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Chapter 584 [11] Climb to the top, No. in the mainland!

The cinema was very quiet.

As the soothing music played at the end of the movie, everyone had not yet recovered from the final sadness.

This was far beyond their initial expectations of a heroic rescue ending.

The exciting plot reached the last moment, and everyone felt an unspeakable sadness as they watched the hero and heroine redeem each other.

It can be said that such a stunning ending instantly elevated the film's purpose, transitioning it from a popcorn action film... to a warm and literary one.

In this film, Chen Yu once again demonstrated his delicate and sincere acting skills.

Different from the tough and invincible agents in Hollywood movies, he reveals and portrays the image of a real flesh-and-blood agent, and is no longer obsessed with the unique and old-fashioned image in everyone's heart.

The scores that several film critics originally wanted to give were directly tampered with by such an ending.

This is no ordinary action film.

Countless details show what "it" is saying.

Redemption, warmth!
The justice deeply rooted in my bones!

It is a very satisfying movie to watch, but it makes you think about it and evoke deep thoughts after watching it.

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!
A film critic stood up and applauded the film.

Then more audiences all stood up... They all knew that this movie was destined to be recorded in the history of Chinese action movies.

It breaks the traditional pattern of commercial action films, from fighting to story, to the ending... so many differences make "Extraction" a special case in the history of action films.

It breaks the mold.

Who says that action commercial films don’t require acting skills, plots, or core?

Chen Yu's "House of Flying Daggers" says it all. The combination of his acting skills and skills gives the film an extremely immersive viewing experience.

"it is good!"

One audience member shouted, and the others also became excited!

They had a lot to say, but in the end, when the words came to their lips, they could not say anything except the word "good".

Because the overall tone of "Extraction" is depressing!
Although the process looks very exciting, the ending and some of the literary plots in it are all narrating the protagonist's pain and a situation where life is worse than death.

Chen Yu was sitting in the first row, and even though he had seen it many times, he still thought it was well filmed, and he applauded himself... Then, all the main creative staff stood up, and they looked at Ye Weixing and applauded.

This is a good movie, one that makes people want to watch it a second time.

It's not just the fighting scenes, the heartwarming scenes and the portrayal of each character are all incredibly full...including the villain played by Simon Yam!
He was arrogant, crazy, and hysterical, but he looked so ridiculous in the face of death.

"Well, thank you all for coming to watch this video!"

Ye Weixing turned his head and bowed to everyone. Everyone saw the tears in the corners of his eyes.

In fact, he was a little teary-eyed.

But when he saw the film he directed finally turned out to be so satisfactory, he had no regrets.

All the film ideas he wanted to express are displayed in this film "Extraction".

This is the kind of action movie he wanted to make, not just the fighting, but the plot, acting, characters, etc., all of which were recognized by the audience.

As for whether the market would recognize it, that was not something he could predict. At least... for him personally, no matter how many times he watched it, he was quite satisfied with the film.

Knowing Chen Yu is the greatest luck in his life.

All the leading actors had similar expressions.

They felt a sense of honor for having taken on such a unique action movie.

"So, fellow journalists and film critics, do you have anything else you would like to ask?"

Gao Jun walked to the front at this time, and Chen Yu and others also stood in a row and looked at the reporters and film critics in front of them.

"Director Ye, Brother Yu, the film is excellent!"

A reporter was the first to ask: "But I still have a few questions!"

"Thank you, you said!"

Ye Weixing looked at the reporter, who was from Sina Entertainment Channel.

"I want to ask Brother Yu, as the producer, screenwriter, action director and leading actor of this film, how did you come up with the idea of ​​working with Director Yeh?"

"To be honest, Director Ye is still a little bit lacking in fame in the mainland!"

The reporter's words were quite tactful, and Ye Weixing immediately smiled.

Chen Yu next to him also laughed: "This is actually a very good question!"

"I have always liked to work with directors I am familiar with or with talented directors!"

"Director Ye is a director I have always admired. Compared to looking for a big director, we may have some disagreements during the cooperation!"

"But Director Ye trusts me very much. Just like Director Takita who filmed "Departures", in my opinion, they are all very talented directors who just lack opportunities to show their abilities!"

