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Chapter 242: The critical acclaim for "The Eight Hundred" is about to explode! One iconic scene after another! (Please subscribe!)
After the filming of "The Eight Hundred" was completed.

It can be said that the entire Chinese film fan community is very excited.

They all wanted to see what kind of movie Song Hao made about the Sihang Warehouse.

Song Hao is still in the post-production editing stage.

But they've already started a massive publicity campaign by the team.

In addition, this is the first commercial film in Asia shot using MAX cameras.

It allows for better use of gimmicks in promotion.

Despite having only four hundred soldiers at Sihang Warehouse, they did not give up in the face of an enemy several times their size.

Persist until the very last moment.

Therefore, the trailers and promotional materials already set the tone for this movie.

Thanks to the publicity surrounding the film, the public has become increasingly clear about the situation back then.

"The Battle of Shanghai was the first major battle between the two sides during the War of Resistance against Japan, and it was also the largest and most brutal battle fought during the entire War of Resistance."

"The Battle of Shanghai began in August 1937. It was a campaign to take the initiative and launch a counterattack in Shanghai in order to change the enemy's invasion direction from north to south to east to west, so as to facilitate a protracted war."

"A total of about 100 million troops from both sides were involved in the battle, which lasted for three months. The enemy deployed more than 20 troops from 8 divisions and 2 brigades, and reported more than 4 casualties."

"We deployed our most elite training corps, the 87th and 88th Divisions, and 148 divisions and 62 brigades, totaling over 800,000 men, with a total of 300,000 dead and wounded."

"With the fall of the Baoshan-Dachang defense line, the Battle of Shanghai was nearing its end. At that time, it was decided to have the main force retreat westward, but a regiment had to be left behind to cover the retreat of the main force. This regiment was the one led by Deputy Regiment Commander Xie Jinyuan in the movie."

"Xie Jinyuan received orders to hold the last position, which was the Sihang Warehouse."

The Sihang Warehouse was used to store goods for banks. It was a six-story reinforced concrete building with thick walls. It faced the Suzhou Creek to the south, the International Settlement to the east, and its west and north sides had been occupied by the enemy.

"At that time, a total of 420 people participated in covering the retreat at Sihang Warehouse. In order to confuse the enemy, Xie Jinyuan used the regiment's designation to call it 'Eight Hundred', hence the name 'Eight Hundred Heroes'."

"In the face of danger, the Eight Hundred Warriors demonstrated unprecedented cohesion, sacrificing their lives for the country and resisting foreign invasion, embodying the great spirit of the Chinese nation."

"Although the defense of Sihang Warehouse failed this time, it showed the world the bravery of the soldiers and the determination of the whole nation to resist foreign invasion, turning the enemy's fantasy of 'destruction in three months' into an illusion."

"Just as the Eight Hundred Heroes covered the retreat of the main force, the Battle of Shanghai also bought time for the relocation of industrial materials and other supplies to the interior, playing an important supporting role in the long-term war of resistance that followed."

Some say that this battle wiped out the elite troops.

Some say that this battle shattered the enemy's boast of occupying the territory in three months.

Some people said that, given the circumstances at the time, there was absolutely no chance of winning.

It is precisely under such circumstances that...

This film, "The Eight Hundred," was born.

Although everyone knows that the final outcome was failure.

But the spirit of the Eight Hundred has been passed down.

This is the best thing.

During these days of promotion.

Netizens saw many touching scenes in the official promotional video.

How many people are in the warehouse?

"The Eight Hundred".

"What 700,000 Nationalist troops couldn't accomplish, do you think you can?"

"No, but we have to try."

In the midst of repeated gunfire.

These soldiers did not abandon the Sihang Warehouse.

They persevered time and time again.

If the enemy comes, then drive him away.

If the enemy comes again, we will repel them again.

Especially when netizens saw Zheng Kai's character, Chen Shusheng, clutching a grenade, jump directly into the enemy's steel plate formation, choosing to perish together with them.

His comrades then looked at the tattered cloth that Chen Shusheng had given them before his sacrifice.

The inscription read: "To sacrifice one's life for righteousness is my greatest wish."

What courage!

It's not just Chen Shusheng.

There were other soldiers as well.

"Your child is unfilial!"

“Three hundred thousand brothers have fallen outside. Now tell me, they were flesh and blood, they had parents and brothers.”

"This country has suffered too much. Regardless of winning or losing, I only hope that this war can end as soon as possible, so that the people can suffer less and the nation can suffer less. Compared with the people of the world, the honor of Xie Jinyuan is not important."

