2023 is coming to an end, and the annual review season is ushering in.
This year, the film industry began to gradually recover. A few years later, films were released one after another, many foreign films began to be screened, and the total number of moviegoers in cinemas has exceeded 50 billion.
Vladimir Zhang Yimou won the title of champion of the Spring and National Championships for his outstanding performances in "Man Jianghong" and "Rock Solid".
All or Nothing focuses on the theme of "electronic scams", while She Vanishes is about men who refuse to gamble and instead focus on helping women, both of which have done quite well at the box office.
Wang Baoqiang used "In the Octagon Cage" to make a U-turn. Light-chasing animation has been incorporated into a whole new cultural series. With the movie "Thirty Thousand Miles of Chang'an", she finally experienced a box office income of more than 1 billion.
However, today's statistics are not based on box office data, but show the top 10 Chinese films in 2023 (based on Douban's score).
Ranked tenth, "The Bad Tongue Lawyer" scored 75 points.
The film grossed $1 at the box office in Chinese mainland8.7 billion. Although it is not conspicuous in the mainland film market, it is crucial for Hong Kong's film industry.
The film reached 1HK$1.5 billion. This film is the first work in the history of Hong Kong cinema to break the 100 million mark. This marked an important moment and brought great encouragement to Hong Kong's filmmakers.
Director Wu Weilun was a screenwriter before that and created films such as "Cold War 2" and "Anita Mui." It was his first time as a director, but he received an extremely rare performance.
Many people feel that this is "Jiupin Sesame Official" released in 2023, which mainly describes how to overturn the case and fight back, and the content is quite engaging.
Wong's performance is a visual delight for the audience, and his dialogue with the public is as satisfying as appreciating his stand-up comedy.
In addition, thanks to the blessing of outstanding actors such as Xie Junhao, Wang Minde, and Lin Baoyi, the overall quality of the film has been significantly improved.
ranked ninth, and "Fengshen Part 1: Chao Song Fengyun" scored 78 points.
The great success of "Fengshen" has taught us that only by truly respecting the audience can we receive sincere applause.
Prior to the release, there were ongoing questions from all sides. For example, if the quality of the filming of a mythological subject is already poor, can a group of beginners successfully complete the shooting?
After the movie was released, the audience's reaction was like tap water, and they participated in various CP performances. Hakimi, who is willing to proclaim himself king, is simply too "business-minded".
After a decade of meticulous polishing, they produced three films in a row and trained the new members in quarantine for up to 6 months. No film has dared to do so before that.
Despite the tremendous pressure, the creative team has managed to produce a mythological epic film that reflects our Chinese people.
With the novel presentation of the story, Daji's image is no longer the handsome and troublesome character, and the villain "Silver Hand" is no longer seen as a fixed image.
The first part of the story describes Ji Fa's awakening and return, the second part focuses on the protection of his homeland, and the third part is about how to save the general public and go toe-to-toe with the world champions.
At first, the production of the three films has been successfully completed and is currently in the post-editing stage, but the crew attaches great importance to this and has carried out the necessary reshoots in the near future, and at the same time hopes that Master Wen will return as soon as possible.
Ranked eighth, "The Big Three" scored 79 points.
The initial score was 78, but now it has risen to 79. There may be adjustments in the future.
This film is based on the non-fiction literary work "Please Tell the Director, the Tasks of the Three Brigades Have Been Completed". This story tells how to persevere in the hunt.
With Cheng Bing as the core archetype, the screenwriter successfully portrayed the image of several close friends in the Third Brigade. In the journey of tracking**, some people chose to leave because of their family background, some chose to leave because of their son, and some chose to leave because of their illness.
In the end, only Cheng Bing stayed. He had numerous reasons to choose to surrender, but it was only after *** that he chose to surrender.
There are very few people like Cheng Bing, and although many people can't really do Cheng Bing, in this society, we really need people like him.
Obviously, we need to inject a basin of cold water into the film. For example, the filming technique is similar to that of a TV series, lacking a certain depth and texture.
Zhang Yi's performance is undoubtedly a plus, but since he has played the same type of role many times, he will inevitably feel a little tired.
Ranked seventh, "I Love You!".with a score of 79 points.
Another tearful film directed by Han Yeon is based on the Korean manga of the same name.
First, let's take a look at the advantages. The love of the past shows the youthful vitality. The couple Ni Dahong and Hui Yinghong are like two young people who are deeply in love, full of romantic feelings.
The work delves into various social issues, pays special attention to the disadvantaged groups in society, and discusses in depth the plight faced by the elderly who are lonely.
Immediately after that, we will see the wonderful performances of the actors. Both Leung Ka-fai and Ye Tong's performances reached the top level, especially Ye Tong, who successfully brought the image of Alzheimer's patients to life, and since then has severed his connection with the image of "Xu Xian".
Of course, there are some imperfections. The director overemphasizes the rendering of emotions, telling you through a lot of backgrounds and rebounds that you might cry in this situation.
When it comes to advanced photography skills, you should be humble and touch the hearts of others with subtleties. Sincere emotions are the most touching when they are naturally displayed.
Ranked sixth, "Weekly Elimination of Three Evils" scored 81 point.
It is a Taiwanese-produced film written and directed by Hong Kong director Huang Jingfu, who has filmed "Jianghu" for Andy Lau and Jacky Cheung.
In this film, he invokes an ancient Chinese story to create a passionate crime action film. Some netizens mentioned in the comments that it was dark, full of excitement, and very funny!
The story is actually quite concise. Nguyen Jingtian plays a wanted criminal in the play, but he realizes that he is only in third place, so he is determined to kill two such criminals as a way to prove his worth.
