Copywriter | Sesame Editor | Bu Mang The theater movies in 2024 will not be very prosperous. The summer season has always been the most fiercely competitive time for theater movies, but this year, only "Catch a Baby" is the dominant one, and the overall box office is almost

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The theater movies in 2024 are not very prosperous.

The summer season has always been the most intense period of competition for theater movies, but this year, only " " is the dominant one, and the overall box office is almost "halved" compared to last year.

Will the upcoming National Day season repeat the mistakes of the summer season?

You must know that last year’s National Day schedule produced dark horses such as " Solid as a Rock " and " Ex 4: Young and Young Marriage ", which accounted for "half of the total box office" during the schedule.

Of course, this year’s National Day stalls are not bad either.

Ning Hao and Ge You collaborated on the comedy " Hotshot Good Guy ", the Hong Kong film " Crisis Route " starring Andy Lau, Zhao Liying teamed up with Liu Ye's crime movie " Road to Fire " and so on.

But what I am most looking forward to is the new film starring Zhao Liying and Xin Zhilei - "Qiao Yan's Mind", which will be released nationwide on October 26.

So, what are the highlights of this film?

The plot is full of suspense, and the dual heroine setting arouses expectations.

"Qiao Yan's Mind" is adapted from Zhang Yueran's novel "Da Qiao Xiao Qiao". It tells the story of Qiao Yan (played by Zhao Liying) who grew up in a border town and became a well-known actress after working hard for many years. But an anonymous text message and the appearance of her sister (played by Xin Zhilei) disrupt the story of her life.

As soon as the trailer came out, suspense was placed in front of the audience.

Who is Qiao Yan?

"You are not Qiao Yan"

When Qiao Yan received this text message, she was obviously panicked. She turned off the screen of her mobile phone. An anonymous blackmail text message made a dusty past event become a new shadow for her.

At the same time, the sister who had lost contact many years ago appeared with a pregnant belly. It seemed like a coincidence, but there seemed to be a greater crisis hidden behind it.

What happened between these sisters?

When they met again, my sister was a top star standing in the spotlight, and my sister was a gangster from Myanmar who had been on the run for 17 years.

Facing her sister whom she had not seen for many years, Qiao Yan's first words were cold and distant: "What are you doing in Beijing?"

And her sister's reply was also full of provocation: "You think I am dead?"

Qiao Yan She seemed considerate, buying her sister a new mobile phone, giving her the master bedroom to her, and even giving her an unlimited credit card. However, she sat in the car and monitored everything about her sister.

Behind the meticulous care is the deepest indifference and defensiveness.

Of course, my sister is not a fuel-efficient lamp. She seems to want to take possession of everything her sister has and wants to replace her.

Two dark groups are fighting each other. What makes the sisters turn against each other?

Everyone in the play lives in a natural way, but together it is a tragedy.

The original work's description of the various and extremely tense complex relationships between women has been moved to the big screen. This story is very interesting.

Of course, the crazy sisterhood of Zhao Liying and Xin Zhilei is also what attracts audiences to the theater.

Let’s talk about Zhao Liying first.

The character Qiao Yan she plays in the film appears to be a glamorous star, confident and bright. It is not an exaggeration to say that Zhao Liying is acting in her true colors.

But in front of her sister, Qiao Yan changed her face, and Zhao Liying also performed the unknown side of the character.

Her expression was cold, with no change in emotion, and her eyes were extremely defensive, as if the person opposite could put her to death at any time.

There is a scene in the trailer where Qiao Yan is sitting in a car and seems to be hiring a murderer to kill someone. She takes a long puff of cigarette and slowly exhales it, raising the corners of her mouth with a proud smile.

At that moment, the character's cold-blooded ruthlessness was vividly displayed.

I didn't expect that Zhao Liying would be so suitable for playing the "white cut black" little flower.

Let’s talk about Xin Zhilei.

After " Blossoms " became a hit, the audience saw Xin Zhilei's beauty and acting skills.

But this time, she surprised the audience again.

In "Qiao Yan's Mind", Xin Zhilei changed her past image and played the role of a down-and-out gangster who has been on the run for 17 years.

She was wearing tattered clothes and had a bare face. She looked completely weathered, and there was no trace of "Li Li" at all.

When getting along with her sister, her tone is always full of provocation and threat, and her eyes are filled with unwillingness and jealousy.

Xin Zhilei is immersed in the role every moment, creating a plump and complex character. I believe her in the feature film will refresh the audience's understanding again.

The acting is wonderful, and the male supporting role is eye-catching

I thought that the sisters Zhao Liying and Xin Zhilei would be the biggest highlight of the film, but when I watched the trailer, I was surprised by the 50-year-old male supporting actor -

He is Huang Jue .

The audience must be familiar with this actor.

His first role in the industry was the bus driver Wang Xingde in " begins ".

In the early stage, Huang Jue had no lines, but his facial expressions could convey the character's emotions, whether they were anger, despair, or hatred. Every emotional outburst was full of layers, with great tension and impact.

His emotional state is not single, but changes according to the character's current environment. The audience cannot guess that he is the murderer at a glance, but when watching Huang Jue's performance carefully, they will find some flaws.

It is also because of this role that Huang Jue's acting skills have received more recognition.

In "Flowers", which was broadcast at the beginning of this year, Huang Jue once again showed his outstanding acting skills.

is different from the little character Wang Xingde. He plays the role of Qiang Zong, a big boss in the shopping mall.

Huang Jue used his delicate performance to perfectly interpret the character's shrewd, cunning, arrogant and arrogant character, and also added a lot of excitement to the business war between Mr. Qiang and Mr. Bao.

In "Qiao Yan's Mind", the role played by Huang Jue is even more mysterious.

He was wearing a suit and glasses. He was elegant and somewhat domineering. He naturally exuded a strong aura that made people afraid to approach him.

As soon as the camera turned, he put his hands on the table, with a threatening look in his eyes, leaned close to Qiao Yan's ear and whispered "Have you forgotten who you are?", which made him feel oppressive for a moment.

Even though Huang Jue’s identity is not revealed in the trailer, his performance has told the audience that this is definitely not a simple character.

A few shots in the trailer fully enhance the charm of the character. Huang Jue's performance in the feature film will definitely be even more exciting.

Conclusion:

I dare to say that "Qiao Yan's Mind" is definitely a dark horse in the National Day release.

Among the films of the same period, there are not many suspense-themed films. "Qiao Yan's Mind" is released at this time, which has a natural box office advantage.

More importantly, judging from the trailer, the quality of this film is very impressive.

The film uses the story of a pair of sisters to extend the social status of women and the unfair treatment they encounter and other more realistic topics. Domestic films need this kind of work that deeply explores female themes.

At the same time, the joining of actors such as Zhao Liying, Xin Zhilei, Huang Jue, etc. also ensured the film's acting skills. The characters are full and three-dimensional, and the play is good to watch.

Next, let’s wait for the main film to be broadcast.