I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 418, Let the Bullets Fly for a While

"A masterpiece."

Zhuo Wei gave his evaluation.

This was the first time in so many years that he had seen a comedy film presented in this way.

Dark humor, mainstream themes, and unyielding passion—these seemingly unrelated elements are perfectly combined.

When they come together.

These elements together form the basis of the film "Let the Bullets Fly".

Let the bullet fly for a while.

"His acting skills are still amazing. I didn't expect that such seemingly unrelated differences, such as the different underlying settings of the characters, could still make him perform so well."

Li Meiyi stared in shock.

Still reminiscing about the movie I just watched.

It's more than just a comedic effect that makes people laugh and cry.

And acting skills.

The acting prowess of the two leading actors is impressive enough.

And then there's Li Yun.

It has contributed a great many memorable moments.

Whether it's the confrontation between right and wrong, or the struggle between opposing stances.

There are many profound messages that the director wanted to convey.

Li Meiyi couldn't even fully digest all of this.

Maybe I'll have to watch it a second time.

What impressed me most was...

Huang Silang and his double.

And finally, it elevates the theme in a way that everyone can understand.

The people choose history.

Who dares to say that it's not part of the mainstream narrative?

Li Yun had also finished watching the movie by then.

This is not your own unique version of "Let the Bullets Fly".

It is very different from Jiang Wen's script in his previous life.

Because our positions are different.

Different perspectives.

The feeling of wanting to let the bullets fly for a while is different.

In his previous life, Jiang Wen had Zhang Muzhi lead the way to victory, but in the end, he continued forward as a lone hero.

But Li Yun stubbornly felt that...

Heroes are the people, and the people are heroes.

"This is probably what they call 'mixing in personal opinions,' adding one's own thoughts into a movie." Li Yun looked at "Let the Bullets Fly" in front of him, recalling this movie from his previous life.

I'm not sure if it would be better to film it according to the original work.

But at least this is the movie in Li Yun's heart.

At this point, the director's personality is revealed.

"A film without its own original content isn't truly its own film. Artistic works are inherently a way of expressing personality; your thoughts and personality will unconsciously seep into the film."

Li Yun looked at the film he had shot, "Let the Bullets Fly."

Watching Zhang Muzhi ride off in the end, it didn't completely negate heroism.

The existence of heroes has not been completely and truly denied.

The significance of heroes.

Zhang Mazi was undoubtedly a hero with lofty ideals.

"Your movie is very good."

"Really? I rarely hear you praise me."

Li Yun looked at the director's persona beside him with some surprise.

His standards are extremely high.

He can recommend good movies.

That's not easy.

"But your movie's box office will definitely not reach its peak." However, the director then changed his tone and expressed his thoughts.

He spoke with a confident tone.

It won't reach the very top.

This doesn't seem surprising given the evaluation of the director's personality.

Li Yun smiled and said.

"How so?"

"You're trying to express too much. As a medium, film has a limited capacity for information. You're incredibly talented and have thought a lot, but have you considered that the audience isn't actually able to absorb such a vast amount of information? A film is two hours long. Can I possibly digest all of this in those two hours and fully express and absorb it all?"

"It's impossible."

At this point, Li Yun actually admitted to it honestly.

This surprised the director.

I didn't expect you to know this.

This is a rather unexpected place.

Oh no, it's the part about the personality that's a bit unexpected.

"Since you know why you're filming it this way, what are you trying to achieve?" the director asked, puzzled. "Isn't your goal simply to make a profit?"

If the box office fails to sell, then the so-called fame and fortune are nothing but a mirage.

Things that are illusory and fleeting.

It was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

Get more resources.

Then it surges upward and expands outward.

The director's personality would absolutely approve of Li Yun's approach in this regard.

He should have done that.

Do this, and reach the pinnacle of pursuing fame and fortune.

It's only when you yourself know that this kind of shooting method is inappropriate.

What should we do next?

"I didn't have high expectations for the box office of this movie. Just like with 'The Warlords' back then, I wanted to express too much, but the path I chose was different. I never thought that 'Let the Bullets Fly' could bring me much box office revenue. I always remember what I need."

Li Yun's eyes were very clear.

This raises questions about the director's personality.

"What I want is fame and fortune, resources. I want to reach the pinnacle of fame and fortune. I want to achieve the status of people like Zhang Yimou, Stephen Chow, and Jackie Chan, and have the same remarkable status as them."

Li Yun knew exactly what he wanted.

The top directors and top actors achieve the greatest success in this industry, reaching the pinnacle of fame and fortune.

At the height of fame and fortune.

That's also when I become a normal person again.

At the peak of fame and fortune, when the illness is cured.

Enjoy all the beauty in this world.

This is what I want to achieve.

The desire to act in this way.

Li Yun was very clear-headed and understood himself perfectly.

It's not about how much a movie grosses.

If I could really achieve my ultimate goal with just one movie.

That would actually save you time and effort.

But the result was that it couldn't be done.

When making your own film, you must make judgments based on gathering resources and gaining recognition.

"So you think that worse box office returns and more difficult-to-understand content will bring greater and wider fame? You're too naive. Doesn't box office equal fame?"

"Then you're too young."

The director was rendered speechless by Li Yun's sharp retort.

All I could do was scoff.

Fine.

It's not so hard to accept that you've failed once.

You need to be taught a lesson and given a setback.

When you are emotionally vulnerable because of failure, don't blame us for taking advantage of your weakness.

"What a great movie! I feel like I'd watch it a second time!"

Liu Qianqian also gave her own opinion.

"Let the Bullets Fly" is a film that leaves a lasting impression; it possesses all the qualities that any excellent movie should have.

good looking.

