my superstar girlfriend

Chapter 381 The Gap Is Narrowing

In recent years, the quality of Chinese blockbusters has been getting higher and higher, and the gap with Hollywood blockbusters has been narrowing.This undoubtedly makes the advantage of Hollywood blockbusters in the Chinese film market gradually decline.

In the past, some bad Hollywood movies could take away a lot of money at the box office in China, and even turned a profit.It might still be there today, but it's not as common anymore.

Bad movies are gradually disappearing from the market, even Hollywood bad movies.

Of course, it is not uncommon for Hollywood films to have a higher box office in China than in North America.

But China's box office may not be that high.

Although the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was not amazing, it did not even win the single-day box office champion.

However, the reputation of this film is still good.

It is impossible for the film to achieve such an astonishing box office in China.

Of course, it is not comparable to the box office of those bad Hollywood movies.

The box office in China is not amazing, but the box office in North America and other regions is very impressive.

Although it is difficult to compare with "The Avengers" on the first day of the box office in North America, it is as high as more than 8000 million US dollars.

The box office on the first day is still extremely good.

And the reputation of the film is much better than that of Huaxia.

"The domestic box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is quite different from the box office trends in Europe and the United States, which rarely happens," Chen Fuhai said.

The response of this film in China was not as good as expected.

"In the future, it may not appear often." Mu Chen said with a smile.

"Huh?" Chen Fuhai looked at Mu Chen with some suspicion.

"With the rise of Chinese-language blockbusters, the advantages of Hollywood blockbusters in the Chinese film market are gradually disappearing." Mu Chen said, "Domestic blockbusters are more in line with the appetites of domestic movie fans. This is the same as many domestic blockbuster films that are cold abroad. The reason is the same. "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" is a purely Western fantasy film, and it has such a box office performance in China, which may not be a good thing for Chinese-language films."

"It's hard for Hollywood blockbusters to run rampant in China. Is this the reason why Hollywood blockbusters like to add Chinese elements?" Chen Fuhai said, "Hollywood has begun to please domestic movie fans."

Mu Chen smiled and nodded.

The potential of China's film market has exploded, becoming the second largest film market in the world, and with the development of China's economy, it may not be impossible to surpass North America.

Who made Huaxia movie fans huge?
Nowadays, Hollywood blockbusters will add Chinese elements, or cooperate with domestic film and television companies, or invite domestic celebrities to star.

Especially seeing the benefits of the cooperation between Chenxi Film and Dream Films, domestic film and television companies and Hollywood film and television companies are now seeking cooperation.

It has to be said that the bigger the film market, the greater the opportunity for Chinese filmmakers to go international.

Nowadays, if Hollywood movies do not add elements to please Chinese fans, it will be difficult to achieve anything at the box office in China.

For Hollywood blockbusters, Huaxia is obviously no longer as powerless as before.

"What about "Sword Immortal"? Will it be cold on the outside and hot on the inside? After all, this film reveals a strong Chinese style." Chen Fuhai said immediately.

That's his concern with the film.

"That's why I used several superhero solo movies and a superhero assembly movie as a foreshadowing." Mu Chen said.

Chen Fuhai nodded. If he filmed "Sword Immortal" first instead of letting it appear in "The Avengers", I'm afraid the foreign box office might really hit the box office.

And it is undoubtedly very correct for Mu Chen to start the Chinese superhero with such a foreshadowing.

Perhaps, the foreign box office of "Sword Fairy" can still be expected.

"I didn't have high expectations for this film's foreign box office before." Mu Chen continued, "Whether it's "Sword Fairy" or "War God", they are actually laying the groundwork for the upcoming "Guardian Alliance" , to spread Chinese culture. Only by making Western movie fans familiar with Eastern culture, it will be easier for Chinese movies to go abroad."

"I should have higher expectations now." Chen Fuhai said with a smile.

Mu Chen nodded.

Chinese movies are becoming more and more influential abroad, and Western movie fans are becoming more and more curious about Chinese culture, so Mu Chen's film is naturally more acceptable to them.

The box office has naturally gone up.

Not long after Chen Fuhai left, Ma Lin walked in with a script.

"how?"

After a long time, Mu Chen put down the script, and Marin asked quickly.

"Very good." Mu Chen nodded and said.

This is not perfunctory, but Mu Chen really thinks it's good.

A screenwriting team has been polishing the script for half a year. If it is not good enough, then it is a bit unreasonable.

Moreover, Marin is also extremely attentive to this film.

In the script, there are also many sub-shots and renderings drawn by Marin.

"Give me some advice!"

Marin pouted and said.

However, hearing Mu Chen say it was good, he was relieved a lot.

