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Chapter 598: Can a movie be a good one if it is shot in three days?

Chen Kun smiled bitterly: "Actually, I was also confused. We started shooting three days ago and finished shooting three days later."

“It feels like I’ve filmed a play, but it also feels like I haven’t filmed it.”

"Haha." Zhou Xun and Chen Kun were very close friends. She blinked and continued to tease, "You feel that the time is too short and you haven't had time to get along well with Director Wang before the filming is finished. You feel sorry, right?"

Shu Qi and Yao Chen were also happy to hear this.

Wang Shu is an Oscar-winning director. Under normal circumstances, who wouldn’t want to be favored?
Yao Chen mixed into Zhou Xun's circle of friends, also hoping to get to know Wang Shu through Zhou Xun.

But she didn't show it.

If you follow Zhou Xun to attend parties like this, you might meet Wang Shu at a party that Zhou Xun attends.

Then, won't there be a chance to get to know each other? !
Since Yao Chen, a person he was not very familiar with, was present, Chen Kun touched his nose in embarrassment when Zhou Xun teased him about his inner thoughts.

Speechless.

Zhou Xun laughed and made his good friend look bad, which was also a lot of fun.

After laughing, he continued, "Working with Director Wang this time, can you feel that Director Wang is very good at filming?"

Shu Qi, Yao Chen and Wang Shu had never worked together before, and was a little surprised when she heard Zhou Xun say that.

As a first-line actress in mainland China, Zhou Xun has worked with many directors since her debut. The fact that she can say that Wang Shu is very good at making movies clearly shows that Wang Shu is more than just a talented person.

"Yes, very impressive." Chen Kun nodded. "It feels like he has already rehearsed the entire play countless times in his mind. We actors just need to act according to what he says."

After hearing this, Shu Qi and Yao Chen looked at each other, as if to ask, is it really that outrageous?

They have also worked with many directors, but none of the directors they met had such great abilities.

Many people discuss while filming, and if they find something wrong or are not satisfied, they will change the way and start filming again.

As Chen Kun said, Wang Shu had already thought out the entire movie's scenes in his mind before filming began.

is it possible?

may!

Many directors do simulate the entire movie before filming begins.

It's just a rough and approximate simulation.

The final product is most likely different from what you initially simulated in your mind.

Judging from Chen Kun's appearance now, Wang Shu is obviously not that kind of person.

Instead, he simulated the entire movie's detailed scenes in his mind, and after filming began, he directed the actors to act according to the simulated scenes.

By just doing this, doesn't Wang Shu worry that something might go wrong or be wrong?
Considering that none of the movies directed by Wang Shu have failed, it seems there is really nothing to worry about.

Not to mention, even if there are times when things are wrong or mistakes, as long as the movie is successful, then it is right.

The quality of a movie is always judged by the result.

"Is it that you don't need to perform on your own? Will he be angry if you perform on your own?" Zhou Xun said with a smile.

Chen Kun was surprised that Zhou Xun also had such feelings, but he said politely: "It is true that I don't need to perform on my own, but Director Wang is not angry, but impatient."

"It's like an actor's own performance is useless and will only waste his time and work."

In the entertainment industry, every successful actor is confident that he is not only good at acting, but also has a good understanding of scripts and how actors act.

Some actors will make suggestions and even modify the script.

Some actors, if they are dissatisfied with the presentation of a scene or feel that the presentation is wrong, will tell the director what they think.

Whether it is Chen Kun or Zhou Xun, they are both such actors.

It was just because the two of them were working with the great director Wang Shu, and Wang Shu made it clear that he would not listen to their suggestions in the crew, so they were extremely anxious, but helpless.

When the filming of "The Cruise" started, Zhou Xun told Wang Shu her thoughts on the script and the way the performance should be presented.

She thought it made sense and argued with Wang Shu from time to time.

And because the leading female role is Gong Li, she is only the second female role.

Therefore, I just argued from time to time and did not insist on it.

Wang Shu never accepted her proposal, which made her very anxious on the crew.

She always believed that her ideas were correct and Wang Shu's ideas were problematic.

Later, "Ghost Ship" was released and its box office success made her realize firsthand that none of Wang Shu's movies since his debut had flopped.

He shut up immediately.

This also made her realize that no matter whether her ideas were right or not, Wang Shu's ideas were definitely not wrong.

