Huayu, my wife, I support myself

Lu Chen really doesn't have a movie like "King Kong".

However, almost, Lu Chen still has them.

The national teacher who took over the script looked at the name on the title page of the script, and it was called "Megalodon".

That is the book that Lu Chen prepared for Yang Mi before, but because of Yang Mi's departure, it has been stranded here.

"The "Shark Beach" you filmed before?"

Seeing the name, the national teacher asked subconsciously, and Lu Chen nodded: "The market for this kind of film is very good. I believe that your director's goal is not limited to domestic."

The national teacher's eyes flashed.

Lu Chen is right, his goal has long been aimed at the overseas market, but, because of quality and other factors, he has not been able to go out.

Lu Chen's success made the national teacher realize that

Movies are not limited to the themes he has filmed before, as long as the themes are well selected, it seems that it is not too difficult to break into foreign markets.

Therefore, in order to enter the overseas market again,

He came to find Lu Chen.

Looking for a monster movie, it has been proven that monster movies are the type that both domestic and foreign audiences buy into.

of course,

Still have to look at the specific plot.

The national teacher flipped through the script quickly, while Lu Chen drank tea with peace of mind, and had no intention of disturbing the national teacher.

An hour and a half later.

When he saw the national teacher looking up, Lu Chen finally said, "Have you finished reading?"

At this time, the employees of Jiaxing Media had already left work, and only Lu Chen was here to spend time with the national teacher.

"Time flies."

"How about it?"

The national teacher said without hesitation: "I will shoot."

Many people said that the film moved back to the city for the co-production.

actually not.

In Lu Chen's view, it was still a failure.

When the film was released, the Douban score was in the early 6s, but now it is only 5.8 points.

On IMDB on the other side of the ocean, it is basically the same, with a score of 5.9,
That is to say, this movie failed to pass the test in China, so why did it still achieve such a high box office in both places?
The main reason is "all relying on peers to set off". In the mainland, "Love Apartment" in the same period was played to death by myself, and "A Good Show" is above the standard, but it is not a first-class masterpiece;
In Europe and the United States, there is no one who can play in the same period, so it is reasonable to win such box office results.

So, what level of movie is "The Megalodon"?Does this rating live up to its level?
Let me talk about the overall feeling first. First of all, the plot is very old-fashioned, but it is not so hard to watch.

It has all the essential elements of a commercial film, such as ferocious monsters, a powerful protagonist, a silly supporting role, and necessary sacrifices, and there are no big loopholes in logic. From this point of view, it cannot be said to be a bad film. , Of course, it is certainly not a masterpiece, it is just a regular commercial film.

There is nothing wrong with the actors either, the hero is Hollywood's top money-absorbing Statham, and the heroine is Li Bingbing, a well-known domestic actor.

Although neither of these two can be regarded as acting stars, their acting skills are also passable, and they are more than enough to act in this kind of commercial film.

Of course, there must still be a lot of problems with this movie, otherwise the score would not be a failure. I also said in the title that this movie always looks a bit strange. So, what is the blame?

The first is the language. As a co-production film, it must have both English and Chinese lines, but the English lines still account for the majority, and this is where the problem lies.

This is the most uncomfortable part of co-productions, and this is also the part that Lu Chen despises the most.

Of course, now that the movie is in Lu Chen's hands, basically there will be no such problems.

Except for this, of course.

There are other problems with this movie too, like the ending.

Lu Chen believed that not only he was dissatisfied with the finale of "The Meg", but most people who had watched the movie would also be dissatisfied.

The whole movie has been exaggerating how awesome this megalodon is, but in the end it was almost solved by the male protagonist alone.The male protagonist first used the iron sheet on the submersible to open up the megalodon, and then directly inserted an iron rod into its eye, which was fatal.

Not to mention how difficult it is to achieve this operation, it seems too hasty to kill the megalodon in this way, right?
It's like Ultraman fighting a monster. The front was beaten to death, and the last laser shot solved it, and everything suddenly became dull.

When Lu Chen watched this movie in his previous life, when he saw this, he wanted to complain to this megalodon. He was staying in the bottom of the sea, but you accidentally got it out. Shouldn't you think about it first? Is there a way to send them back?But the protagonists were thinking about how to kill it from the beginning to the end, and it was really a sad shark.

Lu Chen has overhauled the script.

This is also the reason why the national teacher expressed satisfaction after reading the script. Of course, even if it was filmed according to the original version, the national teacher should not have any opinions.

After all, his previous record is there!Lu Chen really doesn't believe how good the national teacher's vision is.

This sentence is a bit absolute.

But there is really no way to make Lu Chen not think so. After all, one can be said to be an accident, but three or four in a row is a bit unreasonable.

Start with "City Full of Golden Armor".

There are basically no films that have passed the National Teacher, and the only one that can be sold is "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree".

However, due to the relatively large number of good works in the past two years, this movie is not very brilliant.

To put it simply, it is not as good as everyone imagined, and it is really just a pass.

