Miss Understanding from Top Cinema (Original by topcinema, reproduction is strictly prohibited)
Some people are happy and some are worried about this year's Spring Festival movie.
Jia Ling, who lost 100 pounds suddenly, has extended her miracle from movies to reality. Not to mention the quality of the movie itself, with the passion to support its reputation, the box office of "Hot and Spicy" has soared after two days of release.
The movie "Mr. Red Carpet " directed by Ning Hao and starring Andy Lau ranked at the bottom in both word-of-mouth and box office. From its unsatisfactory pre-sale results,
only broke 50 million at the box office two days after its release, falling straight to sixth place. Coupled with the Douban score falling from 7 points to 6.9 points, it can be said to be a disastrous start.
"Mr. Red Carpet" was promoted as an elegant comedy. Director Ning Hao, who was previously good at black humor, partnered with actor Andy Lau to jointly tell a story that satirizes the entertainment industry, and it once had high hopes.
However, after watching this movie, two words: disappointment.
Andy Lau is very relaxed, quite self-sacrificing, and his performance is respectable, but the problem lies in the movie itself. The comedy is not comedy enough, the satire is not ironic enough, and the depth is not deep enough.
Looking at the current reputation and box office of "Mr. Red Carpet", I can only say that it is not unfair at all, and it has nothing to do with whether the movie is suitable for the Spring Festival.
"Mr. Red Carpet" seemed to be an ambitious art film, but in the end it was too high and too low, and left the public audience confused and confused. It became the director's self-pleasure and a huge loss of peace. Hao's level is naturally not recognized by the audience.
But the movie still has its highlights and laughs.
For example, it positively satirizes some investors who don’t understand movies and like to point fingers. In the
movie, the investor makes a guest appearance in the movie he invested in, asking the director to give lines to the c-bit, and also asked to dedicate himself to art and do some action scenes.
Director Ning Hao said he was satisfied with this, and asked other actors to directly perform the scene of "kicking the investor", which made the lead actor Andy Lau panic and stop him quickly, but it was useless. It was hilarious and enjoyable to watch.
However, the most daring thing about "Mr. Red Carpet" is not the unspoken rules of the entertainment industry, not the faces of superstars, not the showmanship at the award ceremony, but the exposure of a mysterious master.
White Dragon King.
In the film, when Andy Lau, the actor played by Andy Lau, was wearing a dress, his agent handed him a blue bow tie.
Liu Weichi asked why it was blue and whether there were other colors. The other party handed him a red bow tie, but at the same time told him: The White Dragon King suggested blue.
The White Dragon King is the master behind the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
Although he has been dead for many years, there are still various stories and legends about him and the Hong Kong entertainment industry circulating in the world.
Among them, the story of Andy Lau and the White Dragon King is included.
The White Dragon King is an overseas Chinese in Thailand. He provides guidance to believers on a daily basis, saves and prays for the destined people. Andy Lau calls the White Dragon King his master because he has received many pointers from him and respects him very much.
In his early years, Andy Lau was a boss investing in movies, but he lost money. In 2002, he was in debt and was involved in a lawsuit. At that time, he approached the White Dragon King for help. After some advice from the White Dragon King, Andy Lau regained a chance to overcome the difficulties and get out of the shadow of his career. , is on the right track again, and is becoming popular all the way.
Andy Lau was extremely grateful for this. He regarded the White Dragon King as his master, often greeted him and knelt down many times. Later, when the White Dragon King passed away, Andy Lau rushed to Thailand to see him off for the last time.
Even the classic movie " Infernal Affairs ", which has become the benchmark for Hong Kong police and gangster films, is also related to the White Dragon King.
At that time, Lin Jianyue's Media Asia Film Company decided to invest in the filming of "Infernal Affairs" in the sluggish market. At that time, he specially invited the White Dragon King from Thailand to Hong Kong to preside over the overall situation and pray for everyone.
It is worth mentioning that because the White Dragon King likes the color white, most believers came wearing all-white clothes. But that time only Andy Lau wore a blue basketball jersey to meet the White Dragon King. Later, Andy Lau said that he was wearing white clothes. Inside.
Later, "Infernal Affairs" became a hit, and Lin Jianyue invited the White Dragon King again for the next two sequels. When the filming of " Infernal Affairs 3" started, there were also photos of the White Dragon King with Andy Lau, Tony Leung , Dawn , and in the movie When it was released, the White Dragon King continued to appear at the premiere.
Not only Andy Lau, but also most of the Hong Kong entertainment industry including Xiang Huaqiang, Xiang Huasheng brothers, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Lai Ming, Shu Qi, Shawn Yue, Ren Xianqi, Peng Yuyan, etc. went to the White Dragon King for advice. Tony Leung and Shu Qi both knelt down very devoutly at that time, and later their careers became more and more prosperous. The more prosperous.
There is also Luo Mouxiang. When he visited the White Dragon King, he was warned that he must quit in order to become popular. However, he failed to control himself in the end and fell down on this word.
But it is said that the White Dragon King also has missing people. Hong Kong entertainment reporters once revealed that Leslie Cheung had wanted to see the White Dragon King before the accident. The time and place were originally arranged, but 2 hours before the meeting, the White Dragon King changed his mind. The reason for not wanting to see Leslie Cheung is unknown, but it has become an eternal regret.
In "Mr. Red Carpet" starring Andy Lau, although the White Dragon King only appears in the lines, his influence on the Hong Kong entertainment industry can be seen from his suggestions on the colors of the celebrities' clothes.
Speaking of which, have you watched Andy Lau's "Mr. Red Carpet"?
Tell us what you think after watching it.