"Besides, a famous director may not be suitable for me. What matters most is that I am compatible with him!"

clap clap clap!
There was applause from the audience again, and Ye Weixing was also clapping with the microphone in his hand.

In fact, everyone understood Chen Yu's answer.

The famous director Chen Yu has no say at all, and in order to prove himself and promote directors at the same time, he can only find these unknown directors; in this way, the director's filming ideas will follow Chen Yu's thoughts.

This is a normal choice.

Furthermore, it doesn’t mean that famous directors can make good movies. There was Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, and Feng Xiaogang, didn’t they all make bad movies?
What suits Chen Yu is the best.

"Chen Yu, can you tell me, is there any prototype for this story?"

"Director Ye..."

"Brother Yu——"

The reporters seemed very enthusiastic, throwing question after question.

Overall, the premiere was very successful. Although it was almost 3 a.m., no one was sleepy and asked the creative staff a lot of questions.

Chen Yu also answered all his questions and tried to make his answers as concise and perfect as possible.

After 3 o'clock, Chen Yu asked someone to pack a bunch of midnight snacks. After everyone got in the car, they started chatting while eating.

Tomorrow at noon, they have to go to other places in the capital for a roadshow, and then on the first day of the Lunar New Year, they will go to Jinshi, and then go all the way south. They will basically spend the entire Spring Festival away from home.

Except Chen Yu and Liu Yifei who also have to participate in the Spring Festival Gala in the evening.

"Brother Yu, has the box office for the midnight show come out?"

Ye Weixing asked Chen Yu, and Chen Yu was also looking through the information impatiently.

Bona also conducted a statistics overnight. Because today is a holiday and it is the Spring Festival Gala and it is early in the morning, they could only call each cinema.

box office!

This is a matter of life and death for a film.

Although Chen Yu was neither slow nor slow before the premiere, in fact, he was more anxious than anyone else.

"Yes!"

Looking at the information that Yu Dong had people compile overnight, Chen Yu couldn't help but clench his fist and wave it.

392 million!
It is almost twice the number of "House of Flying Daggers" at the midnight show, and surpasses the 2 million created by "The Promise" last month, and is far more than that.

"Brother Yu, how much?"

Ye Weixing and others were also looking at Chen Yu with great anticipation.

Seeing how excited he was, it was obvious that he performed very well in the zero-hour game.

"392 million, almost 400 million!" "400 million!"

"But it has also made history. It's the first Chinese movie to exceed 300 million at midnight!"

Chen Yu was quite proud when he said this.

It is not just a matter of breaking the record of Chinese film midnight shows, but it has raised the box office of midnight shows to a higher level, from less than 300 million to less than 400 million.

Although it was only 100 million more, this was the midnight show, which is the box office data for a single show in the early morning in China.

"Oh my god, 392 million?"

"392?"

"How many?!"

The main creators of "Extraction" were also shocked by this number.

Ye Weixing couldn't even believe that the first action blockbuster he directed that was released in mainland China could create such a history?
The costume films he had previously filmed only earned a few million at the box office during their entire release period.

Now, a single midnight market has earned 392 million!
What kind of gap is this?!

"Hong Kong also sold 86 copies. They haven't been shipped to Japan or South Korea yet, but pre-sales are very good!"

“Asia is definitely on fire this time!”

Chen Yu is actually not too worried about the Asian box office. He wants the mainland to create new records. Now, just after the midnight show, two records have been broken.

"Today's midnight show plus pre-sale box office has exceeded 3000 million. It shouldn't be a problem to break the first-day box office record!"

"It all depends on whether we can break the single-day box office record!"

Chen Yu quickly finished his midnight snack and said to everyone, "Everyone should rest early. We will gather at Xinhuaxing at 12 noon tomorrow. Yifei and I will go back first!"

Although everyone is still immersed in the excitement of the box office breakthrough, tomorrow's roadshow is also crucial.

After saying goodbye to everyone, Chen Yu felt a little sad when he got into the car.

It has been a tough road along the way. All of our previous films have benefited from the help of other people to some extent, such as Zhang Yimou, Stephen Chow, and the IP of "Initial D".

Now, "Extraction" is the film in which his personal style and imprint are strongest.

Although it relies on the time node of the Spring Festival Gala.

