In the tide of National Day movies, word-of-mouth seems to form a peculiar contrast with the box office. Surprisingly, the low-rated entries were unexpectedly successful. "Predecessor 4: Young Marriage" ends with 6The 4-point score had the last laugh, and the box office performance exceeded expectations.
This reversal has led to a re-examination of the relationship between ratings and market reactions.
This is a standout achievement, as the first two parts of the work have not even reached the height of the passing line.
Surprisingly, the film has instead garnered a huge amount of attention amid the controversy. The results of the third part are not trivial, and the box office has soared all the way to the 2 billion mark, ranking third in the box office list of domestic films that year.
The box office performance of the new masterpiece is remarkable, and it has successfully surpassed the 500 million mark, following "Solid as a Rock", and is firmly in the second place at the box office of the National Day file. What is expected is that according to Maoyan Professional**, its box office potential is approaching an astonishing 1 billion mark, showing a strong market appeal.
Uncle Yu secretly wondered in his heart: What kind of force inspired the public's love and praise for this film?
Reliving the record-breaking glory of "Predecessor 3" is always amazing. With an investment of only 30 million, it has won more than 1.9 billion at the box office. This movie, despite its lack of complex plot and stunning picture performance, as well as its lack of in-depth psychological insight, has unexpectedly touched the heartstrings of countless people, allowing the audience to truly experience it in the whirlpool of emotions"The true meaning of love", as if everyone is at the same time, they are also examining their own inner mirror. "
Some people look for stories in movies, and some people see themselves in them. "
Looking back on that grand emotional storm, Uncle Yu has to admit that behind the box office miracle of "Predecessor 3", it is no accident. Its secret lies in its strategy that touches the hearts of people. "
Predecessor"This word is like an emotional spell that directly hits the sensitive zone of modern love and becomes the key to the success of the series**. In the climax of "Predecessor 3", Han Geng reappeared on the bustling streets"Supreme Treasure"The character of Yu Wenwen due to mango allergy interweaves silent grief and tears through parallel montage techniques.
* The rendering with emotion has reached the extreme, which is irresistible.
Yu Wenwen quickly became popular with the song "Decent", which not only made her famous, but also a major label of the movie. The appeal is evident only in the overwhelming response to the campaign.
In the new work "Why Bother", she once again writes the theme song, this time with stricter requirements, directly to the hearts of the people, in order to go beyond the touching depth of "Decent".
Director Tian Yusheng reveals the secret of his film's creative origins in real life, whether it is his own adventures or the real stories of his friends, which are carefully distilled into vivid moments on the screen. "
By subtly incorporating internet buzzwords, life scenes come alive. When the boy's relationship ended, he chose to release and then savor; Girls face breakups, and they are reborn after experiencing labor pains.
Director Tian Yusheng, with his unique insights and creative dialogue, gives the film a deep emotional resonance, as if every line is speaking for the audience.
Grasping the pulse of the times and the topic is constant, the ex series of movies cleverly uses marital pressure as an introduction to touch emotional resonance. Although there is no shortage of clichés in the plot, each one enlivens the atmosphere with its unique memes and self-entertaining spirit.
In "Predecessor 4", it is even more closely following the trend and showing the charm of big data through blind date applications, which is eye-catching.
Draw on pre-divorce references"Cooling-off period"concept, we have innovatively set up"Cooling-off period for marriage"。The rigor of the law is put aside for the time being, and the real focus is on the battle of wits between Zheng Kai (played by Yu Fei) and Zeng Mengxue (played by Ding Dian), which is our core story.
The director's ingenuity is not limited to depicting complex emotional entanglements, but also strives to reshape the charismatic nature of the characters. The collection is in the spotlight because of its unique self-expression – a pair"Straight male aesthetic"A unique interpretation.
Exactly, the first few works seem to be for those"Conventional wisdom"A surprise crafted by the holder. The values conveyed in the film may seem a little different to some people.
For example, in the scene of "Predecessor 1", when Zheng Kai is driving, the half-shake gesture and sly smile under the breeze are like playing a subtle game of speed and femininity.
He quipped:"When the speed reaches 40 mph, it is a B-class enjoyment. "
The protagonists are eagerly preparing for the party, and their first criterion is:"Pure and immaculate"。A young man quickly responded:"There are also some well-prepared surprises waiting to be discovered. "
to"Predecessor"As a striking label, it actually addresses the common problem of male perspective. It's no wonder that after the end of the film, a wave of craze on social networks followed, whether it was a borrowed play or a remark with bad intentions, all of which left traces around the discussion of the movie's theme song.
