Disaster Artist

The box office of the premiere of "Starfall City" is hot, with 400 million, ranking third in the global weekend box office rankings. It is not bad, but it is far from outstanding.

Of course, some people say that contentment is always happy, such results are already very good——

First of all, compared with "Pitch Perfect 3" and "King of the Show", the box office performance of "Starfall City" is simply another level.

Secondly, considering the objective conditions such as the sanction of the theater alliance, the competition for holiday slots surrounded by wolves, and the threshold for viewing movies as an art film during the awards season, it is already very impressive that "City of Starfall" can still hand over such a box office answer sheet. It was not easy, and many people expressed surprise.

Don't forget, last year's "tourist" only had a total box office of 800 million.

Finally, although the production cost of "Star Falling City" is as high as 300 million, judging from the box office data of the premiere, there is no problem with the film recovering the cost and realizing the income. Recalling the criticism and complaints that Lu Qian encountered when he was preparing to shoot the film, Now the performance of the movie has far exceeded expectations.

What's more, there is also a Golden Kite Award Bodyguard that is priceless.

Undoubtedly, Lu Qian once again proved himself, challenged doubts, broke through the shackles, broke the limit, and once again made waves with practical actions.

From any point of view, "Starfall City" is a successful work, recreating the glory of song and dance movies.

but!

The above point of view ignores one of the most important and most critical information:

"City of Starfall" is not an ordinary work, but a step-by-step plan to maintain the expansion of the interests of the competition, and the hope it carries is far more than that.

— Sanctions from the theater alliance!

Starting from the Blue Summer Film Festival, the more praise and popularity "City of Starfall" received, the higher the momentum, and the higher the expectations. Especially after the film's premiere, various evaluations pushed the film to a new level. It is so high that everyone thinks that Lu Qian can break the blockade of the theater alliance.

Perhaps, Lu Qian can create miracles again, break through the sanctions of the theater alliance, break through the siege of competitors, break through the prejudice of genre movies, rely on the unparalleled reputation, once again ignite the market frenzy, and finally usher in a box office blowout, just like "Raid 2 "Same as "Deadpool".

On the shoulders of "City of Starfall", there are too many expectations and weights.

If it was just a song and dance movie, then the performance of "Starfall City" is not amazing, but it still proves the mistakes of those prejudices. Lu Qian did not ruin his career, but once again through this work. Prove yourself and break new ground.

But the reality is more than that.

Four hundred million, not enough, not enough—

As a result, the theater alliance breathed a sigh of relief, and in a blink of an eye they were complacent and swaggering. The success of the sanction order proved their strength.

so…

So what about the Golden Kite Award, what about the 99 points in the comprehensive media review, what about the theater score A+, what about all the applause from the media, audience and passers-by?

So what if the Blue Whale Films is coming aggressively, what if it causes infighting in the theater alliance to win over the three major theaters, and what if the two major film companies become partners?

Lu Qian, so what?

In the end, in the face of pure capital power, he still lowered his proud head, and all struggles and resistance were strangled to death in the cradle.

Indeed, the box office of "Starfall City" is not a failure, but it is far from a success. Now, the situation has gradually become clear.

Chaoyue Cinemas, Qingshan Cinemas, and Xiazhi Cinemas should have learned their lesson. If they continue to increase their chips, it is basically tantamount to suicide; The film list also makes them have to think twice—

At that time, the result of their insistence will be to offend most of Lanchuan's film companies; and to cut off other ways for them to boost the box office through holidays. Such moths to the flame.

Perhaps, these three theaters learned their way back and returned to the world again.

In the theater alliance camp, they were able to stop losses in time.

Similarly, Lion Films and Damen Films should have seen their end. After all, the theater alliance is their thigh that they can't break, and Blue Whale Films should also see their own future:

"Starfall City" is just the beginning. If Blue Whale Pictures continues to be obsessed and implements the plan to release the movie simultaneously in theaters and streaming media, then the sanction of the theater alliance will expand the scope of the attack, just like this bit by bit Cut off the lifeline of Blue Whale Films without mercy.

At that time, the development prospects of Blue Whale Films in Lanchuan will become narrower and narrower.

As for breach of contract?

They can go to the court to argue, but the court may not be able to reach a result within a year or so. The theater alliance can be dragged on slowly, but Blue Whale Pictures does not have the capital. The more favorable the alliance is, so they are not in a hurry at all.

This math problem is not difficult.

The theater alliance believes that the plight of "City of Falling Stars" is the best negative teaching material, and smart people should know how to get back when they get lost—

Those who know current affairs are Junjie.

From the perspective of the theater chain alliance, they can sit on the Diaoyutai without any worries, and then wait for the Blue Whale Films to come to beg for mercy. They have already won.

However, the ability of Blue Whale Films to make them break out in a cold sweat, not only win over the two major film companies, but also split the three theaters, this ability is indeed worthy of admiration. It's a pity that the young people at UU Reading www.uukanshu.com are still too naive and immature after all. They don't understand the real core of the capital game.

Lanchuan, the dark tide is raging again—

"...Lu Qian, you're still too young."

"A little bit, just a little bit. In fact, if the planning is better, maybe it can be done, but unfortunately, I still missed the opportunity after all."

"In the capital game, if you want to use a movie as leverage, you are still too young after all."

"Actually, the result was not unexpected, but the thrilling process still exceeded expectations."

"Blue Whale Films, well, the future is promising, it depends on whether they can quickly recover from this blow."

"Ha, everyone says that Lu Qian is not afraid of tigers as a newborn calf, but in my opinion, it is purely young people who are ignorant, stupid and reckless, and have no wisdom at all."

"I just said, the steps are too big, their ambitions are too big, let's get involved now, look, let's get involved!"

"I knew it! Blue Whale Pictures has been so smooth, is it hitting a wall now? It's time to wake up and let these young people know how the world works."

"It's okay, it's good to suffer a little and suffer a little setback."

"Finally saw that Blue Whale Pictures stumbled, haha, sorry, I can't control it."

Sneering, sarcasm, gloating.

On the news media, there is a peaceful atmosphere. Although the box office of "Starfall City" is slightly lower than expected, it is still praised. After all, this movie still strongly refreshes the premiere record of the winner of the Golden Kite Award in film history. Unparalleled appeal.

However, the rumors and gossips inside Lanchuan had a different look. After waiting and waiting, finally ushered in the embarrassing moment of Blue Whale Pictures and Lu Qian. Such a rare scene made people in the industry eat melons one after another. The two were very happy.