Moreover, Wang Shu can present the film better by making the film according to his ideas.

Therefore, her comments on the script and plot on the crew had no positive effect other than causing trouble for Wang Shu.

If it was just once, she might not have such a sudden realization.

After "The Cruise", she also filmed an idol drama "City Hunter" with Wang Shu.

At that time, she felt that the plot was stupid and many scenes were unrealistic, and she also argued with Wang Shu.

But Wang Shu didn't listen to her and still filmed "City Hunter" according to his own ideas.

After the TV series was broadcast, the ratings skyrocketed.

Zhou Xun suddenly felt like a clown again.

Over the years, Wang Shu has succeeded time and time again, and has proven his strength with his achievements time and time again.

Zhou Xun became increasingly aware that Wang Shu’s success was not accidental, but the result of real strength.

At the same time, she was also wondering, if Wang Shu had filmed "Ghost Ship" and "City Hunter" according to her ideas, would the results be failures?

The more she thought about it, the clearer it became that if she worked with Wang Shu again, she would have to restrain her inner thoughts about the script and the plot, so as not to act like a clown again.

"Haha." Zhou Xun smiled and said, "It's just that he has a good temper. If it were any other big director, he would have turned his face away long ago."

With their status in the industry, even if they have conflicts with the director over the play.

Even a big director wouldn't dare to scold you harshly. At most he would just give you a cold look.

Society is so realistic. Due to different status, the experiences and treatments of the same thing will be different.

Chen Kun was still thinking about working with Wang Shu again in the future, so he couldn't say anything weird about Wang Shu. He praised him, "Although I only worked with Director Wang for three days, I can tell that he does have a good temper."

"He also takes good care of the newcomers in the crew. If they don't understand something, he will patiently explain it to them."

The newcomer mentioned here refers to Zhao Liying.

Zhao Liying was just a small fry at the time, far from being as famous as she would be many years later.

Zhou Xun had a faint smile on his face the whole time. After listening to this, he looked at Shu Qi and Yao Chen and said with a smile, "You haven't worked with Director Wang before, so you may not know him well."

“In fact, Director Wang is very easygoing on the set and is happy to guide the actors.”

"If you ask him something you don't understand, he will seriously help you analyze, guide and instruct you."

"It has been said in the industry that Director Wang's crew has the best atmosphere, which also proves this point."

Chen Kun nodded and agreed: "Indeed."

"Director Wang is not arrogant and is very down-to-earth." "Unlike some directors who always put on airs from beginning to end."

Shu Qi and Yao Chen had never worked with Wang Shu before. After hearing what Zhou Xun and Chen Kun said, they became more curious about Wang Shu and also longed to work with him.

Shu Qi had worked with Feng Xiaogang in the movie If You Are the One, and she could sense that Feng Xiaogang had a lot of airs.

However, I heard that Chen Kaige is the most arrogant director in mainland China.

Shu Qi couldn't help but say, "I hope I can have a chance to work with Director Wang once in the future to see what you are talking about."

Yao Chen nodded and looked at Zhou Xun and Chen Kun's expressions, which were mixed with envy.

When Zhou Xun heard this, he suddenly realized that because they were too excited about finishing the filming of a movie in three days, they talked too much, so Shu Qi wanted to cooperate with Wang Shu even more.

Shu Qi's cooperation with Wang Shu indicates that she will miss the corresponding opportunity.

Although they are good friends, they still have their own little thoughts when it comes to career-related matters.

With a thought in his mind, he immediately looked at Chen Kun and said jokingly, "You said some directors are arrogant, but who are they?"

Although this was meant to tease Chen Kun, it also changed the subject.

As expected, Shu Qi and Yao Chen both looked towards Chen Kun, waiting for his answer as if they were enjoying a good show.

If only Zhou Xun and Shu Qi were present, Chen Kun would tell the answer.

But today there was also Yao Chen, and he couldn't guarantee whether the other party would spread the news afterwards, so he put on an angry attitude and didn't answer.

"Haha." Everyone laughed when they saw this.

In fact, everyone has the answer in their heart, but no one says it out loud.

The next day.

The news that Wang Shu finished shooting a movie in three days and the crew had held a wrap party spread like wildfire.

Not only was there a lot of media coverage, but there was also a lot of heated discussion on the Internet.

