It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 1447, "Hot and Spicy," Who Was Moved?

In Zhang Yimou's own words, "Article 20" is a "neo-realist" legal film.

The title is taken from Article 20 of the Criminal Law.

The film tells the story of prosecutor Han Ming, who is unexpectedly drawn into a case with huge disagreements. Faced with the persistence of his colleague Lü Lingling, he and Lü Lingling eventually withstood the pressure and brought fairness and justice to those involved in the case.

After watching the whole film, Chen Fei was particularly moved by one scene!
The image shows Zhao Liying using sign language combined with a tearful expression.

Her husband was chained to the yard with a dog leash, while she herself was insulted and violated by a bully in the room. This scene truly made everyone in the theater feel grief and indignation!

It's worth mentioning that Lei Jiayin once again plays a "good-for-nothing" male lead in the film.

It seems he has dominated this field; whenever there are similar characters, he is always mentioned.

Han Ming, Li Maojuan, Hao Xiuping, Lü Lingling...

Every character was very well-developed. Apart from a lot of scenes focusing on family life and some awkwardly sentimental moments, the overall story was quite good.

After all, the flaws don't overshadow the merits.

It's truly remarkable that Zhang Yimou, who is over seventy, can still produce such works.

Realism and comedy are both fully displayed in this film.

In addition, the interwoven storylines and the portrayal of a large group of characters... all ultimately point to the issue of legitimate self-defense under Article 20.

Its most ingenious and valuable aspect is its perspective.

Using the small to depict the big, the film explores significant legal dilemmas in life through the trials and tribulations of ordinary people, commends acts of bravery and righteousness, and promotes the spirit of fairness and justice in the law.

Its biggest advantage is that it is down-to-earth, and it can make popular science in a way that ordinary people can touch and feel, which can be described as subtly influencing people.

When the final conclusion that "the law cannot yield to illegality" was reached, enthusiastic applause immediately erupted at the premiere!
Front row of the theater.

Hearing the enthusiastic applause around him, Wang Changtian turned to look at Chen Fei beside him, his voice brimming with excitement: "Judging from this, this film is pretty good?"

He was involved in the entire process of preparing for and filming "Article 20".

At this moment, the audience's enthusiastic response is undoubtedly the most direct affirmation of this work.

Chen Fei nodded slightly: "Although there are some shortcomings, overall the merits outweigh the flaws."

In particular, its portrayal of the plight of ordinary people at the bottom of society, along with the core argument that "the law cannot yield to illegality," is both down-to-earth and powerful, easily resonating with the audience.

After the initial excitement, Wang Changtian quickly calmed down.

Turning to look at the scene of Zhang Yimou leading the main cast on stage for an interview, his tone suddenly became more worried:
"Sigh! The competition during the Spring Festival film season is so fierce right now, I wonder how 'Article 20' will fare at the box office?"

The film market is unpredictable.

In some cases, even if a film is of excellent quality, it may not be able to stand out in the fierce competition for release dates.

Chen Fei noticed his concerns and comforted him with a smile, "Don't worry too much. We'll see initial feedback soon, and I think it should be pretty good."

The reason for this conclusion is that the discussions among the audience as they left the venue were mostly expressions of approval and emotion.

This kind of spontaneous positive feedback is more effective than any marketing campaign.

Moreover, the film's subject matter is close to real life and has legal popularization value, making it easy to attract audiences of all ages.

Wang Changtian's tense nerves gradually relaxed, and he nodded: "Thank you for your kind words. I hope it will have a good outcome."

That afternoon, press releases about the premiere of "Article 20" appeared on major social media platforms.

[The premiere of "Article 20" was met with thunderous applause! The phrase "The law cannot yield to illegality" resonated with the entire audience!]

[Zhang Yimou, over 70, delivers another masterpiece! "Article 20" uses a small story to illustrate a larger theme, interpreting the classic genre of neo-realist legal themes.]

[Premiere reviews for "Article 20" are in: flaws don't detract from its merits, its relatable nature is its biggest advantage...]

【…】

With this, the premieres of all the films in the Spring Festival season have come to a complete end.

"Boonie Bears: Reverse Time" is an exception.

Since launching the "Boonie Bears" IP, Fantawild has never held a proper movie premiere.

At most, they might hold a few preview screenings and do some promotion, which would be considered advertising.

Arriving before the Spring Festival film season is the Spring Festival Gala, held on February 9th.

As in previous years, on New Year's Eve, Chen Fei took his wife and son back to the courtyard house to keep his grandfather company and celebrate the New Year together.

Red lanterns hung high in the courtyard, the character "福" (fortune) was pasted on the windows, and the aroma of food wafted from the kitchen, creating a lively atmosphere for the Chinese New Year.

At dinner, the table was filled with dishes that Chen Fei had prepared himself.

