130 Filming with the United States
The emotional scenes of "Righteous Heroes" in Wang Xiaohu's memory are relatively thin, and many scenes make the audience look very far-fetched, especially the scene where Tangshan and Xiaoqian meet for the first time at the market outside Zhabei District.
In that scene, Xiao Qian and her close friends went shopping in the bazaar, and happened to meet a stall owner who sold combs and a pair of foreigners to theorize, probably because the foreigner broke the stall owner's comb, and was claimed by the stall owner but was entangled for a long time because of the language barrier, Xiao Qian and her friends stopped to watch, and wanted to help but because they didn't know a foreign language (Xiao Qian was still dumb at the time) could only be helpless, at this time Tang Shan, who was wearing a suit, came forward, and he solved the matter in a few words, which caused Xiao Qian's admiration.
It is said that there is nothing in this scene, that is, the situation of the first meeting between the male and female protagonists, what makes Wang Xiaohu feel pain is that Donnie Yen is very immature in his performance, how to say that you also returned from studying in the United States, English should be very fluent, right, at least you have to show a few foreign languages to foreigners, and then show your gentlemanly demeanor, so that others will be surprised when they see it, wow, this handsome guy is so stylish, dressed up, talks extraordinarily, and can speak foreign languages.
But Brother Zidan, he went up directly and said: "I bought this comb, there is no problem"
The lines that were so simple and boring that they fell off the scum even caused Xiao Qian's side eyes. This kind of expression is despised by Wang Xiaohu, and this film also shows that Donnie Yen has no talent as a director, the martial arts are wonderful, and the literary drama has zero points.
So after filming again, Wang Xiaohu added his own concept, trying to make the plot of the script perfect and make the characters plump.
When Zhao Yazhi changed into the white blue cheongsam and appeared in front of Wang Xiaohu, his eyes suddenly lit up. Although Zhao Yazhi is still a newcomer at this time, the temperament she showed after changing into this costume made Wang Xiaohu very praised, this temperament, this image, tsk, very powerful.
"Ah Hu, how is this dress?" Zhao Yazhi walked over with a smile, looked sideways at Wang Xiaohu and said.
"Well, it's good, it's very close, and it fits the image of Xiaoqian in my head." Wang Xiaohu nodded and said, "I'll take a look around." ”
Zhao Yazhi really turned around in place, and Wang Xiaohu nodded frequently and praised: "It's beautiful!" ”
Hearing his heartfelt praise, Zhao Yazhi was also very happy, but because it was the first time on camera, she was still a little nervous, "Ah Hu, you have to remember, when it comes to me, don't be fierce to me." ”
"That's that, that's." Wang Xiaohu smiled, and then handed the script to Zhao Yazhi and said: "Today is your first time on the camera, in order to let you adapt to the sense of the camera, so the scene arranged is very simple, the main shooting is that you heard that Yu Laoqi persecuted the villagers in Zhabei yesterday, Yu Xin couldn't bear it, and the next day he brought his friends to Temple Street to condole, and when he passed by the clinic in Tangshan, I saw him carefully treating and healing the villagers, and then paid attention to him. ”
Zhao Yazhi nodded and listened carefully to Wang Xiaohu's play, although she was already very familiar with the scene of this script, but when she heard Wang Xiaohu talk about the play again, she had some more feelings. It turns out that there is still a gap between the characters I imagined out of thin air and the image in the director's mind.
"Well, what you have to do in this scene is to show your kind and gentle side, and you will be unbearable to see the villagers being beaten by your brother, and remember, you are dumb now, and all performances need to be done with your eyes."
"you, you're dumb." Zhao Yazhi slapped Wang Xiaohu with a smile, as the relationship between the two gradually became clearer, there were more and more small actions between the couple, Wang Xiaohu smiled and said: "Yes, I'm dumb, let's go and prepare." ”
After such a small episode, Zhao Yazhi felt that he didn't want to be as nervous as before.
This scene does not exist in the original version, it was specially added by Wang Xiaohu, in addition to showing Xiaoqian's gentleness and kindness, it also added the first meeting between Tangshan and Xiaoqian, so that the two later met by chance in the hospital, Tangshan knew Xiaoqian's condition and offered to pave the way for the big plot of her surgery.
