novellhall Chapter 45: Brothers Have Changed
Chapter 45: Brothers Have Changed
Science fiction movies have always been Hollywood's domain. The mainstream genres in China are comedy, history, and action. If you try to label something as science fiction, you might get torn to shreds by some people.
However, Gu Qing's 30-minute science fiction short film at the Berlin Film Festival captivated foreign audiences and won Best Short Film, which has raised expectations among domestic audiences for his science fiction feature film.
But this only applies to Gu Qing himself; audiences won't accept it if other people film it.
This is similar to how in later generations, you need work experience to get a job, but you can only gain work experience by actually being hired.
The growth environment for commercial films needs to be explored step by step, and even needs to wait for market feedback. It has only been formed in the last two years, let alone science fiction films.
Gu Qing didn't follow martial arts principles; he first traveled abroad before returning to China.
If he could make a science fiction movie in Hollywood and then release "Triangle," things would be a completely different story.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and things didn't go according to plan, but Gu Qing took it all in stride.
On the evening of the 16th, "Cruise of Destiny" was released in major cinemas across the country, and Gu Qing officially entered the public eye.
No matter how much trouble he caused before, without a feature film to back him up, he's still a nobody.
Whether it's a fleeting moment of glory or a resounding success, we'll see in this movie.
There is no concept of "first-day box office" in China, nor is there a "three-day box office" like in Hollywood; only the first-week box office is counted.
Although box office statistics will take some time to be tallied, online discussions about the film are already very heated.
On blogs, Baidu Tieba, and Tianya forum, discussions about this movie have far surpassed those on other platforms.
"This movie is really well made, but there are some parts I don't understand."
"The name 'Cruise of Destiny' is truly fitting. The heroine's every action is already predetermined by fate; you can never escape destiny!"
"This movie is good, but it's too brain-taxing."
"Is this our first sci-fi movie? It's a bit small-scale."
"Is this what domestic science fiction movies are like? They're far from being as good as Transformers."
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Gu Qing arrived at the company early in the morning, logged onto his computer, and checked various media platforms to find reviews of "Cruise of Destiny".
I glanced at it briefly and felt the evaluation was fairly fair.
He was confident in the plot of his film, but it's true that the film doesn't have many large-scale special effects scenes.
There was no other way; the budget was only nine million, not to mention that this was a stream-of-consciousness science fiction film.
As for those comments comparing this film to Hollywood special effects blockbusters, Gu Qing simply scrolled past them without even glancing at them.
Are you kidding me? A film with a budget of nine million dollars is being compared to a blockbuster with a budget of ninety million US dollars. That's giving it way too much credit.
Around 11 o'clock, Gu Qing also received congratulatory messages from a group of main creators.
A good movie response is also a good thing for actors. Since it's not a one-off deal, they naturally start to worry about their reputation.
Among them, the most concerned are Fan Binbin and Huang Xiaoming.
The former is more concerned about the results, after all, she acted for free and was the only female lead, so she can't be both good and bad.
The latter is more concerned with Gu Qing himself; the world is in turmoil, and everyone is driven by self-interest.
"Director Gu, how much do you think this movie will do at the box office?"
"Is it possible for the box office to exceed 100 million?"
On the other end of the microphone, Fan Binbin sounded slightly excited, as she naturally had access to information about the true success of "Cruise of Destiny".
Despite her considerable fame and numerous television dramas, she has never achieved a box office of over 100 million yuan in a single film. Her best film, "A Battle of Wits," co-starring Andy Lau, grossed 60 million yuan.
And this time, she's the lead actress, completely carrying the box office.
"Binbin, you're dreaming. Over 100 million at the box office? Go wash up and go to bed."
Gu Qing paused for a moment, then laughed and scolded.
Goodness, he had already overestimated himself as much as possible, and he only guessed 40 million. Now Fan Binbin has soared to 100 million in box office revenue.
Is this an overestimation of his abilities, or does he simply lack any concept of box office success?
"Director Gu, although there is no opportunity this time, I think it is not a difficult thing for you to make the box office exceed 100 million."
Fan Binbin smiled and said sincerely.
"Alright, alright, let's wait for the box office results. You, as the lead actor, might have to put in a lot of work these days."
"That's for sure, we absolutely have to keep running these roadshow announcements!"
Fan Binbin was extremely excited. Although her contract with Huayi Brothers had ended, her competition with another Binbin had just begun.
Although they have already surpassed her by a large margin in terms of box office and awards, there may still be a chance for them to catch up!
After hanging up the phone, Gu Qing then spoke with Huang Xiaoming, who was in a good mood, and the two chatted for quite a while.
The collaboration between the two was brought up again, but Gu Qing didn't have the money to start a company together, and he also had to bring in another person.
"Why is it so busy here? I've tried calling several times, but the line is always busy."
"Uh, it's Fan Binbin and the others. I just couldn't get away."
Gu Qing glanced at the time and sighed inwardly that it was already midday. He then invited the other person to come out for lunch together.
Upon arriving at the designated location, Jing Tian was dressed in a blue short-sleeved shirt, denim shorts, and white canvas shoes, with a shoulder bag slung around her waist.
A pair of long, white, and straight legs were exposed to the air, and even Gu Qing, with her amazing self-control, couldn't help but glance at them a few more times.
"What are you looking at? It's only been a few days, you're not forgetting me."
Jing Tian blushed slightly, gently pulled her legs together and sat upright with her hands on the table, feeling a little smug.
Seeing Gu Qing frequently lose her composure, it was worth the hour she spent on her makeup.
Women dress up for those they want to please, so when going out with male friends, they naturally want to look their best.
"A day apart feels like three autumns; you've changed quite a bit, my friend."
Gu Qing stared blankly at Jing Tian, who was wearing light makeup, and her heart stirred.
Does that mean every girl automatically learns to do makeup once she enters university?
How long has it been since he last saw his brother? How come he's already acting like a woman?
"You didn't go out to watch movies all night, did you? That's so dangerous! Didn't we agree to go together today?"
Seeing that things were getting out of control, Gu Qing immediately changed the subject.
"Hmph, do you think I'm stupid? I didn't go alone; I went with my roommate."
Jing Tian nodded slightly, and said with a hint of pride.
After watching the movie yesterday, they didn't linger and went straight to the hotel. Gu Qing's movie was quite good; none of the four of them understood it after watching it.
We had originally booked two rooms, but ended up sharing one, and we spent the whole night discussing the plot.
It was the first time Jing Tian had seen herself on the big screen, and this feeling kept her awake all night.
I was naturally not in good spirits when I woke up the next day, so I asked my roommate to do my makeup.
It seems to be working quite well; even that big pig's head is completely stunned by what it's seeing.