"The truth is demonstrated in words. - Tang Lei"
The box office is a very interesting thing.
It is usually considered to be proof of an actor's appeal.
in fact?
There is nothing wrong with this perception. In fact, it is true. If an actor does not have a considerable number of high-box office works, it is difficult to be considered to have commercial box office appeal.
Hong Kong movies are currently struggling.
And in the future, it is foreseeable that there will be even more ups and downs.
So, in terms of superstars, who can carry the box office?
Who is the superstar?
Now that Double Weekly has faded out, there is actually a rough conclusion about the superstars, namely Andy Lau, Tony Leung , Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok and Louis Koo.
But Andy Lau is revered as a Chinese god by his fans, so it’s hard to talk about it much.
, so you can consider adding a Nicholas Tse .
Frankly speaking, in terms of qualifications and commercial box office performance, there is still a gap between Nicholas Tse and the "superstar".
Putting aside the irrational remarks of fans, considering that he is not lacking in popularity, is in his prime, and has a lot of blockbusters, so when he has the opportunity to prove himself, he can be regarded as a "quasi-superstar" for the time being. Of course, each of these people,
, has their own strengths and weaknesses.
Aaron Kwok was born as an idol, and his acting skills, plasticity and creativity are all top-notch choices. His acting skills are still on the rise, but he often deviates from the entertainment of the movie itself and devotes too much energy to niche, realistic and literary-themed movies. , this is his biggest obstacle at the commercial box office level.
Donnie Yen, known as "The Last Action Superstar", has been taking over the role of action drama for many years. As long as he can act, there is a market for him. However, he is already over sixty years old, how many more years can he continue to act?
Tony Leung Chiu-wai is still able to show his strength in the movie, but he is obviously old. In addition, his skills are at their peak and solidified, so his acting skills are even more limited.
Louis Koo is still like a tireless machine, but it is a pity that the quality of the movies is always insufficient.
Nicholas Tse said as mentioned above, it needs to be verified by the market.
But of course they all have the opportunity to carry the box office.
In recent years, the problems in Hong Kong movies have been most affected by the narrative skills and technical aspects of screenwriters and directors, not the actors. This problem cannot be ignored.
Because if a movie cannot even establish plot, logic and characters, how can we talk about acting?
After all, actors are passive.
An actor, on top of his basic abilities, must meet a team that is capable and serious about making movies, in order to be able to produce high-quality works. Otherwise, he will become mediocre or even collapse, because in acting In terms of aspect, the first thing to follow must be the director's intention, and the final performance also has a great relationship with the selection of shots, addition and deletion of scenes, editing, etc. in the later stage.
This problem is easy to verify.
For example, Aaron Kwok's "The Storm", "Chill", " Unparalleled " compared to "The Storm 2", " When the Wind Rises Again " and "Anti-Drug 3: People at the End of the World".
Another example is Tony Leung's "Dark Flowers", "In the Mood for Love" and "Infernal Affairs", and compare "The Ferryman" and "Monster Hunt 2".
can also use Donnie Yen's "The Fuse", "Slaying the Wolf" and "Ip Man" to compare "The Beauty", "Frozen Man: Time Walker" and "Search and Rescue".
The rest will not be described in detail.
Therefore, it is very important for them to review the cooperation team and select and polish the scripts.
And among the current Hong Kong directors, how many are worth taking a high look at?
Some things are visible at a glance.
Chen Musheng has passed away, and Johnnie To has been at a loss for many years. Tsui Hark, Lam Chiu-yin, Chan Ke-sun, and Liu Weiqiang have integrated into the mainland market and will almost never make Hong Kong films again.
Qiu Litao, another highly qualified director, may have a difficult road ahead.
Zhuang Wenqiang soared into the sky with "Wushuang", and "Goldfinger" also maintained its base.
Weng Tse-kwong first made a splash in the film industry with "Blood Seeking Plum Blossoms", but in "When the Wind Rises Again" he exposed his shortcomings in ability and lack of understanding of choices, and it is almost impossible to set foot in the field of commercial blockbusters anymore.
Huang Qingxun seems to have been highly recommended, but it is difficult to say the level.
As a cameraman, Kwan Chi-yao has shot famous movies such as "Chill", "Equator", "Chill 2", "Chasing the Dragon" and "Warrior". He has also co-directed "Chasing the Dragon" and "Chasing the Dragon 2" with Wang Jing ", but "Stealth" exposed its weaknesses. Photography and directing may not be confused.
There is another person named Mai Qiguang.
He has been immersed in Galaxy Video for many years as a deputy, and he has just released "Temporary Heist".
This movie is quite interesting, and it also brings new atmosphere and thinking.
It does not follow the old path of police and gangsters, such as gun battles, car chases and vicious battles between good and evil. Instead, it starts from the bottom of the city and uses a relatively rigorous layout to introduce all kinds of characters. Through them, collision to unfold the whole story. What is particularly rare about
is the compassion and pathos hidden under the humor and police shell.
personally believes that in the next few years, Zhuang Wenqiang will undoubtedly be the first choice, and Mai Qiguang may not be ignored.
The rest are either sinking or struggling.
There is another interesting thing.
In terms of the relationship between actors and directors, in recent years, there have been quite a few new directors who have become famous in the film industry through Aaron Kwok.
Zhou Xianyang of "The Murderer", Lu Jianqing and Liang Lemin of "Chill", Weng Ziguang of "Blood Seeking Plum Blossoms", and even Zhuang Wenqiang of "Wushuang", and even Mak Qiguang of "The Temporary Heist".
Among these people, Zhuang Wenqiang can certainly be listed alone.
He was well-known for his early participation in "Infernal Affairs" as a screenwriter, but it has been difficult to gain recognition as a director, even though he co-directed many films with Mak Siu-fai and made a solo film "Flying Sand Wind Transfer" , also won the Best New Director Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. However, before the outbreak of "Wushuang", it was still ordinary.
Of course, like Tony Leung, he generally does not cooperate with unknown directors in the industry. This is a safe route.
In other words, Aaron Kwok is fearless and adventurous, while Tony Leung is rational and conservative.
Relatively speaking, from a performance perspective, Aaron Kwok is more likely to surprise the audience, while Tony Leung is more stable. Both of them are actors who are more likely to bring quality movies in the current Hong Kong film industry. .
It's a pity that "When the Wind Rises Again" failed.
in the final analysis.
Investment, subject matter, film quality and market strategy determine the direction and location of commercial box office.
If the above-mentioned people bring good quality, they all have a chance to take over the box office. There is no need to argue about this issue of
.
The future is here.
