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Chapter 281 He Fang: What matters is what you see

After the premiere ceremony, He Fang took everyone from the "X-Men" crew back to filming, and the other main creators of "Mermaid" have plans for the next two days to take advantage of the opportunity of coming to the United States, and they will be in the United States. Got some TV shows and did two events in New York.

Everyone is here, and the premiere is also done, so we might as well do some publicity with it.

The day after He Fang returned to the film crew, on July 7th, he saw the reports on "The Mermaid" by the American media, as well as the interpretations of "The Mermaid" by various film critics.

The famous film critic Sean Thorpe's "This is a comedy and environmental protection romance film about class oppression and revolution at the bottom, who is the real film master" is the most popular film review. Interpretation is also discussed by many people.

"I think Sean has more layers than I read. I didn't expect the theme of class oppression and revolution at the bottom. No wonder He said in his introduction yesterday that he was 'very ambitious and wants to express multiple themes'. Obviously, I didn't Seeing topics other than environmental protection and love, Sean understands." This is another film critic James Hawke's comment on Sean's film reviews.

"Wow, Sean, you are great. I understand after you explain it this way. That's right, there are two worlds, one is the rich human world, and the other is the dilapidated underground mermaid world. Humans have set limits on the survival of mermaids." Oppression, and finally the mermaid war broke out against humans, that is, revolution. Great interpretation, I really didn't think about it." Film critic Will Roger exclaimed.

Of course, some film critics who attended the premiere yesterday also read Sean's article, and most of them agreed.

Even some sensitive media re-wrote the report: "Why use the movie [Mermaid] to imply class oppression and revolution, beware of the revolution from nature to human beings", this topic quickly spread among film critics, media people and entertainment circles who watched the premiere yesterday During the fermentation, they all affirmed this statement.

Even when He Fang was filming on the set, Uncle Wolf and Annie asked if there was such a theme, because combined with the movie they watched last night and Sean's interpretation, they thought it was probably nine out of ten.

He Fang looked shocked, "Where did you hear that?"

"A film critic named Sean Thorpe analyzed it, and what he said is correct, right?" Uncle Wolf asked.

He Fang shrugged, "I can't say it's right or wrong. As I said, I want to express multiple themes. However, I don't want to label my film as revolutionary and anti-class. This is just a Pure comedy and environmental film, no?"

Everyone understands that this topic cannot be discussed thoroughly, and some topics that are discussed thoroughly will cause some people who don't like it to resent.

What if these people who don't like it label the movie like this, and then call for the movie to be banned in the media?What if it is said that this is a hidden propaganda of the revolution of the people at the bottom?What about saying that he is promoting the revolutionary ideas of the East?
Don't underestimate some people, they are very skilled in labeling, and those who label and then object are even more skilled.

The media reporters asked He Fang when they finished filming, did they mean it.

"I heard what you said from Uncle Wolf and Annie, and I went to read Sean's film reviews. I think his film reviews are very good, especially when he said that I am a great director. That's right. As for the rest, that's Sean's personal interpretation."

He Fang's answer was ambiguous, and he would definitely not admit it.

"Does that mean you didn't express such a theme?" The reporter asked.

"There are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand readers. Whether I have such a theme depends on what you see. Just like the female body on the screen, some people see sex, some see art, and some see many things at the same time. "He Fang still has no clear answer.

"Then did you express it?" The reporter did not give up, wanting to get an affirmative answer from somewhere.

"It doesn't matter whether I express it or not, what matters is what you see."

"Whether you really express this is very important." The reporter said.

"No, it doesn't matter at all. What if I said no? Did someone interpret this theme anyway? What if I said yes? Would it make the box office of the movie better because I have this theme? No What’s important is what ideas it brings to the audience.”

He Fang still refused to make a clear statement, and the reporter was also very helpless.

Several actors of "Mermaid" were asked this question when they went to the "Carlson Tonight Show" TV show. Fortunately, He Fang communicated with them in advance.

"The director didn't express this theme to us when we were filming, because we don't know if there is such a theme, it depends on how the director answers. To be honest, if you didn't say that there is such a theme, we would not know , in our opinion, this is a comedy movie, a comedy movie about environmental protection, and then about love."

This is Deng Chao's answer on behalf of the crew, and it is also a relatively neutral answer, neither admitting nor denying it.

Why does He Fang want to be ambiguous on this small issue?

Of course, it is to avoid being caught by others, and at the same time, it is also pretending to be mysterious to attract the audience.

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When news of the premiere in the United States spread back to the country and spread to the world, everyone had new expectations for He Fang's new movie in an instant. Fans felt that they were waiting all year round to unpack the three blind boxes of He Fang's movie.

"He Fang gives movie fans three blind boxes every year. This is the third one. I'm really looking forward to it. After dismantling this one, we have to wait until the Spring Festival next year." A fan said.

"Obviously, you are not a true fan of He Fang. But if you are a true fan of the movie, you will not say that this is his last one this year. He Fang's last blind box this year is "Dallas Buyers Club", which is going for an Oscar. "

"That's right, He Fang hasn't made an award-winning film for two or three years, and almost forgot."

"I heard that you want to participate in Venice first?"

"Some people also said that they will participate in Tokyo, but there is no news about it now. It still depends on the specific results when the shortlist for Venice is announced."

"It's Venice again? Can't you participate in Berlin? It's okay to win a Grand Slam."

