Text | Mu Ran Editor | Sanyuan How long has it been since you saw Xiao Zhan’s new works? For a popular top artist, the output rate of his works is really low. Last year, Xiao Zhan also launched three major dramas: "The Sea in Dreams"....

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How long has it been since you saw Xiao Zhan 's new works?

For a popular top artist, the output rate of his works is really low.

Last year, Xiao Zhan also launched three major dramas: "The Sea in the Dream", " Jade Bones Remote " and " The Sun Is With Me ".

Except for "Jade Bones", the heroine Ren Min was too ugly, which directly lowered the quality of the work. None of the other two dramas overturned.

’s ability and strength to handle dramas are there. Why doesn’t Xiao Zhan this year strike while the iron is hot and release a new work?

In fact, the real big moves are often left behind.

There are three works that are expected to be broadcast this year alone.

One of the dramas is the powerful plot drama "The Legend of the Hidden Sea" directed by Zheng Xiaolong, in which Xiao Zhan plays a scheming revenge strategist who is good at creating craftsmanship.

The characters are interesting, the main creative is awesome, and the co-starring heroine is also a little girl like Zhang Jingyi who is very popular with the audience, so there is no possibility of overturning.

Another film is "The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Greatest Hero" by co-director Tsui Hark. As a re-adaptation of a classic, it has attracted a lot of attention. Xiao Zhan plays the well-known knight Guo Jing. Naturally It whetted everyone's appetite.

It is conceivable that no matter what time this movie is released, it is possible to set a new box office high.

But the most anticipated one is Noon Sunshine's "De Leisure", directed by Kong Sheng and starring Xiao Zhan.

1. Plot: Focusing on the little people in the Anti-Japanese War.

"De Leisure" is adapted from Lan Xiaolong's original story "The Battle of Yichang", and the background is set between 1940 and 1943.

At this time, the Chinese War of Resistance entered the most difficult stage. The Japanese army assembled heavy troops and launched a fierce attack targeting the Shipai Fortress. In this critical battle, the vast number of soldiers and civilians continued to fight against the enemy together.

"Dexian Jinzhi" adapted Lan Xiaolong's original work and focused its main perspective on the defense of the stone monument in the Battle of Western Hubei. It mainly tells the story of this disparity that must be faced after there is no escape.

The protagonists in the work live in a small town like a peach blossom garden. They fled here due to the fall of Nanjing and lived and worked in peace and contentment for several years.

However, due to the accidental appearance of several Japanese soldiers, these people had to fight for their future survival.

The armed disparity between the two sides is huge, and their weapons and equipment are very different. This battle tests everyone's wisdom and willpower.

is different from other Anti-Japanese War dramas, which focus on familiar heroes in history. "Dexian Jinzhi" focuses on the little people during the Anti-Japanese War who were not widely known, but still fought bravely against the enemy.

This is reminiscent of another work by Lan Xiaolong, " Soldiers Assault ", which also started with a small character, but the final presentation was very shocking.

Therefore, from a plot perspective, "Dexian Jinzhi" is different from other anti-war themes on the market.

The main focus is not on big scenes, nor is it a work that tries to attract attention with historical gimmicks. Today, when there are so many anti-war-themed works, "Dexian Jinzhi" makes people feel fresh.

2. Actors: The cast of popular top actors + first-class movie kings

will be a highlight of "Dexian Jinzhi".

The first is Xiao Zhan, the male protagonist who will be the first to be confirmed. He will play the role of a small character who fights against the enemy together with everyone.

Although Xiao Zhan has not performed many anti-war dramas, he has previously appeared in works such as "Ace Unit", and his compatibility with the image of a soldier is still very high.

For the audience, Xiao Zhan can play this kind of role with a professional filter well, so the just and awe-inspiring little character in "Dexian Jinzhi" is naturally not a problem.

With Xiao Zhan's popularity and popularity, starring in "Dexian Jinzhi" has guaranteed the box office and topic base of this film. With the top celebrities, the discussion will not be low.

If he performs well, Xiao Zhan will open up the big screen market. If he performs poorly, he will naturally stir up topic discussions because of his acting skills.

Therefore, whether it is positive or negative, "Dexian Jinzhi" ensures the discussion of the work. This is the advantage of choosing a popular and top-notch book.

However, Xiao Zhan was chosen in "Dexian Jinzhi", obviously not because he can do both, but because of his ability. He is more inclined to tap out all the potential of Xiao Zhan. While taking advantage of his popularity, he can also Open up new areas for it.

Among the actors assigned to Xiao Zhan in "Dexian Jinzhi", there are powerful actors like Peng Yuchang and Zhou Yiran, as well as movie kings such as Liao Fan and Duan Yihong.

Although Xiao Zhan's acting skills are not bad, with these best actors here, the acting level of the entire drama is greatly guaranteed.

Actors such as Yin Zheng, Zu Feng, Ni Dahong, etc. will also play important roles in this film. Xiao Zhan, who has always been strong in the face of strength, will not be a problem when he transforms again.

Third, the main creator: Noon Sunshine

, which has regained its reputation. Compared with other main creators, Noon Sunshine is the only team that can bear the title of "the best brother in Chinese dramas".

The great dramas of the era include classics such as "Parents' Love" and "Children of the Qiao Family". The costume dramas also have ceilings such as "Nirvana in Fire" and "Know or Not".

Noon Sunshine has no shortcomings in terms of subject matter.

However, after works such as " County Party Committee Courtyard ", "Meeting Season", " Ode to Joy " series sequels have successively declined in reputation, Noon Sunshine has been on pins and needles in the position of "the number one brother in Chinese dramas".

Fortunately, the movie "Mortal Song" has successfully restored the reputation of Noon Sunshine.

's past failures are only temporary. The overall level of Noon Sunshine is there, and there is no need to worry about its strength.

It's just that before "De Leisure", the development direction of Noon Sunshine has always been the small screen, and has never released a movie.

Although they are all filming, the styles and routes are different, and there is indeed a possibility of overturning.

Previously, famous directors like Feng Xiaogang and Wang Xiaoshuai went down to earth to make TV series. However, after being used to making movies and then making TV series, it is easy to make the films too obscure, which leads to low audience acceptance.

The director of Noon Sunshine has a reverse transformation. I wonder if he will land face first like these film directors, or will he become famous in one fight?

Judging from director Kong Sheng's past achievements, the latter is more likely. After all, except for "County Party Committee Courtyard", Kong Sheng has never failed.

Conclusion

The competition for small screen works is fierce, and the battle for the big screen box office is also the same.

Nowadays, in order to attract audiences, more and more works habitually start from two aspects:

On the one hand, they are actors.

can be used by the first-tier ones but not by the second-tier ones. It can be used by the top celebrities instead of niche ones. The movie kings and movie queens have become the standard.

Although the era when traffic was king has passed, it is undeniable that the power and appeal of traffic are unmatched by other actors.

On the one hand, it is the subject matter.

Many directors and producers have tacitly understood that whatever is popular should be filmed, especially in the current cold winter of film and television. Even if the quality of popular movies is poor, they can still make a lot of money, and at least getting back the money is not a problem.

And "Dexian Jinzhi" has the dual advantages of actors and subject matter, and it does have the potential to become a hit.

Let’s make a bold prediction. How much box office do you think Xiao Zhan’s new work can get?