The national teacher took a deep breath: "Actually, when I just learned that this is a monster movie, I was quite interested, but this kind of interest is the company's interest trend, not how much I like it. Make a monster movie!"

If you don't like monster movies, why are you making The Great Wall? Isn't The Great Wall a monster movie?

Lu Chen complained in his heart.

Of course, he would never say this.

"As long as the director likes it."

Lu Chen didn't know whether the national teacher liked this story, but he liked it anyway.

At least making money should be no problem.

The national teacher really wants to make this kind of movie, and Lu Chen is willing to help him.

It's a win-win.

The national teacher can get the script he likes, and Jiaxing Media can also use the ability of the national teacher to earn a steady profit from the box office.

"Since you have mentioned the conditions on your side, then I will also talk about the rules on my side."

The national teacher began to bargain: "Then you have to be named as the producer of the film. It should be a good gimmick for us to cooperate again after the cooperation of "Parasite."

Lu Chen: "..."

He knew that he couldn't hide from this matter, but isn't it a bit too much for the national teacher to say that you have taken advantage of it?
If you want to use his name to go to sea, can't you say a few nice words to him?

The national teacher must want to use his name to go to sea.

There is no doubt about this.

If domestic films want to go overseas, co-productions are the best choice.

If the director can't drive the box office, then the stars will bring it.

Where do you want to harvest.

Just find any star to act.

This is the origin of co-productions, otherwise, relying on the director's personal ability to go overseas.

The difficulty is really not ordinary.

At least the current national teacher can't do it. Although he has already won an Oscar, winning an Oscar and asking a distributor to arrange a film for him are two different things.

You can't make money, so why should they arrange films for you?

What these publishers look at is not how many awards you have won, but how much money you can make him.

If you can't make money, it's basically nonsense.

If you let him make money, you can do whatever you want with him.

Lu Chen is the best example.

After "King Kong" ended, they started negotiations on the box office share again. Although the major distribution companies were very unhappy, they could only hold their noses and admit it.

"Okay. It is estimated that when your preparatory work is completed, the director, my film should be almost over."

"You mean Jurassic Park?"

Lu Chen nodded and said: "The director is lucky today, he came at the right time, if it is later, you will have to wait for a few weeks."

"Are you going away?"

"Well, I don't have some scenes in the park, so I have to go out and shoot."

"It seems that my luck is really good. After reading the script, I suddenly look forward to your "Jurassic Park"."

"is it?"

The national teacher smiled and said: "You must have saved a lot of money, kid. Don't even think about it. The quality of "Jurassic Park" must surpass "Megalodon", otherwise, you have no reason to let "Megalodon" not shoot, And go shoot something like Jurassic Park."

"The director's words are a bit biased."

"I know that there is no good or bad script in essence, but I still think "Jurassic Park" is better, and the box office will be higher. The outside world is rumored that you are going to challenge that position, but with "Megatooth" For a script like Shark, even if you shoot a lot, it’s hard to make up the gap.”

"So, director, you are sure that the box office of "Jurassic Park" will be very high?"

"Anyone would think this way, right?" the national teacher pouted.

of course.

As directors, they all know that it is not just the script that determines the box office of a movie, because the script is often just a carrier to show the director's level.

Very simple example.

If the script could determine the box office, there would be no need for the national teacher to pester Lu Chen to be the producer of "Megalodon".

"As long as the director doesn't mess around, he can still make "The Meg" well!"

Regarding the words of the national teacher, Lu Chen was noncommittal and reminded instead.

The national teacher also understood what Lu Chen meant.

Let him accept the mentality of a master, and stop thinking about adding something to the work.This is a popcorn movie, only one is required.

That is to make the audience feel good, as for what you want the audience to feel from it.

That's not what this movie is about.

"rest assured,"

The national teacher tightly held the script in his hand.

Lu Chen's words were indeed a bit serious, and he obviously didn't trust him.

However, he didn't refute, because he really couldn't find a reason for Lu Chen to trust him.

Let alone Lu Chen at this time, even his diehard fans would not trust him 100%.

No way, this is all made by myself.

Lu Chen nodded slightly.

The two directors have confirmed their intention to cooperate, and the rest is the contact between the two companies.

Discussed cooperation in details.

But these are not the affairs of Lu Chen and the national teacher.

It must be Zeng Jia who is in charge of negotiating with the company behind the national teacher.

Lu Chen was always at ease when Zeng Jia handled things.

and so.

After the three-day vacation was over, Lu Chen took the crew to film the scene.

That is on this day.

The second world of Chen Hui's "Three Lives Three Worlds" was released.So, Chen Hui didn't come out this time.

The release of the second part of "Three Lives Three Worlds" also aroused repercussions on the same scale as the first part.

Obviously, it is the rhythm of making easy money again.

At this moment, Lu Chen had already boarded the plane to the destination.

Saipan is their destination.

Saipan is known as "Oriental Hawaii".In Saipan, against the mountains covered by tropical vegetation, the charming blue-green Philippine Sea is displayed in front of you through the lush coconut trees on both sides of the road, so there is a saying that "being in Saipan is like being in paradise".