Emotional dramas also need logical surnames! Wang Xiaohu walked to the total with emotion and picked up the loudspeaker and shouted: "Attention of all departments, the villagers have changed their clothes and buried their positions!" ”
After Zhao Yazhi heard the action, he was like a different person, accompanied by a friend (Yuan Qiu, it is said that the charter wife at this time can still get by. Slowly walking into the slum area of Zhabei and seeing the injured villagers supporting each other in pain, Xiao Qian had a painful expression on her face
Wang Xiaohu saw Zhao Yazhi in the camera with tears in her eyes, almost wanting to burst out of her eyes, that kind of touching appearance made him very satisfied, when she walked to the front of the clinic, Wang Xiaohu waved his arms and shouted loudly: "cut!" ”
Then he walked up to Zhao Yazhi with a drink and a towel, and said gently: "The effect just now is very good, thank you for your hard work." ”
Zhao Yazhi shook his head, blinked his big bright eyes, there was still a mist that had not dispersed, and said, "Did you really pass?" ”
"Yes, I don't believe you're coming over and having a look." Wang Xiaohu nodded vigorously, and after letting Zhao Yazhi look at the camera, he said: "What's the matter, I didn't lie to you, Ah Zhi, you were born to act, you are very on camera, and you don't want to be a newcomer at all." ”
Zhao Yazhi smiled, lowered his head shyly and said, "How can it be as good as you say." "But it's still beautiful in my heart.
The shooting work in the morning was basically smooth, don't look at Zhao Yazhi is the first time a newcomer is on camera, but she performed very well, just like Wang Xiaohu said, she has a good sense of the lens, and the number of ng is very small.
The filming scene in the afternoon is mainly in the hospital, that is, the third time Tangshan and Xiaoqian meet, and persuade Xiaoqian to undergo surgery, and Yu Laoqi rushes in with people during the operation, and almost has a conflict.
Since Zhao Yazhi had to go to work the next day, this scene had to be filmed in the afternoon. In terms of the location selection of the hospital, Wang Xiaohu contacted Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
Although he really didn't want to smell formalin again, he still led the whole crew to catch up with the film for the sake of filming.
When the hospital heard that Wang Xiaohu was filming, the hospital expressed a warm welcome, especially those little nurses were even more excited, and ran to ask Wang Xiaohu if he needed extras.
In the face of enthusiastic little nurses, Wang Xiaohu really has a little, how to say it, I can't bear to hurt them, after all, they are also their fans. So I chose a few little nurses as extras, which can be regarded as making the plot more realistic.
The operating room is where Wang Xiaohu used to stay, and the surgical equipment is also provided free of charge by the hospital, of course, those little nurses don't need a salary, for them to be able to go to a movie for free, and they can earn it by appearing a few times, not to mention that they want to act with Tangshan in the camera, which is even more exciting
Wang Xiaohu frowned immediately after changing into a white coat, to be honest, his acting skills are not very smart, and he has not had much contact with this kind of literary drama, but fortunately, after a few days of training, plus he is the screenwriter and director of this film, in the creator's mentality, he has more speculation about the character of Tangshan than others, and his thinking is more comprehensive, serious look, really very chic, very eye-catching.
Sure enough, after Wang Xiaohu did this action, the kind of benevolent doctor's identity, as well as the quiet and peaceful temperament he showed, immediately caused the screams of the little nurses around him.
"It's so stylish, it's much more handsome and kind than some doctors in our hospital!"
"They have a poker face every day, how can Dr. Wang Xiaohu be so handsome."
"Standard Professionals"
Wang Xiaohu couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard these discussions, didn't all the film and television dramas about doctors he saw in his previous life be interpreted like this, as for making you scream. But looking back, there are really not a few films shot for the profession of doctors in Hong Kong movies now, is this the first one, tsk, maybe it will immediately arouse the popularity of medical workers, let's come on!
When Yuan Heping shouted to start filming, the expression on Wang Xiaohu's face immediately became solemn, he held the operation cart with one hand, and said softly to Zhao Yazhi who was lying on it: "Xiaoqian, believe me, it will be over soon, you will definitely recover"
Zhao Yazhi looked at him affectionately, a trace of emotion flashed in her eyes, and she was soon filled with a trusting gaze, and after a long time, she nodded.
