"Miracle, Stupid Child": The Warm Atmosphere and Youthful Power of New Mainstream Movies
Text/Liu Kuwen Jiaxing
The movie "Miracle Stupidity" co-produced by Xiaoxiang Film Group and others Since its release, "Children" has continued to attract attention. As the second theatrical feature film directed by Wen Muye, it lived up to the expectations of the audience and the market and delivered a satisfactory answer, with a total box office of 13.44 in 38 days of release. 100 million. As a key film project of the State Film Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department and a key film dedicated to the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party, the film tells the story of young people starting businesses in Shenzhen in the new era. In the creation of specific themes, the director broke through the traditional creative mode of gift films, which tends to be solidified, and used a more tender and youthful narrative strategy to show the spirit of innovation and struggle of Chinese light-seekers in the new era. , praises every ordinary person who is not afraid of difficulties and pursues happiness in real life.
Creation of a warm atmosphere
Although " I'm not the God of Medicine" and "Miracle Stupid Kid" are both realistic movies, in contrast, the director in "Miracle Stupid Kid" Create a more warm and healing scene atmosphere. First of all, the purpose of Jing Hao's business is to earn his sister's high medical expenses, not to achieve success in the mundane sense. It can be seen that the director does not want to make "Miracle: Stupid Child" into an inspirational film of grass-roots counterattack. He hopes more It shows the attitude of people when facing difficulties, that is, Wen Muye said that "miracle is not the end, but the direction."
Second, the film does not use traditional internal worries when it shows the hardships of Jinghao's founding of an electronic component factory. The drama routine of foreign aggression is presented through external obstacles, such as the implementation of policies and regulations, severe disaster weather, and strict requirements put forward by Party A, which reflects the unity and friendship and mutual help of all employees of the factory. When Wang Chunmei was bullied, Jing Hao stepped forward to support her, just because "I am her factory manager"; when Jing Hao was helpless and desperate, every employee in the factory extended a helping hand.On the one hand, the director presents the hardships of starting a business on the screen, and on the other hand, he creates a warm and healing scene atmosphere by describing the sincere friendship and mutual support between people. Approved.
In addition, the film also conveys the basic concept that only the division of labor is different and there is no distinction between noble and inferior. When Jing Hao went to work with Manager Li for the first time, Manager Li thought that he was just a part-time worker who repaired mobile phones and was not able to disassemble the parts and then complete the quality inspection. In the face of occupational discrimination, Jing Hao retorted without showing weakness: "It has nothing to do with what I do." The second time, when Manager Li rejected Jing Hao on the grounds of his age, Jing Hao asked angrily, "What does this have to do with my age?"
Shenzhen, a fast-growing city, not only attracts people like Manager Li is also an excellent talent with a high degree of education, and he has also poured into many ordinary grass-roots families. For example, the character of Zhao Zhenchang, the founder of a large communication company in Shenzhen in the film, is set from ordinary to successful life experience, with a gentle attitude. It further emphasizes that every struggler deserves to be respected and affirmed.
As director Wen Muye said: "The characters added in "Miracle: Stupid Child" are mostly little people who don't have a strong life and death burden. They seek food, clothing, and dignity... This film is actually not a success. , this film is about happiness." And this sense of happiness is conveyed by the film through a series of deeds of the bravery and solidarity of the strugglers represented by Jing Hao.
The power of youth
The film showcases the power of youth that is courageous and never gives up. This film focuses on Shenzhen, the most open and innovative city in China in the new era. This young city has created many miracles in just a few years, and behind these miracles are many brave explorations and hard work. of youthful power. If "I'm Not the God of Medicine" shows a change in the moral quality of an ordinary person - from selfish and narrow pursuit of personal interests to selfless dedication that values collective interests, then "Miracle · Stupid Child" wants to convey a more A youthful force that has the courage to take responsibility and never give up.
Youth is a family commitment to take responsibility. The father abandoned his wife and son, and before his mother passed away, he tearfully asked his son to take good care of his sister.Jing Hao agreed with tears in his eyes. He was helpless, and he had to raise hundreds of thousands of yuan for the operation of his younger sister Jing Tong in a relatively short period of time. He was only 20 years old, and he should not bear this age. The hardships he endured, but he did not shrink back, but lived on actively and bravely with his hands, and did everything possible to save his sister. After his later success, he returned to the campus to complete his university studies.
Youth is the spirit of struggle that never gives up. In order to earn medical expenses for his sister's treatment, Jing Hao started a business of refurbished machines, but with the introduction of the policy to rectify the refurbished machine market, dealers violated the agreement one after another, and advised Jing Hao to accept his fate, Jing Hao did not flinch, He is actively looking for a new way out. Then he tried his best to win the opportunity to cooperate with a large communication company in Shenzhen to develop the parts recycling industry chain, but the person in charge, Mr. Zhao, was full of doubts about him and gave him many tasks that could not be completed. In the face of difficulties and risks, Jing Hao did not give up. He moved towards the shimmering light with determination. With the firm belief of never admitting defeat, Jing Hao led his employees to over-complete a batch of products that met the quality inspection standards within the specified time. Parts, complete the impossible miracle.
The youthful atmosphere presented in the whole film is not only reflected in the portrayal of the main characters, but also in the shaping of the secondary characters. Wang Chunmei has never compromised in the face of intimidation and threats from evil forces. She hopes to improve the welfare of workers through her perseverance. It is this youthful force that plays an important role in Shenzhen's modernization process. At present, there is a kind of "young old man" - people who have lost their fighting spirit at a young age. They choose to escape in the face of suffering and challenges. They always seem to lack a strength, and this strength is exactly what the film is about The spirit of youth is an enterprising spirit that is courageous in the face of responsibilities, and a fighting spirit that never gives up in the face of difficulties. Whether it is in the current or future development, it is necessary to inject new youthful power.
With the production method of genre fusion, consciously positive value delivery and realistic care for the society, "Miracle · Stupid Child" has won a win-win situation in the market and word of mouth. new pace. It is believed that in the future thematic film creation, with favorable policies and the healthy development of the film industry ecology, there will be more excellent films with good performance in ideology, artistry and commerciality. "To pay tribute to every one of you who struggled hard in the new era,We are all miracle workers. "This is the theme at the end of the film, and it is also the original intention of the film. It is dedicated to all light-seekers who face difficulties and struggle in life. It is worth mentioning that Xu Juncong, who plays the role of Zhang Chao in this film, plays another online movie " Chinese Flying Hero " as the protagonist, which was selected into the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television Network Audio-Visual Quality Project Support Project, with similar theme setting and narrative style, both works focus on Ordinary people have written the things around them and their hearts, and presented real life with documentary light and shadow, which is very touching.
Liu Ku, Hunan Normal University School of Literature Drama, film, film and television literature major teacher, master tutor.
Wen Jiaxing, Hunan Normal University literature major film master student.
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