After a round of interviews, reporters received various evaluations of "The Shawshank Redemption", except for the three genres of action movies, comedy films, and love movies, which were not mentioned, other genre films were basically put on the head of this film.

After synthesizing everyone's answers, the reporters made such a summary: "The Shawshank Redemption" is a literary drama from beginning to end, so it can't be an action movie; Then the theme of this film is very depressing, and it doesn't take a big turn until the end of the movie, so it can't be a comedy; The last movie doesn't even have a decent heroine, and naturally it can't be a love love movie, of course, that special love love movie is instinctively ignored by reporters.

Although the judges interviewed all have different opinions, there is a striking similarity, that is, everyone has a high evaluation of "The Shawshank Redemption", and even gives reporters an illusion, just like the highest gold dragon award at this year's Hong Kong International Film Festival has been announced for "The Shawshank Redemption".

Many reporters have been reporting for so many years, and they have never encountered such a strange thing, and everyone has always said that it is good, as if it was agreed in advance.

The judges are relaxed, but this makes the reporters embarrassed, there is not even a little objection, how to report the completely one-sided praise, there is no contradiction, how to stand out from the same report, and attract the attention of readers?

Some reporters thought about whether they could distort the meaning of these judges, but then they dismissed this idea again. And the judges who were interviewed would not be happy to see it. If you don't get it right, you will get into a lawsuit.

The most important thing is. The producer of the movie "The Shawshank Redemption" is the name of Lin Youlun, if a judge makes a negative evaluation of this movie, there is no problem with the reporter publishing it, but the judges did not say so, and the reporter fabricated some negative comments in the report, then it involves rumors and slander.

Lin Youlun's attitude towards this kind of thing has always been very clear, as long as any newspaper or magazine accidentally gets evidence by him, he will definitely sue the newspaper to the point of closure. He is even willing to pay high legal fees for this, and he is not short of money anyway.

After several lawsuits, the Hong Kong media were afraid, and they carefully grasped the scale, and they did not dare to offend Lin Youlun at will.

The next day, the entertainment news headlines in Hong Kong became very boring, because everyone was reporting on the movie "The Shawshank Redemption", but the content was similar when it went around, and they were all the same praise for how well the movie was made.

Fortunately, there is news about "Ghost Blowing the Lantern". Saved the readers from this boredom.

Although before the opening of the film festival, "Ghost Blows the Lantern" and "The Shawshank Redemption" are tied for the two films that are most likely to win the top award at this year's film festival. But just one day later, the winds in the media completely changed.

No one has compared "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" with "The Shawshank Redemption" anymore, on the one hand, because the film festival judges have a super high evaluation of "The Shawshank Redemption", and on the other hand, it is also related to "The Ghost Blowing the Lamp" itself.

"After the film screening, the audience's response was very good, but I don't understand, why does the media have to talk about me?" Wang Jing sat down in front of Lin Youlun, and the sofa in the café was creaking.

Wang Jing sat down and was still angry, and slapped the newspapers in his hand on the table one by one, if it wasn't for Lin Youlun holding the coffee in his hand, maybe the cup would have shocked Wang Jing's action of slapping the table.

Lin Youlun glanced at Wang Jing and said angrily: "Now I know why I won't let you go to the Golden Dragon Award to join in the fun, right?" If you really want to compete for this award, it's even more of an adult joke now. ”

"I just don't understand, am I really as bad as the newspapers say?" Wang Jing looked depressed, and he didn't even have the heart to drink.

Lin Youlun put down his coffee and looked at Wang Jing, "You want to hear the truth?" ”

Wang Jing seemed to guess what Lin Youlun was going to say, and raised his hand, "Forget it, you still don't say it, lest I be hit again." ”

Lin Youlun read all the newspapers that Wang Jing brought one by one, and found that the controversy in the media about "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" is indeed not small, and the most criticized thing is that the thrilling and terrifying feeling in the original book has not been filmed, although Wang Jing has spent a lot of effort on the design and construction of the exquisite ancient city, but the style of the film as a whole still tends to be bright, and the fights are very exciting and lively, but there is no sense of tension and excitement.

In the words of that film critic, "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" has a first-class story and first-class actors, but it was made into a second-rate commercial film by Wang Jing at the end, and the special effects of the film are very exciting, but at best it can only score a passing grade, which is still a long way from everyone's expectations.

