321 9 million on the day of premiere, who says that costumes don¡¯t make money!
Major newspapers have used words such as "shocked", "amazing", "incredible" and "miracle" to describe the premiere of "A Chinese Ghost Story".
"The release of "A Chinese Ghost Story" last night once again verified the miraculous effect of Zhou Wen's Midas touch. During the premiere, the audience kept applauding and laughing. Wang Zuxian became the most beautiful ghost spokesperson and ushered in the first peak of her career. Issue!"¡ª¡ª"Sing Tao Daily"
"Yang Ziqiong, Zhong Chuhong, Zhou Cai'er, and Wang Zuxian, before they met Zhou Wen, they were either unknown or acted as beautiful vases. Now they have become hot actresses in the entertainment industry, and Zhou Wen's star-making ability is even more dazzling." - - "Entertainment Express"
"In fact, the main plot, characters, and locations of this film are exactly the same as the pirated version by Li Hanxiang 27 years ago. Zhou Wen's creativity is just more exciting in terms of martial arts action. As a remake, Zhou Wen did not blindly flatter the original work and added a paragraph It is a poignant, soul-stirring and romantic love affair between man and ghost. The atmosphere of the film is extremely well created and fascinating!" - "Ming Pao"
Li Bihua, a special commentator of "Xiangjiang Women's News", used "Ask the world, what is love?" Direct teaching promises life and death. ¡·The headline reported: "The sky is covered with frost on the ten-mile flat lake, and every inch of green hair is worried about the old age. Looking at the moon shape to protect each other, I only envy the mandarin ducks but not the immortals. This is a later love poem between Ning and Qian, but it is also Xiaoqian's. A true portrayal of the inner emotional world. She is a delicate and fragile person, with a "soft soul thousands of miles away and no one to rely on". It was not her wish to help the emperor do evil, but her body was controlled by her grandmother, so she had to do something against her will and It is a matter of conscience. Although there are countless people who have read her, most of them are fascinated by her beauty and only want pleasure. Only Ning Caichen has always been honest with him with an innocent heart, and this sincerity and love from the heart This is exactly what she, a helpless ghost, dreamed of! So she risked her life many times to protect her lover, regardless of her own safety! Congratulations to Wang Zuxian for finding a real on-screen representative image."
Yan Zhanzhao, editor-in-chief of the entertainment section of "Apple Daily", opened a column and commented: "I have always had various opinions on Zhou Wen, and even had tit-for-tat, but this "A Chinese Ghost Story" has greatly changed my impression of him. The encounter between man and ghost, Not romantic, there are more crying and tears, more regrets and sighs, more heartbreak and pain. At the end of the film, Xiaoqian finally goes to rest, and Ning Caichen is on the road again. We can't say no to such an ending. Okay, but lovers can't get married in the end. I believe many people will feel a little regretful after watching it. However, it is precisely because of this incomplete perfection that Xiaoqian's ethereal image with white clothes flying and black hair blowing on her face stands out in my mind. It is forever frozen in the depths of my memory, and eventually it condenses into the lingering cinnabar mole on my heart, which always hurts when I touch it lightly."
"Every shot exudes strong confidence, absolutely putting the creator himself above all kinds of technical means. In the movie, Yan Chixia uses Qi to control the sword, and outside the movie, Zhou Wen uses Qi to control the sword. This kind of Qi theory It is mysterious, but it is the source of the Midas touch. The fullness, abundance, purity and power of "A Chinese Ghost Story" make a small environment with only a few hastily explained scenes seem like a big world where humans and ghosts are indistinguishable. The audience is immersed in the love-hate entanglement between Ning Caichen and Nie Xiaoqian, charmed and moved by it, and has no time to care about anything else. This moving power is rooted in the great spirit of the creator." - "Wen Wei Po"
"Ta Kung Pao" commented: Jin Yong wrote in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" that Guo Jing taught Yang Guo that "the great chivalrous person serves the country and the people". This sentence is widely circulated, and Wen Ruian added the second half of the sentence "the small chivalrous person" "Be friends and neighbors." Although Yan Chixia did not see much about serving the country in the film, she only mentioned that she hates corrupt officials the most and specializes in punishing corrupt officials. Her service to the people is obvious, and she saves a wide range of people. , even to the point where only seclusion can stop it, eradicate the powerful and evil forces, and actually save and help people who have never met him on a larger scale and far-reaching time. Well deserved to be a hero. I like the hero Yan Chixia, and I like his words when he hugged Ning Caichen and cried bitterly, "Your justice is so like me when I was young, and I was so moved." He is grateful to others just because of their kindness. .
