Full-time actor

There are pearls and jade ahead.

Any subsequent work that has even the slightest flaw will be repeatedly compared to other works.

For a while.

The entire internet is talking about "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

Especially among viewers who had already seen the premiere, a large portion of them appeared to complain that the film was incomprehensible.

As Liu Yifei browsed through the film reviews, aside from the fact that she couldn't understand it, some people praised the film's color scheme.

"What you thought was eternal happiness turned out to be so fleeting; the small reunion could not withstand the tragedy of a great era."

"Chen Yu's style this time is very eye-catching, whether it's the camera transitions, the scene atmosphere, or the dreamlike colors."

"When I watched the trailer, it gave me the feeling of a hilarious, mixed-up comedy."

"But when I stepped into the theater, I discovered that the movie actually has a plot, and the plot also has personal consciousness."

"This film is not just about art, but also about politics, history and culture."

"At the beginning of the film, I couldn't help but complain that the story was old-fashioned and the scope was too small."

"It's kind of darkly humorous that Mr. Gustave is embroiled in an inheritance dispute."

"But you can keep reading—"

"You can feel the friendship between the two protagonists that transcends nationality and values, especially when he defends Zero without hesitation on the train."

"But the shadow of politics and war eventually swallowed up human civilization, and the happy ending that everyone was looking forward to ultimately turned out to be a mirage."

have to say.

The film review published by this critic clearly shows that they have understood "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

As Chen Yu expected, the film critic's ID was also one he recognized.

Guan Lin turned off the computer.

Undeniably, it is the evil concealed under the guise of beauty that is most impactful to the public's mind.

Compared to most works, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is full of ambiguity in both its title and content.

But this story also tells us that no matter how dark things are, there will always be kind people.

Just like Mr. Gustav, perhaps his appearance illuminated Zero's path in life from the very beginning.

but.

There is clearly disagreement among people regarding works that they feel they cannot reach.

Liu Yifei spent the entire day reading movie reviews.

I am utterly exhausted at this moment.

In contrast, Chen Yu, having lived through two lifetimes, was already used to box office failures.

At least there won't be a big reaction.

He had already analyzed it before it was even released.

As a European art film with strong cultural metaphors, it is out of step with the current mainstream domestic market.

This kind of profound history is indeed difficult to resonate with a wide audience, especially those seeking entertainment and relaxation.

especially.

As an art film, it is inherently very limited.

Audiences had too high expectations for this film, or perhaps they believed that Chen Yu, as a Grand Slam Best Actor winner, should receive high box office returns.

As a result, when the two situations are combined, it is easy to cause a discrepancy.

This doesn't mean the movie is bad; after all, every lead actor in it is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry.

The film reviews on Starry Sky website are still being updated.

Most of the reviews focused on the story itself, while the acting of Chen Yu and the main cast received unanimous praise.

but.

Chen Yu was not discouraged by this; "The Grand Budapest Hotel" aimed for a lasting impact.

Perhaps only after many years will people gradually understand its metaphor.

……

"Hahaha!"

“I told you he wouldn’t be able to run rampant for long.”

"This time—"

"Finally, we've seen him suffer a major setback."

Wang Zhonglei wished he could just pop in some champagne to celebrate, since Yu Xin had always been one step ahead of Huayi.

Almost every time his works are released, he is dragged out and publicly executed.

As a former business giant, being overtaken by a rising star is something that would be hard to admire anywhere.

As for now.

The myth of invincibility has thus come to an end.

"With two consecutive films performing poorly at the box office, it seems that Chen Yu is not all that great after all."

Wang Zhongjun looked at his younger brother.

This is enough to prove that he was in a very good mood at the moment.

Compared to my previous agitation and anxiety, my emotions are now significantly more stable.

"Art films have a lot of limitations, so you can't really see any problems with them."

It's not that Wang Zhongjun likes to pour cold water on things.

Being in their position, it's natural to be mindful of potential dangers even in times of peace.

We shouldn't get complacent because of a few small things. After all, Chen Yu's potential is limitless, and the box office of two art films is not enough to prove anything.

Let’s not talk about anything else for now.

