The excitement of the summer season has finally been ignited!
What ignited the enthusiasm of movie fans for watching movies in the summer is the happy twist that returned to the summer movie with a new movie after two years.
The most popular comedy type among audiences, Shen Ma CP with the strongest box office appeal, and the huge hot topic of Chinese family education anxiety are all in this " Catch a Baby ".
The film has gained great popularity since its screening, with box office and pre-sale box office revenue exceeding 500 million.
was released for only 9 days, and the box office exceeded 1.7 billion. At the same time, the proportion of films scheduled on the 9th day of release was still as high as 42%, and the attendance rate ranked first in the same period.
From the perspective of the broader market, it can be said that it has injected a "shot in the arm" into the sluggish summer season.
In addition, the film has unlocked 31 achievements including "Winning the single-day box office championship for 7 consecutive days" and "2024 summer movie viewing championship".
now has a box office of 2.44 billion on its 17th day of release, making it extremely popular.
The industry predicts that the total box office of the film will hit 3.7 billion+. Such a rapid box office trend is likely to reproduce the myth of the 2022 summer movie champion " Alone on the Moon ".
With a top-notch hit, it’s the actors who get the most dividends.
Below, let’s take a look at the 10 actors who benefited most from participating in "Catch a Baby". Let’s start with the tenth one:
0, Li Jiaqi (played as Zhang Feifei)
Compared to the real name Li Jiaqi, everyone Maybe she is more familiar Her previous stage name was Yoko Rame.
In "Catch a Baby", she played the role of Zhang Feifei, Ma Jiye's classmate, nicknamed "Female Zhang Fei". The two were nicknamed the "Broken Horse Zhang Fei" combination.
"Broken Horse Zhang Fei" is a Northeastern dialect, which generally describes someone who is lively and dancing. This is exactly Zhang Feifei's character.
is arrogant and fierce, and he is the one who kicks Ma Jiye as soon as he appears.
Because he was worried that his son, who was about to be a senior in high school, would fall in love early, Ma Chenggang used his money to get Zhang Feifei admitted to the dance academy in advance.
And because of Zhang Feifei, Ma Jiye indirectly learned that he was living in "The Truman Show."
Netizens have different opinions on 29-year-old Li Jiaqi playing the role of a high school student, with some supporting and some opposing.
Among the opposing voices, there are many who are affected by its negative controversy.
This is not the first time Li Jiaqi has cooperated with Happy Twist. As early as 2022, she appeared in "Walking Alone on the Moon", playing the role of Ma Lanxing's lieutenant Wei Lasi.
collaborated with Happy Twist again this time, and returned to the big screen with a comedy family film. Obviously, they wanted to accumulate the trust of the audience and restore their gradually crumbling popularity.
After all, Happy Twist has a natural advantage in terms of national popularity.
, Ma Wenbo (played as grandpa)
The national recognition of the young actors in "Catch a Baby" has improved, and the veteran actors have also successfully made their way out of the industry and been seen by more people.
For example, Ma Wenbo, who plays Ma Chenggang’s father-in-law. In the film
, this veteran actor does not have many roles, but every time he appears, he always makes the audience burst into laughter.
Throughout the film, he plays a shrewd and protective grandfather who is often worried about whether his grandson is well fed or clothed.
When his grandson was teased by his classmates for not being able to afford a luxury car, he was so angry that he wanted to fight with him. It was obvious that he felt sorry for his grandson.
The most unforgettable scene is the scene where the money is hidden in the wig.
On Ma Jiye's birthday, his grandparents wanted to secretly give money to their grandson, but their daughter Chunlan, who was "a step above the ordinary", saw through it in a second.
Three generations of grandparents and grandchildren gathered together, and they should have had a great time, but in the end they broke up unhappy.
Before leaving, my grandfather called his grandson. He hid his hand and opened the piece of wig, took out a large banknote and stuffed it into his grandson's hand, and quickly fled the scene.
's "overbearing grandfather's fiercely doting" attitude was also played by Ma Wenbo very deeply.
