Chapter 193 Operation Mekong

Although Du Sheng had seen it before, his impression of it was very different now.

Liu Weiqiang did add more scenes for him, which should have been some parts deleted from Zeng Zhiwei and Yu Wenle.

Fortunately, the overall impact is not significant.

Also, the immersion is different.

For example, the classic clip currently being played is of Liu Dehua and Liang Chaowei confronting each other on the rooftop.

As far as he knew, the original script was not like this.

Zhuang Wenqiang's original idea was for Liu and Liang to have a hearty fight on the rooftop.

But before filming began, Liu Dehua found Zhuang Wenqiang and expressed that he did not want the film to end with a fight.

"No fight? Then how to end it?"

Zhuang Wenqiang asked doubtfully.

"I don't know either. Anyway, I just don't want to fight."

Faced with Liu Dehua's insistence, he shrugged and had no choice but to change the script.

After all, the three of them spent two years polishing it, and the script had been revised several times.

It is because of this that we finally have this classic scene that will go down in film history.

If Du Sheng remembered correctly, Liu Dehua was so upset thinking about his lines that he even came to "Wulin" to watch the fight.

What’s even more interesting is that in its previous life, this movie attempted to compete for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, but was rejected on the grounds that the subject matter didn’t match the competition.

However, the five major Hollywood production companies showed great interest in the film, and Warner eventually bought the copyright for $175 million and remade it into "The Departed."

Ironically, the film later won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

After more than an hour, the movie ended.

After watching it, Lin Chaoxian, Zheng Yijian and others all had a strange feeling.

For Chen Yongren, death may not be the worst outcome.

There is nothing worse than him being alive.

Three years later, another three years...

In the end, his spirit almost collapsed.

From the deeper meaning of the movie, a long life is a disaster in the hell of endless suffering.

Perhaps, Chen Yongren is not the worst one...

"I always feel like this story isn't over yet, there seems to be a sequel..."

Lin Chaoxian murmured.

As a director, he could naturally see Liu Weiqiang's ambition and scheming.

This obviously left a suspense.

The magical thing is that this does not destroy the story presentation of "Infernal Affairs".

It not only brings wonderful audio-visual enjoyment to the audience, but also makes people have endless aftertaste.

Even looking forward to the next one.

I also want to see what tragic ending Liu Jianming, the undercover agent, will have.

“This is truly a police film with a difference.”

Lin Chaoxian looked at Liu Weiqiang with a complicated expression:
"If nothing unexpected happens, this movie will definitely be a big hit."

From a director's perspective, this film undoubtedly has great appeal and potential.

It not only has profound connotations and excellent acting skills, but also has shocking audio-visual effects.

As both films were released at the same time, the pressure now comes to "The Matrix".

"Haha, thank you for your words."

Liu Weiqiang responded with a smile, his expression relatively calm.

The politeness between people in the circle doesn't mean anything.

Only the box office can prove everything.

The premiere of "Infernal Affairs" is over.

It was an unforgettable experience for all the audience.

Even media reporters gave high praise to "Infernal Affairs" from a personal perspective.

That night, public opinion began to ferment.

Everyone can't wait to know what box office success "Infernal Affairs" will achieve when it is officially released tomorrow.

When the show was over, Lin Chaoxian specially found Du Sheng.

"If there is a chance next time, I hope we can work together."

Looking at the outstanding young man in front of him, he felt a little interested.

Because next, he plans to shoot a police and gangster action movie, and needs a mainland star who can take on the box office.

Du Sheng's heart moved, and he responded:
"Thank you Director Lin for your appreciation. I believe there will be opportunities."

He knew very well that the man in front of him was best at making police and gangster films.

For example, "Witness", "Reverse War", "The Devil Police", "Operation Mekong", "Operation Red Sea", "Emergency Rescue"...

Lin Chaoxian exchanged contact information with Du Sheng and said with a smile:

"Don't stand me up next year or two."

The fact that he is valued by so many big names shows that this young man does have great potential.

The next day, Du Sheng worked with the team all day and didn't have much time to think about other things, so he went straight home to sleep.

Ye Jingzhi, who was helping to find out the gaps, did not rush to rest. Instead, she returned to the studio and took out her laptop.

This film is related to whether Du Sheng can take on the leading role in a second film, so he takes it very seriously.

The premiere of "Infernal Affairs" was launched nationwide. Although the box office results have not yet been announced, major forums and websites on the Internet have already been boiling with excitement.

The quality of a film can often be seen from the audience's early feedback.

Tianya, Tieba...

No, it's meager.

The hottest forum for discussion about the film is not Tieba, but Weibo.

There are many online reviewers and enthusiasts gathered there.

Whenever a blockbuster movie is released, the Weibo hot search list always attracts special attention.

that's the truth.

Ye Jingzhi clicked into the entertainment section of Weibo.

At a glance, you can see that "Infernal Affairs" firmly occupies the top spot, with many related hot searches below.

In the trending searches, there were endless comments. "Liu Dehua and Liang Chaowei's masterpiece!"

This is a post from a senior film star, and it is currently very popular.