Through the director's lens, we expose a naked prejudice: he binge-hues in nightclubs, dismissive of the mask-wearing behavior of the girl next to him"I'm afraid I don't want to prevent my saliva from splashing", revealing the irony of a world of double standards.
Disdain for the enchanting of nightclubs, and the beautiful partner also tugs at the heartstrings. Although the man is picky, it is difficult to withstand the blow of emotional infidelity. The apparent cynicism reveals a deep anxiety about self-positioning.
Faced with heated discussions among netizens"Mirror effect"and everything became relieved. The fantastical picture of the sexes depicted in the film undoubtedly touches the heartstrings of some single men: the answer is hidden, but they always blame it on external factors rather than their own exploration"What do men gain in marriage"The true meaning of the word.
The world of cinema is diverse, and even sex comedies can find their unique charm. is like the "Hangover" series, which does not shy away from joking at the scene of the single carnival, the audience responded enthusiastically, and the box office performed well, with a Douban score of 7A score of 7 is enough to prove its quality and acceptance.
In the face of scumbags, we are not afraid of their superficiality, but we are deeply worried about their hypocrisy in a moral mask. The problem with the "Ex" series is not simply a cliché, but the discomfort hidden behind it.
As a work with the theme of scumbags, it tries to use the banner of gender equality, which is unacceptable. At the beginning of "Predecessor 3", the protagonist's words seem to be a grievance for male injustice, and every word has a strong impact.
He claims that it is not easy for men to struggle in the workplace, and that women should not be a hindrance. He also emphasized that women are competitors and that good women should be paired with men who are equally good.
To sum up, it is a merciless accusation:"Men are really under too much pressure. "
The director's ingenuity is on full display here, transforming the relationship between the sexes into a delicate contest. The focus of the competition is, who's"Slag"Skills are superior. After a breakup, men seem to be flying with their wings, surrounded by a group of suitors.
If you hadn't deviated from morality first, don't blame me for fighting back. The power of women awakens and gathers everyone'Independent wolf fighting'Fight. "
Looking at it from another angle, the so-called"Little wolf dog"is just an impetuous person who is addicted to pleasure, and those heroines who are willing to pay are still facing the situation of being chased.
Men drink freely at the same time"Korean-style semi-permanent"It became their label, as if acquiescing to a custom. This phenomenon reduces women to status symbols, but in fact subconsciously objectifies women and ignores their due dignity.
Gender equality should not be defined by such stereotypes.
This year's fourth installment keeps up with the trend and accurately captures the changes in the market. The rise of female power has become a new driving force for film consumption. With the increasing sense of women's independence, those traditional and gender-stereotyped role settings will undoubtedly face deep scrutiny and criticism.
Therefore, the creative team reviewed the situation, innovated the marketing strategy, and focused on creating strong and authentic female characters"The wisdom and modernity of the heroines are unprecedentedly distinct"。
Character remodeling and innovative presentation: a little gorgeous turn, the previous image subverts the convention. She has been known for its uniqueness"Money worship"It's a lot of rhetoric, but now it's a whole new perspective.
In the fourth chapter of the series, she is like a breeze, showing the edge of self-independence. When Yu Fei handed over the ring, she refused with a calm attitude, holding a deep rational attitude towards marriage and refusing to fall into the expectations of the world.
Her sharp words, like a series of rebuttals, left the suitors speechless, and the audience applauded, and her wisdom and independence were sincerely admired.
As the plot develops further, the screenwriter's ingenious ideas gradually emerge. When cohabitation life is challenged, Dingdian's role and status quietly change, and she has no choice but to become the weaker party.
Under the guidance of Yu Fei's persuasive words, she broke the routine and agreed"Brotherhood"Maintaining marriage, this bold statement"Between husband and wife, morality is emphasized"Remarkable.
Behind the words of passion, you need to be down-to-earth. The seemingly intimate brotherly title means that there is no need to worry about small things. However, the true meaning of marriage lies in sharing the little things in life.
Yu Fei's absence led to a lag in emotional support, and he was unable to give emotional support in time. Women's worth shouldn't stop there, they deserve more. In the end, Yu Fei appeased his partner with a whistle version of "Friendship Lasts Forever", although the story is reunited, but at the expense of his girlfriend's desire for independence.
At the last moment of the previous work, Meng Yun (played by Han Geng) subverted cognition's confession, which still makes Uncle Yu difficult to let go. He firmly believes that the role of his partner is the force that drives his growth.