And it leaves a lasting impression.

She even couldn't resist sharing the humorous parts with others.

"Although there were quite a few parts I didn't understand, it's still a good movie," Gao Yuanyuan, who was sitting next to me, also gave her opinion.

The movie is a good movie. Whether it's some of the most thought-provoking parts or the humorous scenes, it leaves a lasting impression.

Some scenes are even unforgettable.

However, there are some shortcomings.

Actually, there are still some.

There are so many thought-provoking scenes that it's almost overwhelming.

if you can.

He is still willing to watch the movie a second or even a third time to fully grasp its thoughts and expressions.

There's way too much information here.

"Then let's just watch it a second time!" Liu Qianqian said, raising her hand. She also had a strong desire to watch it a second time.

Then Li Yun smiled to himself.

"Don't rush, let's wait a month and see. You'll have a better experience that way."

"The movie will be off the screens in a month." Liu Qianqian was a little confused. How could they say that the movie experience would be better after it was taken off the screens?

"It's just that the movie is no longer showing in theaters; it hasn't disappeared."

"Let this bullet fly a little longer."

"He's truly talented; he can even make a film like this. Should I call him a genius, or what?"

At this moment, Xie Qingya said calmly.

Her biggest feeling after leaving the movie theater.

It was probably Li Yun's amazing talent.

And then there's his acting, which is like a split personality.

"He's a monster. The last time I saw someone with such great acting potential was Chow Yun-fat," Tang Min remarked from the side.

Chow Yun-fat, a superstar actor in Hong Kong's film circle.

He reached an unparalleled pinnacle in acting skills and was known as one of the two heroes of Hong Kong, along with Tony Leung Ka-fai.

He has reached the absolute limit in his acting career.

It has reached a level that is unprecedented.

One person plays two roles.

This is inherently a very difficult thing.

When their personalities and stances are completely opposite, this kind of acting feels even more unprecedented.

How did he do that?

How did they do it?

"Are you planning how to poach people?" Xie Qingya teased Tang Min at this moment.

This beautiful, glamorous, and ruthless businesswoman.

They will definitely use every means possible.

To achieve one's own goals.

"I would like to have this young Li work for our Tangren Entertainment, but we probably can't afford the price."

"I think Li Yun has some value that makes him worth investing in." Xie Qingya teased, "You're one of the richest female bosses in the industry, how could you not afford a price?"

"No, I can't afford that price."

"He needs faith, he needs artistic pursuits, which I can't give him. I simply can't give him those things." Tang Min's words were incisive, seemingly praising Li Yun's film, but at the same time, it also appeared to be her own conclusion.

Art pursues this thing.

He, a Tang dynasty official, cannot provide that.

The price of pursuing art is too high.

"I think we should give it a try and provide Li Yun with the highest level of resources."

"Are you sure? Use Huaying's internal resources. You know, if you keep losing, it's easy to be completely defeated. Don't forget that box office is the true measure of a film's success."

In fact, Tang Min's stance is quite simple.

She liked the movie.

But I don't think he'll be able to rake in much at the box office.

In the end, it could only end up being critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful.

The movie "Let the Bullets Fly".

His opening day box office reached the level of 1200 million.

This box office performance is quite good.

However, compared to the Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War next door.

The box office was much lower.

The neighboring district achieved a first-day box office of 3000 million.

This can be considered a normal performance for Li Mo's films.

Quite good.

The entire August First Film Studio has already begun its celebration banquet.

"Our film performed as expected this time, and it achieved the results it deserved."

Liu Shanhe, along with Wang Tao from the main cast and crew, began a celebration. In terms of film quality, they had lived up to expectations and fulfilled the work's purpose.

It's a large-scale production that also clearly portrays the blood and tears of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

As a film.

As a mainstream film in the style of Li Modu.

Grand scale, large production, profound ideas.

Li Mo has all the things he should have.

Moreover, it was done quite maturely and excellently.

It's been so many years since the last film was made.

His skills haven't diminished at all.

After watching the premiere, Liu Shanhe felt that, in terms of quality, there was absolutely nothing wrong with it.

It absolutely met his expectations for the film.

"It was a normal performance, nothing particularly surprising to me."

At this moment, Li Mo was also paying attention to the box office figures.

This was a result he had expected.

It's not bad.

His first battle after his comeback as a role model of the times.

This battle was fought exceptionally well.

"I wasn't surprised at all. During filming, I knew this movie was going to be something special, definitely not simple."

Wang Tao, who was in charge of the production team, spoke about this matter as a matter of course.

Looking at Jiang Weijian, a second-tier actor from the same production crew, beside him.

I feel a little sorry for them.

They made this movie.

"Come on, let me toast you. You've worked hard, filming that movie with Li Yun." Wang Tao toasted Jiang Weijian, and it wouldn't be accurate to say he didn't look a little smug.

There was a slight desire to show off, though.

"It's alright. If possible, it wouldn't be a problem to collaborate with him on another movie." At this moment, Jiang Weijian recalled the scene when they were filming.

His deepest feeling was actually a touch of nostalgia.

Wang Tao, a member of the production crew next to him, wondered if he had misheard.

"No way, could there be some cute and pretty girl there?"

"You really are something else. I can't just go to see 'Let the Bullets Fly' because of its quality."

Jiang Weijian, standing next to him, was both amused and exasperated.

However, there is no way to refute it.

After all, I experienced "Let the Bullets Fly" myself.

That's how it is.

I watched the movie with prejudice.

They were also wearing tinted glasses.

I feel that mainstream themes and humor cannot be combined.

I feel that works outside the system have no future.