"The adaptation of "Wolf Warrior" and "Operation Mekong" into commercial main theme movies can establish a standard formula of 'main theme films', but this formula may not be suitable for some more rigorous and serious main theme films, such as the main theme movies of revolutionary history. ”

Because this kind of theme is serious and rigorous, the original intention is to restore the original appearance of history, and at the same time, out of respect for historical greats and their descendants, in some grand historical themes, important figures are always allowed to appear, and as much as possible to ensure a certain role. In this way, the creative mode of genre films is stretched, because the dramatic structure of single-line development cannot include the multi-line parallel and interweaving of grand historical events, the equal distribution of actors' roles will lead to the protagonist's lack of prominence, and the political contest between multiple camps can only be expressed through words but it is difficult to find corresponding action presentations, and so on. ”

"This type of main theme film is difficult to modify with a commercial formula, so the plot is often difficult to satisfy the audience, but this kind of theme cannot be left unfilmed, so how to make changes in other aspects?" Ye Qiu analyzed.

"Yes, many people say that we don't make the main theme movie, the story, conflict, characters, etc. are not portrayed enough, and the audience doesn't like the main theme movie because we who are chefs don't do a good job, but we don't know, many times, we also want to make the main theme movie into a movie that the public also likes, but due to the rigor and sensitivity of many themes, it is often more difficult than any commercial movie. ”

"Like some contemporary real events, it may be possible to adopt the commercial adaptation of the 'little man hero' model, but some historical events, you can't do this, right?" Lu Dongfang said with a wry smile.

"So let's first analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the main theme movie, first of all, the shortcomings, it is obvious that the script cannot be too 'out of line', and many things strive to be rigorous and serious, so that the plot is naturally difficult to take into account commercialization. ”

"The movies that are made are often complained by the audience that they are not good-looking, so why don't we change our thinking?"

"A different way of thinking?" Lu Dongfang frowned.

"Yes, the great man said, the black cat and the white cat catch the mouse is a good cat, the main theme of the movie is to show the audience some things through the movie, good reputation, the number of people watching is naturally the best, but when the two can't be taken into account, then the first thing to do is to attract more people into the cinema to watch this movie, regardless of whether the movie is good-looking, first of all, let the audience be curious and have the urge to watch this movie. ”

"In the past, it was possible to have the audience to watch and learn by order, but now we need to get the audience to voluntarily go into the cinema to see the film. ”

"So, this needs to make the audience have a sense of curiosity and expectation about this movie, so how to create these? Main theme movies, especially those main theme movies adapted from major historical events, it is difficult for you to attract the audience through normal promotional plot and other elements, so you need to attract the audience through other ways. ”

"So what kind of way to attract the audience? This can be used as a reference to those fan movies, fan movies are generally divided into two kinds, one is the fans of the work, the other is the star fans, it is undeniable that the star in modern times, the influence is not negligible, in the past, the main theme of the movie was often the most big-name stars, but what if the whole movie, from the dragon set, the group performance to the supporting role, are all stars? Will such a movie attract the audience?" Ye Qiu said with a smile.

Although the main theme movie strategy of "Full of Stars" in the previous life has been criticized by many people, you have to say that this is also a way to save the country with a curve.

The main theme movie is often embarrassing that there is no audience to watch, whether a movie is good or not, you have to have an audience to watch it first, and then everything else.

Since you can't make those main theme movies as good as commercial blockbusters, then make them 'good-looking' in other aspects!

So, it doesn't matter if it's a good card or not, at least it's a card that can attract an audience when it's played.

"From group performances, tricks to supporting actors, all of them are stars?" Lu Dongfang was a little stunned, but if you think about it carefully, such a movie, no matter how boring it is, even if it is aimed at these stars, it will definitely attract the audience.

"But in this way, isn't it a bit of putting the cart before the horse?" Lu Dongfang said with a frown.

"Put the cart before the horse? How can the cart be turned upside down? Although the audience is watching the star, they will definitely compare and discuss the roles played by the star, although the topic is linked to the star, but it will definitely let the audience take the initiative to understand the history of the character when commenting on how the star performs, isn't this exactly what this kind of main theme movie wants?" Ye Qiu said disapprovingly.

Indeed, it may be that a rigorous historical theme movie may make the audience feel boring or unsightly in terms of plot, but because stars have fans, and a large number of stars are gathered, the audience will definitely spontaneously compare the performance of these stars, so that the topic of discussion is no longer limited to the star itself, but will be extended to the role played by the star.

Although this way will definitely be criticized, but it is still the same sentence, black cats and white cats, those who can catch mice are good cats.

Originally, the main theme movie, if it is done step by step, I am afraid that it will not attract many audiences at all, so the influence is naturally limited, but if you do this, it can indirectly allow the audience to explore this period of history in depth, this historical figure, and even what this movie wants to express.

"But if you have an all-star lineup, that cost ......" Lu Dongfang raised a new question.

Ye Qiu looked at Lu Dongfang with a smile and said: "Lu Dong, the model I am talking about, of course, cannot be a casual ordinary main theme movie, but some major historical events, to do it, make people feel that being able to participate in such a movie is a status symbol in itself, so do you think the cost is still a problem?"

"This ...... A film that has become a symbol of star status and is proud to participate in the movie?" Lu Dongfang looked at Ye Qiu with wide eyes.

"Yes, is there a problem?" Ye Qiu asked with an indifferent smile.

"Other movies can't do it, but the main theme movie of China Film Group, and it is also the main theme film adapted from historical events, and it is because you can invite a certain star to participate in it. Ye Qiu continued to add.

In the previous life, several blockbusters with the main theme such as "The Great Cause of the Founding of the People's Republic" have long become an alternative award ceremony, and being able to participate in the stars of this kind of movie is itself a kind of marketing for themselves.

Of course, this method is certainly not the norm, but it is sufficient.