The cameraman recorded this set of images in a timely manner, and then Wang Xiaohu pushed the operating cart with the help of two nurses. The whole scene went surprisingly smoothly, which made Wang Xiaohu breathe a sigh of relief.
The difficulty of this emotional drama lies in Zhao Yazhi's facial close-up, she wants to express the complex emotional relationship, her trust in Tangshan, her longing for whether she can speak after surgery, and her confusion about some unknown factors, completely expressed with those moving big eyes, and the pressure can be imagined. When Yuan Heping finished shouting "cut", she hurriedly got off the operating car, flashed her little hands and exhaled, "It's so hot in the car." ”
Wang Xiaohu laughed, saw a fine sweat on the tip of her lovely nose, handed over a towel and said, "Fortunately, it's one, and you still have to stuff it in the quilt a few more times, so it's miserable." ”
After half a day of running-in, Zhao Yazhi's performance in these scenes is particularly prominent, in fact, she may not know that this smooth factor comes from Wang Xiaohu's help, if there is no definite relationship between the two and there is a separation between each other, she will not be able to perform so accurately.
Only when you have feelings for a person in your heart and bring yourself into it completely will you truly show your true feelings. Zhao Yazhi did it this way, but she still didn't figure it out, she had completely integrated herself and Xiaoqian at this time, she played Xiaoqian with deep feelings for Wang Xiaohu, and there was no right in these scenes, just communicating through eyes, this is simply pediatric for Zhao Yazhi, who has been a flight attendant, she feels that it is much simpler than receiving flight attendant training.
Originally, according to this progress, the next shooting would be very smooth, but God just wanted to joke with Wang Xiaohu.
When Yu Laoqi, played by Yuan Xiangren, took his little brother to the operating room with his little brother in a menacing manner, the little nurses who were responsible for blocking them at the door suddenly had problems, which led to NG again and again.
"I said, it's been ng five times, what the hell is going on with you?" Wang Xiaohu said to the two little nurses depressedly: "You have to remember your identity, your task is to prevent them from entering, no matter what, you can't squat on the ground and shout for help like you, right?" ”
One of them pointed at Yuan Xiangren aggrievedly and said: "He is fierce, I am afraid when I look at it, how can you let me have the courage to block it"
Wang Xiaohu suddenly came to his senses, and said to Yuan Xiangren, who had a fierce face: "Brother Ren, your appearance frightened other nurses, hurry up and do your work, otherwise our shooting will be stranded today." ”
Yuan Xiangren made a fainting expression, he walked up to the two little nurses with a smile on his face, and before he could speak, the two little nurses immediately fell back in fright, "Don't come here"
"Hey, I really can't change two more!" Wang Xiaohu rolled his eyes.
Zhao Yazhi, who was resting on the side, frowned and observed a little after hearing this, then she got up and walked to the two little nurses and whispered a few words to them softly, which made Wang Xiaohu feel very strange.
After Zhao Yazhi finished speaking, the two little nurses finally quieted down, and kept nodding their heads, and kept asking Zhao Yazhi something.
After a while, Zhao Yazhi returned to Wang Xiaohu and said with a smile: "Okay, we can continue filming." ”
"Ah Zhi, what did you just say to them?" Wang Xiaohu was puzzled, he saw that the two little nurses were thinking about the problem with extremely serious expressions at this time, even if Yuan Xiangren was no longer moved by fear when he stood in front of them.
"It's nothing, I just let them forget that this is filming, but imagine that it is their relatives who are doing the surgery on the operating table, and then let them brew their feelings according to this idea." Zhao Yazhi replied with a smile, her expression was very relaxed: "Don't forget that I have also studied nursing, and I can still understand their mood." ”
"It's as simple as that?" Wang Xiaohu frowned, and suddenly felt that the two little nurses were staring at him with glowing eyes: "Ah Zhi, how do I feel that they look at me strangely." ”
"Hehe, I told them that if you can successfully finish filming this set of scenes, you will personally invite everyone to dinner, and you will cook it yourself, so they are full of strength now." The corners of Zhao Yazhi's mouth curled up, and he smiled evilly.
(To be continued)