Among the masterpieces of Chinese classical literature, "The Romance of the Gods" may be the most adapted into film and television dramas. In 1990, the mainland version of the TV series "Fengshen Bang" was all the rage. Ten years later, TVB also shot a version, which was also considered a classic. Since then, the two sides of the strait have successively produced several series such as "The Fengming Qishan of the Fengshen Bang", "The Martial King of the Fengshen Bang" and "The Heroes of the Fengshen Bang".
"Fengming Qishan"
However, because "The Romance of the Gods" is a mythical novel, it is necessary to use a lot of computer special effects to show the various magic powers described in the novel in film and television dramas, and the computer special effects must be perfect. Not only does it cost a lot of money, it also requires very sophisticated computer technology. Therefore, although we often see TV series with the theme of "Fengshen" on small screens, we have rarely seen movies with this theme on the big screen before. After all, the requirements for special effects in movies and TV shows are completely different. In magnitude.
"The King of Martial Arts"
has undergone fundamental changes in recent years. On the one hand, because of the maturity of computer technology, on the other hand, the rapid development of the Chinese film market. It seems that no matter how much money is spent on making a film, there are The opportunity was recovered through the box office. Against this background, "Fengshen" movies have gradually become popular. Leading the way was the big production film "Legend of the Gods" in which Jet Li, Huang Xiaoming, Wen and others participated, but it ended in failure.
The failure of "Legend of Conferred God" did not "drain" the enthusiasm of Chinese filmmakers for the theme of "Conferred God". After "Nezha: The Devil Child Comes into the World", this enthusiasm has become even greater. It is out of control. Let us briefly take a look at the "Fengshen" movies that have come out in the past two years or are about to come out.
"Jiang Ziya" is the second major production film after "Nezha's Devil Boy Comes into the World". It just sold nearly 1.5 billion box office at the National Day file, directly "stepping over" Jackie Chan's films "Vanguard" and "Winning Championship" A blockbuster with the same schedule shows that mainland audiences are still full of expectations for the theme of "Feng Shen".
Before the release of "Jiang Ziya" and "The Devil Boy of Nezha", Wu Ershan's "The First Part of the Gods" was already in production. This film included Li Xuejian, Huang Bo, Xia Yu, Chen Kun, etc. The epic masterpiece of the first-class actors has been highly expected by the industry and movie fans. The first official trailer released at the end of last year also made people excited. The level of special effects should be comparable to that of Hollywood blockbusters. If nothing else, "The First Part of the Gods" will be released. Debut next year. In this way, in just two years, three large-scale "Fengshen" movies appeared on the mainland screen. Where does
come here! Just a few days ago, an animated film called "New Conferred God: Nezha Rebirth" was announced for the Spring Festival in 2021. This is the fourth "Fengshen" blockbuster that has appeared in the last two years. Having the courage to set the release date on the same day as "Detective Chinatown 3", it can be seen that it is not a good idea. The director of "New Conferred God: Nezha Rebirth" is called Zhao Ji, one of the directors of "White Snake: Origination", and the reputation of "White Snake: Origination" can compete with "Nezha: The Devil Child Comes into the World". It is now certain that both the film crew and the director himself are extremely confident in "New Fengshen: Nezha Rebirth".
In addition to the four heavyweight films of "Nezha: Devil Child Comes into the World", "Jiang Ziya", "The First Part of the Gods" and "New Gods: Nezha Rebirth", several "Shens" themes have been released in the past two years. Internet majors, such as "Feng Shen: Assassination of Su Daji", "Feng Shen Bang · Demon Destruction", as well as Jet Li's "Son of Screen" Xie Miao and Jet Li's "screen rival" Qian Xiaohao co-starred "Nezha of the New Conferred God: Nao the Sea", etc. , And more. It is said that the movie "Fengshen" starring Deng Lun, Luo Jin and others has also entered the production process.
"Nezha of the New Conferred God: Naps the Sea"
Now it is difficult to say who is the wind with whom, nor can it be said that it is the creative exhaustion of filmmakers, or the film and television companies are fishing, and as the audience who really dominates the market, facing this What kind of thinking is this situation? Will you pay for this kind of film?
