In recent years, the quality of Chinese blockbusters has become higher and higher, and the gap with Hollywood blockbusters has been narrowing. This undoubtedly makes the advantage of Hollywood blockbusters in the Chinese film market gradually decline.

In the past, some bad Hollywood movies were able to sweep away a lot of box office in China, and even turn losses into profits. There may still be today, but it's not as common anymore.

Bad movies are gradually losing the market, even bad Hollywood movies.

Of course, it is not uncommon for Hollywood films to have a higher box office in China than in North America.

But the box office in China is not necessarily very high.

Although the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was not impressive, it did not even win the single-day box office championship.

However, the reputation of this film is still good.

It is impossible for the film to achieve an amazing box office in China.

Of course, it's not like the box office of those bad Hollywood movies can be compared.

The box office in China is not impressive, but the box office in North America and other regions is very bright.

The first-day box office in North America, although it is difficult to compare with "The Avengers", is also as high as more than 80 million US dollars.

The box office on this first day is still extremely good.

And the film's reputation is much better than that of Huaxia.

"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is not far behind the box office trend in Europe and the United States, and this is rare. Chen Fuhai said.

The response of this film in China was somewhat less than expected.

"It won't necessarily come up often in the future. Mu Chen smiled and said.

"Huh?" Chen Fuhai looked at Mu Chen with some surprise.

"With the rise of Chinese-language blockbusters, the advantage of Hollywood blockbusters in the Chinese film market is gradually dissipating. Mu Chen said, "Domestic blockbusters are more in line with the appetite of domestic fans after all." This is the same reason that many domestic box office blockbusters are cold abroad. "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", a purely Western magic film, has such a box office performance in China, which may not be a good thing for Chinese films. ”

"It's hard for Hollywood blockbusters to run rampant in China. This is also the reason why Hollywood blockbusters like to add Chinese elements, right?" Chen Fuhai said, "Hollywood has begun to please domestic fans." ”

Mu Chen smiled and nodded.

The potential of the Chinese film market has exploded, becoming the second largest film market in the world, and with the development of the Chinese economy, it may not be impossible to surpass North America.

Who makes the Chinese movie fan base huge?

Nowadays, Hollywood blockbusters will add Chinese elements, or cooperate with domestic film and television companies, or invite domestic big names to star.

Especially seeing the benefits of the cooperation between Dawn Film and Dream Pictures, domestic film and television companies and Hollywood film and television companies are now seeking cooperation.

I have to say that the bigger the film market, the greater the opportunity for Chinese filmmakers to go international.

Nowadays, if Hollywood films do not add elements to please Chinese fans, it will be difficult to make a difference at the box office in China.

For Hollywood blockbusters, Huaxia is obviously no longer as powerless as before.

"What about "Sword Fairy"? Will it be cold on the outside and hot on the inside? After all, this film reveals a strong Chinese style. Chen Fuhai then said.

That's his concern about the film.

"That's why I used a couple of superhero solo movies and a superhero assembly movie as a foreshadowing. Mu Chen said.

Chen Fuhai nodded, if "Sword Immortal" is filmed first, instead of making it appear in "The Avengers", I am afraid that the foreign box office may really be pounced.

And Mu Chen's foreshadowing is undoubtedly extremely correct to turn on Chinese superheroes again.

Perhaps, the foreign box office of "Sword Fairy" can be expected.

"I didn't have high expectations for the foreign box office of this film. Mu Chen continued, "Whether it's "Sword Immortal" or "Martial God", in fact, they are all paving the way for the later "Guardian Alliance" and spreading the culture of China. Only by familiarizing Western fans with the culture of the East will it be easier for Chinese films to go abroad. ”

"I guess my expectations are getting higher now. Chen Fuhai smiled and said.

Mu Chen nodded.

The influence of Chinese films abroad is increasing, and Western fans are becoming more and more curious about Chinese culture, so Mu Chen's film is naturally more acceptable to them.

Naturally, the box office has also risen.

Not long after Chen Fuhai left, Ma Lin walked in with a script.

"How?"

After a lot, Mu Chen put down the script, and Marin hurriedly asked.

"It's good. Mu Chen nodded and said.

This is not perfunctory, but Mu Chen really thinks it is good.

A screenwriting team, polishing the script for half a year, if it is not good, it is a little too much.

Moreover, Marin is also extremely attentive to this film.

In the script, there are also a lot of storyboards and renderings drawn by Marin.

"Give me some advice!"

Marin pouted.

However, it was good to hear Mu Chen say it, but his hanging heart was also a lot more relieved.