In Wang Zhongjun's view, his upcoming collaboration with Warner Bros. on "Joker" alone poses a significant threat.

"That's true, but I'm happy whenever he suffers a setback."

Wang Zhonglei clenched his fists.

There was a time when he would almost go crazy with anger whenever he saw Chen Yu win an award or a box office hit.

Being outplayed by a newcomer would be frustrating for anyone.

This time, we finally saw Chen Yu make a fool of himself.

Wang Zhongjun didn't say anything more; in fact, he was quite pleased with today's result.

But this kind of thing wouldn't have much of an impact on Chen Yu.

Regardless, the Cannes Palme d'Or is a genuine award.

……

The box office figures for "The Grand Budapest Hotel" on its opening day in China have been released for the second day.

532 million.

Compared to the opening day box office of "Black Coal, Thin Ice", it was much lower.

Compared to "Better Days", it is simply not good enough.

Upon hearing Yang Lu's report on the results, Chen Yu found it to be exactly what he had expected.

Yesterday's front-page headlines were all discussing this matter.

In addition, yesterday, the occupancy rate of major cinemas was not ideal.

The current success is nothing more than the effect of celebrity endorsement.

Major cinemas have already started rescheduling screenings. It's not that they're mercenary; the screening period is only a few days, and they certainly can't afford to produce films just for the sake of love.

Even knowing Chen Yu's influence, the results presented to them were hardly convincing.

"The number of screenings dropped from 31% to 22%."

Something to be expected.

Compared to Liu Yifei, who seemed somewhat discouraged, Chen Yu's reaction was not strong.

As for now.

The opening day box office figures for all the major films have been released.

The Grand Budapest Hotel has become a hot topic of discussion in less than a day since its release.

The focus, of course, is on Chen Yu.

Many Weibo self-media outlets started stirring up trouble, using this incident to claim that Chen Yu's box office appeal was declining.

The news spread like wildfire.

News releases were published on the front pages of major news outlets.

Unlike the widespread praise of the past few days, most of today's news is questioning Chen Yu's abilities.

[A critically acclaimed masterpiece falters at the box office: Chen Yu's box office king myth comes to an end!]

[The new film "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is a flop, with box office takings of less than 10 million yuan on its opening day. Has Chen Yu's star power faded?]

[The box office curse of art films is something even Chen Yu couldn't overcome!]

[A "refined" feast of solitude: Chen Yu's box office appeal is being questioned!]

The news spread like wildfire online.

Most of the criticisms are about Chen Yu's abilities, given that his earlier works were box office hits. As for now...

After two consecutive failures, not only media reporters but also netizens began to question Chen Yu's abilities.

"With each new box office hit worse than the last, are they starting to rely on past glories?"

"My past successes were probably all due to luck."

"He's unworthy of his position; how did he even get touted as the box office king in the first place?"

"The past glory was just a flash in the pan."

"He is simply stepping out of his comfort zone to explore art, not trying to please the market."

"It's normal for some people not to understand such profound works."

"..."

The opinions among netizens are polarized.

As fans and moviegoers of Chen Yu, we naturally don't want to see anyone slandering him.

A box office failure does not mean the work is bad.

It can only be said that Chen Yu's art was ahead of its time, and he did not follow the trend to cater to the tastes of the masses.

Actually.

Anyone who understands it will agree that "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is a more valuable work.

It's important to understand that the internet in 2009 provided everyone with an unprecedented channel to voice their opinions.

This can lead to blind following.

People are used to following the same topics online, which helps them quickly gain a sense of belonging to a group.

The box office success of Chen Yu precisely confirms this.

More and more people are starting to get involved.

Even some people haven't even had a chance to see this film in theaters yet.

However, they also began to join the ranks of those who questioned Chen Yu's abilities.

at the same time.

Liu Xiaoli naturally noticed the news online, and she couldn't help but feel a little worried about it.

His gaze fell on Chen Yu on the sofa.

Liu Yifei and her companion were watching a movie, with bursts of laughter and chatter coming from time to time.

Perhaps noticing Liu Xiaoli's gaze, Chen Yu subconsciously turned his head to look over.

"What's wrong, Auntie?"

