new kung fu king

Chapter 609 Tsui Hark's Advantages and Disadvantages
Wang Xiaohu found that he couldn't be free now. Normally, he should be very free after the five major satellite companies of Xiehe were reorganized by him. It wasn't until the third day after he returned to Hong Kong that he realized that it was not such a short time at all.

First of all, he has to deal with the company's affairs. After finishing all aspects of "Shaolin Temple", Wang Xiaohu has two filming plans in front of him. One is "Mulan".

Immediately after "Mulan", there is the "Shooting the Condor" trilogy that Wang Xiaohu has been brewing for nine years.

Originally he wanted to arrange the shooting of these two films next year, but it took Tsui Hark less than two months to complete the filming of "New Shushan". Now it is entering the post-editing stage. When I saw Wang Xiaohu, I kept urging to start shooting.

So under Brigitte Lin's expectant eyes and his wife's pillow wind, Wang Xiaohu decided to choose a good day to start filming.

Another thing that requires him to be busy is about the post-production special effects of "Xin Shushan". Tsui Hark went to Xiehe Company early this morning to find Wang Xiaohu, and very politely proposed to let "Industrial Light and Magic" help the post-production special effects perfect work.

"No problem." Wang Xiaohu nodded cheerfully, "Actually, after I found out that your movie was finished last night, I arranged for the people from Industrial Light & Magic to gather in Hong Kong."

"Thank you so much Brother Hu." Tsui Hark smiled all over his face. Wang Xiaohu not only borrowed actors, but also borrowed studios, and even asked his own Hollywood special effects team to help him for free. This kind of kindness made him unable to repay him.

After rubbing his hands, Tsui Hark said a little embarrassedly: "Brother Hu, there is one more thing I want to trouble you with."

Wang Xiaohu snorted, then spread his hands and smiled, "Just say what you have to do, why are you being so polite with me?"

"I don't know if you have time to look at the sample of the rough cut version, please give me some pointers." Tsui Hark said with a smile and flattered him: "In Hong Kong, you are the only one who has researched martial arts special effects films. I don't have much confidence in my heart, I don't know if the film will be popular in Hollywood."

In the small screening room of Xiehe Company, Wang Xiaohu saw the rough cut sample of "New Shushan" brought by Tsui Hark.

Because it is a rough cut version, the film lasts for 4 hours. During these 4 hours, Wang Xiaohu watched with great interest the first martial arts commercial film by the new wave director and future geek "Master Xu".

I have to say that this is a movie with big stars, not to mention Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Brigitte Lin and others, Li Saifeng, Zheng Shaoqiu, Liu Songren, Weng Qianyu, Xu Shaoqiang, Meng Hai, etc. are among the top stars in Hong Kong, and they are very popular at the box office. force.

For example, Zheng Shaoqiu's swordsman has a demeanor, Brigitte Lin's fairy shape is spotless, Liu Songren's Kunlun faction head is straightforward and jealous, and Xu Shaoqiang's sky knife carries a big stone on his back.

As the leading actor of the film, Di Mingqi, the scout of the Western Shu soldiers played by Yuen Biao, leads the audience into the perspective of the fairy and demon world of Shushan, which runs through the entire film and becomes the protagonist who ends the war.

Tsui Hark used him to express many concepts beyond the cognition of the characters, such as the criticism of Zheng Shaoqiu's righteous fairyland, pointing out that their inaction is an important reason for the rampant chaos and disasters in the world, and they do not unite but go their own way. The selfishness of fighting is also the fundamental reason why the demons have the upper hand.

The scene where Yuen Biao catches fish in the water, and the humorous scenes with Meng Hai and the female disciples of Xianbao with their trousers are naturally appropriate adjustments to the serious theme of the film. A major feature is that no matter how serious the theme is, there are always some humorous or even low-level gimmicks arranged to please the audience.

After watching more than half of the film, Wang Xiaohu secretly praised Zhang Shuping, the art director of the film, "Zhang Shuping is not bad, those female disciples have fluttering belts, flying in the air, tsk tsk, the costumes, shapes, and props are all matched just right, Ake, you But I caught a good assistant."

In his previous life, Zhang Shuping was a well-known art director in the Hong Kong film industry. He had won the honor of the best art director at the Hong Kong Film Awards for many times. "Evil, West Poison" began to work as an editor for all of Wong Kar Wai's films.

Talented, a hall-level art director in the Hong Kong film industry, if he hadn't seen the rough cut version of "New Shushan" today, Wang Xiaohu would have almost forgotten this great man.

In the Hong Kong film industry, if Sammo Hung, Yuan Heping, Cheng Xiaodong, Yuan Kui and others are the most outstanding martial arts directors, then Zhang Shuping is the overlord in the field of art direction, and Du Kefeng is the best photographer.