"Although this film is aimed at the global film market, it is a Chinese film after all, if it is too Western, don't you think it is a bit overwhelming?" Mu Chen said, "My opinion can be integrated into some Western style, but it is better to be more Chinese." ”

"Nowadays, Chinese films are becoming more and more influential abroad, and there are more and more Western fans who are interested in Chinese culture. Mu Chen continued, "If the style of this film is too Western, it will be difficult for domestic fans to accept, and foreign fans may not be disappointed." ”

Why are Western movie fans disappointed?

They want to see what the Chinese Wonderland looks like, but they find a strong sense of Western immediacy, will they be proud of it? I'm afraid they will be disappointed!

After all, the influence of Chinese films today is hardly comparable to that of Hollywood films.

If a Hollywood movie shoots a film with a strong Chinese style, Chinese fans will definitely be proud.

But if Chinese movies have swept the world for many years, and Chinese fans are tired of watching Chinese-style films, will there be any expectations for a change of taste when a suspected Western-style film suddenly appears?

"This?"

Marin obviously didn't have the same crux of the problem, and was a little confused at this time.

"Western movie fans are at a time when they are curious about Chinese movies. Mu Chen continued.

When Marin heard this, he immediately understood.

If in the early years, there were not so many films that had achieved international influence in Chinese films, then his Westernized style of this film would naturally please Western fans.

But now, such a style can't satisfy the curiosity of Western fans.

Filming should also pay attention to "the right time, place and people"!

No wonder everyone says that Mu Chen has a unique vision and has the best grasp of the film market, and now he understands it.

If you can grasp the psychology of fans at home and abroad, how can you not be able to see the film market?

"Have you watched The Lord of the Rings?" Mu Chen then asked.

Marin nodded.

In this film, Wang Hao did not charter a guest, Ma Lin himself and Qin Yu went to see it.

He didn't go to Muchen, the screenwriter, but Steve, a big Hollywood director.

Almost all the films of international directors are watched by Marin.

Watching their videos is also a kind of learning.

"Then you say, under the same situation of the film market, this film was released a few years ago, how do you think its box office will be?" Mu Chen said.

"It should be higher. Marin said.

"So, if your film is too Westernized, will domestic fans accept it?" Mu Chen said, "Chinese films are now in a very special period. The rise of Chinese-language blockbusters has gradually lost the advantages of Hollywood blockbusters in China. However, the competitiveness of Chinese blockbusters abroad has been continuously enhanced, and the gap with Hollywood blockbusters is gradually narrowing. ”

Marin nodded, but also smiled awkwardly.

"You kid is following the path of a commercial director, you can't just study movies, you have to study the film market. You know what kind of movies fans like to watch when......"

Those things should be considered by the producers, right?

"Any other opinions?" Marin asked, twitching at the corners of his mouth.

He just wanted to ask Mu Chen what his opinion on his film, who knew that Mu Chen was talking about the film market.

Still, Marin feels like he's benefited a lot.

"It's gone!" Mu Chen said, "I've read the script all over, how much advice can you expect me to give you right away?"

Marin was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

People have only read the script once, do you still expect to discuss this film with him in all aspects?

"When do you expect the filming to start?" Mu Chen asked.

"Haven't you started preparations yet?" said Marin, "I guess I'll be there in June or July next year." ”

"Then you panic!" Mu Chen said angrily, "Leave the script here, I'll take the time to study it, and then give you advice." ”

After a busy day, Mu Chen went back, but saw that Mu Ze's family had come to visit the door.

"It's rare to be free, eat and sit for a while and then go back, it's close anyway. Mu Chen said.

"I was here to eat. Su Xiaowan said with a smile.

"By the way, Xiaowan and I are going back two days apart. Are you going back this year?" Mu Ze said.

Now there is more than half a month before Chinese New Year's Eve.

This should be the earliest time Mu Ze went back.

"It's good to go back early. Mu Chen nodded and said, "Ruoxi and I estimate that this year will be later." As you know, Ruoxi has a movie that was released on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Moreover, it is estimated that he will not stay at home for long. ”

"It's okay, Xiaowan and I will spend more time at home this year. Mu Ze said, "We are ready to rest for half a year." ”

"Very good. Mu Chen said, "I want to rest and rest, but unfortunately there are too many things to get rid of." I now regret making the stall so big. ”

"Martial God" will be launched in the second half of next year, and Mu Ze did not take on the job in the first half of the year, so he was naturally idle.

As for Su Xiaowan, the same is true.

She is the heroine of "Valkyrie", "Resident Evil 3" has just been completed, and post-production has just begun.