In ten years, Han Han made five movies.
2014's "The Future", Douban score 7.2, box office 628 million;
2017 "Riding the Wind and Waves", Douban score 6.8, box office 1.046 billion;
2019 " Flying Life ", Douban score 6.9, box office 1.728 billion;
2022 " "Four Seas" has a Douban score of 5.3 and a box office of 542 million;
" Flying Life 2" in 2024 has a Douban score of 8.1 and a predicted box office of 3.6 billion.
Looking at it this way, Han Han is still extremely successful as a director. But obviously, he was not satisfied, especially in terms of quality and reputation. It has always been criticized, but it encountered Waterloo in "Four Seas". After this battle, Han Han returned to the racing car he was familiar with and filmed the sequel to "Flying Life", which was the highest-grossing movie of his.
This time, 41-year-old Han Han undoubtedly made the right choice and won completely!
Judging from the current reputation, the 2024 Spring Festival will be the highest. It also topped the box office on the first day. Although it is now ranked second, for Han Han, this is already quite successful.
"Flying Life 2" has indeed abandoned some of the customary expressions in his previous films, such as love between men and women, young people in small towns, moaning for no reason, etc. This time, it only talks about brothers and dreams. But it is not illusory and unrealistic, but has a down-to-earth plot design and character creation. But it is impossible to completely change the style. Therefore, the film still has some of Han Han's own style. Especially the self-deprecation and ridicule in comedy, but it is more natural. This is technical proficiency. The story of
's return to racing is naturally the most familiar to Han Han, and he also has a greater desire to express himself.
In racing, this time Han Han truly found the emotional value of group resonance. He was frustrated in middle age, tortured by reality, and the hero was late, but his dream was still not extinguished. Catalyzed by a series of events, the film's protagonist Zhang Chi finally allowed him to embark on the journey of the Bayinbrook Rally again.
But this time, unlike the first "Flying Life", it is more about actively pursuing dreams and proving oneself.
is passive this time.
Just like Zhang Chi said:
"I have worked hard countless times, but opportunities will only appear once or twice."
Sure enough, he had waited for the opportunity. Although it was still twists and turns, he seized it. The sentence
is undoubtedly the most resonant.
Even though the second part added a new apprentice, Xiao Hai, a genius racing driver, it is obvious that like Zhang Chi, he has tried many times but never had a chance.
So the two of them went from separation to reunion, and finally embarked on a journey together, which is undoubtedly the sympathy between heroes.
This opportunity obviously goes both ways.
Xiaohai gave Zhangchi a chance, and Zhangchi also gave Xiaohai a chance.
So in the end it was the team that won, but it was also a win for each of them. A talented driver stepped onto the stage and was seen by the world. A former champion driver once again proved himself with his strength.
But apparently there's more to it than that.
The film has a deeper expression. Zhang Chi's last struggle to turn decay into a miracle is not only for glory, but also for the love in his heart and his resistance to the injustice of reality.
is not only for himself and the team, but also for social fairness and justice.
's expression makes the film's vision wider and finally resonates with more people.
Although Zhang Chi is still very greasy and has a good face, after five years, he has become more realistic.
is willing to leave everything behind in order to make a living. After the edges and corners were smoothed, it became truly down-to-earth, and it even once lay flat. But it’s not that dreams are gone, it’s just that in the face of the bleak reality, dreams are indeed no longer important. When the fire of dreams has not been extinguished, it may reignite and start a prairie fire at any time.
Of course, in reality, most people are not as lucky as Zhang Chi. And Xiao Hai is still a rich second generation, but a relatively poor second generation. But once you are down, opportunities are really not that easy to come by. Not to mention the majority of ordinary people.
The feeling of powerlessness in reality finally happened to that arrogant king Zhang Chi.
When the car overturned while driving late at night, he cried loudly in the car, feeling bitter and helpless.
And when faced with the lead seal that had been recovered long ago, he felt like crying without tears, and his heart was filled with aggrievedness.
These moments have undoubtedly been experienced by most people, and they are what really make the character of Zhang Chi come to fruition. Behind the relaxation of
are countless ordinary individuals who are tortured by reality.
"This is the rule, but it must be fair!"
Everyone is calling for fairness, but it is not that easy to achieve absolute fairness.
Just like what Xiaohai's father said "Waters will kill you, drought will kill you" . Although
still uses Korean humor, sharp exposure and satire of reality, this line is used throughout and is still an expression of injustice and opportunity.
When it comes to the real racing field, these injustices are exposed even more thoroughly. Zhang Chi is undoubtedly the victim. He only has pure love for racing and does not have any ulterior motives. Of course, it can't be said that he has been tortured by reality and has still contracted many bad habits, but it did not completely destroy him. He was still allowed to retain some fire, and this was the final counterattack.
Zhang Chi is indeed a lucky one, and he is blessed with great wealth. Although there is an unspeakable secret behind it, Zhang Chi also wants to make a fortune and even sells Xiaohai, but he really loves racing.
Although the wealth and wealth that fell from the sky is not that amazing, it is really an opportunity.
Zhang Chi finally seized this opportunity and proved himself again, which was also a blow to injustice!
The reality is not like in the movie, it will give you a chance, make you fight back, and make you have miracles. But the film found an emotional outlet and found resonance, allowing the film to find more audiences!
This is no longer a very self-expression, it has universality.
However, for "Flying Life 2", the entire plot progression and comedy style are not complicated. It is still Korean humor and a conventional story, but everything is full of humanistic care and tells us what life should be. How to choose? The so-called value and significance are not only material, but also spiritual and dreamy. Winning is always not the goal, but to defeat yourself and surpass yourself!
After years of hard work, Han Han made a leap forward with this film, which also gained public recognition, high scores, and higher box office.
To a certain extent, this time, Han Han is the same as Jia Ling , "Flying Life 2" is the same as " Hot and Spicy ", except that Jia Ling is an experientialist, tortures herself, completes transformation, and is more realistic impact. On this level, "Flying Life 2" cannot be compared with "Hot and Spicy".
But for Han Han, he has surpassed himself and won completely this time.
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