Huayu timely rain, they forced me to be the top star

In the early hours of the first day of the Lunar New Year, most people should have been at home.

However, the Spring Festival of 19 was unusually crowded, with countless cinemas across the country packed with people.

All cinemas have scheduled midnight screenings of "The Wandering Earth" in all their theaters for audiences.

It is foreseeable that this film will set new records for both pre-sale box office and midnight box office.

Inside a cinema owned by Chenhai Cinema Line in Hangzhou.

Tonight, all movie tickets have been allocated to Chenhai employees and will not be sold to the public.

Zhang Yang, along with his wife and children, senior executives of Chenhai, the film's creators, and business friends such as Lei Jun, all sat in one of the giant screen halls, all wearing 3D glasses.

This was a premiere that wasn't made public to me.

The movie started playing soon.

The theme of the story is actually not difficult to understand.

In the near future, scientists have discovered that the sun is rapidly aging and expanding, and that the entire solar system, including Earth, will be swallowed up by the sun in a short period of time.

In order to save themselves and to pass on and preserve human civilization, humanity proposed a bold plan called "The Wandering Earth".

"The Wandering Earth Project involves using global resources to build tens of thousands of engines and steering engines on the Earth's surface to propel the Earth out of the solar system and spend 2500 years heading to another habitat."

Against this backdrop, Chinese astronaut Liu Peiqiang (played by Zhang Yang) travels to the International Space Station when his son Liu Qi is four years old, shouldering the responsibility of a navigator with his international peers.

The protagonist of the story is none other than Liu Qi.

In the blink of an eye, Liu Qi (played by Zhang Yang) has grown up.

He and his adopted sister, Duoduo, secretly ran away to the surface and stole his grandfather Han Ziang's transport truck, but were arrested as a result.

Just as he was about to be deported, the global engine shutdown occurred.

In order to repair the engine and prevent Earth from crashing into Jupiter, Liu Qi and the people in all the bases around the world began a saturation rescue operation. Even Liu Qi's car was forcibly requisitioned to join the rescue, and then they encountered various crises.

"These special effects are amazing!"

"The success of China's science fiction industrialization."

"It still has to be Chenhai Special Effects; their development over the years has been nothing short of amazing."

"Just looking at the special effects, you can tell it's a work of sincerity!"

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Most viewers will first and foremost focus on the special effects and props.

For example, the planetary engines and the frozen city are all made very realistically.

These elements make the film more appealing.

The special effects alone are stunning and worth the ticket price.

However, as time went on, countless viewers, still focused on the screen, became concerned about how the plot would unfold.

The surge in gravity as Earth approached Jupiter caused engine failure!
Earth needs to be saved by igniting Jupiter's atmosphere.

However, film critics are more concerned with the detailed structure, such as the background, main events, climax, and ending.

Ordinary viewers might focus on the relationships between the characters, such as the father-son relationship between Liu Qi and Liu Peiqiang.

Zhang Yang plays two roles, yet his performance is remarkably nuanced in conveying emotions.

This is important to the emotional arc of the story.

The film promotes collectivism by emphasizing teamwork and sacrifice.

This alone stands in stark contrast to Hollywood's individualism and is a highlight of the film.

For example, the importance of solidarity and cooperation in the face of crises.

Against this backdrop of unity and concerted effort, the performances of some individuals are particularly poignant.

"I'm crying!"

"Uncle Da's acting is superb."

"Both Uncle and Stephen Chow have appeared in Brother Yang's movies, so it can be considered a collaboration."

"I wish that Brother Yang would write a script and direct it, so that Uncle Da and Stephen Chow could work together."

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Watching Uncle Da's vivid acting in the movie.

Many viewers had similar thoughts.

Zhang Yang, holding her daughter, overheard the conversation between Meng Ziyi and Yang Mi beside her.

These two also have high expectations for that golden combination.

“I’ve already prepared the script.” Zhang Yang teased his daughter’s chin: “It’s called ‘Hello Mr. Billionaire’.”

“Sing plays the male lead, and Ng Man-tat plays his deceased great-grandfather.”

Upon hearing this, all the women couldn't help but show expressions of anticipation.

Directed by Zhang Yang and starring Stephen Chow and Ng Man-tat, it feels like the box office is on its way.

