Because Song Hao played the trailer of "Infernal Affairs" in advance.
This also caused netizens to discuss it.
"I originally thought it was a shootout on the rooftop."
"I thought it would be like rescuing the hostages no matter what."
"I didn't expect it to be a theatrical dialogue between two movie stars on the rooftop."
"The most important thing is this drama. Every sentence is so classic and worthy of consideration."
"This is the value of Brother Hua and Brother Chaowei."
"Now only Director Song can afford to hire these two actors and actresses."
And the other side.
Song Hao is still filming in the crew.
Now "Infernal Affairs" has entered the final stage.
It will probably take another five days or so to complete the shoot.
During these five days, the leading actors did not relax at all.
They all know that they must not relax until the last minute.
Once relaxed, the entire film is ruined by the failure of one or two shots.
During this time.
Editor-in-chief Lin from Changjiang Publishing House called Song Hao.
He said excitedly: "Director Song, "The Wandering Earth" has sold two million copies."
After hearing this, Song Hao was surprised: "So fast?"
"Yes, the printing factory is still working overtime to print and distribute, and there are still many viewers online making reservations." Editor-in-chief Lin added: "Director Chu of the Education Bureau also ordered two million copies, which means that the guarantee is now Four million copies sold."
He thanked: "Thank you, Director Song, for choosing our publishing house."
"Actually, it was Chief Editor Lin who came here to sincerely invite cooperation. Otherwise, I wouldn't have thought of publishing "The Wandering Earth."" Song Hao said politely.
Chief Editor Lin was happy to hear what Song Hao said.
Today, in terms of sales sharing of "The Wandering Earth", Song Hao accounts for 70% of the profits, and the publishing house accounts for 30%.
This is a treatment only top writers enjoy.
Although Song Hao is a newcomer in publishing, in terms of popularity, no one in the entire entertainment industry does not know him.
It can be said that in the past few years, all well-known movies were shot by him.
Not only that, even the movies or TV series he produces can achieve good results.
The just-finished "Lotus Lantern" finally achieved the highest ratings in the first half of this year with an average ratings of 4.19%.
Although this "Lotus Lantern" is not as good as "Bright Sword".
But "Bright Sword" is one of the few high-scoring film and television dramas in the history of Chinese TV dramas.
Comparing it with "Bright Sword" would be too bullying.
As a costume drama with a mythological story, "Lotus Lantern" has obviously broken the costume drama category with the highest ratings in the past four years.
This also makes the audience full of expectations for Song Hao's ability to produce costume dramas.
They even want Song Hao to produce another costume myth drama in order to save this costume market with the same repetitive routines.
But Song Hao still has to focus on "Infernal Affairs".
The filming of "Infernal Affairs" was completed in a week.
It took a month in total.
If I hadn't participated in a Saturn Award during the period, maybe I could have finished filming earlier.
Speaking of Saturn Awards.
Since Song Hao returned to China, Zhao Jinmai seems to have become a different person.
The number of visits to "Infernal Affairs" has become more and more frequent.
In everyone's eyes, she is like Song Hao's younger sister, who is often pestered.
But Zhao Jinmai had his own ideas.
Falling in love over time is how she handles it at this age.
And Zhao Jinmai is not afraid whether he will be photographed by the paparazzi.
After all, after the paparazzi filmed Song Hao's scandal, he was immediately sent to the bureau to use a sewing machine.
It can be said that Song Hao serves as the official director.
Those paparazzi and third-tier female artists who wanted to have sex did not dare to cause trouble to Song Hao.
night.
Song Hao was busy in the editing room.
The editing team on the team went to have dinner.
He was left alone and busy in the office.
Many staff members are also very distressed.
They felt that as a general director and also the boss of a media company, Song Hao had to do everything himself, which made them feel very guilty.
But Song Hao said: "Don't worry, I'm not as diligent as you think. I just took a look at the editing content in the past few days. If there are no problems, I have to go back and rest."
