new kung fu king

Chapter 384 New Year's Eve
If someone asked Wang Xiaohu to add a few labels to Hong Kong movies, he would definitely not use the same things as "kung fu", "comedy" and "hero". He would directly use "follow the trend", "imitate", " Localization" instead.

It is undeniable that Hong Kong movies occupy a pivotal position in the world of movies, and have contributed to the world "Kung Fu movies", a film genre rich in Chinese characteristics and culture, but apart from Kung Fu movies, Hong Kong movies only imitate and follow suit. .

Remaking Hollywood classics into films with Hong Kong local characteristics has always been something Hong Kong filmmakers are very passionate about. You can even find the shadow of Hollywood classics in many Hong Kong films. Needless to say, these few films shot by Wang Xiaohu have been seen in previous lives The historical war film "Certificate of Fame" directed by Chen Kexin is a living example.

Wang Xiaohu researched and found that there are a lot of "Braveheart" ideas in it, such as throwing arrows raining into the sky, such as Kaneshiro Takeshi cutting off the enemy's head with a dagger and shouting like cheers, all of which are imitated from "Braveheart". The martial arts film based on "The Thorn Horse" was suddenly remade into a nondescript historical war film, and the two major wars were set by the screenwriters as extremely childish plots, which is what the so-called painting a tiger is not an anti-dog.

In fact, it is a bit serious to say this, and it has the intention of belittling Hong Kong movies. Wang Xiaohu also knows that his idea will be opposed by many people, so most of the time, he just keeps his head down and ignores how the outside world criticizes him.

Now Chow Yun-fat suddenly pointed out that "A Lang's Story" has many similar plots with "A Hu", and worried that he would not be able to surpass the "father" image created by Wang Xiaohu, which made Wang Xiaohu a little embarrassed.Immediately smiled and said: "Fazai, in my world, there has never been such a so-called golden signboard. Besides, there are so many father roles in movies. Is it because I played a father that others will stop playing it?"

Chow Yun-fat shook his head and said, "That's not true."

"Then it's over!" Wang Xiaohu shrugged, then patted him on the shoulder encouragingly: "As long as different elements are added to each film, it is not an imitation. You see Zhang Cheh and Hu Jinquan were filming martial arts a few years ago. Movies, especially Chang Cheh’s movies require shirtless to show the beauty of masculinity, and Brother Xiaolong also borrowed from it later, didn’t he interpret this kind of masculine beauty more vividly, so don’t get entangled with the superficial form, but go deep into the interior to fully dig values ​​left."

Chow Yun-fat listened attentively, and Wang Xiaohu gestured with his hands and said, "Actually, you can understand that each character is not as rigid as written in the script. He needs the actor to use his own understanding to bring this character to life through acting skills. If you play Ah Hu, you may show a cold style, while I will show a very hot-blooded, Sammo Hung or Yuen Biao may play very funny, you see, different actors show different roles, this has to be considered The audience's appreciation taste, you are already a professional villain, you should change your image to let the audience get used to it, maybe there will be surprises."

Wang Xiaohu skillfully teased Chow Yun-fat's interest, which made Chow Yun-fat feel like a fire was burning in his heart at this time, making his people and his heart surging, burning, eager to try. "Brother Hu, when can I get the script?"

"Haha, Chinese New Year will be in a few days. Let's wait until the next year. Recently, I have a lot of scripts to deal with, but I will get them out for you as soon as possible." Wang Xiaohu laughed. In fact, the most important script he has now is " Shattering Heaven and Earth, as Wang Xiaohu's semi-plagiarized and semi-original script, he created and revised it with great care. Currently, apart from the main theme version, several other scripts written for the Hollywood market are being integrated and coordinated.

"Hey, I'm too impatient, Brother Hu, don't blame me." Chow Yun-fat immediately became embarrassed when he heard the words, rubbed his hands with a smile, and then remembered that Wang Xiaohu came to his home and said that he hadn't had a sip of water for a long time .

"Damn it!" Chow Yun-fat patted his forehead and went to the kitchen to boil water.

Wu Mengda with straight eyes and Wang Xiaohu were left in the living room.

After Chow Yun-fat left, Wang Xiaohu observed Wu Mengda. He always felt that Wu Mengda's expression seemed familiar. After racking his brains for a long time, he remembered that this classic expression had appeared in many movies. The straight and dumb look of the deputy gang leader in Journey to the West.

"Ada, what are you thinking?" Wang Xiaohu broke the silence, otherwise he really didn't know how long this gold medal supporting actor would be in a daze.

"Ah, I didn't think about anything." Wu Mengda was taken aback. In fact, he was thinking about the conversation between Wang Xiaohu and Zhou Runfa just now. He always felt that what they said inspired him, but he couldn't grasp the key point. He was stunned for a long time. God also misses the point.

Seeing Wang Xiaohu looking at him with a smile, Wu Mengda scratched his head and asked hesitantly, "Brother Hu, what role did you arrange for me?"

These words are so unassuming, but they can truly reflect his psychological world at the moment.

"Supporting role, as I said before, the best friend of Alang and Bobo, a role that can barely be regarded as a driver's manager." Wang Xiaohu said with a light smile: "Don't think that you are not interested in being a supporting role, you have to come up with the role of the leading role." If you act with energy, you must know that even if the supporting role is well done, it can also attract everyone's attention. Fazai is the most typical example, Ada, you really should learn from Fazai."