"So, who are you planning to cast as the female lead?" someone asked.

Zhang Yang smiled but did not answer.

"Let's talk about this later."

Everyone, please continue watching the movie.

The Wandering Earth project is gradually coming into the public eye.

This plan was initiated by a global united government to ensure the continuation of civilization.

Build 1 giant "planetary engines" on the Earth's surface to propel the Earth out of the solar system and to the planet A, 4.2 light-years away in Shin-e-Tian, ​​to start a new dialogue zone.

As Earth accelerates with the help of Jupiter's gravity, the surge in Jupiter's gravity causes a massive failure of the planetary engines, and Earth is gradually captured by Jupiter, on the verge of disintegration.

Meanwhile, Liu Peiqiang, an astronaut aboard the Joint Government Space Station "Navigator," discovers that the space station's AI, "MOSS," is concealing the truth about Earth's survival.

It can be divided into five stages.

1. The Braking Era: Stopping the Earth's Rotation.

2. Escape Era: Accelerating with the help of Jupiter's gravitational slingshot effect to escape the Sun's gravity.

3. The Era of Wandering (Accelerated): Flying towards Alpha Centauri.

4. The Age of Wandering (Deceleration): Earth slows down again.

5. The New Solar Era: Earth enters the orbit of the target star.

The Earth's surface has stopped rotating and fallen into extreme cold, forcing all humans to move into underground cities.

Due to limited space, survival is determined by a lottery. The story of "The Wandering Earth 1" takes place between the Braking Era and the Escape Era.

The film is filled with a strong sense of nostalgia for home.

Unlike the "spaceship escape" setting, the story of wandering with Earth reflects the Chinese people's attachment to their homeland.

The capital city and Shanghai are frozen in ice, the Great Wall and Shanghai landmarks are interspersed with elements such as the Spring Festival and mahjong in the underground city, all of which are integrated into this unique post-apocalyptic scene.

"The setting of this surface rescue team is probably the beginning of Jade Dynasty."

"The captain of the Huaxia CN171-11 Rescue Team, played by Lao Hu, is a tough guy."

"The protagonist group transported the 'Firestone' (a key device for restarting the engine) to the equatorial engine, experiencing dangers such as lava seepage, earthquakes, and transport vehicle crashes. I guess Yang Ge doesn't usually burn novels."

"This decision about the space station sent chills down my spine. Liu Peiqiang discovered that the 'Wandering Earth Project' might fail, and the United Government had launched the 'Fire Seed Project.' In the end, he decided to resist AI control and risk saving the Earth."

"It feels like we're fighting against this artificial intelligence."

"Liu Qi proposed igniting Jupiter's hydrogen to trigger an explosion, using the shockwave to push away Earth. Liu Peiqiang, on the other hand, piloted a space station carrying fuel into the flames, sacrificing himself to make up for the energy gap in igniting Jupiter. This is also a kind of inheritance."

"Liu Peiqiang could have lived, but he chose to sacrifice himself so that the Earth could survive!"

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The movie "The Wandering Earth" has left many people in awe.

The film showcases Chinese romance through its grand setting and delicate humanistic care.

Even science fiction films carry the unique reflections of the Chinese people on the fate of humanity.

Like the sacrifice of Han Zi'ang and the perseverance of Captain Wang Lei, every supporting character's storyline is meaningful, but rather an important part of the final plan's success.

Although Liu Qi and Liu Peiqiang are the male protagonists, the other characters are also their own male protagonists.

This is a group portrait, just like everyone in real life is the protagonist of their own life.

However, different people play different roles in society and the world, and the effects they can exert are also different.

The movie "The Wandering Earth" showcases the sacrifices and contributions of different individuals under different circumstances.

"However, the science fiction aspect is somewhat weak. For example, the idea of ​​using Jupiter's gravity to launch a slingshot is full of imagination, but its scientific feasibility is almost non-existent."

"I think most people are probably more interested in the plot than the scientific details."

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Amidst the discussions of countless people.

The midnight screening of "The Wandering Earth" has ended.

The next morning, everyone discovered that the entire internet was dominated by "The Wandering Earth".