"Upstairs, Berlin is in February every year. We can't wait for that time, unless we don't participate in next year's Oscars. But how can we not participate in next year's Oscars? Leonardo is going to go to next year's awards. I read it online. In order to take this picture, he looks like a paper man."

"Hey, aren't we talking about "The Mermaid"? Why did it involve Master He's award-winning movie?"

"'Mermaid' is very hotly discussed in foreign countries now. It is said that He Fang pays tribute to "Avatar", and that his movie is about class oppression and the theme of revolution at the bottom."

"I'm curious, how it's science fiction, comedy, class oppression and revolution."

"I heard that He Fang didn't admit this theme, but everyone who watched the premiere said it was like this. Ah, I'm so looking forward to it, I can't wait to see it right away. I bought a ticket for the midnight screening on the 5th, and I can't wait..."

"Hey, my girlfriend wants me to wait for him to watch on Sunday, she only has a holiday on Sunday... ah..."

"You don't know how to watch two shows, you watch one by yourself first, and watch one with your girlfriend on Zhou Tian, ​​it's over."

"No, I will feel that I have betrayed her. If I didn't experience the first movie watching with her, I will lack the sense of surprise together..."

"I lost it, lick the dog!"

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The time is fast, July 7th is here, and "The Mermaid" will be released simultaneously around the world.

Since "The Mermaid" did not premiere in China, almost all the film critics and media people from all over the country went out to watch the movie in the cinema.The thoughtful Tuanhuo Culture gave each of them ten free tickets, which can be redeemed directly on the Maoyan website, and then choose the theater and show you want to see.

This time there was no premiere, no media fees, and only ten free movie tickets, which was praised by film critics, at least Tuanhuo Culture didn't save this money.

Almost most of the film critics exchanged tickets for the midnight show on July 7, just to watch it early, and then write fresh film reviews when the daytime of July 5 comes.

In Shuangjing UME Cinemas in Beijing, the famous Zhou Limin came early to go shopping, had supper, and waited for the movie to open.

He is very interested in what Hollywood film critics said about 'class oppression and anti-oppression revolution', and he wants to see what new tricks He Fang has played this time.

Tickets were cut at 11:50, and there was a sea of ​​people. It is estimated that more than one hall is open. Zhou Limin chose the giant screen hall, and it is better to watch the giant screen for 3D movies.

In about ten minutes, the hall of 400 people was full, which shows that the appeal of He Fang's movie is really not low.

The three veteran big directors really have no experience in front of He Fang, and they can't make it at all. None of the three of them has a movie that can exceed 10 billion box office, and He Fang's movie has already surpassed it.

the difference...

However, I heard that director Feng Xiaogang is making a sci-fi movie "Ready Player One" with a script provided by He Fang. How many special effects shots, how many classic game anime characters will be brought to the screen...

Anyway, it's just to build momentum and hype. Now Huayi is very nervous. I am afraid that it will lose such a large investment. Once it loses, the stock market will drop in price and they will not be able to reap stockholders.

It's too far.

When the time came, the lights were turned off, and the audience consciously put on the 3D glasses, finally watching the feature film...

The first half of the plot is pretty good. Anyway, it’s all sorts of funny jokes. It shows the luxurious life of the rich. At the same time, it also shows the crisis of the mermaid clan. Seeing that their homes are about to be destroyed and they can’t go to the deep sea, they are facing a desperate situation. .

Sure enough, as Hollywood film critics said, the contrast is very strong, a bit like the concept of "Avatar".At the same time, it also shows the metaphor of class oppression.

How to transform Liu Xuan from an oppressor to a savior?Of course, it started when he discovered the secret of the mermaid clan, and then he started to understand the situation of the mermaid clan step by step.

"Avatar" also adopts the same method. During the process of getting along with Neytiri, Jack changed the views of human beings on Pandora's behavior, and then rebelled against human beings together with the Na'vi.

The ending adopts the ending similar to "Avatar". The mermaid tribe led by Liu Xuan used many bone arrows, bone knives and other weapons, and met Li Ruolan's team with spearguns, muskets, automatic tying ropes, trigger fishnets and other equipment. .

In addition, humans also have diving equipment, sonar and other interference equipment, etc...

This is not exactly the same as the final ending of "Avatar", the Na'vi defeated the almost fully armed mech human army with primitive force. Of course, the process is both tense and a bit funny.

For example, Liu Xuan is not a mermaid, and Shanshan didn't blow bubbles for him, so he couldn't hold back after diving into the water for a while, and then competed with humans for oxygen and other comedy plots.

But generally speaking, spoofs will not be used to destroy the cruelty and intensity of this war. As for how intense and cruel it is, Li Ruolan summoned more teams, and the Mermaids crashed the sonar with the help of the Sea Clan. A dense piece of black, blue, red, green, black, white, colorful fish monsters...

Those headed by Li Ruolan seem to see money, and those headed by the Mermaid Clan see only hatred...

Specifically how to type, you can open the Tianling cover to imagine, the text description can draw tens of thousands of words, but there are too many words...

The ending is that human beings are defeated, Li Ruolan is captured, and then the Qingluowan project stops developing...

After the whole movie was played, the audience breathed a sigh of relief, and it was really enjoyable to watch.

And Zhou Limin sat in the chair for a while, immersed in the emotions of the movie, and still didn't come out.After a while, when he saw the audience around him start to walk out, he hurriedly picked up his mobile phone and typed a paragraph: "This is not just a copycat work that imitates or pays tribute to "Avatar"..."

(End of this chapter)