Wait until everyone leaves.
He watched the plot on the screen.
After a while, the phone lit up.
Song Hao picked up his phone and saw a message from Liu Shuangshi.
Since he has been on the set recently, the two of them have hardly met each other. They basically use WeChat to communicate.
Liu Shuangshi: [Have you eaten yet~]
Song Hao: [Not yet. 】
Liu Shuangshi: [Are you still busy? Do you want me to order takeout for you? 】
Song Hao: [No need, I will go back to the hotel later. 】
Liu Shuangshi: [Are you busy? 】
Song Hao: [In the later stages of editing. 】
Song Hao: [This drama originally wanted you to play a supporting role and show your face, but you are currently studying in school. 】
Liu Shuangshi: [It’s okay (#^.^#), I’m already very happy. 】
After chatting briefly for a while, Liu Shuangshi said that he was going to take acting classes and would talk again in the evening.
Song Hao was also pleased.
At the beginning, Liu Shuangshi's acting skills were not very good, and she only attracted everyone's attention with her outstanding appearance.
Later, after Song Hao recommended her to study with a teacher from a film school, her film and television works became more and more impressive to the audience.
Now, Liu Shuangshi took advantage of this period of time without announcement, so she went to school again to take acting classes.
She also wants to improve her acting skills so that if she has a chance in the future, she can be Song Hao's heroine.
Just as he was sighing, a takeaway was delivered.
Song Hao was a little surprised.
I thought it was Liu Shuangshi who ordered it.
Unexpectedly, the number for ordering food turned out to be Ni Ni's.
Sure enough, Sister Yu is Sister Yu.
Never ask any questions.
Song Hao then continued the post-editing of "Infernal Affairs".
Time passes day by day.
The post-production work of "Infernal Affairs" is also proceeding in an orderly manner.
On the Internet, netizens are also looking forward to the release of this movie.
Just at this time.
In an exclusive interview with TVB in Xiangjiang, a director from Xiangjiang said cheerfully: "Over the years, I think our TVB police and gangster films should be of the highest quality."
The host asked: "I heard that there is a very famous director in the Mainland, Song Hao, who is also filming a police film. Director Du, what do you think of this?"
Director Du smiled and then said: "Actually, I think the police movies in the Mainland are nothing more than robbing banks, breaking into houses, and then the police arrest the murderer and sacrifice one or two people in the end. I will memorize it."
"It seems that the police movie directed by Director Song this time is about undercover." The host reminded.
Director Du disagreed: "Not to mention the undercover theme, it must be a police undercover going to a gang, and then when life and death are at stake, his colleagues rush in and kill them all. I will carry it."
After saying these words, the audience in the audience also laughed.
Although this is meant to be a joke, over the years, TVB has indeed produced better police and gangster films than those from the Mainland.
Especially the audiences in Xiangjiang, even if they complain about TVB's movies, compared with the mainland, they still think the police and gangster movies produced by their own TV station are better.
This also left mainland netizens speechless.
"I asked you, do you understand Song Hao's worth?!"
"He has made so many films with innovative themes. Are you still doubting that he can't make police movies?"
"I think it is necessary to release "Infernal Affairs" in Hong Kong."
"Director Song, please release it simultaneously in Xiangjiang!!"
"Let them see our mainland police movies!"
"Generally speaking, there are very few simultaneous releases in the Mainland and Hong Kong!"
"Then it becomes extraordinary!!"
Netizens went to Song Hao's Weibo to comment, hoping that Song Hao would see it.
Song Hao naturally understood the requests of netizens.
After thinking for a while, he replied: [If possible, it would be good to release it simultaneously. 】
This sentence completely excited netizens.
"Yes!! We want to let the audience in Xiangjiang watch our mainland films!!"
"Tvb has been lonely for so many years, and they are still showing police movies?!"
"Director Song, I believe your police film will be very interesting!"
"come on!!"
With everyone's enthusiasm, this police film has been pushed to the hot search.