For example, Sina: Incredible, Oscar-winning director Wang Shu finished shooting a science fiction movie in three days!

Tencent: Is it true that a movie can be shot in three days?

NetEase: The filming of "The Night the Comet Came" has been completed, with a total shooting period of three days.

Sohu:.
Another example is Tianya.

One hot post is particularly eye-catching.

Title: "Breaking news! Wang Shu's new film "The Night the Comet Came" has been completed!"

Content: "That's right! You read it right! The sci-fi film "The Night the Comet Came" started shooting secretly five days ago. The entire film was shot in just three days. It was completed yesterday and a wrap-up party was held."

"To be honest, when I heard the news, I was confused."

“I think a lot of people know that The Night the Comet Came is a science fiction film.”

"Science fiction movies indicate a large workload and a long cycle."

"Even if the crew doesn't spend much time shooting, the long cycle is in post-production."

"But even if the filming doesn't take that long, the filming period for a science fiction film should take at least two or three months, right?"

"Only in this way can the quality be guaranteed to a certain extent."

“And we can be more confident about the finished film.”

"But Wang Shu finished filming The Night the Comet Came in just three days. What happened?"

"It took three days to shoot. Is this the normal shooting schedule for a science fiction movie?"

"Can anyone tell me, is this it?"

"It is undeniable that Wang Shu is an Oscar-winning director and is also good at making science fiction films."

“But ask yourself, do you have confidence in a science fiction film that can be shot in three days?”

1L: "It doesn't matter whether I have confidence or not. I just want to go to the cinema and see what this science fiction film shot by Wang Shu in three days is like."

"If you take a good picture, I'll blow it."

"If the filming is not good, I will scold."

"To be honest, after three days of filming, my curiosity was completely aroused. I couldn't wait to go to the cinema. But after watching the movie, I found out it was a big money-making movie, and I started to curse it."

"Now, you can't curse."

"Because there have been too many cases in the past where I was ridiculed by Wang Shu, so I need to be cautious now."

"We have to wait and see after watching the movie instead of scolding now."

2L: "Finishing a movie in three days? Are you trying to make money from the accumulated word of mouth?"

3L: "The person above, Wang Shu is now an Oscar-winning director, does he really need to ruin his reputation to make money?"

4L: "What a fuss! It's not uncommon for Hollywood directors to shoot a sci-fi film in just a few days."

"You need to figure out whether "The Night the Comet Came" is a hard science fiction film or a soft science fiction film?"

"If it's a hard science fiction film, it definitely won't be finished in three days. It will take at least two to three months, or even half a year. If you add the time for post-production, the cycle will take at least one to two years."

"On the other hand, if it's soft science fiction, some films can not only be shot in a few days, but also the post-production and editing time will not be long."

"So, if 'The Night the Comet Came' is released in theaters early, then it can be confirmed that it is a soft science fiction film."

"As long as it's a soft science fiction film, three days may seem very short and rushed, but it's not impossible to complete."

"Especially since it was directed by Wang Shu, an Oscar-winning director who specializes in science fiction films."

“It’s not impossible to finish filming a movie in three days.”

There has been a lot of heated discussion on the Internet, and this matter is also a hot topic in the circle.

Yesterday, many people still held the view that it was impossible to finish shooting a movie in three days, and they all believed that Wang Shu’s funding chain had problems, which led to the crew stopping filming.

Today, as the exact news was revealed, everyone was dumbfounded.

Shooting a movie in three days?
Is this just playing house?

It is so unbelievable that it has refreshed many people's cognition.

After refreshing my cognition, I realized another problem.

This movie was shot in three days. Is it a good movie?

Isn’t this a bad movie?!

Chen Kaige realized this as he talked about this topic with others.

Thinking about how Chen Hong had left him speechless yesterday, he had been keeping it in mind and wanted to get back at her.

Glancing at Chen Hong who was right beside him, he deliberately said in a loud voice: "Hey~ Don't even mention it, if we finish shooting a movie in three days, can it be a good movie?"

Chen Hong didn't hear clearly for a moment, thinking that Chen Kaige was calling her, and looked up and asked in confusion: "What are you talking about?"

Chen Kaige cleared his throat and said, "I didn't say anything. I just saw a question on the Internet, saying that if you shoot a movie in three days, can it be a good movie?"

“It’s a bit of an epiphany!”

(End of this chapter)