Extracting skills from movies

The two walked into the venue chatting and laughing.
The appearance of Nanyang star Li Shengjie next was a bit awkward.

As soon as he stepped onto the red carpet, the scene fell silent, with only scattered cheers.

This contrast made his smile a little stiff.

It's not that Li Shengjie is unpopular; it's just that he was incredibly unlucky to appear right after Du Sheng.

The fans in front had just finished shouting and their voices were almost hoarse. How could they have the energy to continue having fun?

In addition, Li Shengjie's image and temperament are indeed no match for Du Sheng's, and he is an outsider, so there is naturally a difference in their levels.

The same thing happened during the evening performances.

Du Sheng, as the opening guest, ignited the entire audience with his song "The Ordinary Road".

The audience all stood up, swaying and shouting to the rhythm, creating an explosive atmosphere.

After this segment of the performance ended, the rest of the program seemed rather bland.

Even a powerful band like Yu Quan struggled with breath control and pitch when singing, clearly under immense pressure.

In contrast, Du Sheng's performance was flawless.

With a stable voice and explosive stage presence, he fully deserves the title of "King of Live Performance" in the eyes of his fans.

After the performance, social media was immediately flooded with posts:
"Du Sheng is back!! She still has that divine voice!"

"When others sing, it's like they're performing; when he sings, it's like he's cheating!"

"Now I finally know what it means to 'reach peak performance the moment you open your mouth'!"

Standing backstage, Dong Yanxia watched the performance that had just ended and observed the audience's reaction, and muttered to herself.

The order of appearance arranged by the higher-ups this time was probably a bit of a mistake.

Someone who immediately brings the atmosphere to a climax upon their entrance should be the grand finale.

This way, others can continue to ride the wave of popularity and create more buzz.

The awards ceremony ended up being a bit awkward halfway through.

Fortunately, Girls' Generation came on stage right after and reignited the excitement, preventing the event from losing points.

In addition, the entire Huaxia Original Song Awards Ceremony was broadcast live in mainland China by Yangshi, with TVING platform securing the exclusive online live streaming rights.

So as soon as the program ended, the internet became even more lively:
"After watching the live stream today, I finally understand what 'becoming a god with just one sentence' means!"
Other singers simply can't compare to Du Sheng.

"The worst off is Li Shengjie, who is ranked after Du Sheng. Not only do he not have many fans cheering him on, but he also has to force a smile. I feel embarrassed for him."

Li Shengjie: I came to an awards ceremony, but why do I feel like I'm just a background figure?

"And then there's Zhang Shaohan, who said with a lovesick look, 'Du Sheng is my idol'..."

These aren't just fans, these are the ultimate die-hard fans!

"Brothers, I heard Girls' Generation is going on an Asian tour, and Du Sheng, as their boss, will definitely be on stage to support them. Let's hurry up and get ready to grab tickets!"

At first, everyone was discussing Du Sheng, but as Interstellar Media intentionally guided the topic, the focus of the discussion gradually shifted to 'Girls' Generation'.

"I heard that half of the songs on this album were written by Du Sheng, and there are even some English songs? I can't wait!"

"Don't worry! The new album will be released on December 20th, it'll be soon~"

……

With this awards ceremony, Girls' Generation's promotional campaign for their new album officially began.

The following morning, Du Sheng, who had spent the night in a carefree manner, bid farewell to Gao Yuanyuan and her daughter.
He turned on the car radio as he drove toward the branch office.

The host's voice was deep and magnetic:

"Next up is 'Slowly Like You,' a title track from Girls' Generation's upcoming album 'Dream.'"

This catchy and rhythmic piece is said to have been personally composed by Du Sheng.

Hearing such a soothing song on my way to work always makes me feel much more relaxed…

As the music started, Du Sheng nodded gently to the rhythm, a smile playing on her lips.

As the song ended, the host continued:
"Similar great songs on this album include 'That's Not Love' and 'Decent'..."

With Du Sheng's talent, this is destined to be another blockbuster masterpiece, and its sales are expected to break records again.

Fans are advised to prepare their hands quickly in advance, otherwise they might miss out on the best deals.

……

At this moment, the four members of Girls' Generation are rehearsing their concert dance in the practice room.

After they finished practicing, Du Sheng walked in and said with a smile:

"I'm flying to North America this afternoon, so I won't be able to rehearse with you for a while."

When you hold concerts overseas, I'll try my best to come back and support you.

Liu Yifei wiped her sweat and said with a smile:
"Cousin, you're a very busy person, you don't need to worry about us."