Of course, some viewers still have doubts.
After all, there are too many ugly domestic police movies.
Basically it's the same routine.
It hasn't changed at all.
Now even if Song Hao wants to make a police movie.
The trailer clips shown are also very in-depth.
But that's just a two-minute trailer. If you want to evaluate a movie, you have to watch it all.
So not until the day of release.
Some netizens were afraid to comment.
Soon, the filming of "Infernal Affairs" was officially completed.
Song Hao also immediately showed the finished CD to Superintendent Wang.
Superintendent Wang immediately organized the entire bureau to watch together.
When everyone learned about Song Hao's police film, everyone was very excited.
Song Hao is already a popular director in their official department.
Which official department can invite him to make movies or TV series? The movies and TV series produced are absolutely guaranteed.
Two hours long video.
Looking at the whole situation, the blood boiled.
"It's so beautiful, oh my god."
"To be honest, this is the best police movie I've seen in years."
"Now I suddenly feel that those promotional videos shot by our Publicity Department are a bit..."
"This movie definitely cannot be compared with our promotional videos. It must be compared with the released movies. Haven't you noticed that the domestic police and gangster movies in the past few years are also not good?"
Superintendent Wang also looked at Song Hao with emotion and said, "Director Xiao Song, I didn't expect the quality of the movies you made to be so good."
Song Hao said with a smile: "I still have to thank Superintendent Wang for his support, otherwise I wouldn't be able to assemble props like helicopters."
Superintendent Wang said cheerfully: "Helicopters are a trivial matter. I can get you weapons and other things as long as you need them. This movie has cost you so much effort. Don't worry, I will let the police all over the country." Everyone in the bureau will watch this movie.”
"Okay, thank you Superintendent Wang."
Police departments across the country watched the film immediately.
For a time, it received rave reviews.
They all also praised Song Hao's brainstorming.
Undercover agents on both sides want to change their respective destinies.
The opposition between good and evil.
It makes the theme of this movie even more sublime.
As people in the police station commented on the movie, more and more positive reviews came out on the Internet.
"My uncle is a policeman. He told me that Song Hao's police film is very good."
"My dad also said it. He said that the whole team organized the viewing. This "Infernal Affairs" is very exciting. He has watched police movies for so many years, and this is the one he thinks is the best."
"Yes, yes, my boyfriend told me too! But he didn't tell me the plot. After all, it can't be leaked."
For a time, netizens became more and more curious.
In addition to being curious, they also want to know whether Song Hao can be released simultaneously in Xiangjiang.
In this case, the audience in Xiangjiang can also see this "Infernal Affairs" for the first time.
What everyone didn't expect was.
Song Hao quickly confirmed the release date.
May 1st! Scheduled for Labor Day!
This is a short vacation.
Perfect for a movie release.
At the same time, Song Hao also announced that it will be released simultaneously in mainland Hong Kong.
After learning the news, netizens called Song Hao too doting on his fans.
Basically, Song Hao agreed to whatever fans asked for.
Who doesn’t love such a high-quality idol?
However, netizens in Xiangjiang don’t think so.
They think this is just mainland netizens having a filter on their local directors.
Although they have watched "The Wandering Earth" and "Nezha: The Devil Boy Comes to the World", they really admire Song Hao's ability.
But if you want to talk about police movies, you have to watch TVB.
In addition, on Labor Day, everyone has a holiday, and more people are willing to travel.
Who goes to the cinema to watch movies anymore?
Therefore, netizens also feel that not many viewers will watch "Infernal Affairs" that day.
Time passes day by day.
Labor Day is also coming up.
Since "Infernal Affairs" needs to be released on Labor Day.
Therefore, employees in the company basically have to work overtime.
Song Hao said about this: "Everyone has worked overtime in the past three days and received three times the salary. In addition, I will also give everyone a holiday at the end of the month. Thank you for your hard work."
After hearing this, the employees were naturally happy.
It's okay to work overtime, as long as you get overtime pay.
