After playing ruthless gangsters or arrogant bad guys, Ren Xianqi plays the role of common man Murong Fai in the recently released "Provisional Robbery". Ren Xianqi is no stranger to the "fireworks" in ordinary people, "I seem to have put my own life story into it." Therefore, he believes that the audience will feel the resonance in the laughter, "Murong Hui is always 'too soft-hearted' , take all the problems on your own.
However, what should you do if you can't carry it on? This movie encourages everyone to persevere in difficulties, constantly look for solutions to problems, and place hope on yourself, not on others. On misty things."
resonates with this character.
The movie "Provisional Robbery" is produced by Ye Dongsheng and directed by Mak Kai-kwong. It takes a new approach outside of Hong Kong's classic police and gangster films and comedies. It uses black comedy techniques to show its full strength and "richness". "An alternative way to make money. The robber turned out to be a poor man under his skin. Mei Lantian, the "violent gangster" played by Aaron Kwok, was forced to commit robberies to make a living. During the robbery and escape, he left a huge sum of money in the trunk of a taxi. In order to get back the money he desperately robbed, he accidentally invites taxi driver A Tang (played by Lam Jiadong) and his down-and-out brother Murong Hui (played by Ren Xianqi) to carry out a robbery together. The film is full of suspense and makes people laugh and cry. It shows the story of Hong Kong's local low-level people working hard to make a living.
"Temporary Robbery" may seem like a robbery and melee at first glance, but at its core it explores the human choices made by a poor and ordinary person in a desperate situation and faced with the pressure of life and family. Ren Xianqi described the character of Murong Hui as "good people cannot be good and bad people cannot be good". "He is a typical low-level person who faces the troubles of daily necessities such as food, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea." Ren Xianqi said that this is a character that is easy to connect with the audience. The role of communication, "Too many people have this kind of helplessness and confusion, facing the torture of 'which is more important, the pressure of life or the dignity of life?'" Ren Xianqi said that he also felt the same for Murong Hui, "I suffered a lot before I became famous. , I had no money to make music, and I wanted to do other things, but my pockets were empty. At that time, I fantasized about winning the lottery, but I had never bought a lottery ticket. Just like Murong Hui, I couldn’t carry it anymore and couldn’t sleep on the street. , he fancifully wanted to be a robber, but he didn't dare to do it."
Ren Xianqi felt that another point of resonance between himself and Murong Hui was the struggle out of a sense of responsibility, "Murong Hui manages... Nursing homes, he can't abandon those elderly people. I also felt this way during the epidemic. After three years of the epidemic, our company has not laid off a single employee or cut any salary. But I am very anxious, and I really want to explain this well. characters."
The chemistry of the three leading actors
As a "not-so-serious absurd crime Hong Kong film", each character in "The Temporary Robbery" has a unique personality. Ren Xianqi plays a desperate man who has no choice but to save the nursing home. The family-loving paranoia played by Murong Fai and Aaron Kwok, and the intimidating Aizang played by Jiadong Lam all represent "the dilemma faced by ordinary people when faced with difficult situations." Ren Xianqi said that such a role brings a sense of freshness to everyone. The three leading actors often discuss roles and performances together, and create a series of chemical reactions.
"Temporary Robbery" is the first collaboration between Ren Xianqi and Aaron Kwok. Ren Xianqi said: "This time I worked with Aaron Kwok. When I heard that he played a robber, the image in my mind was that of Ma Ge in "A Better Tomorrow". But he did a lot of homework carefully, designed buck teeth for the character, and added a lot of The vivid elements make me smile when I see Aaron Kwok's buck teeth."
This is the second time that Simon Yam and Jack Lam have collaborated. In Ren Xianqi's view, Lam Jiadong is very passionate about movies. "He doesn't seem to need to sleep when filming. After filming, he called in the middle of the night and said, 'I think what should be better for the next scene.' I was very touched by his investment." Ren Xianqi and Lin Jiadong is a pair of brothers in need in the film, so the two of them also developed in accordance with the relationship between the characters during filming, and they had a good understanding of each other.
Ren Xianqi said with a smile that the screenwriter and director gave the actors a lot of space, "They gave us a script, and then everyone digested it. Everyone made a lot of revisions, and they helped and cooperated with each other.”
