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Chapter 669 The death of Hong Kong films, breaking Hollywood's market monopoly

The status of "Infernal Affairs" followed Chen Han's film review, as well as the terrifying box office and word-of-mouth, making this film the most successful film in the history of Hong Kong Island films, and it is also an out-and-out savior.

A sequel to such a movie is extremely attractive to any Hong Kong Island film director.

No matter how good the movie was, it was just Li Yi's movie and had nothing to do with them.

But now, Li Yi doesn't want to continue directing the sequel, which makes many old and new Hong Kong directors think about it.

For movie fans, this really makes them extremely entangled;

"Is this good news or bad news?"

"Director Dog, you are gone, you don't want to shoot the sequel yourself, do you despise the sequel of "Infernal Affairs"?"

"Heaven of Ice and Fire, there is a sequel, but it's not directed by the dog director, can it still have the quality of the first one?"

"Even if Director Li Yi shoots it himself, he probably won't be able to reach the quality of the first film, right? So, maybe this is why he doesn't want to continue directing the sequel?"

"Three times, I feel that the more I watch it, the more flavorful it becomes. Director Dog, let's make a sequel. If you change someone, you may not be able to shoot this kind of sense of fate, this kind of romance!"

"Infernal Affairs" has won such a high box office and such a high amount of topics, and it can be said that this kind of excellent police and gangster film that is unique to Hong Kong films has really been too rare in recent years.

Probably only some masterpieces from the 90s and [-]s can compare, but after the new century, it can be said that there is almost no Hong Kong film that can match it.

Even Chen Han couldn't help calling Li Yi.

"Director Li, is it true that the sequel of "Infernal Affairs" will not continue to direct?" Chen Han asked.

"Yes! Even if I were to shoot the sequel of "Infernal Affairs", it would be difficult to surpass the first one!" Li Yi directly explained the reason.

"This is Li's next movie." Chen Han asked after a moment of hesitation.

Li Yi was dumbfounded by Chen Han: "Director Chen, my "Infernal Affairs" hasn't been released yet, so just ask me about the next movie."

"Haha, it's hard work for those who can. You still don't understand the significance of "Infernal Affairs" to Hong Kong movies!" Chen Han first laughed, then sighed.

"Oh?" Li Yi asked suspiciously.

The significance of "Infernal Affairs" to Hong Kong films, in Li Yi's view, is just a shot in the arm, or it has given Hong Kong Island filmmakers confidence, but that's all.

After all, there is only one "Infernal Affairs", and even if there is a second sequel, there are only two. The main thing is to see the filmmakers in the entire film circle of Hong Kong Island to work hard.

Li Yi feels that he has done what he can do by filming "Infernal Affairs", and it can be regarded as an explanation for his identity as a Hong Kong filmmaker.

"You don't understand, do you know that among the top ten highest-grossing movies in Hong Kong Island, none of them are Chinese-language movies!" Chen Han said with incomparable sadness.

Li Yi really didn't pay much attention, but he couldn't help being a little surprised when he heard what Chen Han said.

But it's normal to think about it. Although the mainland market is also facing the invasion of Hollywood movies, the mainland has put a curse on Hollywood movies, and the movie industry has gradually developed.

But Hong Kong Island is different. Hong Kong Island films themselves have declined, and there are fewer and fewer Cantonese films. Simply put, there are fewer and fewer Hong Kong films.

On the other hand, Chinese-language movies in the Mainland seem to be difficult to conquer audiences in Hong Kong Island. There is also a reason for this. Because of the historical reasons of Hong Kong Island, which was once colonized, English is more widely used and popular than Chinese in Hong Kong Island.

Therefore, when Hollywood movies come in, for Hong Kong people, their acceptance is even much higher than that of Chinese-language movies. However, even if Chinese-language movies get high box office in the mainland, it is difficult to get any good results in Hong Kong Island.

"Hong Kong Island films are in decline, and the mainland market is rising, but in Hong Kong Island, Chinese-language films are really pushed to the bottom!" Chen Han sighed.

"The appearance of "Infernal Affairs" can be said to have a greater impact than you can imagine, because this movie can be said to have broken Hollywood's monopoly on the Hong Kong Island film market!" Chen Han said.

"And "Infernal Affairs" has the influence of the first film, I believe the box office of the sequel can be higher, but if it is directed by someone else." Chen Han didn't have to say, but the meaning was obvious.

Because "Infernal Affairs" can have such a high box office and influence, it can be said that Li Yi's own appeal also played a big role in it.

Li Yi is in Hong Kong Island. Perhaps people in the film industry have mixed feelings about him, but for Hong Kong audiences, Li Yi is definitely the pride of Hong Kong Island movies.

Today, when Hong Kong Island movies are in decline, Li Yi is one of the few directors who can be compared with filmmakers anywhere without falling behind!

Therefore, "Infernal Affairs" was able to create such a high box office today when everyone is desperate for Hong Kong films.

"In fact, the impact will not be too great. Although I will not continue to direct the sequel of "Infernal Affairs", I will personally select a suitable director to direct, and I will also name the producer. By the way, as for the director, Director Chen I am quite familiar with the Hong Kong film industry, do you have any suitable candidates to recommend?" Li Yi asked with a smile.

It's true that he doesn't want to continue making sequels, but that doesn't mean he won't let it go.

"There are quite a few suitable candidates, but I think, if possible, give newcomers more opportunities. Director Li, you can guide from the side. After all, every old director has his own style and ideas. The style of the first part of "Infernal Affairs" In fact, it is very obvious, if you find an experienced old director to shoot the sequel, then I am afraid that it will be difficult to follow the same line as the first "Infernal Affairs", and I am afraid that it will backfire!" Chen Han thought for a while and said.

Li Yi nodded.

This is something to worry about.

"Infernal Affairs" is not a purely commercial popcorn movie. Many commercial popcorn movies are screened, and the sequel can still be made very well if the director is changed.

But "Infernal Affairs" is a movie with a strong personal style, and the sequel of "Infernal Affairs" also follows the direction of the plot, and also has great similarities with the first one.

And it's a prequel to Infernal Affairs.

So if the style difference is too big, will the audience still be willing to buy it?

And if they were looking for an old director, then they would not be able to strictly implement Li Yi's requirements, and it would be easy for them to bring in their own ideas.

If it's an original movie, then there's no problem, but this is a sequel, and it's a prequel.

That's a big problem.

Therefore, Li Yi still agrees with Chen Han's suggestion.

What Li Yi didn't expect was that Zhao Guangming was very interested in the sequel of "Infernal Affairs".

Call and ask Li Yi to meet and chat.

In fact, "Infernal Affairs" is really nothing to the entire Chinese film market, because the box office is really not that high.

Then there is the subject matter. The ending of "Infernal Affairs" can be said that if it weren't for Li Yi's identity and influence, it would not have passed at that time.

(End of this chapter)