"Boss, I, I have already felt the madness and passion of Hong Kong movie fans." Schwarzenegger said to Wang Xiaohu in a trembling voice.
Wang Xiaohu chuckled: "Do you feel like you are attracting the most attention now?"
Schwarzenegger shook his head vigorously and said: "No, it's a very bad feeling. It seems that there are countless pairs of eyes full of hatred staring at me. I can feel their anger. Boss, I, can I take a stand in advance? "
"Worried about them hitting you?" Wang Xiaohu looked at Schwarzenegger and said to himself: You are so strong. Even if others want to hit you, they have to think twice. Are you so timid?
Schwarzenegger nodded seriously and said, "Yes, I'm worried about something like this happening."
Wang Xiaohu smiled, patted the big guy on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law. The more people hate you, it just means that your acting skills are excellent. They can no longer tell whether this is a movie or reality."
¡°You¡¯ve fallen under the spell of a movie and can¡¯t extricate yourself?¡±
"Yes, when the movie ends, they will calm down and there will be no bad incidents of beating people." Wang Xiaohu comforted them.
Although the boss guaranteed the ticket, Schwarzenegger did not take it lightly and prayed in a low voice: "Hope God bless me!" If he knew that the Chinese audience would hate him so much, he would not attend tonight's premiere at all.
Seeing Ip Man being knocked down in the boxing ring, and seeing the referee waving his hands and counting "one, two, three, four" the audience was anxious, and like the actors on the screen, they shouted "Master Ye, stand up" .¡±
The shouts shook the sky, as if they were about to overturn the roof of New Century Cinema. Ye Man in the camera seemed to hear everyone's shouts, and finally stood up tremblingly. At that moment, the audience seemed to have won the battle. Cheers warmly and applaud vigorously!
Ip Man suddenly used Wing Chun, Hong Quan, White Crane Fist and other comprehensive boxing techniques to defeat the tornado in one breath. At this time, Ip Man had the ability and opportunity to kill the British guy. The scene of Hong Zhennan's tragic death was constantly shown in front of his eyes. At that time, the British The cruelty and cruelty of people are still fresh in my memory, so let's retaliate in kind and kill him like he killed Master Hong.
However, Ip Man's inner struggle was clearly seen in the interlacing of the shots. He remembered what he said, "The most important thing is neutrality, no fighting." He remembered that his original intention of practicing martial arts was not to "fight violence with violence." He remembered that in Chinese culture, At one time, he preached the deep-rooted principle of "treating others with mercy and giving them mercy", which reminded me of the "Government by virtue" and "Government by people" of Confucianism and Taoism
Every time Ip Man punched, the 3,500 spectators at the scene would shout "Okay!" They didn't even bother to listen to Eric Tsang's relieving comments in the movie.
"This punch is for Master Hong. This punch is for you to insult Chinese martial arts. This punch is"
After Ip Man won, he faced the foreign reporters and said, "I am not trying to prove that Chinese martial arts is better or more powerful than Western martial arts. I just want to say that our identities and statuses may be different, but the right to be respected is the same." Yes. There are high and low statuses among people, but there should be no distinction between high and low personality."
After hearing these words, Jin Yong sighed: "Promoting the righteousness of martial arts and establishing the righteous path of martial arts. In such a wise and modest way, he protected the spirit of Chinese martial arts, the dignity of Chinese martial arts practitioners, and the ravages of foreigners." era - the respect the Chinese people deserve."
"The most important thing about a good person is neutrality and no fighting. A good person has no distinction between high and low. This is more than just the simple spirit of Lion Rock!" Run Run Shaw said with an emotional expression.
The corners of Shen Zhong's eyes were moist and he murmured to himself: "Well done, Ah Wen."
After winning, Ye Wen hurried to his home, crossed the overpass, and passed through the community. When he met his wife and children, the background was fixed at the foot of the tall Lion Mountain
The opening chapter mentions a topic, and the ending echoes it. Many viewers only realized it later: "The spirit of Lion Rock."
¡°This is the most enjoyable movie I have ever watched in most of my life!¡± Li Ka-shing also applauded vigorously.
Bao Yugang nodded: "Well, how can it be so happy? It's like drinking a cold drink on a hot day, feeling refreshed from the inside out!"
Huo Yingdong frowned, pondered for a while and then said, "Wait a minute, I'll go out and buy a movie ticket, and we'll watch it again!"
When the word "end" was printed on the big screen, the whole audience was excited. The audience clapped their hands vigorously, shouted "Hello", and shouted together:
"Ip man!"
