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"This is what a movie should be like!"

"This is definitely a film based on Eastern philosophical systems."

Guan Lin was still very excited.

It differs from the state of society reflected in "Better Days".

Bruce Lee is absolutely the most perfect combination of film industry and art.

In Guan Lin's view, it is bound to be a film of art that will be recorded in film history.

Using the most breathtaking martial arts, we explore the endless pursuit of self-transcendence.

In particular, it uses the unfinished script of "Game of Death" as a metaphor.

At this moment, "Bruce Lee" absolutely showcased another extreme form of film.

"The beauty of martial arts is the embodiment of philosophy."

Guan Lin pondered these words, feeling the profound meaning behind them.

Xiao Mo looked at her boyfriend.

Clearly, he had already been moved by Chen Yu's acting skills.

"I can't wait to go back and write film reviews."

Guan Lin had lost all interest in accompanying his girlfriend shopping; his mind was filled with the various plots of "Bruce Lee".

Moreover, he wanted to write much more about this film than he did about "Better Days".

"Better Days" is an art film, while "Bruce Lee" is a masterpiece.

The art of film, the combination of light and shadow, coupled with a legendary performance reminiscent of Bruce Lee himself, elevates this film to a supreme level.

***
At noon on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Chen Yu woke up from his sleep.

It's rare to be able to stay home and rest, and right now I'm lying in bed watching the box office and ratings for "Bruce Lee".

This work did not exist in the previous life; it is an existence derived entirely from this life.

As a result, he had no idea what kind of success the film would achieve.

So I'm still very interested in reviews of this movie.

I just slid in.

The comments from netizens are now on display.

"This is true homage, not imitation, but becoming one with a master."

"The action scenes are simply divine, and the martial arts scenes are world-class."

"It is not just a biography, but also a way to bring Chinese martial arts philosophy to the world. The regret of not being completed really made me cry."

"Chen Yu's performance showed me the beauty of art and martial arts, especially his portrayal of Bruce Lee's greatness and struggle with martial arts."

Comment from Shen Yi —

"Every time I watch a film by Chen Yu, my respect for him grows a little more."

"Judging from the film alone, the skills, story, and plot arrangement are already very good."

"In fact, Bruce Lee's story is pretty much the same, and his life is already well known."

"But there is only one Bruce Lee. He belongs to that era, he belongs to the present, and he belongs to the whole world."

"It was he who made the world aware of Chinese Kung Fu."

"It was him who made many people fall in love with kung fu."

"It was also he who carried on this spirit."

"As for Chen Yu bringing Bruce Lee back to life, in my opinion, Chen Yu also fully demonstrated the demeanor of a master. His acting skills and fighting are simply one with Bruce Lee."

A film review by Guan Lin —

Chen Yu: With flesh and blood, he carried the soul of philosophy.

"Even long after I left the cinema, the soul-stirring feeling that Chen Yu brought me could still be heard in my ears."

"His 'Bruce Lee' brought me not only an audio-visual feast, but also a lifelong philosophy about the global harmony of philosophy, art, and martial arts."

"It is a true aesthetic of violence and a breakthrough in self-expression."

"It is an evolution of martial arts philosophy and identity, and it also explores the endless pursuit of self-transcendence."

"I even think that Chen Yu is Bruce Lee. You could say that he filmed Bruce Lee's life in a very realistic way."

"His unparalleled martial arts skills transported the audience into Bruce Lee's fantasy world, a true dreamlike experience."

“Every fight, every unrestrained and emotionally charged howl.”

"Chen Yu uses serious, joyful, excited, and even bizarre expressions tinged with sadness to tell the audience that the value of life lies not in its length, but in the density of its burning and the range of its illumination."

"Bruce Lee may not have fulfilled his dream of a martial arts world united, but Chen Yu is using the light of film to spread Chinese Kung Fu to the world!"

"..."

A flurry of positive reviews.

Chen Yu's lips curled up slightly at the sight.

Surprisingly, this movie was well-received by many fans who admire Chen Yu.

Perhaps it's because he could potentially achieve the same level of global influence as Bruce Lee did back then.

In particular, Guan Lin's film reviews gave Chen Yu the feeling of having met a kindred spirit.

This also reflects that he performed quite well in this drama.

At least the action scenes are definitely convincing.

Online comments are not limited to his acting skills and fighting.

They saw the philosophical ideas behind Chen Yu.