She originally wanted to lean in and kiss Du Sheng, but when she looked down, she saw that she was covered in sweat, so she had to give up.

Du Sheng didn't mind, and simply hugged her and kissed her.
He then gave Tang Yan, Yang Mi, and Liu Shishi farewell kisses before turning and leaving the company.

In the karaoke room, four girls watched his retreating figure, their eyes filled with reluctance but also with anticipation.

After all, the next time we meet will be the moment they actually step onto the stage.

.........

Actually, Du Sheng's trip to North America to participate in the promotion of "Taken" was just a side arrangement.

The real highlight is preparing for the Oscars.

Even before he set off, Miracle Pictures and Sony had already launched a massive publicity campaign together.

Honestly, this publicity campaign was almost effortless.

As for the actors, Du Sheng is currently enjoying immense popularity;
As for the films themselves, the hype surrounding "The Man from Nowhere" hasn't died down yet, and action fans are already eagerly awaiting the sequel.

Although he started as an idol, he has now completely transformed his image and has fans all over the world.
People are very confident in his acting skills and the quality of his films, so he doesn't need to worry about much on his own.

And late November is a great time, with Thanksgiving and Christmas in the lead-up to the holiday.
Just like the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival in China, everyone is on holiday at home, and the demand for entertainment and consumption is high.

Watching movies naturally became one of the top choices.

Columbia Pictures' "Taken," released in partnership with MGM, has undoubtedly become one of the main blockbusters of this period.

Even surrounded by blockbusters like The Blackbeard, Enchanted, His Dark Materials, and I Am Legend, it still has the potential to compete.

"I bet this is just another money-grabbing sequel, it's only a matter of time before it flops at the box office!"

Ryan walked into the movie theater carrying a large bucket of popcorn, complaining to his two classmates as he did so.

Gabriel waved his hand:

"Don't rush to conclusions, watch it first."

Ryan turned to look at his other friend, Ed:
"What do you think?"

Ed shrugged:

"I haven't seen the previous film, The Man from Nowhere, but I came here because of Du Sheng."

To be honest, I've seen both "Wanted" and "The Departed," and I especially loved his action scenes in them. I'm definitely going to see it today just for that reason alone.

Ryan plopped down, took a big bite of popcorn, and was still unconvinced:

How good can an action movie starring an Asian actor be?

If you're going to watch something good, you should at least watch Will Smith's $1.5 million blockbuster "I Am Legend," that's what makes Black people proud!
Unfortunately, Gabriel was treating today, so he couldn't say anything.

"I wonder what style of agent Du Sheng will play this time, and whether it will deviate too much from his previous works?"

Someone asked in a low voice, "Didn't you watch the interview? It's pretty much the same as the previous work."

Du Sheng also said that the style this time will still lean towards realism and won't be too flashy.

"Oh? I thought it was another 007-like agent!"

But a realistic style of spy... that sounds quite rare.

"I heard that Du is quite satisfied with this work, and I hope he won't disappoint everyone."

The theater was already full, and everyone was talking excitedly.

The conversation almost entirely revolved around Du Sheng, demonstrating his current influence in North America.

The lights dimmed, and the film officially began.

The story begins with a tense and exciting kidnapping case.

The male protagonist's sister and her friend, Kitagawa Sakurako, are targeted on the street by a transnational human trafficking gang posing as talent scouts.

Kitagawa was killed on the spot, and his younger sister was taken away to become a prostitute.

Upon hearing the news, the male protagonist silently took off his faded old jacket and took out a weapon that had been sealed away for many years from the drawer.

As soon as this scene appeared, the audience immediately felt that it was completely different from the popcorn action movie "Wanted".

Du Sheng's performance was calm and restrained, which, combined with the low-saturation color tone and gloomy atmosphere, created a cold and mysterious tone that immediately drew the audience into the story.

Taken takes a realistic approach.

This style has both advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage is that it allows the audience to feel more involved and is more likely to evoke emotional resonance;

The downside is that there can't be too many commercial elements, and flashy, over-the-top scenes have to be cut, so the script has to be more solid.

As the story unfolds, the previously frequent sounds of popcorn being chewed gradually subside, and everyone becomes completely engrossed in the story.

Ryan initially came to the movie with a critical eye, but his opinion changed shortly after it started.

Then Du Sheng appeared, dressed casually and with a restrained expression, showing no airs of a celebrity. Instead, she resembled a cool and collected special agent ready to strike at any moment.

He took down the enemy with a few clean and swift moves, almost effortlessly throughout the entire process.