From the perspective of the fourth installment, this further confirms that the female characters in the series often play the role of being served. Compared with the shallowness of direct exposure, the arrogance that is carefully concealed is actually more insidious and vicious.
This "Predecessor 4" is undoubtedly the embodiment of the motivation of the main creative team, who tried to draw inspiration from "Bouquet of Love". However, perhaps because of the lack of learning, we see some traces of imitation in it, rather than in-depth understanding and innovation.
The forcible bridges and lines that are forcibly incorporated seem stiff and fail to truly show the essence.
In the film, Meng Yun (played by an unknown actor), who has been single for a long time, reunites with the witty legal genius Liu Liu (Liu Yase's superb performance), and the story of the two is closely connected by their shared passion for Hayao Miyazaki's film "Ponyo on the Cliff".
Surprisingly, they had participated in Hisaishi's ** feast together, and the seats were like fate to be front and back. The director skillfully pushes the potential couple into front of the audience through a scene and a line.
Although"Fate is destined, and love is unpredictable", but we had to willingly press the approval button for their sweet cp.
Take a deep dive into Bouquet of Love: each ticket is an emotional journey rather than a superficial self-touch. It delicately depicts the interaction between the two people, like exploring the harmony between musical notes, discovering the spark of tacit understanding from the trivial things of daily life.
The ** taste they share, and the sympathy for the messy headphone cord, are all subtle clues that connect the two hearts.
A seemingly insignificant moment reveals a harbinger of drifting away. They walked side by side, the subtle incongruity of their steps revealing a silent adjustment and compromise.
One of them will always unconsciously adjust the pace in order to synchronize. However, the reality is that there is always one person who has to go ahead and say goodbye to the consistent side by side.
During the journey of cohabitation, the film depicts in depth the subtle turns in the relationship between the two. In the beginning, they were like birds in the workplace, relying on each other and getting through the pressure together. However, as the pressure of the female protagonist's interview continues to soar, the male protagonist's figure will instantly rush from home to the station, wearing only slippers, and the desperate comfort witnesses the collision and deepening of their emotions.
Under the severe tempering of society, the male protagonist gradually integrated into the torrent of reality. The late-night literary dialogue of the past is a thing of the past, replaced by the worship of the law of competition where the winner is king, and the books of Chenggong have become his new partners.
In the face of his girlfriend's complaints, he seems to have lost the ability to empathize.
Deeply aware of the predicament after the death of love, he sees marriage as the last safe haven. However, a subtle signal exposes his struggles:"Trying to discuss marriage with a partner who has been lacking intimacy for three months, his mentality is intriguing"。
In fact, sexual distancing is often the first sign of an emotional rift. The absurdity of such a loveless union is self-evident.
In-depth analysis of "Predecessor 4", it seems to be a condensed collection of marital emotional jokes, shuttling between the cracks of hot topics in Xiaohongshu. From the trivial division of labor when living together, to the choice between workplace and love, every scene tries to catch the audience's laughter and try to dominate the screen in the form of a mantra.
However, it lacks depth and authenticity and fails to give the audience a substantial revelation. This work is more like a trendy work that is forcibly labeled as a hit, rather than an emotional exploration that goes deep into people's hearts.
Nowadays, it is true that the popular phrase is easy to circulate, but it is essentially a reference and follow-up, not a real innovation. It lacks depth, cannot be called a complete cinematic work, nor is it an original artistic expression.
It's more like a random patchwork of motivational quotes, or a collection of fragmented jokes that cater to the short-** trend.
The charm of the Ex series is like those in the movies"Mr. Duplicity"They are good at making promises, but they rarely act. Meng Yun is a vivid example of this, revealing that he is good at depicting a blueprint for the future through concise fragments of reminiscences, but he always talks big words and lacks fulfillment.
In addition to regrets, they often glorify their redemption process and try to make excuses for themselves.
Yu Fei is a self-absorbed man, who is immersed in personal happiness and cares little about maintaining his marital relationship. Even in moments of trying to regain love, he lacks substantive action to make up for it.
Whistling, with his hands in his pockets, he seems to be very affectionate, but in fact it is just a romantic fantasy that deceives himself.
Many domestic films have strayed into such a dilemma: trying to sloppy deal with the vital elements of life through jokes and MVs, etc., resulting in the audience only hearing empty slogans, but unable to deeply experience the real story of the characters and plots.
The source of film art has always been the delicate and nuanced bits and pieces of life, not just for the form of jokes that are hotly discussed on the Internet.