Ye Jingzhi clicked in and found that this was a film review based mainly on personal viewing experience. Although it involved some plots, it was obvious that the praise for "Infernal Affairs" was beyond words.

It seems that he is a die-hard fan of Liu Dehua.

Below the post is a heated discussion among many netizens.

"It's amazing! This can definitely be called a rescue work for Hong Kong!"

“Personally, I think this movie is a classic that can easily surpass “Infernal Affairs” and “Big Man, Big Wisdom”.”

"It is a big production, with a series of twists and turns in the plot, which is completely different from previous police and gangster films.

But what impressed me the most was the undercover played by Du Sheng at the beginning."

"That's right, Du Sheng's military uniform is so damn handsome!"

"Oh my god, am I a little weird that I would develop a crush on such a fickle undercover agent..."

"Me too."

"The character setting of this movie is very brilliant. Not to mention the two protagonists Liu Dehua and Liang Chaowei, Du Sheng's acting skills can be compared with theirs.

Even after he left the stage, his rebellious figure still appeared in my mind from time to time."

"Looking forward to the second part, I heard it's a prequel, and Brother Sheng will be the lead actor!"

“Ditto!!”

"..."

After reading it, Ye Jingzhi had an elegant smile on her lips.

This is undoubtedly a good start.

Although Du Sheng was only a supporting role, his beginning was so brilliant that his name was mentioned frequently.

This means that his performance has been recognized by many audiences!

There is so much noise on the hot searches, what will Du Sheng’s personal Weibo look like?
Ye Jingzhi immediately closed the homepage and clicked into Du Sheng’s personal Weibo.

This is a gathering place for Du Sheng fans. There must be many die-hard fans who came back to share their thoughts and experiences after watching the movie.

Sure enough, as expected.

Du Sheng’s Weibo has been bustling with activity for a long time.

There were thousands of comments on the post that helped promote the campaign:

"Brother Sheng's image as a policeman is definitely one of the best characters in Tianya this year!"

"That's right, Brother Sheng's undercover performance is simply amazing!"

"At first, he was a rebellious little gangster, then he became sunny and suave in the police academy, and finally he became calm and confident as an undercover police officer... everything changed like a silky smooth transition!"

"His acting skills have improved very quickly. I feel it is even smoother and more infectious than in "Big Guy"..."

“The movie ends with a suspenseful ending, which is definitely a highlight!”

"Director Liu Weiqiang said before that he has started preparing for the second part, which is likely to be a prequel. I look forward to Brother Sheng starring in it!"

"..."

These reviews are full of strong personal emotions, so almost all of them are positive.

Ye Jingzhi wasn't sure whether the public felt the same way.

But at least judging from the current feedback, "Infernal Affairs" should be a success and the sequel will be on the agenda soon.

She also noticed that Du Sheng's Weibo followers had increased again, by more than 100,000 compared to before the release!

Following this trend, it is only a matter of time before the number reaches 380 million.

Except for Weibo, Tieba is similar.

"I came here because of your reputation, and I came to support Brother Sheng!"

"After watching Infernal Affairs, I became a fan of it."

In addition to comments from new fans and movie-watching feedback, the post also piqued the interest of fans who have not yet watched the movie.

"Go grab the tickets at 5am tomorrow morning. I don't believe I won't be able to buy them!"

"I'm really excited. I want to see it for myself."

"I was planning to wait until the movie came out on DVD before watching it, but now it seems I can't wait any longer."

"Even if it's just to support Brother Sheng, I have to buy a ticket to watch Infernal Affairs. What's more, Liu Dehua is joining the cast. I definitely can't miss it!"

"..."

The situation is pretty good!

Ye Jingzhi began to look forward to the comments of big Vs, bloggers, newspapers, etc. on "Infernal Affairs".

The power of public opinion should not be underestimated.

After all, before the movie box office results are announced, evaluations from all parties are crucial to the film's performance.

Early that morning, Du Sheng took a car back to the set of "Kung Fu".

There was still some finishing touches on the martial arts guidance, and he had to finish it somehow.

As soon as I got on the bus, I saw more than a dozen newspapers on the seats.

He glanced around casually and found a lot of reports about "Infernal Affairs" and "The Matrix".

The reporters seemed to have deliberately created an atmosphere of fierce competition between the two films.

This is also a common tactic used by the media.

"The movie Infernal Affairs is a box office hit!"

"Lin Chaoxian's "The Matrix" received rave reviews at its premiere!"

"Two blockbusters face off during the May Day holiday. Which one will come out on top?"

"Liu Dehua's "Infernal Affairs" vs. Lin Chaoxian's "The Matrix", a comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons of the two films and the degree of audience overlap."

"The championship effect of "Wulin" is evident, and the theaters are packed!"

"..."

Du Sheng shook his head slightly and paid no more attention.

The box office of the two films may be similar now, but the reputation of "The Matrix" will gradually decline.

On the contrary, "Infernal Affairs" will continue to rise.

It is already obvious which is better.

At this time, Ye Jingzhi sat opposite, Du Sheng thought for a moment and said:
"Talk to Kung Fu. I have to join the crew of Infernal Affairs 2 next week. Do you have any other plans recently?"

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(End of this chapter)