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Chapter 629 We are standing on the tuyere

"Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" created a whirlwind of Journey to the West during the Spring Festival.

In fact, it's really not just the movie "The Return of the Great Sage".

Long before the release of this movie, "Wukong Biography" has been brewing, and "The Return of the Great Sage" can be said to be a vehicle to completely vent the pent-up expectations of countless people!
The result is very gratifying.

Some adult audiences always have extremely strict requirements for some domestic animation films, especially the one "Children's Heart Ocean" that failed like Zhang Haiyang.

For example, in "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage", many people poured cold water on the Internet.

What to say, the plot of this movie is still low-level and childish. For children, it may be quite enjoyable to watch, but for adult audiences, it is full of loopholes and the like.

It's just a pity, because this movie is at a time when feelings are bursting, and countless people are falling into feelings and memories.

In fact, the success of "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" is not without reason. Of course, it is actually very difficult to copy.

Because, it can be said that this is the first time since the new century that there is a domestically produced animated film that can at least make people feel good about the traditional theme of Chinese comics.

It's not just "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" that has become popular. In fact, on the Internet, about Journey to the West, about those traditional myths, heroes who have been dusty have been added to this fiery "heroic feelings" among the topics.

Some people say that the Great Sage has returned, so Erlang God and Nezha are also the heroes we grew up watching when we were young. When will they return?
In fact, Li Yi already had a premonition when the project of "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" started.

Because, when the project of "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" was established and discussed, everyone was very enthusiastic. In contrast, the original "Robot Wall-E" Starman was not so enthusiastic. So proactive.

After "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" won the box office championship on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the follow-up popularity continued unabated, and continued to lead the Spring Festival stalls on the second day of the Lunar New Year.

And Li Yi and several main creative members of "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage", including Zhang Haiyang, were also invited to CCTV.

Liugongzhu TV, the Huaguo film reporting column group, invited Li Yi many times, and Li Yi was too kind, and this time, it was obviously different from the past.

You must know that even the official media reported the film by name.

In fact, official media reports are not uncommon. At that time, most of the time, they reported after the dust settled or in the middle of the film. But this time, it was only the first day of release. The official media Renren Daily praised "Journey to the West: The Great Sage Returns" by name. "is a domestic conscience animation film!
Not only that, but also directly used words like ""The Return of the Great Sage" shows the style of Huaguo" to praise.

After some routine program opening speeches, Qin Qing, the host of Huaguo Film's special program reporting on the Spring Festival, directly entered the topic.

"Director Li, for "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage", if you were asked to rate it yourself, how many points would you give?"

Li Yi didn't expect Qin Qing to ask this first question.

Li Yi pondered for a moment and said: "If the full score is 8, I will give it [-] points!"

"Oh? This is much lower than I expected. Why is it only [-] points? What shortcomings do you think this movie has?" The host Qin Qing asked with some surprise and curiosity.

"Because this score is for the special effects, picture quality, and plot of the movie itself! The plot of the movie is actually a bit thin," Li Yi said eloquently!

This is actually what he said in his heart.

"Then why do you think that "Journey to the West: The Great Sage Returns" is still rated as high as 9 points on the popular film review website, and the total number of people who rated it exceeds [-] people. What is the reason? Do you think this score is too high?" Qin Qing asked road.

"From the audience's point of view, to evaluate a movie must have subjective preferences, so I will not comment on this score!
As for the reason, I actually expected this when we set up the project for this movie. "

Li Yi's answer surprised both the host and the audience.

"Expected it? Why? How to expect it?" asked the host.

"Because Monkey King, Monkey King, has a very unique place in the hearts of people our age, or younger, or older.

The reason why I say I have expected it is because you should be familiar with "Robot Wall-E", right?All produced by Starman's team.

But for the two films, their work attitudes are completely different.

When making "Robot Wall-E", they regarded the production of this movie more as a relatively important job!

But for the production of the movie "Journey to the West: The Great Sage Returns", they are extremely active and active, and they are even more excited! "

"Mr. Zhang, is that so?" The host turned the conversation to Zhang Haiyang.

"Yes! In fact, every animator in Huaguo has a desire to produce animation works with themes that are unique to our culture.

I still remember "Journey to the West: The Great Sage Returns". Before Director Li came up with the script, we held a symposium. Director Li asked everyone to tell the story of himself and the Great Sage. Everyone spoke very enthusiastically and excitedly. , each of them has Monkey King in their minds, or has an unforgettable memory about Monkey King.

There is another interesting thing. You know, in our line of work, there are projects, and overtime is commonplace, but no one likes to work overtime. When "Robot Wall-E" was produced, everyone hated overtime. Many people complained!Then the working atmosphere can be imagined.

But when it came to "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage", everyone's attitude was completely different. I remember that during the Spring Festival last year, many people asked to stay and work overtime. Not only that, many employees who returned home, even Don't forget to work overtime at home.

And these are all on their own initiative. In the company, every time a design draft of a certain character comes out, there will always be a lot of onlookers, and then put forward various opinions. This is unprecedented in so many animation works we have produced!
And the reason is just because they are too eager to see this work faster! "

"Papa papa!" There was warm applause at the scene.

"So, "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" is not so much a success of the movie as it is that we stand on the cusp of the wind. In our era, although there is no shortage of superheroes on the big screen, what is lacking is a hero who belongs to us. My own superhero! Monkey King, Monkey King, is the real achievement of "The Return of the Great Sage"!"

Li Yi said with a smile!

"You mean, if there are other Journey to the West movies in the same period, or movies with Dasheng as the protagonist, they will also be popular?" the host asked.

"Of course not, but I think there must be some emotional bonuses. If the film is good, then this emotional bonus will definitely surprise people!"

(End of this chapter)