"Ip man!"
"Ip man!"
Amid the enthusiastic cheers of the audience, Wang Xiaohu took all the main creative staff of "Ip Man 2" onto the stage, with Zhao Yazhi, Wang Jiaen and Sammo Hung standing beside him.
Taking over the microphone from Eric Tsang, Wang Xiaohu waved his hand, the theater immediately became quiet.
I heard Wang Xiaohu say: "Does everyone enjoy watching it?"
"Cool!"
More than 3,000 viewers responded in unison, which was deafening.
"As long as it feels good!" Wang Xiaohu nodded and continued: "To be honest, this movie is the most tiring one I have ever shot in my life. I believe everyone knows that there are many topics surrounding "Ip Man 2", and We encountered many unexpected events throughout the filming, and our crew was just like Ip Man in the film, stumbling until it was released."
The audience held their breath, recalling all the experiences since the launch of "Ip Man 2".
First, there were various doubts about the foreigners in the script, and then there was the incident of Liang Ting fighting for the authenticity of Wing Chun, interspersed with various sensitive topics of Sino-British negotiations, and when it was about to be released, there was a gangster rush to collect protection money, and Hong Kong artist groups protested
All kinds of pressure have fallen on Wang Xiaohu. It is really not easy for him to persist until now.
It wasn¡¯t until the end of the film that the audience clearly felt Wang Xiaohu¡¯s sincerity. This sincerity was reflected in the film as his dedication to striving for perfection. Through Ip Man, Wang Xiaohu confided his sincerity and his feelings to the audience and movie fans bit by bit.
The real Ip Man may not be as brave, elegant, and unrestrained as in the movie, but Wang Xiaohu makes up for it with his own personality and demeanor.
"Ip Man 2" is not only a kung fu movie, but also a film with rich connotations, full of respect, sincerity, and a good reputation that has been polished and enriched with care.
After Wang Xiaohu finished speaking, the audience burst into thunderous applause. It was an applause of recognition for Wang Xiaohu, and it was an applause of gratitude.
At the same time, in the Great Hall of the People, representatives from China and the UK also watched the premiere of "Ip Man 2". Relatively speaking, both sides gained something.
The British feel that the film was shot very realistically. Although there are some flaws, the few scenes basically accurately capture the environment and historical events at that time, especially the helplessness of the British Hong Kong government. In fact, this is indeed the case. It's just that they somewhat disagree with Wang Xiaohu's model of building Ip Man into a hero.
Just like in the movie, after Ip Man won, some foreigners clapped their hands and applauded Ip Man, which won their respect. Some foreigners shook their heads and left. Some agreed and some opposed. It couldn't be more real.
If all foreigners applauded, that would be nonsense.
??The Chinese side appreciates the rising national integrity in the middle and latter parts of the film, especially Ip Man¡¯s speech after his victory, which speaks to the hearts of these central bosses.
But the words came out again. After watching the movie, the big guys felt heavy in their hearts. Although Ip Man agreed to the British boxing championship, he could not change the fact that Hong Kong was colonized by the British.
¡°If you are lagging behind, you will be beaten, and if you are weak, you will be bullied. Does Wang Xiaohu mean that we should suppress the British in negotiations as soon as possible and recover Hong Kong?¡± Deng Gong said with a smile in the small screening room of Zhongnanhai.
Wang Xiaohu, who had just finished the interview, suddenly sneezed and sniffed hard. He hugged his wife and said, "It's almost midnight, let's go back and rest."
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"A battle between top players, a heart-warming movie." A reporter from Ming Pao published a review article on "Ip Man 2".
"Eleven years ago, "Ip Man 1" established the sect and became famous all over the world! Eleven years later, "Ip Man 2" the king returned and conquered the mountains and rivers! The story of "Ip Man 2" is easy to understand, the context is clearly visible, and the composition is fair , the shooting is atmospheric, the editing is capable, the pace is bright, and the overall style is in the same vein as "Ip Man 1"."
"The whole film has found an excellent balance between literary drama and martial arts. In terms of literary drama, the film cleverly writes Ip Man's frustration and embarrassment in such a way that it makes people sad. In terms of performance, the three members of Wang Xiaohu's family came together to play, and the characters in the film It is handled with flesh and blood, affection and meaning, rich layers, precise handling, steady and shimmering.¡±
"Ming Pao" has almost all the good words directed at "Ip Man 2". In Jin Yong's words, Liang Gen's newspaper office in the movie was filmed in our "Ming Pao" weekly building. Anyway, this movie is a classic When it comes to production, don¡¯t be stingy with words, try your best to ¡°icing on the cake¡±!