"Yes, yes." Wu Mengda nodded. He really listened to what Wang Xiaohu said just now, and kept it in his heart. Supporting roles, become the king of supporting roles.

Every Spring Festival is the most leisurely time for everyone. After a busy year, it is rare to be free. Naturally, it is the most traditional way to celebrate the New Year by visiting relatives and friends and having fun at relatives and friends.

But this year's Spring Festival, many people did not spend time at relatives and friends' homes after New Year's greetings. Three consecutive episodes of "Fist of Fury" are to be played, which is exactly the plot where Huo Yuanjia and Ishii Hideaki died of poisoning after a martial arts competition, and Chen Zhen made a big disturbance in Hongkou Dojo.

The first 20 episodes of "Fist of Fury" completely aroused the tastes of all Hong Kong citizens. They were attracted by the ups and downs of the storyline, worried about the love between the male and female protagonists, and even more sinister and atmosphere of the Japanese devils. It is a miracle in the history of Hong Kong TV dramas that TV dramas can reach this height. I can only say: "Fist of Fury" is so good that people can't stop it, so that even the Spring Festival can't attract them!

Wang Xiaohu has no parents or immediate family members in this life, so he drove Zhao Yazhi and Li Guohao to his master Yu Zhanyuan's home early in the morning on the first day of the new year to pay New Year's greetings.

The whole family knelt on the ground neatly and kowtowed three times to Yu Zhanyuan. Yu Zhanyuan couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear in joy, holding three red envelopes in his hand and said with a smile: "Come, come, everyone has a share."

The two masters and apprentices happily chatted about their parents' affairs, after a while, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Yuan Hua, Yuan Qiu and other seven little blessing brothers, more than [-] people, rushed over in a mighty manner, and as soon as they entered the door, they knelt down and greeted each other together. Yu Zhanyuan paid New Year's greetings.

Old Yutou watched his apprentices flourishing, and he was naturally happy in his heart, "You guys are more promising than teachers!" As he said, his subordinates kept handing out red envelopes, and these red envelopes were naturally Not as big as Wang Xiaohu's family, there is no way, after all, dozens of apprentices, if there is a unified standard, it would be strange if Lao Yu didn't go bankrupt, the idea will be done at once, isn't it a good idea?
"Thank you, Master." The apprentices followed the rules of the Liyuan, knelt on the ground and took the red envelopes with their hands over their heads. At this moment, this scene reminded Wang Xiaohu and the others when they were learning arts. Sour taste.

After paying New Year's greetings to Yu Zhanyuan, Sammo Hung ran over to pay New Year's greetings to Wang Xiaohu. Of course, there would be no such respect among seniors, not to mention that Wang Xiaohu was the youngest of them. These guys must be smiling. After saying the auspicious words, Qi Qi stretched out his right hand.

Wang Xiaohu handed the car keys to Li Guohao, patted his head and said, "Guohao, go get that black bag from the car, and give red envelopes to you uncles!"

As soon as this remark came out, Mantang laughed and bent over. Sammo Hung and the others were joking, but Li Guohao really went out obediently. After a while, he came in with a black bag and stood in the middle of the living room, with the bag in one hand and the other in the other. Pinching his waist, he said arrogantly: "Masters, line up according to seniority, and here comes the red envelopes!"

"Ah Hu, you didn't really prepare a red envelope, did you?" Sammo Hung said with embarrassment on his face, "We were just joking with you."

"Isn't it really ready?" Wang Xiaohu laughed, seeing the embarrassment of the senior brothers and laughing, his stomach hurts, pointing to Hong Jinbao and others and said: "In the past when you came to my place, you stretched out your hand as soon as you entered the door. I was afraid Oh, last night I was busy with A Zhi very late, just to give you red envelopes, take them all, don't be polite to me!"

All the Seven Little Fortune brothers were sweating coldly, this little junior never forgot to tease them.

"Hold it and take it, who is afraid of too many red envelopes!" Yuen Biao wiped his mouth and was the first to go up to receive the red envelopes, but Li Guohao was holding on to the red envelopes and would not let go: "Uncle Biao, you go to line up, Uncle Bao is the first!" one!"

"They have thin skins"

"Hahaha!" Everyone laughed again.

After receiving the red envelopes and eating melon seeds and candies, Yu Zhanyuan's family has a much stronger New Year's flavor than before, which made old Yutou feel a lot of emotion.

"Master, I will let San Mao film "Seven Little Fortunes" after the next year." Wang Xiaohu said to Zhan Yuan.

"Well, I have read the script, and you wrote me so well." Yu Zhanyuan said with a wry smile: "I beat you harder than in the script, don't you hold grudges?"

"What did Master say, if we didn't have your rattan noodles back then, we might not have achieved what we are today." Yuen Biao said with a smile.

Dozens of masters and apprentices were discussing the script of "Seven Little Fortunes", when a familiar voice came from outside: "Master, I'm here to give you New Year greetings."

After everyone in the room heard the voice, the joy on their faces faded because the voice belonged to Jackie Chan.

(End of this chapter)