"The ancient temples, pavilions and pavilions in Hanshan Mountain, and the frost-covered sky over ten miles of flat lakes, are filled with the wanderings of the down-and-out scholars, the sadness of the charming female ghosts, and the fun and recklessness of the reclusive knights. They are seasoned with the love stories of humans and ghosts taking different paths, and the extraordinary and flying stories. In terms of action scenes, "A Chinese Ghost Story" has given a shot in the arm to the sluggish collection of costume films. I believe it won't be long before costume films return to the screen!" - Shi Qi's contribution to "Movie Biweekly".
Special article from the Hong Kong Lyricists Association: The three songs in the film are extremely appropriate. The theme song of "A Chinese Ghost Story" runs throughout the film. Regardless of the sharp rhythm at the beginning of the film or the soothing or sad feeling in the middle, it creates a sad atmosphere in which people and ghosts take different paths. Capturing the hearts of the audience, it can arouse a strong resonance among the audience, thus making the audience sympathize with their helplessness and regret their separation. In order to express the inner feelings of the characters,It has just the right effect to enhance the character's dialogue with the emotions of the heart. "Dawn Don't Come" is more powerful when played as an interlude in the film at the end. The sad and affectionate song well depicts Ning Caichen's inner emotions at this moment, and together with the dull expression on Ning Caichen's face, it expresses Ning Caichen's emotions. Chen's deep affection and deep love for Nie Xiaoqian are deeply affecting.
"A Chinese Ghost Story" is like that explosive pissing beef pill. Although it looks ugly on the outside, it is extremely powerful and full of surprises when you eat it.
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"The curse of "acclaim but not box office success" has nothing to do with "A Chinese Ghost Story". The films Zhou invested in in his third step have done very well at the box office, and the two major theater chains Golden Princess and Golden Harvest have joined forces to provide films.
Compared with Golden Harvest, which only has two time slots a day to screen the sequel of "Plan A", Golden Princess's theater chain will screen "A Chinese Ghost Story" 24 hours a day. Who makes it this summer release for Princess Golden? The only film that was a hit, and it was released at the end of the summer season. As soon as Boss Lei opened his mouth, all the theaters made way for "A Chinese Ghost Story". This courage and trust are enough to show his respect for Zhou Wen. Absolutely support it!
It was night, and the lights were brightly lit in Zhou's office building. Zhou Wen, Zhong Chuhong, Wang Zuxian, and Zhang Guorong were sitting in the office. Zhou Wen was burying his head in front of the computer and writing something. Zhong Chuhong was watching "Love Encounter" in front of the TV. "Rivals" series, only Zhang Guorong and Wang Zuxian were chatting. They had not gone home so late. They were mainly waiting for calls from the two major theaters and waiting for the box office data of "A Chinese Ghost Story" within 24 hours of its release.
"Brother, what do you think the box office results will be on the first day?" Wang Zuxian had a straw in his mouth, his eyes full of confusion.
In the past, Wang Zuxian would never have worried about box office results. Those were things that directors and producers worried about, but now it is different. She is both the star of the film and a contracted artist of Zhou. Zhou gave her a family The warmth of her heart gave her a sense of responsibility.
Zhang Guorong spread his hands and said: "I don't know. I checked the theater attendance rate during dinner. More than 200 theaters have reached an attendance rate of 90%. The box office should not be bad. Of course, these are just my guesses, because If I don¡¯t know anything about box office, you¡¯d better ask Awen or Honggu.¡±
"Don't ask me." Zhong Chuhong looked away from the TV screen and said, "I never worry about the box office. Awen is responsible for these."
"Uh, you boss lady is really incompetent." Zhang Guorong exclaimed.
Zhong Chuhong smiled nonchalantly and said: "Everyone has their own responsibilities. He mainly manages external affairs. As for me, I only need to take care of the accounts occasionally and care about everyone's living conditions. As for other things, I can't take care of them even if I want to." With that ability, our Zhou family needs a real housekeeper."
Wang Zuxian frowned and said, "One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. What do we need two housekeepers for? Isn't it good now?"
