Original title: "Jiang Ziya" broke 1 billion at the box office. The director responded to the controversy: filming "Jiang Ziya" was an adventure
As the second installment of the "Chinese Mythology Series" by Guangxi Caitiaowu Pictures after "Nezha: The Devil Boy", the movie "Jiang Ziya" has attracted the attention of fans.
Although it has been released for the 4th day, "Jiang Ziya" is still gaining momentum. As of 17:31 on October 4, the box office of the film has exceeded 1 billion, becoming the fastest animation film to exceed 1 billion.
With the release of the film, the plot also attracted controversy.
Recently, director Cheng Teng and co-director Li Xia of the film came to Chengdu Eying 1958 Cinema and Wanda Cinema (Tinniu) to meet with fans. When interviewed by reporters, the two directors responded to the hot issues of the film.
Why is Jiang Ziya a middle-aged uncle?
"Jiang Ziya" has been polished for four years, and the picture is beautiful, and it has been affirmed by movie fans. The controversy is mainly in the plot.
Some viewers said that the film has a profound idea and a novel story, but the plot is too procrastinating.
The film tells the story of Jiang Ziya, who was demoted to the mortal world due to a short period of time after the Conferred Gods, lost his supernatural power, and was cast aside by the world. After Jiang Ziya embarked on a journey to find himself.
Some viewers said that on the surface, the film is about the story of the War of the Gods, but it actually tells the frustration and struggle of a middle-aged man.
Director Cheng Teng said: Jiang Ziya in the film finally found himself after hardships. In real life, many people also have the experience of leaving their hometown and working hard, and the audience will have empathy when watching a movie.
Cheng Teng said that filming "Jiang Ziya" was a risky act. "We are showing a different Jiang Ziya. Over the past four years, more than 1,000 participants have been very difficult. Thank the audience for their tolerance and support for Chinese animation."
Are you worried about comparing with "Nezha"?
Because of the great success of "Nezha: The Devil Child Comes to the World", the movie "Jiang Ziya" will naturally be compared with it. Are you worried that the audience will compare the two?
Director Cheng Teng said: "I am a little worried, but we are a different story." To the audience's surprise, both "Nezha: The Devil Boy" and "Jiang Ziya" both have the role of Shen Gongbao. Cheng Teng said it was pure coincidence. "When we knew that there were Shen Gongbao on both sides, but we are different stories. Shen Gongbao in "Ne Zha" is more in line with the original image, and Jiang Ziya in our movie is Shen Gongbao's beacon, Shen Gongbao follows Jiang Ziya all the way."
Director Li Xia also frankly said that the pressure was extremely high: "I am in a mood of excitement. We spent four years on this film. I remember that one day when two artists were working late for a shot, they watched the film a few days ago. In fact, it can be polished better. To say that there are still regrets. After the movie was released, I received a lot of private messages on Weibo and I was very touched. We can actually do better, and we can continue to stand here with the tolerance of the audience."
Chengdu Commercial Daily-Red Star News reporter Zhang Shihao's photo report