Chapter 331 What’s so Noble About Making Movies? (Twenty Three)

Shen Xudong actually didn't have a good impression of Andy Lau before...

I always feel that this person is too hypocritical!

But after entering this circle, I understood a lot of truths.

The real world of Jianghu is not about fighting and killing. Humanity and sophistication are more important!

Those who say that Andy Lau is hypocritical, those who say that he has a good personality, you can feel it if you stand in his position.

To be honest, a public figure needs to be like this.

Although, it does not mean that he is exactly the same in private, but after all, no one is perfect, everyone has emotions and desires, and no matter how good he is, there will be trolls and keyboard warriors.

From my debut to now, more than 40 years ago, I have made almost no major mistakes, not to mention minor problems!

It’s not easy to work hard in so many plays and bring so many works to the audience.

If a person pretends to be a gentleman all his life, then he is actually no different from a true gentleman...

Discussing deeds, one does not care about one’s heart. There is no perfect person in the world!

Liu Dehua came to Shen Xudong mainly for Zhao Yun: "I heard that you are going to write "The Biography of Zhao Yun"?"

"Yes…"

"How to create?"

Shen Xudong did not hide anything: "Two ideas, one is to make a script according to the Hollywood hero template, and the other is to refer to the game "Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun"..."

"Hollywood hero template?"

"Hollywood has script formulas for heroes. Master screenwriter Christopher Vogler wrote a book called "The Writer's Journey." This book is called "Hollywood Movie Screenwriter's Guide," and it contains information about Creative template for heroic characters…”

Chen Guofu nodded: "That's true. Christopher Vogler is a script consultant for his masterpieces such as "The Lion King" and "Fight Club"!"

"But I think the most attractive thing about Zhao Yun is his loyalty and unfulfilled ambition..."

The most touching plot of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" TV series: After Zhuge Liang learned the news of Zhao Yun's death, he did not burst into tears, but took a nap at his desk. While taking a nap, Zhuge Liang had a dream about Zhao Yun. In the dream, Zhao Yun said nine words to Zhuge Liang: Prime Minister, Zilong will never rest in peace! After Zhuge Liang woke up from his dream, he looked up to the sky and cried!

"So, I have two impressions of Zhao Yun. One is a man with silver armor and white robes, a long spear, Chang Banpo holding Adou Qi in and out seven times, as if he is in a deserted land, and the other is that he wants to help the Han Dynasty..."

Liu Dehua nodded: "I only know that he is a victorious general..."

Shen Xudong nodded: "Later generations have many praises for Zhao Zilong... I will just say one: There are tiger generals in Changshan, who are as wise and brave as Guan Zhang. The merits of Hanshui are there, and Dangyang's surname is Zhang. He helped the young master twice, and answered the late emperor with one thought. The history book of Qing Dynasty is loyal and loyal. It should last forever."

Chen Guofu nodded: "Brother Hua is quite suitable to play Zhao Zilong..."

"Well, let me write two versions. After you finish writing, you can read it and decide which version is suitable. We will shoot that version!"

"…That's great!"

…

After a few brief contacts, I feel that Liu Dehua is really serious and motivated...

He thinks about roles on his own.

I guess it is also influenced by the media.

The Hong Kong media is very annoying. They always emphasize Andy Lau's age and then point it out specifically - "Say Again I Love You", Andy Lau's partner Charlene Choi is described as a father-daughter love...

Yes, from an age point of view, it is quite accurate, but... this is a romance movie!

Besides, if Andy Lau doesn’t look for Charlene Choi, who can he look for?

Sandra Ng?

There is no one else in the Hong Kong film industry!

But the media doesn't care about this, especially the Hong Kong media, which has always had no moral integrity.

So he rarely makes pure love movies in recent years.

He received the script of "A World Without Thieves" for RMB 6.5 million. Compared with last year's tens of millions for "Jiang Hu", this remuneration is actually a bit low, at least not in line with his net worth.

But it doesn't matter. The director of "A World Without Thieves" is Feng Xiaogang, the screenwriter is Shen Xudong, and the starring cast is Gong Ligeyou. Two major European film festival best actors and actresses serve him alone. This kind of treatment...

By the way, in terms of remuneration for the actors in "A World Without Thieves", the most expensive one is Gong Li, who received 1.5 million U.S. dollars, followed by Andy Lau's 6.5 million RMB remuneration.

Uncle Ge 4.5 million...

Chen Hao is 350,000.

It was also because of Gong Li that the cost of "A World Without Thieves" rose to 45 million...

In addition, Shen Xudong made a brief observation and found that Andy Lau's acting skills are actually adequate.

It's not unique, but it's okay, at least it doesn't look awkward.

Most actors are like this, it depends on the director and the script.

For example, Uncle Ge later acted in bad movies such as "Peach Blossom" and "Breathless"!

…

The team behind "A World Without Thieves" is quite luxurious, from the art team to the photography, they are all top-notch in the Mainland.

Shen Xudong felt no pressure to get along with them. He neither licked nor looked down on them, and just communicated normally.

Treat them the same way you treat Andy Lau.

No, at least he can joke unscrupulously and make dirty jokes with these people, but that's not possible with Andy Lau.

This is different from most of the actors in the crew. Chen Hao and Gong Li treat Andy Lau very respectfully.

It may be inappropriate to describe him as respectful, but his attitude toward him is indeed somewhat flattering...

Chen Hao even asked Shen Xudong: "Aren't you star-chasing?"

"What's there to chase?"

"Liu Dehua, the perfect idol!"

"Artists are just a profession, they just make a lot of money. If we really want to consider their contribution to the country, then scientists must make the greatest contribution!"

Shen Xudong didn't take it seriously...

Chen Hao was stunned for a moment, and then said: "I found that you have swelled recently!"

Shen Xudong pointed to his nose: "Am I swollen? Why am I swollen?"

"The box office of "The Village Fox Wife" exceeded 40 million. In terms of return on investment, it is the most profitable project..."

"What does this thing have to do with me? I don't even have the copyright!"

"Did you write it?"

"I wrote it..."

"A lot of media say you are a box office star, and the book you wrote will definitely be a hit at the box office!"

Shen Xudong was speechless: "The media is really boring. They just follow the wind and rain... A big hit at the box office? Not as good as some officials..."

"Bah, don't talk nonsense!"

"Um…"

Shen Xudong stopped in time, and then said: "I found that some directors in Hong Kong really have different brains from normal people!"

"What's wrong? Did Liu Dehua provoke you?"

"Andy Lau is not the director, I am talking about Johnnie To!"

Chen Hao was surprised: "...are you related to Johnnie Du?"

"He asked me to write a love script, and I wrote it. He said it must be combined with the background of the times... This horse riding is just crazy!"

"What happened to the historical background?"

"He wants the kind that won't pass the trial."

Mentioning Johnnie To, Shen Xudong gets angry.

What an idiot, look at what he said, "Movies represent society. If they want to destroy a place, the first thing they do is destroy the movie..."

Neuropathy…

Destroy movies?

In fact, in the eyes of many people, the movie is nothing!

Still free…

Hong Kong movies are not free enough. The best movie of the year ""...I can't even write...

You want to award it, who stopped you?

Award it if you like it or not!

I've filmed you and awarded you, but you still say you don't have freedom, what do you want?

Many Hong Kong people are so awkward, relying on the mainland for their livelihood, but they still have to act aloof.

You're just making a movie. What's wrong, do you think you can influence the world?

You think you're a comedian?

I will never cooperate with this idiot!

In the hospital...working hard for revision