In particular, on "Chenhai Short Video", six or seven out of ten videos are related to "The Wandering Earth".

Some talk about the box office performance, others about the significance of this film to China.

Some people are writing film reviews, while others are analyzing what makes this movie so good.

In short, this movie unsurprisingly became the best-selling film during the Spring Festival, and its overwhelmingly positive reviews have inspired many young people to want to see it in theaters.

There are also viewers who blindly trust Zhang Yang.

This led to the film grossing over 10 billion yuan in just two days.

Professional organizations predict that this film could gross over 50 billion yuan at the Chinese box office.

In countries like the Korean Peninsula and other countries where Zhang Yang's influence is also very strong, it wouldn't be a problem to gross over 10 billion yuan at the box office.

Today, "Chenhai Short Video" is also a top-ranked platform overseas. As long as its popularity remains high enough, its box office performance is expected to be impressive.

This "first science fiction film" from China is poised to break into the top ten of the global box office charts, potentially grossing over a billion US dollars.

On professional platforms such as Guaban, there are numerous reviews of this film.

[I discovered a key turning point in the movie: Liu Qi's plan to ignite Jupiter was rejected by the United Government, but he later succeeded by sacrificing himself on the space station. This part touches on the emotional storyline between Liu Peiqiang and his son, and Yang Ge's portrayal of two characters didn't distract me at all; in fact, it moved me even more.]

These two identical faces, with their stark contrast between youthful innocence and mature maturity, evoke completely different feelings.

"There are countless roads, but safety is the first priority"—this is the line that has left the deepest impression on me.

The Wandering Earth is undoubtedly a milestone in the history of Chinese science fiction films.

[From every perspective, it's a good sci-fi film. As for Guo Ran, I really want to give it a thumbs up. I even find it hard to believe that this is a domestic sci-fi film. Zhang Yang has once again proven to everyone that the Chinese entertainment industry can produce good movies.]

This perfectly satisfies film and sci-fi fans, as well as Zhang Yang's fans. Even compared to the best Hollywood visual effects films, it holds its own; this is Zhang Yang's talent.

[In my opinion, pursuing the broadest possible emotional resonance is something all commercial genre films should strive for. Commercial films are all about targeting the market; it might seem cliché to some, but I'm going all out for *The Wandering Earth*.]

Why is it that a film like *Interstellar*, riddled with flaws, is hailed as a masterpiece, while *The Wandering Earth* is criticized for its flaws? I've seen far too much arguing these past few days—no, I've witnessed a remarkable diversity of opinions.

[Haha, Thanos could destroy half the universe with a snap of his fingers, don't you think there's a problem? The protagonist of *Interstellar* wasn't torn to shreds even after entering a black hole, and you consider it a masterpiece? But our *The Wandering Earth* is a failure by Zhang Yang and Liu Cixin?]

Why is it that Hollywood movies are fawned over for their flaws, while "The Wandering Earth" is vehemently criticized for its flaws?

[It doesn't matter; it won't affect the film's final box office and reviews. It's a critically acclaimed and commercially successful masterpiece of Chinese science fiction.]

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Regarding these controversies.

Naturally, Zhang Yang was also interviewed.

He just smiled and said, "The Wandering Earth 2 will be released during the Spring Festival of 22. After three years of industrialized production, there shouldn't be any major problems."

"The Wandering Earth 2 will serve as a prequel, supplementing the conflicts that occurred in the early stages of the Wandering Earth Project, including the digital life project and the space elevator crisis, and will further expand the world view."

"We'll see how things unfold for everyone!"

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Everyone: ?
You actually kept us in suspense at the end. I never expected you to be like this, Zhang Yang.

The remarkable success of "The Wandering Earth" continues.

The legend of Zhang Yang continues.

In the blink of an eye.

It's the 20 Spring Festival film season.

That year, Chenhai didn't release any movies, but instead showed 3D animated films.

Everyone was speculating whether Zhang Li was giving his competitors a chance to breathe.

No matter how good an animated film is, how much box office revenue can it actually generate?
Even many people in the industry think so.

Zhang Yang has already achieved great success; there is nothing in this world worth creating miracles for him.

I guess they've given up.
But after "Ne Zha" was released.

The outstanding results stunned everyone. (End of Chapter)