Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 250: A miscellaneous kid? How to fight him?

After coming out of the cinema, Gu Ming carefully recalled the plot and sighed in his heart.

Hong Kong's scripts are still poorly written!
What a shame for such good action design.

Zhen Xialong couldn't understand it, but on the one hand, the plot of the movie itself was not profound, and on the other hand, he could understand the fighting scenes. When he thought about the previous scenes, he was even more amazed.

Oh, this fat guy! He looks so fat, how can he be so good at fighting?
Cheng Long didn't have so many thoughts.

He was wearing a hat, fearing that he would be recognized. He was thinking over and over again in his mind, and his face looked a little gloomy.

This guy is a good shot from today's perspective!

The film tells the story of two young men who, through a strange combination of circumstances, become disciples of a martial arts master, only to discover that his master is a notorious bandit. The eldest brother is killed, leaving only the younger brother, Yuen Biao, to escape. He encounters a fat beggar, played by Sammo Hung, and learns a unique set of martial arts from him, ultimately killing his enemy.

Although the plot is simple, it is exciting enough in today's context, and the action design is even more outstanding.

This movie later performed very well in Japan, and Yuen Biao became very popular in Japan.

Later, the Japanese market was very strange and only liked a few actors, such as Cheng Long, Yuen Biao, and Leslie Cheung...

Therefore, Yuen Biao often played the leading role at that time. Although his performance in Hong Kong was average, his box office in Japan was supporting him.

Japanese people love Yuen Biao so much!

Cheng Long's face was solemn and full of worry.

The eldest brother took such good photos, can he do it?

Gu Ming wanted to say something to comfort him, but when the words came to his lips, he felt that whatever he said would seem like he had predicted the future.

Gu Ming simply gave him a brief analysis.

"Actually, you don't have to worry. The most obvious thing is the script. While your script is relatively rough, it has been polished. The logic of this play is actually not coherent, but the action design is excellent. However, it still does not deviate from the previous scope... You are different."

"Although the script framework of your film is derived from Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, the details have been thoroughly polished, and it also features the comedic fighting scenes you're so good at. Whether you're a comedian or a kung fu fan, you'll find something to enjoy in your film."

"As for how good the box office will be, I can't say for sure, but I can say this: your movie's box office will definitely not be lower than 'The Boy From Another World'."

Cheng Long could only respond with a forced smile.

"Then I would like to thank Gu Sheng in advance."

Gu Ming grinned and said something that really deserved a beating.

"Do you know what the biggest difference between these two plays is?"

Cheng Long shook his head and said he didn't know.

"I wasn't in his drama, but I am in yours, so you're bound to be popular!"

Cheng Long really took a deep breath at Lin Fengjiao.

How can this person be so narcissistic!
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This boy from a variety of backgrounds is indeed very capable, and Gu Ming cannot be criticized for this.

The action directors in this film are mainly Sammo Hung himself and another old acquaintance.

Lam Ching-ying.

Having said that, even when Lin Zhengying was young, he looked quite old. When he sat there, he looked like Sammo Hung's elder.

The legend of immortality describes a person who has the same face from childhood to adulthood.

From this perspective, Lin Zhengying is also an ageless legend.

At this moment, Sammo Hung was sitting steadily on the big sofa just like before, occupying two seats by himself, with his brothers from the Hung Clan in front of him.

"So, has the box office for "Miscellaneous Boy" come out?"

"It's out, there should be 700,000 or 800,000!"

Hong Jinbao knocked on the table: "Is it 700,000 or 800,000? Tell me more carefully!"

"Uh, just 700,000 or 800,000?"

Sammo Hung felt a bit disappointed. None of these little brothers were capable, and few of them had any education.

However, Sammo Hung made a quick estimate and was quite satisfied with the result.

The local box office started at two million, and when you include the overseas box office, it's another good movie.

Hong Jinbao poured himself a cup of tea, drank it slowly while turning around, his body and mind relaxed, and suddenly asked a question pretending to be indifferent.

"Oh, by the way. How's my junior brother's play going?"

"Cheng Long? Looks like he's almost done filming."

"Ah."

Hong Jinbao sneered, but it was hard to tell what emotion he was feeling.

"I don't know what my junior fellow student was thinking. He actually hired a Japanese as the action director. Even if he only directed a few scenes, what's the big deal? I wouldn't even watch that kind of movie even if you paid me!"

"But, after all, he is still my junior brother, one of our own family!"

Hong Jinbao wiped his nose and woke up for a long time before continuing: "You guys, find a chance to come with me to visit the set tomorrow and see what that guy is like!"

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Actually, this is Gu Ming's last day in Hong Kong. No matter how the subsequent films are released or how the box office performs, it has nothing to do with Gu Ming. He doesn't care about that.

Gu Ming did not make a cameo appearance in this movie. Funny Boxing is a typical male lead role. Cheng Long's directing skills were not mature at that time, and the other characters were not outstanding. If Gu Ming wanted to play the role, he would have to wait until there was a suitable role later.

Just wait until today is over, and then when the filming starts in Japan, he will ask Cheng Long to play the role of the Exorcist.

The theme of exorcism is popular all over the world.

Especially in Asia, where cultures are closely connected, the Zhou Dynasty is the cultural motherland, and when it comes to themes such as exorcism, Asians can understand it.

Especially Koreans, who love zombie movies so much, once mistook Lin Zhengying for Korean...

Well, Koreans have inherited it from their ancestors, so anything good is Korean.

If this kind of subject is shot well and there are real ghosts in it, the Asian market will be taken over first.

As for whether it can spread to Europe and the United States, that is not certain, it depends on luck.

This scene is the final decisive battle. Cheng Long first defeats the minions, and finally defeats the villain with his funny fist moves.

The funny boxing and weird moves part was already planned by Jackie Chan, so there was no need for Gu Ming to do anything. What is being filmed now is Jackie Chan fighting against the villain's minions, and then challenging the main villain.

Gu Ming suddenly stood up.

Why did we ask him to come? Isn’t it just for this important event?

The original design of "Fighting Master" was that three villains with knives would fight against Jackie Chan, and some of Jackie Chan's ingenuity can already be seen there.

But Gu Ming was certainly not satisfied with this.

"Three are not enough? Thirty!"

There aren't that many good action actors in Japan, but any martial artist from Hong Kong has solid skills, so big scenes like this will look even better.

This is what Cheng Long is waiting for.

One versus thirty! If this kind of scene is filmed well, he has every confidence in defeating the miscellaneous guy.

"Gu Sheng, are you really going to fight thirty of them?"

"Fight! Why do we need so many martial artists? Isn't it just for you to fight thirty of them? Come on, just do as I say and shoot!"

Gu Mingxian raised his hand and gestured.

These thirty people were all assassins of the Qing Dynasty, and they all had queues.

When the time comes, let Cheng Long cut off their braids one by one!
It has both a humorous fighting style and can also contain the personal opinions that Gu Ming wants to include.

While arrangements were being made on one side, Sammo Hung excitedly came to visit the set with the Hung Family Clan.

(End of this chapter)