Leila smiled and didn't say anything more. She herself doesn't think that a low budget really can't make a good movie, but she won't veto the other party's words, because the more you get to the future, the more clear it is that the possibility of making more money with a high budget is indeed greater.

Whether it is "Pirates of the Caribbean" or "Iron Man", or those special effects blockbusters in later generations, almost all the big-money films have an investment of more than hundreds of millions. Later, 100 million is nothing, and 200 million can often be seen.

What does this mean? It just shows that director Zhang Yimou is right, a high box office still has to have a high investment. At this time, it would be boring to take some low-grossing niche movies, even if such movies make money, they won't make much money, and they won't be looked at by commercial film investors at all.

After a few small talks, the movie begins.

Leila had seen this movie in her previous life, but she was in the mood to watch it with the mood of learning at that time. Who would have thought that when she saw it again, life would be different.

Looking at the fluttering sleeves in the movie, the picturesque characters like fairies, her eyes gradually became confused. It seems that through this scene, she saw her own difficult life in her previous life.

At that time, she was very lonely. Working alone in the capital, barely protecting himself in the whirlpool, but he is bent on realizing his dreams. Thinking back to those days, she sometimes really doubted that she had persevered. She wasn't sure if she would be able to grit her teeth and endure it if she went back to the way she used to be.

Suddenly, the cold hand was absorbed into a mass of warmth, pulling her out of the memories and letting the warmth flow through the skin and blood into the heart.

When she turned her head sideways, she saw a pair of warm eyes, so bright under the big screen that was bright and dark.

He didn't speak, but she seemed to be able to read what was in his heart from his eyes.

He's saying, "I'm here."

As long as she was willing to turn back, she would be able to see him there.

Yes, he's there! A warm smile flowed from the corners of her lips, and Leila clasped her fingers with him, changing to a pure appreciation mood to watch "Hero" for the second time in her life.

After the movie, the group went to the arranged drinking party.

The reception was arranged by the producer, and although he didn't have much confidence in oriental films, Miramax would still arrange what should be.

Coincidentally, "Chicago" also has some connections with them, and it is not the first time that the producers and Leila have met, and the atmosphere is very relaxed.

They are all people in the film industry, and the topic of conversation naturally quickly revolves around the movie.

Leila can now be ranked quite high among Hollywood directors, so Zhang Yimou and other guests from the East want to learn more about the rules of the West from her.

"Cultural differences are a dangerous path that is hard to avoid. If you don't step over, you'll hit your head and bleed. Actually, I don't know what people want to see now. Of course, this is a lie, but even if Leila knew, she wouldn't be able to tell anyone. Making a fortune in a muffled voice is the right way!

"I think the audience's tastes are not forever, and the reason why there are various types of movies is because there are many genres that the audience likes. Some people say that this genre is not popular now, but as long as it is filmed well and sincerely, the audience will still buy it. ”

She said it was convincing because "Chicago" has grossed $200 million so far. At the beginning, how many people said that song and dance films can't make money, even if it is a film like "Moulin Rouge" that won 8 nominations at the Oscars, it only got more than 100 million box office worldwide. I don't know how many people's faces have been swollen at the current box office.

And Pirates of the Caribbean. Before the release of the movie, there was also a large number of people waving flags and shouting that the "pirate film" was dead. The result: won the box office champion of the year in one fell swoop. That's not a weekly box office ranking, it's a year-round one!

From no one dares to shoot to dominate the box office charts, it proves that whether the movie is good or not has nothing to do with the genre, and the good look is the reason why it can be loved by the audience. By the way, the audience's appetite, are you afraid that they are not willing to spend money to go to the theater?

Seeing that the people around her nodded thoughtfully, Leila said again: "At the beginning of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", many people thought that no matter how good the Oriental movie was, it would face the dilemma of not adapting to the soil and water in the West. As a result, it did well at the box office, and I believe that many Americans still miss that movie to this day. ”

Zhang Yimou said with a smile: "I don't know what the results of "Hero" can be. Let's hope it's not too embarrassing. ”

He said it modestly, but Lyra read some pride in his expression. This is the arrogance that only successful directors have, as the number one director in the East, he has received too many praises and trophies. I believe that he came to the United States with a movie this time, and he is also looking forward to making a difference.

Leila knows the results of her previous life, so she also knows that although "Hero" did not reach the results of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", she can also be proud of other oriental movies.

"I think the graphics in 'Heroes' are very beautiful. She doesn't intend to tell too much "truth", and if she tells the truth at such a time, she probably won't point fingers but offend people. "The taste of oriental martial arts is tenfold. I think a lot of the images in it will stay in my mind for a long time. ”

"yes, that's pretty cool. Roy added with a smile next to him.

He could tell that there was something else in Lyra's words. praised them for their good pictures and beautiful fighting actions, but on the other hand, the plot is not very good. To be honest, in fact, Roy himself is ignorant, and many plots don't understand why he did that.

Even a person like him, who has some understanding of Oriental culture, can't quite understand it, but you can imagine what kind of viewing experience those who don't know anything at all, just because people who are interested in Oriental movies will get when they walk in.

He's not a film critic, and he can't end up with a bunch of scriptures to prove his point after watching the movie, so he can only praise some other places like Lyra.

But everyone is playing movies, and no one can hide some twists and turns. Listening to Leila's words, a few people have already guessed that the movie may not be too good at the box office.

This is also something that cannot be helped, how long has it been since the United States was founded? The cultural heritage of the Orient for 5,000 years is not so simple to understand. Not to mention foreigners, can the Oriental natives guarantee that they will all tell history clearly?

Why are the sleeves like this, why are the words used in such a speech, and what are those strategies? These are all things that need to be understood clearly to understand the deep meaning.