"Brothers, the enemy has already notified the concession that they will take all extreme measures, including heavy artillery, regardless of the consequences. If the gas tanks are accidentally blown up, the concession will become a sea of ​​fire, and two million of our people will perish with us. Therefore, the higher-ups have given a death order: midnight tonight."

"One day, our flag will fly over Fuji!"

"So that my descendants will never suffer this humiliation again."

It is precisely these passionate lines that make it so.

This not only moved netizens but also stirred their patriotic sentiments.

"Our current peace was bought with the lives of countless predecessors amidst gunfire."

“I saw that Ou Xiaohao, as a new recruit, was afraid to fire his gun until he saw his uncle being killed by the enemy. Only then did he bravely pick up his gun and point it at the enemy. The reason they were so brave was because those enemies had killed their relatives. Protecting one's home and country has always been the bottom line for every Chinese citizen.”

"Will we still have such a spirit of courage and determination in the future, when the country faces a life-or-death crisis?"

"I must. If the enemy attacks and the country needs my help, I will go without hesitation."

"You must always have faith in us Sichuan men."

"Every citizen has a share of responsibility for the fate of his country."

"No one can invade my country while I am still alive."

“We are not qualified to forgive on behalf of our ancestors. If anyone should apologize, let them apologize in the afterlife.”

When these trailers were released, these comments were already everywhere.

It must be said that audiences highly recognize Song Hao's directing skills when it comes to filming patriotic films.

As public opinion grew, more and more netizens began to pay attention to the film "The Eight Hundred".

They are also looking forward to when the movie will be released.

Meanwhile, Song Hao led the post-production team in actively editing the film.

He knew that this film, "The Eight Hundred," could not be like "Titanic."

It can still gross more than 150 billion yuan at the box office.

However, he also has every reason to believe that after years of building up his reputation, the film should be able to gross several billion yuan at the box office once it is released.

As time goes by.

The film "The Eight Hundred" has been completed.

Song Hao immediately had the finished film sent to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television for review.

He instructed the publicity department to expedite the film's promotion.

The roadshow events were held in one city after another to promote the event.

The lead actors, including Zhang Yi, also worked very hard, promoting the film and its historical significance in every city they visited.

Their final stop was Shanghai.

The official departments in Shanghai even organized a large-scale fan meeting and promotion event for them in advance.

After interacting amicably with the production crew, these fans flocked to the Sihang Warehouse Memorial Hall in Shanghai.

Here, they learned the historical story behind the film.

While feeling deeply moved, we also paid tribute to the martyrs who fought bravely in this Sihang Warehouse.

You know, they held this place to the death back then.

The purpose was to prove to everyone that they had the determination and ability to defeat the enemy.

On the second floor of the memorial hall, there is also a statue of General Xie Jinyuan.

A letter written back then was also attached to the side.

"I will fight the Japanese invaders to the bitter end, with every bullet and every shot I have."

This sentence completely ignited the hearts of everyone present.

Someone posted this sentence online.

This statement has drawn many people to the Sihang Warehouse in Shanghai to commemorate General Xie Jinyuan.

time flies.

Song Hao's "The Eight Hundred" is scheduled to be released in a month.

The preview screenings have finally arrived, much to the anticipation of many viewers.

During the preview screening, a couple came to the movie theater.

Logically speaking, as a couple, watching a romantic movie at the cinema should be a good choice.

If it ends in tragedy, at least I can lend my chest to my girlfriend to lean on.

Of course, some guys take their girlfriends to see horror movies for the so-called thrill.

In the midst of the initial shock, your girlfriend's embrace triggers the so-called suspension bridge effect.

However, Chen Haiwang and his wife did not choose these types of movies.

They went straight to the theater counter and asked, "Do you have screenings of 'The Eight Hundred'?"

"Yes, there will be a screening in thirty minutes."

"Okay, then we'll take the middle seats, two movie tickets."

"OK, just a second."

Although "The Eight Hundred" is currently only being shown in previews, there are a large number of preview screenings.

Perhaps it's because Song Hao's previous performance in Titanic stunned many cinemas.

So even though "The Eight Hundred" had an early screening this time, they were well prepared.

Who would have thought that the preview screenings of "The Eight Hundred" would become the number one film in terms of screenings on the day?

It accounted for 17.2%.

What a terrifying number!

Even some films that are officially released may not receive this level of screen time.

However, Song Hao has now become one of the most influential directors in the Chinese market.

As soon as he releases a movie, major cinema chains must allocate the highest number of screenings to him.

And "The Eight Hundred" is a star-studded production this time.

Compared to "The Battle at Lake Changjin", "The Eight Hundred" has no shortage of star power.

Moreover, it's a patriotic film that followed Titanic.

