Zhou Lang is exhausted? Four unlike the Yangtze River No. 7

Dayana 2022-03-26 09:01:15

Let’s set the tone first, Du Yinhe and Boss Zhou are the only two special cases in the current Hong Kong film directors whose names almost represent quality (Er Dongsheng? Chen Kexin? Peng Feifei? Well, we can actually take care of Zheng Baorui. ). But before watching "Yangtze River No. 7", I didn't have much hope. One is because of the subject matter, and the other is because of the special effects claimed during the promotion (well, as a heavy taste lover. The special effects are really not very attractive). After reading it, I felt a little bit mixed, but overall there were not many surprises. The old-fashioned storyline and rhythm also deviates greatly from what Boss Zhou has always been good at. But if you only ask for it to be easy and good-looking, or if you only go to the cinema once a year to see a movie, and the competition is still something like "Slam Dunk" (don't say when happiness knocks on the door, that only It can make everyone continue to look up to the sky 45 degrees and sigh that the introduction system of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television is very Chen very Guanxi). Well, the relaxed narration of the whole film, as well as the cute alien Xiaoqi still have a little bit of affection and sentimentality. It won't make you more disappointed. No matter how bad it is, at least we can laugh at the "Slam Dunk" of the same period or simply drag out "Butterfly Flying" and continue to whip the corpse.


Let’s talk about why you think it’s not good enough. First of all, the whole story is old-fashioned. Although Boss Zhou has a serious and responsible attitude towards his work, and it took nearly three years to polish the whole film, these can only make the weakness of the plot even more inexplicable. The story of a cheerful and lively poor father and son's life suddenly turned around (a cute alien was picked up), to be honest, as a loyal fan influenced by Boss Zhou since childhood, the difference between his detailed depiction and the way of shaking the burden has long been familiar. It's just that every time there is a new flash point. But not this time, although you will find tributes to "Kung Fu", "God of Cookery", etc., it is still not enough. This is just like when the boss of the week sternly told you, "Actually, I am an actor". You will feel unaccustomed to the same.


With precedents such as "The King of Comedy" ahead, Changqi's rhythm problems and stereotypes are more clearly exposed. The father and son quarreled, the father fell from the building, and the alien Xiaoqi sacrificed himself to save the father. This is such a harmonious and familiar bridge, just like the Spring Festival Gala will have fun tonight. Of course, this kind of bridge is also very effective if the fan is good at fanning. At least, even at this level, some people must say that they were moved to tears, we bet. But this is not enough to form a shield or to be restrained from saying "Okay, good, tears in the smile." In fact, it is a kind of numbness. For a strong perfectionist, workaholic, genius (you can list more adjectives) like Boss Zhou, of course you can ask for a little more. At least, when I saw my father died and the little alien immediately rescued him, I still didn't feel good enough. Give five more minutes, as long as five minutes, give the little protagonist a little more performance opportunities, perhaps this is the most exciting stroke.


But the doubt also lies in the fact that it seems that Boss Zhou is not prepared to be sensational at all, but only points to it. Therefore, Chang Qi has become a four dissimilarity that may be funny but not funny enough, inspirational but not inspirational enough, warm but not warm enough, serious but not serious enough. At the end of the show, I shouted regret, almost feeling that if this is not a Stephen Chow movie, if we replace Stephen Chow's name with any other random one. Then I believe that the starting rating of this movie will be lower. Of course, a mean taster like me would naturally think so. Hehe, it must be because of cooperation with the mainland. Boss Zhou must be restricted. You see, a certain film claims to be the producer of Du Yinhe. You see, besides Boss Zhou, Han is also the producer of Chang Qi. .


Of course, at best, this is still a work of sincerity. So basically, the first half of the title can be completely negative. Who doesn't want this to be just an improvisation by an idol, and there will be more exciting things to come? Then again, apart from Stephen Chow, who else can make such a lovely childlike thing in a Chinese-language film? The little cutie of the Yangtze River No. 7 is very eye-catching, and there is a chance that it will become a popular plush toy, right? At least judging by the reactions of the girls and children in the cinema. What? Are there any other cuties in this movie? there is none left. heroine? I didn't see it, except for a girl who smiled like a street public service advertisement or a Spring Festival Gala hotline operator. .

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CJ7 quotes

  • [first lines]

    Dicky: Good morning, sir.

    Mr. Cao: Dicky Chow! Just look at yourself. You're covered in dirt.

    Dicky: [stepping forward] I just...

    Mr. Cao: [stepping back] Don't move. And don't give me the usual routine. Why are you always so untidy?

    Miss Yuen: What's the matter, Mr. Cao?

    Mr. Cao: [to Dicky] Explain yourself!

    Miss Yuen: Let me talk to him. Where did the dirt come from, Dicky?

    Dicky: Well, on my way to school, I slipped and fell over.

    Miss Yuen: Don't your mom or dad bring you to school?

    Dicky: My mom died a long time ago, and my dad's very busy.

    Miss Yuen: What does you dad do?

    Dicky: He's a coolie.

    Miss Yuen: I'd like to meet him one day. Would that be possible?

    Dicky: I don't think he has the time.

    Miss Yuen: When he's available, then. Will you let me know? Go clean up before class starts.

    Dicky: Thanks Miss Yuen.

    [runs off]

  • Dicky: It's not easy to win a girl over, but dad won't give up. He's my hero.