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Karson 2022-04-21 09:01:59

Across literature and business, the variety of genres and stylized pictures are the most frequently mentioned features of director Zhang Yimou's works. As the director who opened the door to Chinese commercial blockbusters with "Heroes" back then, Zhang Yimou has always maintained a stance of exploration and change. This time, he chose the monster element for the first time in the fantasy theme, and the combination with oriental culture is really impressive Bright eyes. Mastering Hollywood's technical team, fantasy-style story imagination, and the ability to control big scenes, the word "subversion" can describe Zhang Yimou's experience in directing "The Great Wall". The trip, showing the ambition to aim at the position of Hollywood's first-line directors, has attracted the attention of the whole world.

The Hollywood production team of this film can be described as the top level in the industry. Among them, the visual effects team ILM is the industry leader in the global visual effects production. The works include the famous movies "Jurassic Park", "Avatar", "Star Wars" series, etc. Wait. The monster design and weapon prop design team, Weta Workshop, has won a number of Academy Awards, and its works include the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "The Hobbit" trilogy. He has unparalleled skills in weapons. It is precisely because of this that "The Great Wall" undoubtedly has both the standards and quality of an international giant. It is worth mentioning that the film is scheduled to be released on December 16th, two months earlier than North America, which is in line with previous Hollywood blockbusters. The comparison of schedules is an exceptional move, which not only creates a precedent, but also shows the super influence of the Chinese film market in the world.

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  • Eusebio 2022-04-24 07:01:06

    Zhang Yimou's problems with Heroes, House of Flying Daggers, and even the Golden Armor have been resolved. He is still obsessed with the beauty of rituals and eye-catching colors that seem meaningless, but the execution of a good team is better. The core of the script is solid, not too leaky, and the villains are strong enough, but the worst is the group play (the court review is good). Based on the personality of the stars, if the role is lost, Jing Tian can be replaced, but there is no problem with her own performance. , better than the three generals. The rhythm is good.

  • Freda 2022-04-24 07:01:06

    Isn't this just a bunch of colorful shit shot out of the way of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. It is gluttonous to ask for praise after winning the box office.

The Great Wall quotes

  • Tovar: [to William] You think they see you as some kind of hero? A man of virtue? Maybe you can fool them, but I know what you are. You know what you are. A thief, a liar, and a killer. You can never undo things you have done. And you will never be anything.

  • William: Is there a chance?

    Strategist Wang: There's only one. Kill the Queen. Kill the Queen, or we all die.