It's worth noting that Song Hao's patriotic style has always been quite popular and loved by audiences.

This time it's based on a true story.

It's comparable to "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

Chen Haiwang, holding his girlfriend's hand, checked the time and immediately entered the theater.

They are both big fans of Song Hao.

It was precisely because of their successful romance on Titanic that they decided that they would immediately support any film Song Hao made and released in the future.

No matter what type of movie it is, they love to watch any movie directed by Song Hao.

As if by magic, Song Hao became the bridge for their romance.

Chen Haiwang originally thought that this was a preview screening and that there wouldn't be many viewers.

However, when they went inside, they found the place already full of audience members.

They all took out their phones to film the moment they wanted to enter the movie.

"With so many audience members, how did we manage to get seats in the middle?!"

"This shows that many viewers booked their movie tickets at the last minute and came to see it as soon as they saw Song Hao's movie."

"Director Song's movies are becoming more and more popular."

"That's not."

Amidst the whispers of the audience.

The lights in the theater suddenly went out.

The main feature of the movie has officially begun.

"When I was seven years old, I followed the adults to watch the war going on in the building across the street."

"Oh my, the entire shore is packed with people looking at that building."

“My father said that everyone in the building was a hero.”

At the beginning, I could only hear sounds, but I didn't see anyone.

This is the voice of an elderly woman.

It seems to be telling a story that happened decades ago when she was still a child.

The main perspective begins with a village soldier during the Dragon Boat Festival.

He, along with his uncle and his younger brother nicknamed "Little Hubei," were organized to go to Shanghai to fight against the Japanese.

They were given a mission as soon as they came out of the fields, but they encountered a well-trained and well-equipped enemy on the way and were driven away in all directions.

Duanwu got separated from her uncle and Xiaodouding.

In the chaos, they were mistaken for deserters by the machine gun company stationed at Sihang Warehouse and captured and taken back to Sihang Warehouse as reinforcements.

The film's plot unfolds largely from Duanwu's perspective, showcasing a shattered country filled with the ruins and bloodshed left by war.

Through Duanwu's eyes, the audience witnessed the enemy's charge and the Nationalist army's harsh treatment of deserters, and felt a sense of bewilderment and helplessness.

Against this backdrop, they faced countless challenges and difficulties, seemingly an unsolvable dead end.

Even though it was a bit slow to get into it, I still managed to get to this point.

But the audience members present remained completely silent, watching the big screen in complete stillness.

Because they all know that Song Hao's movies are definitely not slow-burning.

All of this foreshadowing is for the sake of the subsequent plot.

The story on screen continues to unfold.

Taking advantage of the influx of refugees, Duanwu's uncle attempted to escape from the Sihang Warehouse.

They escaped the occupied territory by crossing the bridge connecting the concession.

However, due to his military status, he was stopped outside the bridge.

Left with no other choice, he was eventually captured by the enemy and cruelly hanged.

Seeing this, some viewers couldn't help but feel sorry.

Back then, too many of our compatriots were killed by these cruel enemies.

Some newborn babies even passed away before they had a chance to see this land of China, falling into eternal sleep with their mothers.

So the audience's emotions began to get excited.

A hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

As the plot unfolds, the soldiers of Sihang Warehouse stand in stark contrast to the decadent world on the other side of the river.

This place is like hell, while that place is like heaven.

The soldiers, engrossed in their fortifications, were captivated by the songs of the singers across the river. They gazed longingly at the bustling scene on the opposite bank, imagining the beauty of that place.

Meanwhile, Xie Jinyuan, the deputy leader of the Sihang Warehouse leadership, stared at the map by candlelight, unable to sleep all night.

He knew that the soldiers were on the verge of physical and mental exhaustion and worried that no one would collect their bodies.

All emotions are converging.

It all seemed to erupt at some point.

Sure enough, the enemy forces in the film sent out troops during the day to launch a strong attack.

As a result, the soldiers in the warehouse pulled a surprise attack.

They wiped out the entire enemy squad.

The enemy then threw mustard gas bombs into the warehouse, attempting to suffocate the soldiers inside.

But our soldiers still did not give up.

Soak a cotton cloth in urine and then cover your mouth and nose.

They are still holding their ground.

But at this moment, the enemy seemed to have found a weakness in the Sihang Warehouse.

They sent out a suicide squad that secretly infiltrated the drainage system of the Sihang Warehouse via an underground river.

Before this, the audience had already witnessed several battles, and now they were all on tenterhooks, fearing that this infiltration would result in casualties among the soldiers!
Chen Haiwang and his partner also became nervous.

Even Chen Haiwang's girlfriend clasped her hands together in prayer.

Battle is about to break out!!

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