What's more, you can get your vacation back at the end of the month.
Who doesn’t love such a magical boss?
So they all supported it: "It doesn't matter, we want to watch "Infernal Affairs" be released! Break the box office results."
"Yes, we want to break the box office results."
"come on!!"
On Labor Day, everyone slept until they woke up naturally.
After all, it’s a rare holiday.
A little more sleep is a little while.
After waking up, some netizens clicked on Maoyan to buy tickets.
They want to go to the theater and watch a movie.
Among them, Song Hao's "Infernal Affairs" has received the most attention.
Because the first show of "Infernal Affairs" was not released until ten in the morning.
There haven't been a lot of reviews on the internet yet.
Some loyal fans of Song Hao arranged their clothes, bought movie tickets, and went to the cinema to support.
Some casual viewers are waiting, hoping to make a decision after reading the reviews on the Internet.
It's not that these audiences don't support Song Hao's movies. They have also watched "The Wandering Earth" and "Nezha: The Devil Boy Comes to the World".
But for a police movie like this, they still choose to be cautious and watch a wave of reviews first.
The same is true for the audience in Xiangjiang.
of course there are exceptions.
Xiao Zhang works in Xiangjiang, but he is actually from the mainland.
And he is a loyal fan of Song Hao.
In the past three years, whenever Song Hao makes a movie and it is released, he will be the first to support it.
It can be said that in the past three years or so, Xiao Zhang has become a well-known film critic on the Internet by analyzing Song Hao's movies.
Now, Song Hao has filmed a movie with the theme of police drama.
Xiao Zhang naturally had to support him immediately.
In the theater, many viewers were waiting for the movie to start.
As the lights go out.
After the movie started, everyone immediately put down their mobile phones and watched it seriously.
The opening scene.
It’s the dark side and the white side.
[Volume 19 of "Nirvana Sutra".
The sins of the eight hells are called the endless hell.
It means suffering great suffering without interruption, hence its name. 】
Seeing this, the audience was a little confused.
"Is this how you chose the name "Infernal Affairs"?"
"Why can't I understand something?"
"Me too."
"I happen to know that among the many religions in the world that describe hell, Buddhism is the most detailed description of hell. The hell realm is composed of eight hells. The most frightening one is the endless hell, which is to suffer without interruption and die. Live again, live and die again, over and over again, without interruption. This is the meaning of the three words "Infernal Affairs".
"On the contrary, I think there is another explanation for the word "Tao" in "Infernal Affairs", which is the white way and the black way, because the undercover agent walks between the black and white ways."
I have to say that this line at the beginning has already made the audience curious.
It also laid a high-end foundation for this movie.
Next, the plot contains specific content with a Jianghu flavor.
Han Chen, the triad boss played by Eric Tsang, looked at the younger brothers and finally said to them: "Okay, I wish you all the best in the police department!"
On the other side, in the police academy.
The principal asked the young man in front of him: "27149, you were here 10 minutes ago. There are several documents on my desk."
The recruit Dan Zi, played by Liang Chaowei, recalled carefully: "Six copies, four yellow ones on the left, one red and one white on the right, principal."
While inspecting Liang Chaowei, a new recruit, the camera kept switching to Triad undercover Liu Jianming.
"27149, this is a long-term undercover plan. Your records in the police academy will be deleted. Only Superintendent Huang of the Crime Unit and I know your identity. You have accepted an extremely dangerous mission. Are you clear? "
"clear."
When Xiao Zhang saw this in the plot, as a senior film critic, he immediately reacted.
This is the beginning of the triad undercover and the police undercover infiltrating each other!
This is the beginning that many people did not expect.
The audience at the scene were also surprised.
“Oh my god, I don’t think I’ve ever seen an opening like this!!”
"The police movies I watch all start with robbing banks or robbing houses."
"Yes, this beginning is so enjoyable. It feels like a crisis."
"The identities of the two characters are interchanged, but they have another identity hidden in their hearts. It's so cool!!"