"Hong Kong Women's News" editor-in-chief Zhang Meijuan commented: "I am a very emotional person, but I never thought that "Ip Man 2" could make me cry. During the entire premiere process, I carefully sorted out a set of Data: The attendance rate of New Century Cinema was 100%, including 5 laughter scenes, 3 medium-range applause, and the 3 applauses were practiced without interruption. During the round table war, large-scale applause occurred twice, mainly concentrated There was a battle in the arena at the end of the film. I cried 4 times, 3 of which were caused by Wang Xiaohu¡¯s acting skills, and one was for Master Hong.¡±
"Although I have seen a lot of promotions for "Ip Man 2", I have never deliberately watched it. If I remember Ip Man because of the first movie, then Ip Man has an impact on my mind. What is profound and even indelible is the feeling and shock tonight. The film has indeed put a lot of effort into the word life, so that traces of labeling can be seen everywhere. For example, Ip Man said, "Winning or losing is more important, or peace?" It is important for the family to eat.¡± For example, when Hong Zhennan was dying, he said, ¡°I can endure it for the sake of life, but I cannot tolerate insulting Chinese martial arts.¡± This was to force Ip Man into the ring; and after defeating the British boxing champion, what Master Yip wanted to do most The thing is coming home¡¡±
"Xinhua News Agency" Hong Kong Branch reported with the title "A legend that witnesses dignity or a pot of nationalistic liquor"
"This legend of defending dignity, although it contains fictional elements, is so precious and touching. The dignity that should belong to you will make you feel alive and within your reach in an instant! However, if this struggle to defend dignity It¡¯s just a pot of hot nationalist wine that arouses public anger, so the only aftertaste left is probably the heat in the mouth!¡±
"One hundred and twenty minutes of the film, every minute and second is unforgettable, and every scene shocks the Chinese people"
Mainland China's "Liberation Army Daily" reported: "In Hong Kong in 1950, all Chinese were oppressed by foreigners. That Chinese-foreign boxing match was completely unfair. Ip Man, who did not bow to power, used suppressed dissatisfaction to express his dissatisfaction. The foreigners present and the whole world have proved the unyielding and perseverance of the Chinese; when Ip Man fell, hundreds of millions of Chinese felt the "Master Ye, stand up", and when the tornado fell, they used that kind of The sound of the countdown in a familiar language overwhelmed the referee and resounded throughout the land of China. A kind of Chinese unity and unity told the world that Chinese people are strong; in the end, when Ip Man was interviewed by reporters, he did not use this best word. This is not a publicity opportunity to promote your own martial arts school, but to tell the world about the humility of the Chinese people."
This time, mainland China commented on "Ip Man 2" in a very high-profile manner.
"News on Political Participation" even briefly described the plot and ended with this paragraph: "The Chinese nation has inherited a history of civilization for five thousand years. History fairly records the prosperity of the Chinese nation, its sufferings of bullying, its rise to resistance, and its inheritance. In the history of civilization, during the Anti-Japanese War, the Chinese people used millet and rifles to resist the invasion of powerful Japanese imperialist aircraft and artillery. At that time, our military was not as developed as Japan, and our economy was not as strong as Japan, but we relied on One thing has led to victory in the eight-year war of resistance. This is the spirit of the Chinese people, a spirit that has been deeply rooted in the blood of every Chinese for thousands of years - unyielding, perseverance, unity and humility."
"The national spirit expressed in "Ip Man 2" has enhanced our national cohesion and centripetal force. It does not want to express that the Chinese nation is the best nation in the world. It just hopes that from this moment on, we all learn how to "Respect each other', it just wants to remind us that now that we have a strong motherland, we should not forget that we had a period of humiliation, let alone that during those years of humiliation, countless people sacrificed their lives to defend the dignity of the nation. People who struggled and even sacrificed! Ip Man and Hong Zhennan are the epitome of people of that era." - "China Youth Daily".
The banner of nationalism was the key factor for Wang Xiaohu to open up the mainland market. It was precisely when "Ip Man" and "Fist of Fury" were watched by Taizu that Hong Kong films later bloomed on a large scale in the mainland.
It can be said that at the time of China-UK negotiations, the release of "Ip Man 2" has greatly excited the whole country.
"Film Fortnightly" did not publish a review article the next day. Instead, under the auspices of Yu Yongjian, it began to collect all the data on "Ip Man" 1 and 2. It planned to compare the two major versions and publish a special issue together.