But aren’t there many movie stars in later generations who have box office appeal who rose to fame thanks to the Spring Festival Gala?
What's more, Chen Yu was the first person to create the Spring Festival period, which was much more difficult than those who succeeded by relying on the Spring Festival period in later generations.

"Whoo~~~"

Chen Yu sat in the car and rubbed his face vigorously.

"what happened?"

Liu Yifei on the side asked with concern.

"Nothing, just a feeling of relief!"

Chen Yu relied on himself step by step to reach his current position after his efforts and struggles in his previous life and in order to reach the top in this circle after his sudden death. Looking back on the past, he really has a lot of feelings.

"No one will doubt your ability anymore!"

“In fact, there has never been one before!”

Liu Yifei and Chen Yu clasped their fingers together and stared at him intently.

"Yeah, there has never been one before!"

"But they just think that I get more credits, but in the previous films, I was more or less the one who benefited from it!"

"I must be grateful and thank them for their help!"

"Just like House of Flying Daggers and Kung Fu Hustle, if it weren't for Director Zhang and Stephen Chow, I wouldn't be where I am today!"

"Do you think House of Flying Daggers is my work?"

Chen Yu suddenly asked.

"That's definitely not the case!"

"You're just the lead actor, the male lead!"

"Yes, I am just the male lead, but this "Taken" is different. I am the producer, the screenwriter, and the leading actor. Even though I am not the director, it is my work!"

“The meaning is different, and the definitions given to me by others are also different!”

Liu Yifei seemed to understand something.

"If a movie like this is successful, it will be considered a real success for me!"

"I can be my own capital, I can do what I want, and many of them will truly recognize that this is my ability!"

Although many people before believed that Chen Yu had box office appeal.

But if Zhang Yimou and Chen Yu were placed in front of them, they would definitely think that Zhang Yimou had made the greater contribution.

Stephen Chow, Feng Xiaogang, "Initial D"...all the same!
"But now, it's different!"

Just like when Wu Jing made "Wolf Warrior 2", he became a completely different person.

Guo Fan made "The Wandering Earth"!
The current Chen Yu has the same significance as them.

“Even if Tom Cruise is not the director of Mission Impossible, who would remember the director? Only Tom Cruise would remember him!”

“This is his work, his masterpiece!”

In the eyes of many industry professionals, this subtle difference is a difference.

In Mission Impossible, whenever the leading actors are changed, neither they nor the audience will accept it, but the director can be changed at will. That's the difference.

Only when an actor can achieve this can he be considered truly successful.

Otherwise, they will all be puppets manipulated by capital.

"Kung Fu", "House of Flying Daggers", "A World Without Thieves"... It doesn't matter who plays the role, the box office may just be slightly worse; but for "Escape Plan", if you change the lead actor, the box office will not be slightly different, but very likely be very different.

"It all depends on how much the final box office can reach!"

Chen Yu glanced at Liu Yifei, but Liu Yifei just grinned and said, "When will I be as successful as you, and that will be considered a real success?"

"Yes, you can do it for TV series, but for movies... you still have to work harder!"

Liu Yifei can be said to have watched how Chen Yu reached his current position step by step, so she understands everything in this process very well.

If Chen Yu had compromised even a little, he probably wouldn't be where he is now.

The car sped along the empty streets of the imperial capital at 4 a.m. Most people in the city were asleep, but Chen Yu and Liu Yifei had just arrived home.

Chen Yu couldn't fall asleep. Although he was very tired, he lay on the bed looking at the ceiling, his mind filled with every detail of his past life.

Everything that happened in the four years after my rebirth is not as clear as the memories of my previous life.

He seemed to be reminding Chen Yu all the time - what on earth he had experienced along the way!
“It’s okay, you don’t have to like your entire past!”

“No need to let it go!”

"You just need to know that the past brings you to the present, that's enough!"

Chen Yu murmured, a smile of relief flashing in his eyes.

This was his obsession in the past.

He would eventually say goodbye to his previous self and thank him for everything he had given him.

There was no sadness, no joy, only a faint melancholy lingering in Chen Yu's heart, unwilling to dissipate for a long time.

Chen Yu didn't know when he fell asleep. When he woke up, he saw tear marks on his pillow, which made him stunned... He didn't remember crying, but was this wet pillow a reflection of his inner self in the dream?

Or is it that there are still some imprints of past lives in my subconscious mind?

(End of this chapter)