"Although this film is aimed at the global film market, it is a Chinese film after all. If it is too Westernized, don't you think it is a bit overwhelming?" Mu Chen said, "My opinion can incorporate some Western styles, but it still prefers Huaxia wind is better."

"Nowadays, Chinese films are becoming more and more influential abroad, and more and more Western fans are interested in Chinese culture." Mu Chen continued, "If the style of this film is too Western, domestic fans will find it difficult to accept it, and foreign fans will not be able to accept it." You may not be disappointed.”

Why are Western fans disappointed?

They want to see what the Huaxia Wonderland looks like, but they find a strong sense of Western visual perception. Will they be proud of it?I'm afraid I will be disappointed!

After all, the influence of Chinese-language movies today is hardly comparable to that of Hollywood movies.

If a Hollywood movie shoots a film with a strong Chinese style, Chinese movie fans will definitely be very proud.

But if Chinese-language movies have been sweeping the world for many years, Chinese movie fans are tired of watching Chinese-style movies, and suddenly there is a suspected Western-style movie, will there be expectations for a change?
"This?"

Marin obviously didn't have the crux of the same problem, so he was a little confused at this time.

"Western movie fans are now at a time when they are curious about Chinese movies." Mu Chen continued.

When Marin heard it, he immediately understood.

If there were not so many Chinese films that had gained international influence in the early years, then the Western style of his film would naturally please Western fans.

But now, such a style can no longer satisfy the curiosity of Western movie fans.

When making a movie, we must also pay attention to "the right time, place and people"!

No wonder everyone said that Mu Chen had a unique vision and had the best grasp of the film market, and today he understood.

If you can grasp the psychology of movie fans at home and abroad, how can you not be sure about the movie market?

"Have you read "Lord of the Rings"?" Mu Chen continued to ask.

Marin nodded.

For this movie, Wang Hao didn't book the show, and Ma Lin and Qin Yu went to see it.

He didn't go for Mu Chen, a screenwriter, but for Steve, a big Hollywood director.

Marin will almost always watch the films of international directors.

Watching their videos is also a kind of learning.

"Then tell me, if the film market remains unchanged, this film was released a few years ago, what do you think its box office will be?" Mu Chen said.

"It should be higher." Marin said.

"Then, if your film is too westernized, will domestic fans accept it?" Mu Chen said, "Chinese films are in a very special period now. The rise of Chinese-language blockbusters has gradually lost the advantages of Hollywood blockbusters in China. The competitiveness of blockbuster films in foreign countries continues to increase, and the gap with Hollywood blockbusters is gradually narrowing."

Marin nodded, but also smiled awkwardly.

"You kid is following the path of a commercial director, so you can't just study movies, you have to study the movie market. You have to know when and what movies fans like to watch."

Those things should be considered by the producer, right?

"Any comments?" Marin asked, twitching the corner of his mouth.

He just wanted to ask Mu Chen what he thought of his film, who knew that Mu Chen was talking about the film market.

However, Marin still feels that he has benefited a lot.

"No more!" Mu Chen said, "I've read the script all over, how much advice can you expect me to give you right away?"

Marin froze for a moment, then smiled.

He has only read the script once, do you still expect to discuss all aspects of this film with him?
"When will the filming start?" Mu Chen asked.

"Haven't you started preparing yet?" Marin said, "I guess I will go in June or July next year."

"Then you panic!" Mu Chen said angrily, "Leave the script here, I will study it when I have time, and give you my opinion."

After a busy day, Mu Chen went back, only to find that Mu Ze's family had come to visit.

"It's rare that they are all free. After eating and sitting down, we will go back. Anyway, we are close." Mu Chen said.

"I came here to grab a meal." Su Xiaowan said with a smile.

"By the way, Xiaowan and I are going back two days later. Are you going back this year?" Mu Ze said.

There is still more than half a month before New Year's Eve.

This should be the earliest time Mu Ze went back.

"It's better to go back earlier." Mu Chen nodded and said, "Me and Ruoxi probably will be later this year. You also know that Ruoxi has a movie released on New Year's Day. Besides, I don't think we can stay at home for long. "

"It's okay, Xiaowan and I will spend more time at home this year." Mu Ze said, "We are going to rest for half a year."

"Very good." Mu Chen said, "I really want to rest, but unfortunately there are too many things I can't get rid of. Now I have some regrets about making such a big stall."

"War God" will be launched in the second half of next year, and Mu Ze didn't take any work in the first half of the year, so he was naturally free.

As for Su Xiaowan, it was the same.

She is the heroine of "War God". "Resident Evil 3" has just finished filming, and the post-production has only just started. Although the script of the fourth part has come out, when it is time to shoot, it is estimated that it will not be possible next year.

(End of this chapter)