This scene made the audience laugh and feel sad at the same time. They couldn’t help but think of their grandparents and how kind they were to them.
, Zhang Zidong (played as Ma Dajun)
In "Catch a Baby", not only the grandfather is the sympathetic character, but also Ma Dajun, who lives in the new family reorganized by his father, is also touching.
The screenwriter arranged a hilarious appearance for him, and he who shouted the phrase "The boss is gone is sad" did look like a rich second generation silly and sweet.
But under the funny surface, the inner struggle and pain of this character are thought-provoking:
His father doesn’t care, his younger brother is his father’s glory and pride, but he has long been “kicked out” of the family’s successor ranks.
However, such a character who has lived under the denial and attack of his father for a long time has not become as darkened as everyone expected.
He is still optimistic. Regarding his father's partiality, he does not vent his resentment on his stepmother and half-brother.
Ma Dajun has been proving himself to his father. It was not until he was captured without dignity at his own home that he finally woke up in tears.
At the end of the video, he crossed the mountain in his heart, and the words "I don't need your approval" were his reconciliation with himself.
The role of Ma Dajun is played by Zhang Zidong, who has a professional background. His comic appearance and exaggerated performance left a deep impression on many viewers.
, Wei Xiang (played as Political Teacher Wei)
Wei Xiang, who had an outstanding performance in " the killer is not so calm ", is also here this time. Although he is a guest appearance, he still effectively delivers laughter.
In the film, he plays the political teacher Wei.
Although there are only two short scenes, it has created a sense of existence that lingers in people's minds.
In the first scene, in the open political class, this teacher Wei and Ma Jiye started a debate on "material and consciousness".
Unlike other students who cooperated with the teacher to perform, Ma Jiye did not give a single performance. He did not give Teacher Wei any "face" and directly prevented him from getting off the stage.
Combined with Wei Xiangsheng’s loveless expression, the level of comedy skyrocketed.
In the second office scene, he still has a funny style.
Faced with Ma Jiye’s explanation, Teacher Wei, who had lost the opportunity for promotion, could only think that he was speaking in Versailles, which was so silly that it made people laugh.
Even though he doesn't have many roles, Wei Xiang still relies on his acting skills and appearance to gain his own halo. He has the humor he deserves but doesn't steal the show at all.
I personally think that Wei Xiang would be more outstanding if he had more roles.
Facts have proved that after becoming popular, he is willing to continue to play supporting roles or even guest appearances, and he has embarked on another avenue for Chinese comedians.
, Jia Bing (playing Mr. Jia)
The veteran comedian Jia Bing, who has not missed a single step from the Spring Festival to the summer season this year, also made a cameo in "Catch a Baby", playing the role of Mr. Jia who visits a "poor" family. .
In the film, Jia Bing showed off his rich and wealthy temperament as soon as he appeared on the scene, doubling his joy.
There is a scene in the movie where he was sitting on a broken bucket that served as a chair to show off. As a result, the chair suddenly broke and he fell to his buttocks.
In fact, this clip that adds points to the overall "laughing effect" of the film was not deliberately arranged, but an accident on the shooting scene.
Faced with the unexpected, as a comedian who has experienced many battles, Jia Bing immediately showed his professionalism.
He did not freeze or laugh. Instead, he took a puff of his cigar and took over the role very naturally, as if he was a "big brother in society who is ruthless and doesn't say much", and the comedy effect was full.
This behind-the-scenes shooting has received over 3 million likes on the short video platform. Jia Bing, who became famous for "Hurious", also made an appearance again.
It is worth mentioning that Jia Bing’s son in the film is named Jia Qiqiang. I believe many Cyclonus fans can get this joke.
, Xiao Bochen (played as young Ma Jiye)
Xiao Bochen appeared in the period drama "The Glory of Our Fathers " and attracted netizens' applause because of his love for the conspicuous Bao Xiaozhaoxi. .
Although he is only 12 years old, his acting skills are not bad and he can freely show the teenage characteristics of the character.