“Empty” eyes are closer to daily life
In Johnnie To’s film works, Ren Xianqi subverted the previous image of a good gentleman. He played a robber in the 2004 “Big Event” and a thief in the 2016 “A Big Tree Catches the Wind” Wang Ye Guohuan. Having played many such roles, Ren Xianqi is also happy to change his style in "Provisional Robbery". "There are many types of movies, and each character is portrayed in a different way. I don't like to be stereotyped or framed. A movie is a dream factory with all kinds of possibilities. "
In order to make Murong Hui closer to daily life, Ren Xianqi also made an "addition" to his hair, making his hair gray. "I discussed with the director, and I said that many people who seek life are actually slovenly and stressed sometimes. The older ones don’t even have hair anymore.
Murong Hui’s eyes were also empty. This was what Ren Xianqi learned from after observing many ordinary people on the street. “I have been watching ordinary people carrying plastic bags on the street. What he does is very routine and low-key, and will not attract anyone's attention. I just want to become that person. "
Ren Xianqi said with a smile that in the streets of Hong Kong, this "empty" look made him feel "safe", "I found that as long as you make yourself inconspicuous, even if you are walking through a busy place like Mong Kok , and will not be easily discovered. "
Ren Xianqi will deliberately record some interesting details in life and use them as inspiration materials when making movies. He hopes that the movies he stars in will leave some memories in the hearts of the audience. "Works that can be remembered are classics and will last forever. Just like the seven-minute long shot at the beginning of the movie "The Big Deal" has been selected as one of the top ten classic scenes in world cinema, then I feel honored to be a participant. "
This year's work is mainly about concerts.
Starring in "Temporary Robbery" is an enjoyable process for Ren Xianqi, "As an actor, my salary is a good script. Ren Xianqi laughed and said that so far, he has almost never received a normal salary for making movies. He uses his income as a singer to subsidize the creation of movies. "They always say that the budget is not big and ask me to help." "
However, Ren Xianqi has a pursuit in his heart - don't act in a drama for the sake of salary. "It is better to seriously play a role that is remembered by everyone than how much money I earned for this drama. Of course, the best thing is that I can be remembered and earn a salary. "
Which is more important, music or movies? Ren Xianqi finds it difficult to distinguish, "In my heart, I feel that both are important. My songs are in my movies, and most of the scenes in the MVs of my songs are from movies. "
Talking about the focus of this year's work, Ren Xianqi revealed that concerts are still the main focus. To this end, he insists on physical training every day, "Last year, I basically released a new music album and held concerts. I hope to release it as soon as possible. The funds consumed during the epidemic will be replenished. Next, if there is a good script, I will make a movie. "
Whether he is filming a movie or holding a concert, Ren Xianqi needs to be very focused, "I only do one thing at a time, just like when I played a gangster, I would avoid my family and immerse myself in the role for a long time. middle. "
requires himself to "don't get lost"
In addition to working hard in his career, Ren Xianqi also has a curiosity about the outside world. He revealed that he has already achieved a large part of his "life list", such as riding a motorcycle and running silk road, the Ancient Tea Horse Road, the source of the Yellow River, etc. “Next, I want to climb Mount Everest, but my altitude sickness is too severe. In addition, I want to ride the waves of the Qiantang River, and I am also planning to shoot the festivals of all 56 ethnic groups in China, such as the Torch Festival and Naadam. Then, I would visit these friends’ homes and use my eyes to help the audience understand more about the cultural customs and music of different ethnic groups. "
Ren Xianqi laughed and said that he was not a good student when he was a child and was very naughty. Fortunately, his father instilled the concepts of etiquette, justice, integrity, right and wrong, good and evil since he was a child. He has a bottom line in life, and he is lucky to be tolerated by everyone.After growing up, Ren Xianqi also passed on his goodwill and actively participated in charity activities. "My father is a teacher and believes that children represent the future. In my early charity work, I focused on children's education. As my parents get older, , I am also considering setting up an institution like a nursing home."
Today, Ren Xianqi can be regarded as "successful and famous", but his requirement for himself is "don't get lost". "After your dream is realized, you still have to take good care of it, otherwise it will What a pity." Text/reporter Xiao Yang
coordinator/Liu Jianghua
