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First of all, I would like to thank all my friends who have been generous and supportive of my work. Your reward is not only an affirmation of me, but also an encouragement of my creative enthusiasm. However, in 2023, when I learned that Jia Ling's movie "Hot and Hot" was a remake of Japan's "100 Yuan Love", I deeply regretted it in my heart. This regret does not come from criticism of Jia Ling, but a worry about the development of Chinese films.
In recent years, the number of remakes in the Chinese film market has been increasing, and it seems to have become a trend. From the original Korean film remakes, to the current international markets such as Japan and India, filmmakers seem to be more willing to choose successful works for recreation to reduce risk and secure the box office. However, this remake craze worries me deeply.
Although remaking a film can reduce the creative risk, it can also make the filmmaker lose the spirit of exploring original stories and subject matter. They prefer to choose already successful works for remakes, rather than taking the risk of trying new stories and expressions. This kind of speculation will not only make the audience lose their enthusiasm and expectation for the film, but also hinder the innovation and development of Chinese films.
Moreover, remakes are also prone to fall into the cycle of plagiarism and imitation. Although remakes may differ from the original in form and style, the core elements such as storylines and character settings are often similar. This kind of plagiarism and imitation not only harms the interests of the original creators, but also seriously affects the innovative atmosphere of the entire film industry.
At the same time, I have noticed that some filmmakers are beginning to experiment with new ways of creating and expressing themselves. They are no longer satisfied with simple remakes and imitations, but begin to explore more in-depth and meaningful stories and themes. This spirit of innovation and exploration has given me a glimpse of the hope and future of Chinese films.
Of course, I don't deny the publicity and marketing success of Jia Ling's "Hot and Hot". She succeeded in **110 pounds through her own efforts and perseverance, which is undoubtedly an admirable feat. However, when this effort and perseverance is over-packaged and hyped, when the success of the film no longer depends on the story itself but on the popularity outside the screen, I can't help but express my revulsion at this speculative behavior.
As an audience, I would like to see films with depth, innovation, and story. I hope that filmmakers can return to their original intentions and value originality and the story itself, rather than just pursuing box office and popularity. At the same time, I also hope that all filmmakers can adhere to their professional ethics, respect originality, respect the audience, and bring us more high-quality and in-depth film works.
In this era of remake films, we need more originality and innovation. Only through continuous exploration and innovation can we promote the development of Chinese films and let the audience see more diverse and in-depth film works. Let's look forward to those filmmakers who dare to try and innovate to bring us more wonderful works!