With the continuous development of the Chinese film industry in 2023, we have witnessed a series of high-profile film works on the big screen. However, among the many movies touted by ** and the audience, there are many differences and controversies in quality. This article "10 Chinese Films Blown to the Sky in 2023, Each One is the Sorrow of the Film Industry" aims to objectively review and analyze these over-exaggerated works, **their shortcomings in artistic expression, plot conception and character building. Through the examples of these films, we can deeply think about the current situation and future development direction of the Chinese film industry.
1, "Volunteers: Heroes Attack".
The second half of the film is intense and intense, showing excellent crossover without being overly long. The last hour of highlights is enough to show the charm of the film and avoid the fatigue caused by the lengthy movie. Compared with "Changjin Lake", this film has made significant progress in the processing of literary drama, showing the meaning and depth of the battle. Despite this, the treatment of the war scenes seems to be a little hasty, and it is expected that future works will depict the fighting skills and spirit of the volunteers in more depth.
2, "Man Jianghong".
There are some highlights in the early part of the film, but as the plot develops, more and more inadequacies are exposed. This work seems to be only pursuing box office effect and ignoring depth. Although the screenwriter is good at layout and rhythm, he lacks logical coherence. originally thought that "Man Jianghong" would be an expected work, but it turned out to be like a star-studded stage play, which was disappointing. The insertion of ** in the film is even more distracting, if it weren't for the ending of "Man Jianghong" that slightly clarified the theme, the audience might be confused about the theme of this film.
3, "Solid as a Rock".
The film gives the impression that the story is not fully told, and it is over-edited and seems a little fragmented. The love clues of Zhou Dongyu and Lei Jiayin are not convincing, and the plot clues are also vague. On the whole, the film's attempts are commendable, but it lacks in plot integrity and expression. Although the actors' performances are good, the uneven plot and the confusion of post-editing affect the overall effect.
4. "The 93 International Train Robbery: Operation Moscow".
This mainland crime film, directed by a Hong Kong director, seems to lack a deeper exploration beyond scenes of frequently broken glass. The film drives the plot intuitively, but it seems too simplistic. The daytime train robbery scene is too exaggerated to be as detailed as McDonald's past works. The film tries to fill the time through gangster confrontation, but the performances of Andy Lau and Huang Xuan fail to interpret the villain role well. After reading Qiu Litao's other works, I can't help but hope that he can return to the field he is better at.
5, "Predecessor 4: Early Marriage".
Zheng Kai's performance is acceptable, and it may resonate with married audiences. In comparison, Han Geng's part seems too contrived. The biggest problem with this movie is that although the screenwriter has a deep understanding of the relationship between men and women and marriage, he is only content to create some witticisms and sensational scenes, and is unwilling to delve into the truth of life.
6, "All or Nothing".
The film does not fully show the scene of purgatory on earth, but it is enough to reveal the dark side of human nature. Perhaps because of the censorship of the editing, there are problems with the connection in the second half. For commercial films, the performance is acceptable, and in the future, it can be closer to reality in terms of realistic themes. The film may be more like a documentary because of its violence.
7, "Disconnected".
Although the cybercrime scenes depicted in the film are more thrilling than real life, the presentation is full of holes. Using her daughter's serious illness and younger brother's cerebral palsy to drive the plot seems too old-fashioned. Although the visual representation of the technological elements is acceptable, the theme and script treatment of the film as a whole does not seem to be ideal.
8, "Anti-Drug 3: People at the End of the World".
The film's storytelling is chaotic, and the lines between good and bad guys blur. Cloud's character seems to be deliberately gentle, causing the plot to appear bland. Aaron Kwok's performance also seemed reluctant. Overall, it's a terrible story that doesn't impress the audience. The plot is old-fashioned and tiresome. Judging by the ending, it seems that there are plans for a sequel, but it seems unnecessary.
9, "Super Family".
The quality of the film is questionable, neither hilarious nor lacking deep emotional logic. The film tries to be touching, but the way is too blunt. On the whole, this movie seems to be a typical bad movie for the Spring Festival, although it is lively but not worth watching. It's forcibly funny and not funny, and the story is embarrassing, but it's obviously a twisted style, and the layman can't understand why, the house is pretty good.
10, "She Who Disappeared".
In terms of story structure, this film has many holes that are unbelievable. The audiovisual language and performance of certain passages are embarrassing. Although there are many possible directions for the development of the plot, the most mundane one was finally chosen. Although it can be seen, it is still too early to hail it as the pinnacle of domestic suspense films. The heart-wrenching plot of domestic suspense films has nothing to do with the main line, it seems to be full of doubts, but in fact, it is mysterious.
Looking back at these 10 Chinese films that have attracted much attention in 2023 but disappointed in some aspects, it is not difficult to find that the Chinese film industry still faces many challenges. Whether it is the depth of the plot, the shaping of characters, or the use of technology and innovation, there is still a lot of room for improvement. However, it is precisely these shortcomings that provide opportunities for reflection and improvement for the future development of Chinese-language films. It is hoped that Chinese films can learn from these experiences, continue to move forward, and create more high-quality and influential masterpieces in the future.