When facing pursuers, remain calm and composed, quickly assess the situation, and formulate an escape route;

Tactical reconnaissance, sabotage behind enemy lines, and fire suppression—every operation was so professional it didn't seem like acting.
Spanning 72 hours across China, Japan, and South Korea, the kidnappers' hideout was ultimately dismantled with swift and decisive action...

Ryan was increasingly shocked as he looked at it.

This isn't acting.
This is practically a real-life super agent!
He couldn't help but whisper:

"This guy... he really isn't a retired special forces soldier, is he?"

Ed, standing next to him, smiled:

"Are you finally convinced?"

Ryan stared intently at the screen, muttering to himself:

"This isn't a movie; it's more like hands-on training."

In the theater, as Du Sheng stood on the eighth-floor exterior wall of the embassy, ​​her hands gripping the windowsill tightly, one foot pressing against the narrow edge of the window frame,

As he slowly descended from the sky like a spider, the entire audience held their breath.

"My God! He's really climbing!"

"No stunt double? This was filmed in one continuous take?!"

"My God, this isn't a movie, this is extreme sports!!"

The audience who were eating popcorn all stopped and stared intently at the screen, as if Du Sheng would fall off at any moment.

It's important to know that "Taken" isn't the kind of sci-fi movie where characters can fly, disappear into the ground, or smash buildings with a single punch; it takes a realistic approach.

And it is precisely because it is so real that this scene is so shocking!
Ryan, who had previously looked disdainful:

"An Asian playing a secret agent? Are you kidding me?"

But now, his mouth can open so wide that an egg could fit inside.

"This is too cruel..."

He muttered to himself, completely captivated by Du Sheng's cold yet precise movements.

The ensuing escape and fight scene was even more thrilling.

There were no fancy aerial somersaults, nor any exaggerated scenes of punching someone out of a window.

All they did were elbow strikes, knee strikes, joint locks, and wrist dislocations; every move was swift, decisive, and brutal.

In particular, the scene where Du Sheng pierces the enemy's palm with a pen elicited a collective gasp from the entire theater.

"Holy crap! This works?!"

"He's really not afraid of getting into trouble!"

"I almost thought I was in pain too!"

The fight, which lasted only two or three minutes, felt like it had gone through a dozen or more rounds.

The fast pace and sharp movements are dazzling and make your heart race.

Unlike previous "action blockbusters piled up with special effects", every action in "Taken" is realistic, making it hard not to get involved.

Whether it's 007 or Tom Cruise, although they are incredibly handsome, everyone knows that it's all acting, created with special effects. After watching it, all they say is, "Wow, that's cool."

But Du Sheng was different. He was really fighting and really giving it his all. Everyone who watched felt that this was the real special agent!
What's even more remarkable is that the entire film is confined to 72 hours, with a linear narrative throughout and almost no dragging plot points.

From the moment his sister is kidnapped, the protagonist Yang Yongjie embarks on a life-or-death rescue race against time.

The rapid camera transitions, coupled with tense sound effects, keep the viewer on edge every second.

The most exciting part is when he cleverly uses the environment to take down three snipers.

Without high technology or protagonist's halo, they rely entirely on calm judgment, tactical skills, and combat experience to lure their opponents into a trap step by step.

"Oh my god! That's awesome!"

"This is what a true clash of masters looks like!"

"The villains aren't stupid either; they're intelligent and their logic is sound, which is why Du Sheng is so terrifyingly strong!"

At the end of the film, the male protagonist storms the human trafficking ring, destroys it, and rescues his sister who has been sold to the human trafficking market, bringing the film to a close.

No one got up in the theater for a long time; everyone was still immersed in the tense and exciting atmosphere.

Some people applauded excitedly, some whispered among themselves, and others immediately pulled out their phones to tweet:

"This is what a real spy movie should be like!"
This wasn't about showing off skills or being pretentious; it was about accomplishing the impossible with bare hands!

"After watching this, I really want to go to the gym right away. Du Sheng is absolutely amazing!"

"I used to think that secret agents were all about wearing suits, driving supercars, and dating beautiful women."

Now I realize that true secret agents are lonely, cold-blooded, yet fearless heroes who would do anything for their loved ones!

Ed stood up excitedly and shouted:
"Awesome! That's Du Sheng!"
He always manages to surprise me!
This is the most realistic action movie I've ever seen!

Gabriel nodded repeatedly:

"Even more explosive than The Man from Nowhere!"
There were many things I didn't expect; he was even more formidable than I imagined!

They turned to Ryan, waiting to see how he would continue to criticize Du Sheng, saying that an Asian was not suitable to play a secret agent.

…(End of this chapter)