Braised pork hock, braised fish, fried spring rolls, and the old man's favorite stir-fried liver.

The family of four sat together, eating and chatting.

The TV was switched to CCTV channel early on.

Although the Spring Festival Gala is no longer the grand occasion of the past when the whole family sat together and stared at the screen, most young people are now looking down at their phones.

However, many families still keep it on as background noise during the Chinese New Year.

Sometimes, without that sound, I feel like something is missing.

The old man picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks, watched the song and dance program on TV, and couldn't help but ramble on: "The Spring Festival Gala used to be so much better. Without Zhao Benshan, the skits have lost their charm. It's been years since I've laughed out loud."

Chen Fei smiled and silently poured him a glass of wine.

Time has passed, and Old Zhao is now quite old; he's long past the age of retirement.

It's almost impossible to see him on the Spring Festival Gala again.

However, the magic show segment of this year's Spring Festival Gala was quite interesting.

Nigmat, as a guest performer, intended to cooperate in the performance, but accidentally messed things up, and his flustered appearance was clearly captured on camera.

This mishap quickly went viral on TikTok, becoming one of the most memorable moments of the night.

When Liu Yifei saw the clip on her phone, she giggled, "He's so pitiful, so helpless! Everyone around him was cooperating perfectly, but he was the only one who made a mistake... Hahahaha..."

"This guy is really interesting. Among the CCTV hosts, he and Sa Beining are the most witty."

Chen Fei was also smiling, but as he smiled, a strange and inexplicable sense of bewilderment crept into his heart.

Looking back on her previous life, she left the world unexpectedly before the Spring Festival in 2024, unable to have New Year's Eve dinner with her grandfather, and never having seen such a heartwarming scene.

In this life, he not only survived the Spring Festival unharmed, but also had a gentle wife and a lovely son by his side. The old man was also in good health, and the whole family celebrated the New Year together in a lively atmosphere...

This kind of happiness gave him a strong sense of unreality, as if it would burst like a bubble if he reached out and touched it.

After the Spring Festival Gala ended, the old man went to sleep first.

Liu Yifei also took her son back to the bedroom and coaxed him to sleep.

Chen Fei brought out the stove he had prepared long ago, brewed some tea, roasted some red dates and other snacks, and stayed up all night to welcome the New Year.

However, to his surprise, Liu Yifei suddenly came out of the bedroom just before midnight.

"Is your son asleep?"

"Yeah, I just went to bed." "Why aren't you asleep?"

"I couldn't sleep, so I came out to see you."

As Liu Yifei spoke, she sat down next to Chen Fei, pulled his hand around her waist, and asked softly, "What's wrong? You seem to be in a bad mood tonight?"

Chen Fei paused for a moment, looked at her concerned eyes, smiled and shook his head, and hugged her waist even tighter: "It's nothing, I just feel that things are fine as they are now."

As the clock slowly struck twelve, the Lunar New Year 2024 officially arrived.

On television, dazzling fireworks exploded in the background of the Spring Festival Gala.

Chen Fei turned his head and kissed Liu Yifei on the cheek, which made her roll her eyes cutely.

"You jerk, you start touching me the moment I get close."

She gently pulled Chen Fei's hand out of his clothes, then got up and walked towards the bedroom.

"I'm not staying with you anymore, I'm so sleepy. I need to go to bed with our son. You can stay here by yourself."

"OK, good night."

Chen Fei waved to her, and the daze in his heart was gradually replaced by warmth.

Regardless of whether all of this is a gift of rebirth, he vowed to hold on tightly to the happiness before him and protect his family!
……

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, a portion of the trending videos on Douyin were dominated by Nigmat's magic performance mistake during the Spring Festival Gala.

The other part was taken by Wei Chen, Wei Daxun and Bai Jingting's performance of "Shang Chunshan".

Bai Jingting was accused by the entire internet of stealing the center position, which sparked a lot of heated discussions.

Chen Fei, however, paid no attention to this. Instead, he took his wife and son to see "Boonie Bears".

What's so strange about actors vying for the center position? Isn't this a normal occurrence?

It's just that it's a bit unusual to compete on a platform like the Spring Festival Gala, but at most it'll be discussed for a few days and then forgotten.

The main reason is that Bai Jingting's starring drama is currently airing, which is why he receives relatively more attention.

Coupled with the deliberate instigation by competitors, this situation is not surprising...

As soon as we entered the movie theater, Little Stone pointed at the poster for "Boonie Bears: Reverse Time" on the wall and started chattering excitedly:

"Dad, Mom, look! It's Xiong Da, Xiong Er, and Bald Qiang!"

On the poster, Xiong Da (Big Bear) holds up the time key in a cute and endearing manner, while Xiong Er (Little Bear) smiles with his eyes narrowed as he holds a honey jar.

