waiting for your starlight

Chapter 77

As a well-known domestic film critic, Dai Changzhi has attended almost every premiere of Tan Weidong's films in the past ten years.As early as the 90s of the last century, he highly praised Tan Weidong because of "Years and Years". Later, "Women from Liangshan Prefecture" and "Like a Shadow" also proved his evaluation. Tan Weidong is indeed the best among the fifth generation of directors in China. Far.

It is a pity that in recent years, the quality of his works has declined, and "Ansai Waist Drum" and "Lovers with Green Mang" have both received bad reviews.Of course, it doesn't mean that these two films are not good. If other directors made such works, they would have been a dark horse.It's just that in the hearts of film critics and audiences, what Tan Weidong should achieve is not just this level.

Is Jiang Lang really exhausted?

Dai Changzhi sighed inwardly, and turned his gaze to the dark screen.He had heard a lot about this movie before. Tan Weidong changed his previous style and did not use a newcomer to play the leading role. Instead, he chose Li Chenglang and Zhang Siqi, who were recognized for their acting skills.Everyone said that he was influenced by public criticism, and he didn't dare to take risks on actors anymore.

Dai Changzhi was a little curious, wondering if the cooperation of these three people could reverse Tan Weidong's career decline in recent years and help him turn around in one fell swoop?
The screen gradually lit up, and after **** played the licensed animation, the production company's logo also appeared on the screen.Five seconds later, the LOGO disappeared, and the screen fell into darkness again, and then, a cold faint light leaked out.

It is bright moonlight.

The green tiles are flying, the houses are continuous, and the whole capital is sleeping in the dark, like a dormant giant beast.The film is set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and it does not specify which country it is, so the capital city is restored after imitating Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty. The five-second bird's-eye view shot shows a prosperous and prosperous age.

The watchman beat the drum and walked through the long streets and alleys. Behind him, three men in black jumped over the roof, as fast as ghosts.

They sneaked into a mansion and knelt down in the courtyard. On the corridor five steps away, there was a man in Chinese clothes standing with a cup.Under the melting moonlight, the man smiled warmly, but there was an unattainable look between his handsome brows.

It was Xu Muzhou who played the role of King Wu.

As a newly popular young student, Xu Muzhou was able to participate in Tan Weidong's big drama so quickly, and he was still the second male lead who had a heavy role in the drama.When Dai Changzhi was with his wife, he was forced to watch "The Beloved of the South Garden", which had a huge ratings. He had a little impression of this young man, but that was all. He couldn't catch that kind of ancient costume idol drama.Today was also in a critical mood, wanting to see if he had improved under Tan Weidong's training.

However, when Xu Muzhou appeared on the screen, he was slightly taken aback.But in just a few shots, he made everyone forget the young king in "The Last Love in the South Garden". The man who appeared in front of him now was cunning, cunning, ambitious, and coveted his elder brother's position as the heir apparent like a poisonous snake.

There were luxuriant grass in the courtyard, King Wu took a sip of wine and said slowly, "Your Majesty really wants to let the prince out?"

"Yes. After Prime Minister Qin's memorial was handed over, His Majesty believed in the crown prince's innocence, and was framed for plotting to usurp the throne. Now, Master Yang has gone to the East Palace and summoned the crown prince to enter the palace overnight."

King Wu held the wine cup tightly and said with a smile, "Okay. Very good. I knew he wouldn't collapse so easily."

The secret agents kept silent, buried their heads and did not dare to move, but the King of Wu raised his eyes to look over the high wall, and said softly: "Brother, it seems that tomorrow, the younger brother will have to meet you in person, so as not to disappoint our past. mutual affection."

Following the direction he was looking at, the screen switched, and several fast horses galloped across the wide street, raising countless flowers.Then the screen switched again, changing to the magnificent East Palace, which was the residence of the prince of the current dynasty, but the camera went over the carved railings and jade, and stopped at a dilapidated palace north of the East Palace.There are heavy guards outside, a tall and dense sycamore tree in the courtyard, a man in a white robe and long hair is standing under the tree.The moonlight came in through the branches, was cut into pieces, and scattered on his body, making his facial features even more difficult to see clearly.

He stretched his right hand forward, and there was a blue bird in his palm. One person and one bird looked at each other for a long time, and he smiled indifferently, "Someone is here."

As soon as he finished speaking, the eunuch guarding him appeared at the gate of the small courtyard, knelt down and said in trepidation: "His Royal Highness, Your Majesty... Your Majesty has an order!"

He ignored it and continued to tease the little bird. The audience couldn't see his face clearly, but could only see his joy from his movements.

The eunuch's face was pale, and he kowtowed heavily, "Your Highness! The imperial edict is here, please kneel down to receive it!"

A drumbeat fell, especially clear in the quiet environment.The prince's palm was clenched without warning, and the fluttering bird was pinched in it, and it didn't even have time to utter a whine.The hearts of the audience also tightened following this scene, and their eyes widened unconsciously. He... crushed it to death?
The prince finally turned around, faced the eunuch and said indifferently: "How dare you accept the imperial edict if you are not well-groomed? Wait for Gu to change his clothes and crown, and then kneel down and listen."

This is the prince's first face in front of the camera, and it is also the first time Li Chenglang has appeared in front of the audience after the opening 3 minutes.As for the actor's first appearance, Dai Changzhi and the audience had the same reaction—almost didn't recognize him.

The man in the picture is sullen and surly, indifferent and arrogant. He is obviously a prisoner of the lower ranks, but he has the noble aura of a golden horse and a jade house, and everything is weird.The way he teased the little bird was so gentle, like the best lover, but in the next moment, he crushed it lightly.

So ruthless, people couldn't tell for a moment who was the villain, him or Xu Muzhou.

Li Chenglang has debuted for many years, and it can be said that he has played various types of roles, but this time he still gave everyone a completely different feeling.The young prince of the empire was imprisoned as soon as he appeared on the stage, followed by predictable power struggles and brother-in-law fights. Although these dramas are clichés, they are also elements that will never be eliminated in court dramas.

Dai Changzhi became excited. No matter how well Tan Weidong performed, at least Li Chenglang would give him a surprise this time.

Diagonally in front of Dai Changzhi, Yixi's eyes were wide open, staring at the screen without blinking.Looking at the prince's face with loose long hair, she suddenly remembered the first time she saw Li Chenglang in the movie theater.That's it, his charm in the movie is irresistible, every character seems to be living in his body, such a natural drama has made her wholeheartedly worship him for so many years.

(End of this chapter)