In "Catch a Baby", Xiao Bochen plays the role of Ma Jiye in his teenage years. He changed his past aggressive image and showed a well-behaved and sensible side.
As a kid, he worries about everything at home every day, whether he is doing housework or working part-time to support his family.
Although he is still young, Xiao Bochen, who is very savvy, still plays Ma Jiye's little adult characteristics very well.
In the behind-the-scenes footage, Xiao Bochen, who comes from the Northeast, imitates the loose English of his hometown perfectly with his pure old iron taste.
In the film, under the "good intentions" of wealthy parents, Ma Jiye, the second son who was pushed by poor parents, grew up as he wished to be a good boy who is both sensible and filial, and devoted to reading and studying.
The more sensible, the more the audience feels sorry for his situation, which is inseparable from Xiao Bochen's performance.
This little boy who was cue by netizens to look like a cross between Hu Xianxu and Wang Yuan has a bright future.
, Shi Pengyuan (played as Ma Jiye)
When Ma Jiye grows up, he is played by Shi Pengyuan, one of the secret "bad boy trio". In the film
, as a victim of this "suffering educational experiment", Ma Jiye finally gave up the college entrance examination and was admitted to the ideal sports school with high scores in the second year.
However, he has missed the best training time and suffers from the paranoia of picking up bottles.
Although his appearance is not very similar to that of the young actor, Shi Pengyuan makes up for this with his appearance and acting skills.
Wearing a blue and white school uniform, he is full of youthful atmosphere and looks like a tall boy.
The changes in Ma Jiye’s mental journey from being kept in the dark to suddenly awakening were also presented by him.
It is worth mentioning that the school uniform worn by Shi Pengyuan in the film is still the same one worn by Shen Teng and Ma Li when she filmed "Charlotte " ten years ago.
This is also a little hidden Easter egg in the movie.
Although this post-2005 youngster is not yet 20 years old, his presence is not low. He is included in all the high-scoring works you see.
When it comes to facial recognition, there are three high-scoring dramas: "The Hidden Corner", "Go to Where the Wind Is" and " The Long Season ".
In terms of actual performance, " Octagonal Cage " has a box office of 2.2 billion with three male supporting roles.
In terms of quality, the two films on the left are " Changjin Lake " and "The Volunteer Army" directed by Chen Kaige, and the right one is " Article 20 " directed by Zhang Yimou.
is a supporting role with few roles, but his resume is pretty enough.
plus this "Catch a Baby", so far, the box office of the movies he starred in has exceeded 3 billion.
has achieved a double success in TV series and movies in less than 4 years, which shows how bright his acting career is.
As long as his acting skills continue to improve and he doesn't take the wrong track in the future, he is very likely to become a talented young actor.
, Sarina (played as Grandma/Teacher Li)
If you choose the most unexpected actor in "Catch a Baby", I believe many people will nominate Sarina.
As we all know, Sarina is a "professional mother" in period dramas and has played various "mother" roles.
Li Suhua from "The World" has touched the tear ducts of countless viewers.
But this time, Sarina in "Catch a Baby" overturned everyone's impression of her bitter mother. She stunned the audience with a slam dunk. She was completely different from the image of northern rural women on the screen in the past.
The scene of "paralyzed grandma playing basketball" was very risky for Sarina, whose knees were not very good, but she still insisted on shooting by herself, which shows that she is extremely serious about acting.
In the film, she has a dual identity, one is the fake grandmother who has been paralyzed for more than ten years, and the other is the real teacher who "counse" Ma Jiye behind the scenes.
Although it was her first time to act in a comedy, Sarina performed appropriately with this kind of "degree".
The comedy effects of the two different identities were all presented by her. Some viewers even said that the biggest laugh point in the film was the "paralyzed" scene in which she lifted up her wheelchair and ran away.
She has profound acting skills, and she also had a touching crying scene in "Catch a Baby".
At the funeral, when she heard her grandson’s true feelings revealed, the grandma who faked her own death could no longer hold back her tears. A series of performances made her cry.
Sarina controlled the character's emotional outburst very well, making people feel the love between ancestors and grandchildren that transcends blood relations.