Seeing that Liu Xiaoli seemed a little off, Chen Yu blurted out his question.

How will these online messages affect you?

I think my daughter was in a bad mood last night, probably because of this.

Now that Shen Xiaoqin is not around, Liu Xiaoli naturally has no reason to hide anything.

Asked directly.

As a mother, she naturally doesn't want to see her child affected in any way.

Liu Xiaoli accompanied Liu Yifei for many years.

Of course I know how strong the pressure from public opinion is.

Chen Yu shook his head. He guessed that his family would see the news online, since there had been a lot of talk about the box office of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" these past two days.

"It won't have any impact."

"The media reporters are just stirring up trouble."

Chen Yu never showed any emotion regarding the box office success of "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

It's normal for art films to be restricted.

This does not mean it will have any impact on his future career.

Liu Yifei turned to look at her mother and boyfriend, her emotions, which had finally calmed down, seemed to be affected again.

The reason Chen Yu offered to accompany her to the movies was probably because he didn't want her to keep paying attention to news online.

However, she simply couldn't understand why, given that there must be multiple reasons for the box office failure of an art film, all the blame had to be placed on Chen Yu.

Just like when "Black Coal, Thin Ice" was released, the poor box office performance was blamed on the lead actor.

As for now.

The box office failure of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" was once again blamed on the director.

obviously.

No matter what he did, Chen Yu couldn't gain any benefit.

Perhaps noticing his girlfriend's mood, Chen Yu reached out and patted Liu Yifei's shoulder, his gesture full of reassurance.

Liu Yifei nestled into Chen Yu's arms.

He did not pick up his phone again to read online comments.

She can now roughly predict how the whole incident will unfold.

It can create a cultural symbol overnight, and it can also render a work powerless in the face of public opinion.

In this situation, there's not much need to pay attention to it.

buzzing-

When the phone rang, Chen Yu answered it without hesitation.

It's Richard.

It's nothing more than an announcement about the box office performance of "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

"Hey! Darling."

"The box office figures for 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' for its opening day have been released."

"$102 million!"

"Each cinema has a set time limit, and the occupancy rate is quite good."

Richard explained the general situation.

In comparison, the box office performance in North America was comparable to that in China.

However, overall, it is indeed more popular than in China.

How's the battle going on your end?

Chen Yu gave a general overview of the situation, emphasizing that the acceptance rate in the North American market was indeed significantly higher than in the current Chinese market.

There has long been a recognition and appreciation of the style of "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

As for China.

Currently, there is a greater preference for commercial blockbusters, with audiences favoring fast-paced, high-concept entertainment blockbusters.

therefore.

While "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is doing relatively well in North America, it is very likely to become an unpopular film in China.

The two exchanged some more pleasantries.

Liu Yifei had been listening to their conversation the whole time, and after learning that the situation in North America was at least better than in China, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

She glanced sideways at the person beside her.

After noticing that Chen Yu's mood wasn't too affected, Liu Yifei finally breathed a sigh of relief.

As for Chen Yu...

The current results are not as good as the previous works.

Judging from the current situation, it's still somewhat acceptable.

The previous life.

The Grand Budapest Hotel faced a similar situation, but after a long period of positive word-of-mouth, it ultimately achieved a high global box office of $1.73 million.

It's worth noting that the Grand Budapest Hotel cost only $2500 million to build.

Being able to secure 1.73 million is already considered a very successful investment.

Of course, these are all achievements from a previous life.

However, the summer vacation is still long. The reason for releasing "The Grand Budapest Hotel" during the summer vacation is to leverage word-of-mouth and have a long run.

Relying on subsequent strong growth.

This start was certainly not amazing.

However, this does not mean that the outcome will remain the same afterward.

Liu Yifei then picked up her phone.

The ratings on Douban and Rotten Tomatoes are now available.

It has a rating of 8.6 on Douban.

Given the lackluster box office performance, it's quite impressive that it still received such a high rating, at least proving that it is visually stunning and widely recognized.

The freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes is 88%, and the reviews from overseas are relatively more harmonious.

Liu Yifei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Only then did he push the phone in front of Chen Yu… (End of this chapter)