"Anyway, I think this beginning is very exciting."
Only Xiao Zhang knows how shocking this beginning is.
First of all, the beginning of the movie quotes a sentence from the "Nirvana Sutra", which ostensibly introduces the origin of the movie's title.
But it actually implies that the two protagonists are wandering between black and white, constantly undercover and tortured by life.
Taking ""Infernal Affairs"" as the title of the film obviously has a profound meaning.
Both identities should not belong to them. They almost live in an environment similar to endless hell, and they are afraid that others will expose their identities in their dreams.
In this world, what is the truth of life and the truth of being a human being?
There is no reincarnation in the endless hell, only eternal suffering, but the two protagonists are seeking reincarnation.
One is to pass the police academy, determined to eliminate violence and be a good person.
A person who comes from the underworld, but is kind and principled, and hopes to be a good person.
Two young people who want to be good people, two undercover agents trapped in an endless hell.
Although one is a good person, he cannot speak out, and the other wants to be a good person but cannot do it.
Tortured in the struggle between good and evil, in the struggle of human nature.
One is a mole who has infiltrated the police, and the other is an undercover agent who has infiltrated the gang.
It implies that there is no clear distinction between black and white, life is an endless hell, and one has to experience life through torture.
As a loyal fan of Song Hao, Xiao Zhang is even short of breath now and is too excited to sit down calmly.
This very beginning was enough for him to subvert all his perceptions of the genre of police and gangster films.
It’s so shocking! !
He really wanted to write down the ideas he realized immediately and post them on the Internet.
But he knew that he had to watch the entire movie before he could be qualified to comment.
In his excited mood, Xiao Zhang continued to watch the movie.
Soon, the plot of "Infernal Affairs" gradually got better.
Here comes the scene where two undercover agents, Chen Yongren and Liu Jianming, meet by chance in a video store.
The conversation between two people was ordinary.
But in the eyes of the audience, they seemed to be reminded of the confrontation on the rooftop in the previous trailer.
"How calm they are now, how nervous they will be later."
"Hahahaha, I feel excited when I think about them meeting on the rooftop later."
"I can't wait to see what happens on the rooftop now."
throughout the film.
In addition to the audience's fondness for the two protagonists, Superintendent Huang is also a person they respect very much.
In the plot, Superintendent Huang has been committed to combating the crimes of the underworld.
but.
As Huang Sir fell down in mid-air.
Bang.
Superintendent Huang hit the car hard.
Superintendent Huang, played by Zhang Hanyu, was lying on the car, with blood flowing out from mouthfuls.
In the end, he died in the play with unwillingness and regret.
See this.
The audience was not calm anymore.
Superintendent Huang has always been an important positive character in movies.
As a result, he was killed by Han Chen's men.
"Oh my God, this is so daring to shoot."
"How dare you do such a thing!"
"Superintendent Huang is dead!! What about Chen Yongren?"
"The principal is also dead. In that case, no one can prove that Chen Yongren is a policeman."
Sure enough, Chen Yongren, played by Tony Leung Chiu-wai, learned that Superintendent Huang died.
That expression immediately dimmed.
He knew that there must be someone inside.
So in Liu Jianming's office, the flaw he left behind was discovered.
Immediately afterwards, a scene that will go down in the history of police movies is about to appear.
The movie king showdown on the rooftop!
However, before the movie ended, the audience could not sit still.
They took out their mobile phones one after another and expressed their opinions on watching the movie on social media such as Moments, Douyin, and Weibo.
“This is the best police movie I’ve ever seen!!”
"Absolutely the pinnacle of domestic police and gangster films!!!"
"Whoever doesn't look at it, who am I to worry about!!!"
Netizens who are still watching are also curious, why are there comments about "Infernal Affairs" everywhere on the Internet before the first premiere has finished.
Are these all pirates? ? ? !
Asking for a monthly ticket!
Asking for a monthly ticket!
(End of chapter)