, Ma Li (played as Chunlan)
To say that the actress who benefited the most from "Catch a Baby" is none other than Ma Li.
With the release of the film, her personal box office performance has also improved rapidly, from 19 billion during the Spring Festival to successfully breaking through the 20 billion mark.
not only became the first female lead in film history with a box office of over 20 billion, but also ranked fifth among the top 50 Chinese film stars at the box office. She is also the actress with the highest box office in Chinese film history.
Ten years ago, "Charlotte Trouble" and "Tekken " allowed Ma Li to accumulate a certain degree of national popularity and box office appeal.
But because she made several bad movies afterwards, her personal reputation was almost exhausted.
Fortunately, the performance and box office results of "This Killer Is Not So Calm" and "Walking Alone on the Moon" were good, which helped her regain a lot of reputation.
This year’s Spring Festival release of “Article 20” allowed the audience to see her acting skills. With her role as the loving mother Li Maojuan, Ma Li was shortlisted for the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress.
And this "Catch a Baby", which is a powerful combination with her old partner, also adds to her achievements. In the film
, Ma Li plays Chunlan.
This should be the most contradictory character in the whole film. On the one hand, he cannot bear the hardship of his son and wants to show off his cards several times so as not to pretend to be poor. On the other hand, he hopes that his son will get ahead and continue to be an "accomplice".
She needs to present a "acting" state in front of her children, and at the same time express a mother's soft heart that cannot be hidden.
There is no doubt that Ma Li has achieved both of these points, especially the scenes where her emotions explode, which are very contagious.
Especially when her son discovered the truth at the end and asked which teacher they were, her emotions changed from shock and guilt to final collapse, which was quite rich.
"I am mother", this is the most natural and true expression of a mother's feelings, and it is also Ma Li's most highlight scene in the entire film.
, Shen Teng (played as Ma Chenggang)
The actor who benefited the most from the film is naturally Shen Teng, who plays Ma Chenggang.
So far, the box office of the movies he starred in has exceeded 34 billion, ranking first among male actors in Chinese film history, and this number is still rising.
Ten years ago, Shen Ma was the best screen CP in comedy. In the past few years, he has developed separately and become a starry sky.
Ten years later, when we gather together for the summer vacation, why can’t it be considered a summit meeting?
Many fans expressed that they rushed to see "Shen Ma Farewell", which shows how strong the appeal of this pair of CPs is.
In "Catch a Baby", Shen Ma once again played the role of husband and wife. Whether it is the main film or the extras, they have a perfect understanding. Wherever they are, there is laughter, making people dream back to "Charlotte".
is different from the fake rich Charlotte, this time Ma Chenggang played by Shen Teng is a real rich man, a father who pretends to be a poor chicken, which makes people think deeply.
The presentation of comedy level is Shen Teng’s performance comfort zone.
In the early stage of the film, he vividly performed Ma Chenggang's "asking for trouble", which made the audience feel funny but also sad for his behavior.
In the middle and late stages, as this shocking scam got closer and closer to the truth, Shen Teng's acting skills began to wander, and he contributed more than just a hilarious performance.
In the underground passage scene, his tone, expression and emotional changes were like a "I'm all for your own good", "You're not satisfied with this" and "You're still wronged" style parent, which made people feel suffocated and depressed.
Starting from "Walking Alone on the Moon", Shen Teng began to show his "ambition" in acting.
In the plot of "Reconnecting with fellow Earthlings", he performed complex levels.
And this performance is still convincing. Through his highly national face, you can see his professional ability.
The above are the 10 actors who benefited the most after the release of "Catch a Baby". It is not difficult to see how big the dividends brought by a hit film and television drama.
Of course, the prerequisite is that the actor's acting skills are good, so that he can steadily catch the opportunity when it comes and give himself a strong voice.
As of now, the box office of "Catch a Baby" is far ahead among the films of the same period, and it is temporarily ranked first in this year's summer season.
There are many new films to be released next, so can "Catch a Baby" keep this position? We'll see.
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