Hong Kong Entertainment: Kung Fu Superstar 1981

Chapter 117

"Wow, this movie is really worth the price of admission!"

"Let me tell you, Zhang Yang's fighting scenes never disappoint people. Hey, isn't it fun?"

"Yeah, that street fight with the killer Aji earlier, wow, I was so nervous when I looked at it, it was really amazing."

"The fight scene with Wang Bao at the end was really enjoyable. I fell so hard that I felt pain in my back even through the big screen."

"But it's really tragic to say that the Ma Army defeated Wang Bao in the end, but the result... ugh!"

"Wang Bao is not feeling well either. Don't forget, Wang Bao's wife and daughter were sitting in the car that Ma Jun fell from the building and smashed."

"If you ask me, Chen Guozhong is the worst offender. He got brain cancer, and all his brothers died before his eyes. Didn't he do so much just to catch Wang Bao? It's true that good people don't get rewarded."

"A good person? Hey, he committed perjury, so it doesn't count as a good person?"

Inside the Golden Harvest Cinema in Tsim Sha Tsui.

The movie has finished playing, and the audience is leaving the theater one after another, but the discussion is still getting more intense.

From the moment they left the theater to the street in front of the theater, the audience never stopped discussing the film.

Some people are thinking about the plot of the film and discussing whether Simon Yam's approach is right or wrong. Some people are still immersed in the wonderful fights in the film, looking back at the thrilling fights presented by Zhang Yang, Lu Huiguang and Chen Huimin.

The audience enjoyed themselves from the film, while Zhang Yang silently listened to everyone's discussion at the end and breathed a sigh of relief.

Because of the overall depressive style of the film, he knew very well that the box office performance of "Slaying the Wolf" was unlikely to be better than his previous film "Fist of Heroes", let alone comparing it to "Mr. Zombie".

But to be honest, just as Zhang Yang thought before filming, if it was just to make money, there was no need for him to limit himself to the field of action movies. Even after completing the initial accumulation, he did not even need to limit himself to film and television. within the circle.

Buying properties and speculating.

Anyone who comes from later generations will not know that there is nothing more profitable than this on Hong Kong Island.

But the reason why Zhang Yang still chooses to make movies and participate in boxing matches is because of this moment.

Whether it's a hearty boxing match or a thrilling movie, the excited cries of the audience are far more exciting and happy for Zhang Yang, who no longer has to worry about food and drink, than earning millions more.

With the raised corners of his mouth hidden under the mask, Zhang Yang walked out of the theater and sat in the passenger seat.

But after waiting for a while, he still couldn't hear the car starting. Zhang Yang turned his head and looked at his assistant Man Yu, who was still in a daze in the driver's seat, and asked curiously: "Hey, we're driving, what else are you thinking about?"

Zhang Yang's words brought Man Yu back to her senses.

But she still didn't rush to start the car, but stared at Zhang Yang with burning eyes.

"Boss, can you take off your mask?"

"Ah? Is it stained with something dirty?"

Zhang Yang pulled down the mask in surprise and took a look at it. The black mask was still clean and not stained with anything.

He raised his head curiously, but happened to hear Manyu muttering to himself.

"It's not an illusion, he's really handsome. Why didn't you notice it before?"

"Ayu!"

"Oh, oh, drive, I'll drive right away, boss."

The car's engine roared, and the red Porsche merged into the traffic flow, standing out in the enviable eyes of passers-by. …

The situation was just as Zhang Yang had guessed in advance.

With the first week's box office performance fixed at 480 million, not exceeding the 500 million mark, it also officially represents the performance of "Slaying the Wolf". It is probably impossible to catch up with the results of "Fist of Heroes" and "Mr. Zombie" Achievements achieved.

Of course, although it is not as good as Zhang Yang's two masterpieces, it does not mean that the performance of "Slaying the Wolf" is so bad.

After all, compared to other films in the same Christmas period, "Slaying the Wolf" is far ahead of other films in terms of box office revenue, attendance and reputation.

Especially in terms of follow-up reputation, because of the film's semi-open core and fatalistic resolution, it immediately attracted a large number of film critics to interpret it. This is a treatment that Zhang Yang has not enjoyed in other previous films.

However, although "Slaying the Wolf" is still a success from the perspective of film critics and audiences, in the eyes of media people who are afraid of chaos in the world, this "Slaying the Wolf" represents a different kind to them Usual signal.

After all, the box office of all previous movies that have been promoted has been rising steadily.

According to rumors, "Slaying the Wolf" is the film with the largest investment among all Zhang Yang's films, but its commercial performance has not reached the level of the previous films. Does this represent Zhang Yang's trend? , has it passed?

Ming Pao, which has the keenest sense of smell, was the first to seize the hot spots. On the day after the first week box office of "Slaying the Wolf" was announced, it was the first to throw out the headline in the entertainment section of its Evening News.

"Has the craze of practical kung fu subsided?Rising Kung Fu star Zhang Yang may encounter setbacks for the first time! 》

Compared with the previous questioning of "Mr. Zombie" by Film Fortnight, Ming Pao's reporters are obviously smarter.

Although in the title, they adopted the attitude of "adding insult to injury", in the actual content of the article, their discussion suddenly became conservative, and even repeatedly cited the data of other Christmas movies in the same period, trying to prove that " Although the performance of "Slaying the Wolf" did not reach new highs, it is definitely a blockbuster film.

But although the words were beautifully said, their questioning meaning has not faded.

For this reason, Zhang Yang's fans are naturally aggrieved, especially in the boxing gym. There are many Zhang Yang fans. Chen Yijie, who is guarding the front desk, can hear customers coming to the boxing gym almost every few minutes, holding Mingpao in their hands, pointing out He cursed in the entertainment section.

However, compared to movie fans, Zhang Yang himself doesn't care much about this matter.

At this time, accompanied by Manyu, he came to the cafe opposite the ATV building on Broadcasting Road again.

In the private room of the coffee shop, Mr. Qiu, the owner of ATV, seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

"Yangzi, sit down quickly."

Amid warm greetings, Zhang Yang and Manyu sat down opposite Mr. Qiu.

After Mr. Qiu glanced at Zhang Manyu, he smiled and said to Zhang Yang, "I think I met her last time. Girlfriend?"

Hearing this, Zhang Manyu's pretty face suddenly became rosy, while Zhang Yang waved his hands quickly.

"No, this is my assistant, Ayu."

"Oh, assistant, I understand."

Mr. Qiu looked like someone who had come before him and winked at Zhang Yang twice, causing Ayu to clench her pink fists under the table.

Zhang Yang was afraid that young Manyu couldn't suppress his anger, so he slapped Mr. Qiu on the head and said hurriedly: "Mr. Qiu, let's chat about business."

"Okay, let's talk about business."

Mr. Qiu restrained his teasing thoughts, lowered his voice, and spoke tentatively.

"The program "Counterattack" is currently doing very well. I wonder if you, Yangzi, have any plans for further cooperation?"

(End of this chapter)