Why is Andy Lau called box office poison?
Andy Lau, a famous Hong Kong singer and actor, has been emerging in the entertainment industry with his outstanding talent and charm since his debut in the 80s of the last century. However, in recent years, he has been dubbed "box office poison". So, why is Andy Lau called box office poison?
First of all, we need to understand the meaning of the title "box office poison". Generally speaking, box office poison refers to actors or films that do not perform well in the film market, and the box office results are often lower than expected, or even cause losses. And the reason why Andy Lau is called box office poison is because his performance in some movies did not meet the expectations of the audience and the market, resulting in poor box office.
Specifically, Andy Lau's performance in movies can be divided into several stages. In the early days, he won the love of many audiences with his excellent acting skills and handsome appearance, and starred in movies such as "Heavenly Love" and "A Tiger" have achieved good box office results. But as time passed, the audience gradually became aesthetically tired of his performance, and became more and more monotonous and boring about the type of role he played.
In addition, Andy Lau's positioning in the film market also has certain problems. He has tried to take on different types of roles, but the results are not ideal. Some viewers think that he lacks breakthroughs in acting skills and always plays similar roles, and gradually loses interest in his acting style.
Another reason that cannot be ignored is that with the continuous expansion of the Chinese film market and the intensification of competition, the audience's requirements for film quality are getting higher and higher. And Andy Lau's performance in some movies did not meet the audience's expectations, resulting in poor box office. At the same time, new filmmakers and films are also emerging, attracting more and more audiences' attention, making Andy Lau's position in the film market gradually challenged.
To sum up, there are many reasons why Andy Lau is called a box office poison. Although his talent and charisma are unquestionable, his performance in the film market is not satisfactory. However, as an excellent artist, Andy Lau is also constantly trying to break through himself and seek more development opportunities. I believe that in the coming days, he will prove his strength again in the film market.