That alone is enough.

It worked!
This film, which didn't exist in the previous life, is highly praised in this life.

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Chen Yu was so engrossed in watching that he didn't hear the door open behind him.

Liu Yifei had already brought in breakfast.

Seeing that Chen Yu was looking at a film review of "Bruce Lee", he simply put his arm around the neck of the person in front of him.

He couldn't help but laugh and said, "I already finished reading it this morning, and it's all positive reviews."

"I told you, 'Bruce Lee' would be a success."

Chen Yu pulled the person in front of him into his arms.

The reason he was nervous was actually just one thing... he didn't have it in his previous life.

It can be said that this film is the only one he felt pressured about after his rebirth.

However, it is also the most exhilarating and outstanding film he made after his rebirth.

It even surpassed his self-directed and self-acted film, "Better Days"!
"The Young Ones" was his first time directing, so there were bound to be some shortcomings; but "Bruce Lee" was directed by Li An, so he could completely relax and immerse himself in the role of Bruce Lee without thinking about anything else.

Therefore, he felt that his performance, his interpretation of Bruce Lee's performance, surpassed any other moment.

At least, that's what Chen Yu himself thought.

Even though he had won Best Actor awards at Venice and Berlin for some of his previous films, his current feeling towards Bruce Lee is the best.

He performed at his full potential, even 120%.

Therefore, lose weight, learn about Bruce Lee, and become Bruce Lee.

He has no regrets.

And now, on the first day of the new year, he has a beautiful woman by his side, in addition to the successful debut of "Bruce Lee".

For him, the first day of the new year was enough.

"Should we take Mom and the others to see a movie?"

This is a necessary procedure in previous years.

Even if Chen Yu and Liu Yifei don't make arrangements, their families will still support them.

"Now?"

It's probably not certain that there will be an opportunity now.

The first day of the Lunar New Year is the peak time for moviegoing, and cinemas are likely already packed.

Upon hearing Chen Yu's question, Liu Yifei naturally understood its meaning.

However, she was still genuinely happy.

She was even happier than when she herself received the honor.

And that's exactly what she said.

Bruce Lee became a huge hit!

The entire internet is buzzing with discussion about this movie, and every household is talking about it on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

The topic remained a trending topic for a long time. "Chen Yu: I Touched Bruce Lee with My Soul."

The premiere of "Bruce Lee" received widespread acclaim from movie fans.

More than just a kung fu superstar! Film critics praise Chen Yu's portrayal of Bruce Lee's profound martial arts philosophy.

"A direct stunner! Chen Yu brought Bruce Lee to life."

The entire audience erupted in cheers, as if Bruce Lee had been reborn.

"..."

Netizens are discussing it enthusiastically, saying it's definitely the best performance of the year.

On the first day of the new year, we gave them the ultimate display of both literary and martial talents.

Chen Yu not only replicated Bruce Lee's appearance, but also captured his unique confidence and almost burning vitality.

In just one morning, the box office trend had already shown a rocket-like upward trend.

Coupled with its explosive word-of-mouth, the box office soared.

Ding--

Chen Yu was reading movie reviews with Liu Yifei.

The phone then beeped, and when the two looked over, they realized it was a message from Zhang Yimou.

"Congratulations, Chen Yu! It seems that 'Bruce Lee' is about to create another miracle."

"Happy Spring Festival!"

Even though there are no Zhang Yimou films in this Spring Festival film season, he is still closely monitoring the box office performance of these four films.

Putting everything else aside, Bruce Lee is undoubtedly the most popular film in the industry.

Precisely.

As long as Chen Yu is there, records are bound to be broken.

Chen Yu has been a trendsetter in the entertainment industry for the past two years.

"Thank you, Director Zhang!"

Zhang Yimou, serving as the chief director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics, must be fully engaged in creation and rehearsals. The fact that he took the time to send a message to Chen Yu is enough to prove how much he values ​​this film.

"With you in the Chinese film industry, it will surely flourish in the future."

This statement carries significant weight.

However, in Zhang Yimou's view, Chen Yu is now capable of taking on this responsibility.

……

This Spring Festival film season is definitely a mixed bag of joy and sorrow.

Bruce Lee's box office numbers continued to climb.

In contrast, "The Forbidden Kingdom" received widespread criticism on both Douban and Starry Sky.