At present, Xiehe Company lacks such a talent with advantages in art, especially when "Mythology" was filmed, Wang Xiaohu deeply felt the tragedy of not having a good art director, not to say that Xiehe's current art The ability to guide business is not good, but he lacks the agility of Zhang Shuping, so he does many things by himself, not to mention that tiring.

Tsui Hark didn't know that Wang Xiaohu was playing Zhang Shuping's idea right now, so he said in embarrassment, "Brother Hu, didn't you realize that all my movements are imitating "Mythology"?"

Wang Xiaohu laughed: "Needless to say that the imitation is so explicit, you are borrowing it. The focus of "Mythology" is not the flying around, but the background of the story embedded in that special era, so I can't make a big deal out of it." The movement of the book flying all over the sky."

Tsui Hark couldn't help feeling flattered when he heard Wang Xiaohu praise him so much, he scratched his scalp and said, "Brother Hu, don't keep praising me, criticize me, I know this film can't compare with "Myth".

"Hehe." Wang Xiaohu looked at Tsui Hark with a smile and said, "Then I really approved it, you have to be mentally prepared."

Tsui Hark nodded quickly: "Well, you just have to criticize it hard, I can bear it!"

Wang Xiaohu admired Tsui Hark's spirit of not being afraid of death. After thinking about the plot carefully, he said carefully, "Ake, have you noticed a phenomenon? I'm afraid your requirements for actors' demeanor and temperament must be as high as that of actors." More than the requirements for performance, your editing style is very fast, often ignoring the auxiliary functions of clothing, modeling, props and other performances."

Tsui Hark bit his lip, while listening to Wang Xiaohu, he reflected in his heart.

"Let me give you a simple example. Although Brigitte Lin has never made a martial arts film, she has the foundation of acting skills in Qiong Yao's several literary films. You give him too little room for freedom in the film. From my point of view, you can find a An actress puts on her outfit, and under the stormy editing, the effect will not be worse."

"Uh..." Tsui Hark opened his mouth, and looked at Wang Xiaohu in embarrassment. He really didn't expect that Wang Xiaohu didn't ask questions about lighting, camera, and martial arts, but raised some insignificant aspects.

"This movie still has a lot of bright spots. You at least captured the fairytale of the original book and captured the majestic and majestic momentum of Mount Shu. However, I feel a little regretful about the way the movie is told. I always feel that you are too accommodating and even conceded. Pursuing those astonishing audio-visual spectacle, celestial horse actions, and revitalizing your weird imagination are certainly your strengths, but if you go too far, the film as a whole has to be pulled down to a higher level."

Wang Xiaohu read Tsui Hark's rough cut version very carefully, so after counting it down, he found many problems. These problems are difficult for Tsui Hark at present. After all, the two people's visions are worlds apart. , an "old goblin" with two lives, and one is a newcomer who has just made his mark in new wave movies.

So after Wang Xiaohu finished speaking, Tsui Hark frowned and fell into deep thought.

After a long time, Tsui Hark couldn't find a solution, so he said with a bitter face, "Brother Hu, what should I do then?"

"Simple, just break the narrative method of the story, and reshoot a few places. Of course, don't be so powerless in the wonderful scene of fighting at the end, right, right, don't be so purple and green. Shabby, how can it give me a replica of the "Star Wars" lightsaber feeling."

Wang Xiaohu looked at the model of the Ziqing twin swords, shook his head with a wry smile, and couldn't help criticizing a few more words, seeing Xu Hark's face was as red as a big apple, he patted him on the shoulder and comforted him and said, "Ah Ke! , It is right to have the courage to enterprising and innovative, and I will design a template for you later, and I will let Industrial Light and Magic replace it with special effects."

"Really?" Tsui Hark was overjoyed when he heard the words. To be honest, he really did what Wang Xiaohu said at the beginning, and he was a bit lazy. It can save the trouble of post-production special effects, and can give American audiences a sense of familiarity with "light saber".

Who would have thought that being pointed out by Wang Xiaohu mercilessly would be the same as being caught by a teacher for cheating in elementary school, the kind of shame and embarrassment should not be mentioned.

Now that Wang Xiaohu has proposed further help, Tsui Hark is naturally very happy. How can Wang Xiaohu have come to the forefront in this respect, then the problems and shortcomings he pointed out must be the main factors affecting the box office. If Tsui Hark does not grasp If this great opportunity to learn more, it would be a great loss.

After watching the samples, Wang Xiaohu suddenly asked casually: "Ake, when you were filming, did you notice any differences between Brigitte Lin's before and after?"

Tsui Hark thought about it for a long time and said: "There seems to be nothing unusual. During the filming, I was full of emotions. Everyone would go out for supper after filming every day. Oh, by the way, it seems that there were two people in succession during the few days when the filming was about to end. Ask her out for dinner."

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