Bald Qiang stood beside the two bears, his eyes filled with anticipation for the adventure.

The vibrant colors instantly captured the attention of many people in the theater.

Liu Yifei gently patted her son's head and said in a tender voice, "Be good, don't disturb the others. Wait for your dad to get the tickets, and we'll see them soon."

Little Stone immediately stopped making a sound and nodded obediently, but his little head still couldn't help but look towards the poster, his eyes full of anticipation.

Soon, Chen Fei came over with a set of three items: movie tickets, popcorn, and cola.

The three of them walked into the IMAX 3D theater.

As soon as he opened the door, the scene before him made Chen Fei marvel at the appeal of the Boonie Bears IP.

Despite the numerous films being promoted during the Spring Festival season, "Boonie Bears: Reversing Time" maintained a low profile, without any overwhelming trending topics or celebrity endorsements.

However, the occupancy rate of the theaters is genuinely high!

Looking around, almost all the seats were full, and most of them were "parents and children" combinations like theirs.

There's a trending topic online that says, "You can always believe in the presence of bears!"

As the tenth film in the Boonie Bears series, "Boonie Bears: Reverse Time" profoundly illustrates this point.

Bald Qiang accidentally gets the chance to start a new life, but his departure causes his former partners to encounter many crises.

To save Xiong Da and Xiong Er, he resolutely embarked on an adventure that travels through time...

The tight plot and excellent 3D visuals kept viewers glued to the screen.

The children, in particular, were glued to the screen, afraid of missing a single exciting moment.

What's even more surprising is that the film also features the return of many classic characters.

The adorable Dudu in *Bear in the Treasure Hunt*, the mysterious Tuanzi in *Snowy Ridge Bear Wind*, the lively Naya and the little elves in *Fantasy Space*, the alien visitor Abu and the robot Xiao Tie in *Return to Earth*, the strict yet gentle Qiangba and the petite Eggshell Hero in *Metamorphosis*, the brave little wolf girl Feifei and the kind savage sister Alan in *Primitive Age*, and the gentle bear mother and the wise Dr. Su Luo in *Bear Heart with Me*...

The appearance of each character is like a "childhood gift," awakening memories for parents and exciting children.

"Daddy! Look! That's Dudu... Mommy, look, this is Tuanzi! Her fur is so white and soft..."

Like the other children, Little Stone couldn't contain his excitement. He would often lean close to Chen Fei and Liu Yifei's ears and chatter excitedly about the characters on the screen, his little face full of pride, as if he were showing off his treasured possessions.

It's embarrassing to admit, but Chen Fei, a shareholder of Fantawild, doesn't even know as many animated characters as his son.

When the movie ended, as Bald Qiang and Xiong Da and Xiong Er embraced tightly, and the screen displayed the subtitle "Protect friendship, cherish the present," the children in the theater burst into applause.

Many parents also applauded.

Little Stone held Chen Fei's hand and left the theater reluctantly, still saying, "Dad, next time Boonie Bears releases a new movie, let's come see it again, okay?"

Chen Fei nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll definitely come."

Afterwards, Liu Yifei took her son to go shopping with Han Jianu and Jing Tian.

But Chen Fei didn't go with them, and didn't even leave the movie theater.

I came out today for two reasons. First, to accompany my son to the movies. Second, he also wanted to see the details of the movies scheduled for the Spring Festival.

Chen Fei has already attended the premieres of "Detective Chinatown 1900" and "The Twentieth Article," so all that's left is to wait and see the box office figures.

As for "Pegasus 2", having already seen the first one, he wasn't particularly curious about the second one.

He was genuinely curious about "Hot and Spicy" the only one.

Like other viewers, he also wanted to see what kind of character Jia Ling would portray this time, following her role as "Jia Xiaoling" in "Hi, Mom".
After buying his ticket, Chen Fei resolutely stepped into the theater.

However, after reading only one-third of it, he had the idea of ​​"running away".

Because at the beginning of the movie, there were a few small jokes and some people in the theater were laughing, but the feedback from the audience became less and less as the movie progressed.

More importantly, this film is extremely poor in terms of character development, plot development, basic logic, and core message.

First, there's the female lead, portrayed by Jia Ling, who exudes a sense of "depression" from head to toe.

Secondly, the romance between the male and female leads has an inexplicably nonsensical feel to it.

Moreover, even a professional like Chen Fei couldn't figure out what this movie was trying to express.
For no apparent reason, Jia Ling started dieting, then participated in boxing matches, and finally it all ended rather abruptly...

From Jia Ling's perspective, losing 100 pounds and even making a movie out of it is truly impressive.

Chen Fei admitted that the contrast between her when she was fat and when she was thin was indeed very strong.

But this is a movie! It's not a personal weight loss story!

Who are they trying to impress with all this?
(End of this chapter)