"Based on the company's current scale, this team can definitely handle it. What if the company continues to expand?" Zhong Chuhong said: "We need more professional business management talents to help manage the company, such as your good friend Shao Hua, Xinli, who just resigned from Debao, these two are both being watched by Awen."
"No, I can accept it if Ahua is hired here." Wang Zuxian curled his lips and said, "But it's best not to let Xinli go. She is from Debao. I heard that she was childhood sweethearts with Pan Disheng. If she gets the Zhou family, many people will be unconvinced. What if this is a trick played by her and Pan Di? By then, the company will have a hidden commercial spy from the other party, and it is such an important position!"
"Haha, I don't see that Xiaoxian still has a lot to think about!" Zhong Chuhong laughed when he heard this, and said with certainty: "Don't worry, Awen will not let Xinli before she is sure of her true thoughts. Come to the company."
"It won't work even if it's confirmed!" Wang Zuxian was still worried.
Zhang Guorong scratched his head and interrupted: "How about you be the Zhou family's second housekeeper?"
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. Wang Zuxian immediately said angrily: "I hate it. Brother, please stop teasing me. It's better for me to be obedient and film."
"That's it. Since you don't want to be a housekeeper, just follow Aunt Hong and relax, and don't worry about the box office all the time." Zhang Guorong laughed and said, "Hurry up and watch the drama with Aunt Hong. I'll go and help the two ladies." Change to a cup of coffee, Awen, do you want one?"
"No need." Zhou Wen stopped typing on the keyboard, raised a cup of hot tea and said, "I have this."
"What are you doing in front of the computer?" Zhang Guorong asked curiously.
"Change the script, Wang Jing will send it to you this afternoon"??'s "God of Gamblers" script needs to be revised in several places, and it will be basically completed in a while. Zhou Wen said with a smile.
"Why don't you work so hard!" Zhang Guorong sighed: "Everyone is waiting for the box office results, but you still have the thought to change the script. You should take a proper rest."
Zhou Wen stretched out and said, "There's nothing I can do about it. I'm born to be a hard worker. Besides, I've rejected Wang Jing's script five or six times. If I mess with it again, I'm afraid it will dampen his enthusiasm. I'll just change it myself." "
As soon as he said this, the phone on the desk rang. The four people's eyes immediately focused on the phone. Zhou Wen picked it up: "Hellooh? Really, oh, okay, I understand." Thank you, Boss Lei, haha, for sure, there will be a celebration banquet in a few days."
"How much is the box office?" Zhong Chuhong, Wang Zuxian, and Zhang Guorong hurriedly gathered around to ask.
Just as Zhou Wen was about to answer, another phone rang and he hurriedly picked it up and answered: "Well, well, hey, don't worry, I can understand Mr. Zou's difficulties. Okay, please tell Mr. Zou: Thank you for his great help. Okay, bye."
Zhou Wen hung up the phone and saw six eyes staring at him, "What are you doing?"
"What else are you doing? I'm asking you for the box office data!" Wang Zuxian glared, thinking that this guy is so bad. He knew that everyone was nervous about this, but he asked questions knowingly.
Zhou Wen nodded: "Oh, the box office data looks pretty good. If everything is fine, everyone, just go to bed!"
"" Wang Zuxian gritted his teeth, wishing he could slap someone to death for standing and talking without pain in his back.
Zhang Guorong snickered.
Zhong Chu gave Zhou Wen a red look and said, "Stop making trouble, haven't you seen Xiaoxian in a hurry? She has been waiting all night."
"That's right~" Wang Zuxian curled his lips in grievance.
"The 24-hour box office statistics of Golden Princess Cinema are 7.03 million. As for Jiahe Cinema, it is a little less than satisfactory. It is currently less than 2 million, so I say it is not bad." Zhou Wenshi Shiran said.
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a heavy breathing coming from Zhang Guorong. Wang Zuxian's mouth was very big. Zhong Chuhong covered her mouth in surprise.
"What's your expression?" Zhou Wen wondered: "You don't feel dissatisfied, do you? 1 38 Kanshu.com has a lot of words."
"Awen, you brat actually deceived us!" Zhang Guorong shouted: "Oh my god, the box office was 9 million on the day of the premiere, and you still think it's not bad?"