Saipan is a slender coral reef island in the north and south. The east and west coasts present different scenery: the west coast stretches with sandy beaches, and the east coast has many rocky cliffs.Standing on the highest peak of Saipan - stepping through the tide, you can overlook the whole island.

It is an international tourist attraction.

However, Lu Chen never went there.

He had only seen the photos, and Chen Hui and the others were also here to take the pictures.
This is the first time Lu Chen has landed on this island.

Fortunately, the main members of the crew were with me along the way, so I didn't feel bored.

To keep a low profile.

Lu Chen didn't go with the other crew members of the film crew. With so many people going to Saipan at the same time, it would be easy for the outside media to notice.

Of course, this is also easy to detect.

However, this has an advantage.

That is, if Lu Chen is not there, even if they are noticed, they will not embarrass the staff of the crew.

The itinerary is a bit of a hassle.

You have to take a plane and arrive at an airport in the ugly country, and then take a cruise ship to go there.

However, this is not the first time filming abroad.So Lu Chen and the others are in a relatively relaxed state.

This state infects others as well.

"Boss, this was arranged by President Liu again."

Yu Long joked that because Lu Chen basically used a backpack every time he went out, he would carry as little as he could, and he would never travel with two suitcases.

Every time they saw Lu Chen carrying a big bag or a small bag, they knew that it was Liu Shishi who packed it for Lu Chen.

"She said these are all necessary!"

Lu Chen smiled, he can only take what his wife prepared!If he didn't bring it, Liu Shishi wanted to come with him, not because he was afraid that his wife would come with him.

But Liu Shishi really didn't have time.

If there is a sweet trip besides filming, Lu Chen would be very happy!
However, because of work arrangements.

My wife can't come at all.

Two suitcases, Lu Chen, who doesn't like to carry things, can only throw the suitcases to the assistant, which can be regarded as adding a lot of burden to the assistant.

"Boss, thank you for your hard work."

However, Lu Chen's assistant is a woman after all, and Lu Chen really can't bear to let a girl drag his two suitcases.

Therefore, he can only drag it by himself.

Assistant Lu Jing said with a smile: "Boss, Sister Shi Shi is too kind to you. However, Sister Shi Shi didn't come, but I still have the feeling of being fed a wave of dog food."

Lu Chen shook his head speechlessly.

The plane took off.

Everyone can't play with their mobile phones, they can only chat to pass the time, or wear blindfolds, anyway, the first-class seat is quite spacious.

Although Lu Chen is here for the first time, the others are not.
Therefore, this trip can be said to be a familiar journey.

Just like when filming "King Kong" before, the local department specially arranged a professional commentary tour guide for their crew. If Lu Chen had any questions, he could basically ask the tour guide to answer them.

Moreover, the tour guide speaks Chinese very fluently, which solves the problem of language barrier.

come here,

After a simple day's rest, the crew devoted themselves to filming.

Interesting though.

I don't know if it was because I filmed too harshly before, or because the more difficult scenes have ended.

Shooting in Saipan,

The whole crew can be said to be in a very relaxed state.

The whole process was quite smooth.

But after thinking about it, they have already taken care of the most difficult shots. The current shooting is basically based on framing, and the real things to be shot are all in the park.

Nothing particularly difficult shots,

Therefore, it is relatively simple to shoot.

Even Liu Tianxian had to sigh: "Director Lu, your speed is too fast, right? According to this rhythm, I feel that our trip will not take long, maybe we will go back in half a month. "

To be honest, Liu Tianxian was really surprised by Lu Chen's speed.

"What's so strange."

Tang Lei on the side explained: "You don't even look at the configuration of Director Lu Da's team. The whole crew can be said to be the most luxurious crew in the whole country. If this kind of drama takes several months to polish, then Why do they challenge Kashen?"

Lu Chen glanced at Tang Lei and said, "If you can't speak, don't talk nonsense."

Lu Chen was speechless.

Although he wanted to challenge Kashen, he really didn't tell anyone about his idea.

It is clear.

It was definitely the people around me who guessed my thoughts and then spread them.

and the people around,
Lu Chen took a look at Tang Lei, it should be this guy, whether it is or not, Lu Chen decided to pin the blame on him.

"Challenge the card god! Are you serious?" Liu Tianxian was stunned for a moment. Although she had seen this statement on the Internet, she had seen and heard it.

That's two different things, now from Tang Lei's mouth, it should be almost the same.

real or fake?

Liu Tianxian was a little confused for a moment, but then she came to her senses.

If the challenge is successful, then oneself...

OK,
At this moment, Liu Tianxian really didn't dare to think about it.

When one person attains the Tao, the chicken and the dog ascend to heaven.

I am about to ascend to heaven!

This is Liu Tianxian's truest thought at the moment, and based on this thought, Liu Tianxian became a lot more serious in the next filming process, directly changing Lu Chen's impression of her.

However, Lu Chen didn't care.

As long as she took the wrong medicine, maybe she recovered from her illness that day and returned to the right track.