Wang Jing's previous movies have not been scolded, he can handle them calmly, and the reason why he is so anxious this time is because "Ghost Blows the Lantern" has just started to be screened, and such a negative evaluation will definitely have some impact on the box office of the film.

"I rarely offend the media, and this time they gathered together to fix me, and I suspect that someone is behind it."

Lin Youlun dropped the newspaper in his hand, looked at Wang Jing and asked: ""The Shawshank Redemption" is being screened, and many people are waiting to find fault, but why is no one talking now?" ”

Wang Jing's mouth moved, he wanted to say that "Ghost Blows the Lamp" shared the firepower of "The Shawshank Redemption", because the two movies were invested by Lin Youlun, and someone made small moves behind his back, gnawing hard bones, of course, picking up soft persimmons and pinching them first.

"Okay, you don't need to worry too much about this, although the current evaluation of the media is a little unfavorable to us, but it is too early to conclude how much impact it can have on the box office, and you should not overestimate the influence of the Hong Kong media, they can affect the audience in Hong Kong, but can they affect the audience in the United States? Don't forget, the Hong Kong market is just an addition to the investment in this film, and the key to real success or failure is still in the North American market. ”

Lin Youlun knew very well who was behind the trouble, but he didn't take this matter too seriously. Although Wang Jing's filming of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" cannot become a classic work, as a commercial film, it can fully meet the needs of most audiences, and sometimes some negative comments will arouse those who are not interested in this movie.

Wang Jing is not really worried about the sequel of the film, he actually came to see Lin Youlun this time for other purposes.

"The sequel to that film......"

Lin Youlun was just about to pick up the coffee, and when he heard Wang Jing mention it, he put it down again.

"I'm about to talk to you about that, too."

Wang Jing sat up straight a little nervously, he knew that every word that Lin Youlun said below would be related to his future fate.

"Leaving aside the box office of this film, do you think you are still suitable to continue as a director for the sequel of the film?"

Lin Youlun just looked at Wang Jing like this, and then Wang Jing didn't know how to answer.

If the box office of this film is smashed, of course Wang Jing will not have the face to serve as the director of the sequel to the film, but the current trend is that although the film is a little controversial, the expectation of a big hit has not changed, and Wang Jing certainly has some thoughts in his heart.

If there were no negative comments from the media, Wang Jing would not have taken the initiative to raise this issue at all, and in his opinion, it was a matter of course for him to direct the sequel.

But now the situation is different, "Ghost Blows the Lantern" may be a big hit at the box office, but as for whether the next sequel, Lin Youlun, will continue to let himself serve as the director, Wang Jing has become no longer as sure as before.

Wang Jing admits that he is a little unable to control this kind of suspenseful adventure film, and he is more suitable for making comedies that do not require the audience to be too engaged and not too serious.

"As long as this movie is a box office success, even if there is some controversy outside, it stands to reason that I should continue to let you be the director of the sequel, but the question is, can the audience tolerate the shortcomings of this movie once, and will it endure it a second time? "Ghost Blows the Lantern" will make at least 3 or more sequels in my plan, and now I leave the choice to you, if you can guarantee that the second part can solve all the problems that appeared in the first part, then the sequel director is still up to you, how about it? ”

Wang Jing is in a bit of a mood now, at first he was worried that he would lose his qualification as the director of the sequel, but when Lin Youlun really let him make his own decision, he hesitated again.

Before coming, Wang Jing had asked his father Wang Tianlin's opinion on this matter, but Wang Tianlin only told him four words: accept it when you see it.

Considering Wang Tianlin's opinions, combined with Lin Youlun's request, Wang Jing finally made a decision, and he agreed to give up the director position of the sequel to "Ghost Blowing the Lantern".

This decision may seem a bit frustrated, but it is a good move to retreat.

Wang Jing knew that there were these problems in the film when he was filming "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", but he had no way to overcome them, and when he brought them to the sequel of the film, he didn't have a good way to improve them, and he couldn't meet Lin Youlun's requirements, so it was better to take the initiative to retreat, not only to keep himself in front of him, but also to make Lin Youlun feel that he owed him a favor.

Wang Fatzi is so "interesting", which makes Lin Youlun feel a little embarrassed, and he has actually thought about compensating Wang Jing.

"After a while, I'm going to make an adventure-themed movie similar to "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", which is more suitable for you to play in terms of style, so you will direct this movie at that time."

Wang Jing rubbed his hands and laughed, wasn't he waiting for Lin Youlun's words. (To be continued......)