Feng Xiaogang has made some good movies. Feng's comedies are very popular in China. He can become a box office champion for the following reasons: 1. He does not challenge the system, segment the market, and cater to the audience; 2. Feng Xiaogang, who is an artist, has solid basic skills. , it is more suitable for directing small characters and comedy-themed films; 3. The cooperation with Huayi is relatively successful, supporting each other and fulfilling each other.
However, Feng Xiaogang's shortcomings are very obvious: he is unable to control the heavy theme, and he is even less able to control the grand scene. Feng Xiaogang himself and Huayi Company are well aware of this shortcoming. It was this knot that made Feng Xiaogang make up his mind to shoot "1942", which was said to have been prepared for 18 years. As the investor of Huayi Company, the top director has to play deep, heavy and grand, there is no reason not to give full support.
Feng Xiaogang, Feng Dao and Huayi's minds will of course consider the risks involved. But they may have decided that some risks are negligible in this distorted Chinese film market. Because they have tasted the sweetness that bad movies can also make money. For example, "If You Are the One 2", such as "Tangshan Earthquake", there are many stars and lively scenes, but "If You Are the One 2" can be made into a farewell speech for Wang Shuo, who is not guaranteed in the evening, and "Tangshan Earthquake". Made a horrible drama.
The film "1942" will get a good box office, but the biggest gain is that Feng Xiaogang is exposed. Let's take a good look at your own Feng comedy. Although you will never be able to film Chaplin's realism, you are at least a good comedy director. If you want to play grand and heavy, come to the next life.
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