"Brother Wen, you are so bad, I almost thought it would be a hit but not a hit!" Wang Zuxian bit his lip and said happily.
Zhou Wen shook his head and said: "Please, even if you don't have confidence in yourself, you must have confidence in me. At least my script is worth two million in the industry, and my action design is worth one million. My guest appearance bonus plus the computer The special effects, no matter what, can keep the box office from losing money!"
"Tch, you can say whatever you want at this time!" Zhang Guorong sneered.
After a long while, Zhong Chuhong clapped her hands and said, "It feels like a dream, as if we have set another box office record."
Yes, "Eastern Condor" set a box office record of 8 million on its opening day a month ago, and "A Chinese Ghost Story" almost broke the 10 million mark. Such records fully illustrate the strong box office cohesion of Zhou Wen's works!
"Brother Wen, you see everyone is happy, why are you not happy at all?" Wang Zuxian asked with a pout.
Zhou Wen rubbed his face and said, "You are not a roundworm in my stomach. How do you know that I am unhappy now? Let me tell you, I am very happy now! Let's go, pack your things and go to my house to eat."
"Okay!" The three of them were in high spirits.
"Would you like to invite others to share?" Zhong Chuhong suggested: "For example, Mr. Ma, Sir Ming, and Ayu?"
"This task is left to you to complete, but I feel that I should try not to torment everyone in the middle of the night. They are all working too hard these days." Zhou Wen dropped these words and went downstairs to pick up the car.
Zhong Chuhong thought about it and felt that it would be better to share it with everyone. As a result, she made a phone call. Wu Ma and Liu Siu-ming were both on the set to catch up on the filming. Only Maggie Cheung was idle and bored at home. When she heard that they wanted to have a dinner, she naturally put her hands on it. welcome.
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Early in the morning, major newspapers received box office data shared by Golden Princess and Golden Harvest. Seeing the box office results of 9.03 million on the data table, the editors-in-chief of all newspapers were so surprised that they couldn't recover for a long time!
God, do you want to be so scary!
It almost exceeded 10 million on the day of the premiere. If it was released 24 hours a day in the two major theaters, Golden Harvest and Golden Princess, I don¡¯t know how much this number would be!
 "Editor-in-Chief, what title should I use for today's entertainment headline?"
"The biggest dark horse of the summer season appears, "A Chinese Ghost Story" grossed 9 million on its premiere day!"
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"Boss, can I use the title "Zhou blows the clarion call for counterattack in costume films"?"
"No, it's too general. The title must be full of gimmicks and sales volume!"
"Then what about replacing it with "Cheng Long's Curse Broken, A Chinese Ghost Story Disrupted Plan A"?"
"Okay, this is what I want! It's full of gunpowder. It's best to change all the words Cheng Long said at the premiere into something different. He would have liked Zhou Wen to be applauded but not to be a crowd pleaser!"
"Okay!"
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In a cramped office building in Mong Kok, Chen Bagua looked at the box office data he had just received from a friend. When he learned that "A Chinese Ghost Story" had broken the 9 million mark, he was really shocked for a long time. After a while, he bit the end of his pen. Frowning in thought.
Obviously, all the news released by major newspapers today are full of applause, helping to wave the flag for "A Chinese Ghost Story". Chen Bagua can definitely write like this, but it always feels like there is nothing new. The first publication of "Bagua Lu Entertainment Weekly" must be Only with a distinctive personality and full of revelations can you attract the public's buying interest.
After thinking about it, he suddenly remembered the conversation between the two people in front of him when he attended the premiere, so he took out the recorder and listened to it repeatedly, and finally a meaningful smile appeared on his face, "Hey, this title will definitely attract people, "Bagua Lu Entertainment Weekly" It will definitely be a huge hit!¡±
Chen Bagua slapped his thigh and listened to the playback of the recording while chewing on the words. Half an hour later, an article he was very satisfied with came out. After repeatedly confirming that there were no typos, he leisurely lit a cigarette and half-squinted. Lying on the back of the chair with his eyes closed, he hummed a tune and thought about the future. After finishing his cigarette, he saw that the time was already past four in the morning. Only then did he realize that it was less than half an hour before printing. He hurriedly grabbed the manuscript and went downstairs, stopping a car. The taxi ran to the printing factory
321 9 million on the day of premiere, who says that costumes don¡¯t make money!