...
[Fun Fact: Guess what the return on investment rate is for all of Ye Chu's works up to date? It's a whopping 100%!]
[Ye Hei is at it again with her sadomasochistic romance. Fun fact: the movie you guys call a flop, "The Mute Woman," actually cost three million to make, but grossed one hundred million at the box office, a return of 3233% and a net profit return of 1066%, making her boss, Ji Jun, rich! [Sweating profusely]]
[Please, Ye Hei, hurry up and throw these words in Lao Ye's face, so she'll feel ashamed and then work harder to film [crying]]
[Scratching your toes brings bad luck! Lao Ye hasn't released a new work in just six months, and he's already a money-loser! @LaoYe, why don't you lose weight?]
[As expected, wherever there's foliar fertilizer, it turns into a bloody battle, and no one cares even if I shout myself hoarse...]
[The voting group has no access control; anyone can come in. Sooner or later, these lunatics will blow it up...]
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Weibo.
@Official Weibo account of the movie Happiness Street:
[#The family-friendly poster for the movie Happiness Street has been released#]
Happiness fruit on the happiness tree, you and me on the happiness street.
May good fortune shine upon us all, and may happiness bloom in abundance!
The "Happiness Street, Come In!" family-friendly poster has been officially released!
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