It's a complete pile of dog shit!
This is the consensus of everyone who has watched "The Forbidden Kingdom".

They were originally drawn by a sense of nostalgia.

The first on-screen showdown between Jackie Chan and Jet Li is sure to be full of surprises.

only--

Compared to the martial arts in "Bruce Lee", the fight scenes in "The Forbidden Kingdom" are like child's play.

The two kung fu superstars were fighting purely for the sake of fighting.

The entire story lacks any narrative support, and the special effects are particularly crude and cheap.

Moreover, because it was written by a foreign screenwriter, it clearly carries a very strong sense of disconnect.

They wanted to retain the charm of Chinese martial arts while also catering to Western fantasy aesthetics.

It's like a complete mishmash.

"This plot is simply a disservice to Jackie Chan and Jet Li's first collaboration."

"The showdown I was most looking forward to didn't surprise me at all!"

"The plot is too simple and cliché!"

"It's just an Americanized Chinese dish, tasteless but not worth throwing away."

"A work lacking depth can't compare to 'Bruce Lee' at all."

"It turns out that the real king of kung fu was Bruce Lee."

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, netizens began to offer their scathing reviews of these works, and some even started making memes about them.

The Forbidden Kingdom did not truly portray the King of Kung Fu.

On the contrary, Chen Yu's "Bruce Lee" turned the tide and made the world aware of the art of martial arts.

The Forbidden Kingdom was indeed a tragic film.

In his previous life, he was already being criticized in various ways because there was no work like "Bruce Lee" to refer to; but in this life, there is another martial arts film in front of him, so... "The Forbidden Kingdom" was criticized even more harshly.

As for the other two works—

It was utterly tragic.

All four works were highly anticipated by fans before their release.

After all, there are films like Bruce Lee, The Forbidden Kingdom, CJ7, and Kung Fu Dunk.

The men behind these four works are all top-notch directors and international superstars in the industry.

Unfortunately, the other two works fared even worse than "The Forbidden Kingdom".

The popularity of "CJ7" is not very high.

This work, which touts science fiction with heartwarming elements, did not cause much of a stir as Stephen Chow returned to the screen.

Compared to his other classic works, "CJ7" did not generate much discussion.

It's more like a unique character in a Stephen Chow film.

From slapstick comedy to heartwarming science fiction, while there were laughs, the heavy emotions and tragic undertones in the second half made the audience, who were immersed in the joy of the gathering, feel quite uncomfortable.

The story is somewhat clichéd, and the plot is simple.

It's completely different from Stephen Chow's previous work.

As for "Kung Fu Dunk," it was completely overshadowed by the popularity of "Bruce Lee" and "The Forbidden Kingdom."

Even the popular Asian pop star couldn't capitalize on this surge in popularity.

The box office results are truly worrying.

Of the four films, "Bruce Lee" was a double hit in terms of both critical acclaim and popularity.

The Forbidden Kingdom was universally panned online, becoming a source of negative publicity. But even negative publicity is still publicity; at least it generated buzz and helped generate some box office revenue.

Unlike the other two... it was practically stagnant.

This Spring Festival film season is truly amazing.

Of course, the Spring Festival film season in later generations can also verify this point.

A critically acclaimed film during the Spring Festival season can drain the entire box office.

That's what makes the Spring Festival film season so terrifying.

"Guess how much Bruce Lee will gross on its opening day?"

Liu Yifei nestled in Chen Yu's arms, the two of them lying on the bed with their eyes closed, enjoying their last moments of relaxation.

Pre-sale performance is already the most important factor.

Chen Yu didn't have many thoughts on the opening day's box office performance.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, when people across the country are resting, many viewers will naturally go to the movies to relax.

Although it hasn't reached the level of widespread popularity of later generations, just looking at the pre-sale box office figures is enough to tell you how high it can go.

Basically, the first day is enough to establish the subsequent screening schedule.

The Spring Festival film season was indeed surprisingly good.

"Should be okay, right?"

Chen Yu put his arm around Liu Yifei and even became modest.

During these rare moments of leisure, we should definitely take a good rest and spend time with our loved ones.

After all, they don't have much time left for this Spring Festival.

So the next day, he was woken up by the alarm clock he had set.

I made plans with Liu Yifei today to take my family to see a movie.

Last night, Chen Yu had already asked Yang Lu to contact the cinema.

Liu Yifei was already dressed and walked straight in through the door! (End of Chapter)