Chapter 296 Three Thousand Spartan Warriors
After Francis's film review was published, it unexpectedly became a trending search on Twitter, although it was a very low-ranking search.
Netizens’ comments are also very interesting.
"Yes, this movie is really interesting. There are a lot of gangster scenes in it. I watched the movie over and over just because I wanted to see how many gangster scenes there were in the movie."
"I like this movie, and I am absolutely convinced that what I like is the best."
"No one has the right to say that the movies I like are bad."
"In my opinion, both "The Hobbit" and "Atlantic Rim" are very exciting, much better than the so-called original "The Hobbit" and "Pacific Rim."
"I just love this kind of movie."
"Chinese director Xu Nan is an excellent director. He is a genius. American directors should learn from him."
"This movie is a good movie, yes, that's what I think."
Inexplicably, Xu Nan's reputation changed.
His Twitter followers surged to millions in a short period of time, and many people went to his Twitter to support him.
"Come on Director Hua Xia, your movie is very exciting."
"I love your movies."
"Make more movies like this. My friends and I like this style of movies very much."
"American directors are all idiots. You are a real genius."
"You are simply a god in the film industry."
To be honest, Xu Nan was a little confused when he saw his fans growing so fast and his reputation suddenly getting better.
No, after only two movies, you think I’m a genius?
Isn’t this treatment too good?
Xu Nan even felt a little dreamy.
Thinking about it, when he was in China, he only made one copycat film, and his reputation as a director of bad films and a copycat director stuck with him.
Even though he made two consecutive movies with a box office of over 1 billion, the reviews were still average.
When netizens mention him, they usually only think of him as a director who makes money and publicity, and never think of him as an artist.
In addition, domestic copycat films have formed a new genre, producing several films a month and cultivating a large number of fans.
Everyone has their own preferences for radish and greens, and everyone has different tastes. There are always some people who like special things. Even dark dishes such as bean juice and snail noodles are liked by many people. Some people like to watch copycat porcelain pieces. It's a matter of course.
Based on the country's population base, the number of fans of Shanzhai Pengcidiaan may be in the millions.
But even if the genre of copycat films has matured and has a large number of fans, on the Internet, whether it is the media or netizens, when mentioning copycat films, they always unconsciously despise and ridicule them.
Just like the games at the beginning of the century, it is very harmful to people and is at the lowest end of the contempt chain. It is not even as good as the MV.
Xu Nan, a nationally well-known director, has mixed reputations in China just because he is the founder of this genre of films. When people mention him, at most they say that he can make money, and they are not very respectful in their words. He is not as good as others. director.
But in the United States, it's the other way around. Just two copies of Shanzhai Pengci were made, and fans in the United States became angry. Not only did they not think it was a shame to watch such movies, but they also thought that such movies were classics and better than those so-called The classic movie is better.
And it's not just people who like this kind of movie, even if they don't like it, they can at most scold it, and they will scold it, but they won't discriminate.
Probably, although I don't like this type of movie, I admit that this type of movie does have its own uniqueness. It's your legitimate hobby to like this type of movie, and I won't interfere.
That's pretty much the case.
Xu Nan's reputation is actually pretty good. Although he speaks arrogantly, although his bottom line is very low, and despite his various tricks, the people of the United States do not think he is annoying, but think he is capable.
This situation surprised Xu Nan.
It is rumored that the atmosphere in the United States is very relaxed. He had no idea about this before, but now he has experienced it personally and finally understands how relaxed the atmosphere here is.
No wonder Shelter Film and Television, which specialized in filming knock-off movies in its previous life, developed and grew up in the United States. This is not an accident. The United States does have such soil, which is suitable for knock-off movies.
Even if the American entertainment system in this world is different from the previous one, copycats still show strong power.
"Atlantic", a copycat movie with a cost of just over 200,000 yuan, has already reached tens of millions at the box office.
This kind of rate of return is so terrifying that even a film and television company would be jealous of it.
According to the information George learned, many film and television companies have decided to launch copycats, and they also want to make money and get a share of the pie.
Xu Nan was very calm.
This situation had long been expected by him.
If something can make money, a large number of people will naturally follow suit, and no one can stop it.
The brand of Nanhai Film and Television has been established. It is the originator of copycat movies in the United States. Audiences who like this type of movies will definitely choose their movies first.
This market is destined to be dominated by him, and the remaining little corner is enough for others to drink soup, so there is no need to worry.
As for Benjamin's lawsuit against him for plagiarism, Xu Nan didn't even bother to respond.
According to legal regulations, only 30% of the shots can be considered plagiarism. His shots and stories are all original, and it is impossible to be found guilty of plagiarism.
Benjamin suing him would serve no purpose other than to waste a little of his time.
Who doesn’t understand the law anymore?
Even Xu Nan's energy is no longer on the movie "Atlantic Rim".
The limit for copycats is there, the box office potential is almost exhausted, and it's time to make the next movie.
"Director Xu, you have been very proud of yourself recently."
In the cafe, Lin Ziyi teased Xu Nan while mixing coffee with a small spoon.
Xu Nan's expression was calm: "The environment here in the United States is indeed good. I actually have an official fan group here. This is something I didn't expect."
Lin Ziyi took a sip of coffee and said, "Have you ever thought about staying?"
Xu Nan shook his head firmly: "I never thought that this is just a place for me to make money. I still prefer the country."
Lin Ziyi smiled: "The environment in China is not as relaxed as here. If you make fake films and try to make porcelain, you will never be on the stage, but in the United States, you can become a great master."
Xu Nan also laughed: "Who said I can only make fake movies? Just wait, sooner or later, I will conquer you with an unquestionable classic movie."
"Then I'll be waiting."
Lin Ziyi raised her eyebrows: "But, it's useless to just talk with your mouth. There are still many people who suspect that you don't understand directing at all."
"Haha." Xu Nan laughed: "Who else knows how to direct if the director who can show off his small skills every time doesn't understand directing."
"There's no need to pay attention to a bunch of guys who only know how to be weird."
"Forget it, let's not discuss this anymore. I asked you to come here today because I have something to do."
Xu Nan took out a document from his bag and handed it to Lin Ziyi.
"Read the script of the new movie, I'm going to shoot it soon."
"Or a copycat movie?" Lin Ziyi asked: "Which one is "Pengci"?
"You can tell just by looking at the name."
Lin Ziyi took the script and looked at the names, and immediately laughed.
"Three Thousand Spartans!"