Wang Yifan shook his head and said: "I can't say that I am not optimistic, otherwise, I will not come today."
Cao Meng shook his head and said, "Director Wang should not be saying this. If you are really optimistic, why did Huaxin not invest in this movie this time? Instead, he just cleared the stock and left the market? I believe that if Huaxin is willing It is impossible for the Times to refuse investment."
"Hehe, I can’t say that it’s not optimistic. The first episode of "Dark Wars" is actually over. The sequel is just a new story under the banner of "Dark Wars". Therefore, in terms of box office, it has the first place. The bottom line should not be too bad, but it is a bit difficult to reach the level of the first one. However, does Cao Cao have a new project? Otherwise, I don't think it is necessary to reject this sequel." Wang Yifan said with a smile.
"Actually, I don't want to hide it from Director Wang. I have already read the script of the sequel to "Dark War" given by Lao Du. It is precisely because I read it that I refused to accept the work of the director of this film." Cao Meng smiled bitterly. Tao.
"What? Not satisfied with the script?" Wang Yifan was a little curious.
"How should I say? Actually, I don’t want to say that Director Wang will know for a while. The old thinking is still in the past. The script he created is still the old Hong Kong movie. Yes, I am really not satisfied with the new script. Story." Cao Meng said, shaking his head.
"Talk about it." Wang Yifan was a little curious.
Although the previous "Dark Wars 2" is not as good as the first one, it can't be said to be a stubborn dog. It is still worth seeing.
It can be said that they are in the same line. Actually, there are many similarities between the plot and "Dark War 1".
However, Wang Yifan is not quite clear at the box office. Anyway, he still remembers a picture, that is, the eagle in Yimian!
I really don’t remember much of the others.
I just know that the box office of this sequel doesn't seem to meet expectations, but it's not too bad.
Therefore, if the time light and shadow follow the routine of "Dark War", even if the audience's reputation is not very good, the box office will not be rushing to the street.
But this world is not a past life after all, so he naturally can't guess what the sequel will be like.
""Dark War" can be said to be a witty movie. The fight between Hua Tsai and He Shangsheng is a literary fight. According to Lao Du's script, "Dark War 2" will retain the role of He Shangsheng, but it will Let him return to the Flying Tigers, from Wendou to Wudou! The scene will become even more exciting!" Cao Meng said.
"Wen Dou is turned into Wu Dou, is there anything wrong with this idea? I think it's pretty good." Wang Yifan was stunned, but he didn't expect the other party to change this way, but he really didn't think there was anything bad.
Upgrading the battle of "Dark Wars" and turning literary combat into armed combat is also in line with the current market demand.
Police and gangster movies have become action movies, gunfight movies, and large-scale productions. It seems that the era of light and shadow is not low!
"But the essence of "Dark War" itself lies in the fight of wit. If Wendou turns into a fight, according to the story of Lao Du's script, I can't see where the opponent will meet each other. It is the path of the old port movie, Hua Tsai's. The role has also become a thief's role, but at the same time he is a master, and he will eventually have a life and death fight with He Shang. To be honest, this movie, like Director Wang said, has completely deviated from "Dark War" The plot of the first part is completely a new movie, but it bears the title of "Dark War", which is not worthy of the name!" Cao Meng shook his head.
"Hua Tsai in "Dark War" is set to be terminally ill and has a short life, and the hatred of killing his father is not shared. He can find a good logic and explanation for his actions, which can be accepted by the audience. Although he is a thief, his purpose is to bring criminals to justice. Although there are some selfish intentions in it, in fact, it is still positive, because from beginning to end, he has never actually hurt anyone. This is why Hua Tsai is accepted by the audience!" Cao Meng analyzed.
Wang Yifan nodded.
The setting of Huazi in "Dark War" is the key to the plot.
A terminally ill person, in the last days of his life, makes such a move, even if it is out of line, it is still understandable.
And while the wits between Hua Tsai and He Shangsheng were wonderful, at the same time, Hua Tsai's goal was also very clear, and his original intention was not a crime.
So the boundary between soldier and thief is actually not so clear.
Why is the mutual sympathy between He Shangsheng and Hua Zai not abrupt?
Just imagine, if you are a real criminal, can the audience accept this kind of sympathy plot?
At least not in terms of morality!
Therefore, "Dark War" seems to be a battle of wits between soldiers and thieves, but in fact, Hua Tsai is actually the same kind of people as He Shangsheng in a certain way.
"But in the sequel of "Dark War", although the role of the thief is a thief, he is indeed an international thief. Even if he has always been a robber from the rich and the poor, he is still an out-and-out criminal!" Cao Meng said.
"Furthermore, in the setting of the old degree, the two will eventually have a life-and-death battle. Although the scene looks much larger than that of the first part of "Dark War", it deviates from the "Dark War". The essence is that in "Dark War", Hua Tsai and He Shangsheng have always been fighting in a safe circle. No matter who wins or loses, the result is acceptable, but in the sequel, although in the end, two People’s life-to-death struggle ends with sympathy, and each opponent is hard to distinguish. However, because the new thief is a real thief, it will be difficult for He Shangsheng to let him go."
"So, I am not optimistic about the sequel!" Cao Meng said, shaking his head.
Wang Yifan nodded. Indeed, He Shangsheng let go of Hua Tsai. It is explanatory and acceptable to the audience in The Dark War.
Because Hua Tsai's life was not long, and he gave He Shangsheng a reason to let him go!
But if there is no such setting, then no matter what, the offender is deliberately released by the police, which is a huge mistake in itself, malfeasance!
Even more serious, "Dark War 2" may have some problems in review. Although the plot takes place on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Island is also part of the territory of China.
"Actually, Director Wang, do you think the revival of Hong Kong movies is really possible?" Cao Meng asked suddenly.
Wang Yifan looked at Cao Meng with a little surprise: "I don’t know whether Hong Kong movies can be revived, but I think, this kind of thinking is very strange in itself. After all, no matter what, Hong Kong movies cannot return to the gold of the past. The grandeur of the times, so perhaps Hong Kong films can be revived, but they only become part of Chinese films!"
Cao Meng nodded: "Yes, Hong Kong films can completely become part of Chinese films. This is the new meaning of the revival of Hong Kong films. But Director Wang, do you really think Hong Kong films can continue to occupy a place in Chinese films?"
