Chapter 593: Public Opinion Crisis Reappears

Of course, the quality of "The Return of the Great Sage" is based on the quality of the film itself.

If compared with Jiang Heng's previous works, it is not so good.

The biggest problem is the lack of innovation. There are too many tributes to previous works. A common word in the industry is "reheating old rice"!

For example, the guest Wang Jing is a master of "reheating old rice" in the film industry!

Everyone is used to it, and Wang Jing doesn't think it's shameful!

It's great to be able to help investors make money and let the brothers who follow him to make a living start working and support their families!

But Jiang Heng is different. For so many years, he has been a living legend in the Chinese-language film market.

Except for the second work in his career, "100 Million Years BC", which has a mediocre reputation and some controversy, the rest of his works are basically praised by fans.

But this time, the rumor that "Jiang Lang has run out of talent" finally has some evidence!

A film critic secretly thought in his heart that there are too many articles praising Jiang Heng. If he wants to get out of the circle and get some fame, it is better to criticize from this perspective.

Jiang Heng is just too strong. If he is really angry, he will not be able to bear any tricks.

So, when writing this article, it has to be 70% scolding and 30% praising, and there must be some room!

The reporters dare not be so presumptuous, because they all have units and leaders, and they have to consider more issues.

Don't write for a while, and then the leader scolds you, you will be a villain in vain!

As for the other audiences in the venue, they basically didn't think so much.

The biggest feeling is that Sun Wukong is too handsome, with lava stone as armor and wielding flames as cloaks, so handsome that people want to cry.

In addition, the Chaos Demon King played by Chen Kun in the film is sinister and evil, which also leaves a very deep impression on people.

As for the guest appearances of Jiang Heng and Zhang Ruolan, it can only be regarded as icing on the cake!

After the premiere, as usual, there was a reception dinner prepared by iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Pictures. The main creators of "The Return of the Great Sage" and the guests present went together.

After sitting down, Han Sanping sighed, recalling the special effects blockbuster "Lion Camel Ridge" jointly produced by China Film Group, iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video. It has been almost 20 years!

Jiang Heng also sighed a little when he heard this. Time really flies. He went north alone more than ten years ago, but now he has a business empire on his back...

After drinking and chatting, the host and the guests were all happy. When the show was about to end, Han Sanping said that he wanted to find a place to drink some tea.

Jiang Heng took Han Sanping to a teahouse near the iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video Building. The style of the decoration is simple and the taste of the tea is also good.

Han Sanping took a sip and suddenly laughed: "This is not, is it also your industry?"

Jiang Heng smiled, "You still understand me! Sometimes when I talk about things that are not convenient to talk about in the company, I will take people to the teahouse and let people open a room here, and the property rights are under the name of the company!"

Han Sanping nodded slightly to show his agreement.

In fact, Jiang Heng's office is spacious, luxurious, and private. But if you run over to talk about personal matters, you will feel a little weird.

Here, Han Sanping feels more comfortable.

"I'm going to retire!"

"Oh?"

Jiang Heng was stunned, with a puzzled expression, but he was just pretending.

Because in his memory, Han Sanping in another time and space had resigned from the position of chairman of China Film in March 2014, and continued to stay in China Film as a director.

This time and space may be affected by Jiang Heng, and it is more than a year late!

"Well, after so many years of hard work, it's time to enjoy it!"

Han Sanping smiled bitterly, picked up the cup and drank a sip of tea, and suddenly felt bitter.

"I can't compare to you. Even if I retire, I still have endless wealth. When I have children in the future, I will have more than enough money to spend. I can't do that!"

Jiang Heng said, "We are old friends. If you need my help, just tell me!"

Han Sanping was not polite. "You have seen my daughter. She graduated from Beijing Film Academy with a master's degree several years ago, but she has not achieved anything!"

Jiang Heng smiled, "That's because you are too strict with her. If you allow her to use your name, she would have made several films long ago. So many actors have switched to directing and succeeded. What's more, your daughter is a professional!"

Han Sanping smiled bitterly, "It's also my fault. I was afraid that she would suffer in the early years, so I didn't allow this or that. Now I am going to retire and can no longer take care of her like before!"

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "It's okay. I am still her uncle. I will give her money to invest in a movie. She can choose the director and screenwriter!"

Han Sanping was waiting for this, although he has a great influence in the industry.

But when people leave, the tea is cold, and words are not so effective.

Jiang Heng's influence in the circle is growing day by day. With his care, Han Sanping feels more at ease.

He picked up the teacup and said, "No more words, this cup, my old brother toasts you!"

"It's polite to say this, isn't this what we should do!"

Because they had drunk a lot of wine before, the most important thing was said, Han Sanping talked for a while, and then asked the driver to pick him up and leave.

Jiang Heng sent a WeChat message to Zhang Ruolan, who was also in this teahouse, but in another private room.

"Have you finished talking?"

"Yeah!"

"What did you talk about?"

"Old Han is going to retire!"

"Ah?"

For the young Zhang Ruolan, retiring is really a distant thing.

"Why?"

"That's right, if the older generation doesn't retire, how can the younger generation take over? He has been in charge of China Film for so many years...!"

"Oh, that's right!"

Zhang Ruolan just asked casually, not curious about what the two talked about. She took Jiang Heng's arm and shouted that she wanted to go home.

Jiang Heng couldn't help laughing and said, "You, I asked you to go first just now, but you didn't go!"

Zhang Ruolan pouted and said, "That won't work. We came together, so we have to go back together!"

Jiang Heng didn't say anything else. He rubbed her hair lovingly and got in her car to go home.

The next morning, a driver came to pick up Jiang Heng and sent him to the China Film Digital Base in Huairou to continue filming.

On the way, Jiang Heng took a tablet and read some movie reviews on Douban.

An article at the top of the list attracted his attention. The general content said that the movie "The Return of the Great Sage" borrowed many parts from "Lion Camel Ridge". The same Tang Monk died (passed away), the same Wukong exploded (unsealed), and the same power surged and instantly defeated the opponent, all of which showed that Jiang Heng had reached the point of "Jiang Lang's talent was exhausted".

Over the years, this should be the first time that Director Jiang Heng "lived off his old reputation" and "reheated old stuff", but as the saying goes, if there is a first time, there will definitely be a next time.

Director Jiang Heng, who has been on the "altar" for many years, has finally come down. It is foreseeable that it will not be long before we see the sequel to "10,000 BC". It is not impossible for "The Matrix", such a classic, to have another sequel.

As for "Inception", which won the Oscar, it can definitely make a prequel. I believe that with the name of Director Jiang, it can still make a lot of money.

However, the former king is gradually gone, and there is no essential difference between him and other directors who make bad movies... (End of this chapter)