Nguyen Jing Tien's performance has improved significantly, he has managed to portray a crazy character, and his acting skills have been fully displayed. It is a pity that he met Oh Kang-in, but did not win the trophy for Best Actor.
In addition, the work "Two Evils" is co-starring Chen Yiwen and Hong Kong actor Yuen Fuhua. Two talented performers gave us a stunning performance. Although actress Wang Jing also participated in the performance, she did not have many scenes.
Ranked fifth, "Today's Public Holiday" scored 81 point.
This is another Taiwanese-made film that focuses on light, warm, and touching everyday life.
The book is not full of highs and lows, but describes everyday life, giving a serene and nourishing experience.
After Lu Xiaofen left show business for many years, this film marks her return. In the movie, she played the role of a barber. She looks at the people around her from her own unique perspective and communicates to them the principles she adheres to and the actions she takes. The people who come to her place for haircuts include students, workers, the elderly and children. They come from a variety of ages and professional backgrounds, and they are witnesses to the life situation of each of us.
Think about whether there is a barber shop or breakfast shop near your home that has been open for yearsObserving their transformation is also a sign of your personal growth.
Ranked fourth, "The Wandering Earth 2" scored 83 points.
In 2019, the movie "The Wandering Earth" won with 46With a box office income of 8.7 billion, it successfully opened the door to China's science fiction film field.
After 4 years, the sequel has finally reappeared. Guo Fan has once again improved the quality of Chinese science fiction films. The construction and visual presentation of the scene have become more delicate, and the overall world view has also become quite firm.
Especially films like "Space Elevator", "Moon Core**" and "Robot Dog Silly" are in no way inferior to some of the biggest Hollywood movies.
Mr. Li Xuejian's acting skills are very good, and the characters he portrays seem to be the fools moving mountains in the new era, full of strong Chinese characteristics.
Andy Lau's role is quite challenging. The father-daughter bond with her daughter touched people's hearts deeply. She sacrificed her life to spend time with her daughter and chose a digital lifestyle.
The film also has its inherent problems, such as the lack of interactivity between the three storylines, which has led many viewers to shy away from it.
Now, "The Wandering Earth 3" has been officially announced to the public and is scheduled to start screening on New Year's Day in 2027, which is a lot of anticipatory news.
Ranked third, "Thirty Thousand Miles of Chang'an" scored 83 points.
Although the light-chasing animation has dabbled in the theme of "mythology" before, it has never been a significant success at the box office.
At that time, he had already switched to "New Culture", which not only broke the box office record of light-chasing animation, but also won many praises. It seems that the choice of this path is the right one.
The creative team succeeded in capturing the romantic stories of the Chinese, capturing the prosperous period of the Tang Dynasty and giving us the opportunity to witness the poets who lived in textbooks.
Li Bai's popularity in China is extremely high, which brings certain challenges to photography. The creative team took a bird's-eye view to describe how he and his two friends mirror each other like a mirror.
Although their circumstances are different, the true purpose of their hearts is the same. They were committed to defending Chang'an and the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. As long as poetry exists, Chang'an will exist, and the Tang Dynasty will forever be engraved in the depths of our hearts.
Although the film "Thirty Thousand Miles of Chang'an" conflicts with actual history in some plots, it is still a controversial work in nature. In the creative process, it is possible to add artistic fictional elements without being too realistic.
Ranked second, "Under the White Sun" scored 84 points.
The film has been hailed as the Hong Kong version of "The Melting Pot", and its box office revenue in Hong Kong has exceeded 20 million.
Based on true events, the show delves into the challenges faced by private disability academies. The film raises several questions. Although we haven't found a solution, this has become very valuable.
This kind of reality-based creation is difficult to attract the attention of investors. Thanks to the strong support of producer Er Dongsheng, I contacted five bosses and finally found Gao Tianzhen to help me solve the problem.
Louis Koo has now become a film giant in Hong Kong. He believes that making a film is not just a commercial consideration, but also a certain amount of responsibility, so he chose the casting of the film. Initially, he intended to play the role of "dean", but he realized that wearing the old makeup was not appropriate, so he contacted Lim Baoyi.
This role is not what Lin Baoyi personally likes. How much did he hate it?When he got home, he didn't even look in the mirror. After filming, he quickly shaved his hair and distanced himself from the character.
Ranked first, "Diary of a Youth" scored 85 points.
Another film produced by Er Dongsheng has an investment of only HK$3.25 million. Er Dongsheng did not accept any funding, but went all out to support the new director.
Through an unsigned suicide note, the film tells the story of a ten-year-old boy who ends his life by jumping from a building, gradually revealing a childhood story full of violence and regret.
This film shows a high level of ingenuity. Initially, he employs editing techniques to create a suspenseful environment that makes us constantly speculate whether it is the death of the older brother or the death of the younger brother.
When everyone's answers were revealed, their hearts were hit hard, and tears couldn't stop falling.
While the film ostensibly addresses domestic violence and the stress of going to school, its deeper content shows the trauma experienced by families in East Asia.
Similar to "Wading in the Sea of Wrath", she outwardly slashes criminals, but is actually criticizing those incompetent parents.
This year, Hong Kong films have not performed well at the box office in the mainland market, such as "Breaking Point", "Assassination Storm", "Disconnected", "When the Wind Rises Again" and "Don't Call Me "God of Gamblers".
However, this is only one aspect of the Hong Kong film industry. "Diary of a Youth" and "Under the White Sun" represent different perspectives. As long as Hong Kong movies still exist, then Hong Kong movies will never disappear. (Written by Hisamo Chi).
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