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Chapter 412 The Correct Way to Open Domestic Science Fiction Movies

After the movie was finalized, "Artificial Intelligence" once again triggered discussions on domestic science fiction movies.

Mainly sci-fi movies, it is indeed a pain point in the hearts of countless Chinese movie fans.

In fact, after entering the 21st century, many sci-fi movies have come out, but in the end, none of them are worth mentioning.

This is why, even if Li Yi went to make sci-fi movies, he was still not favored, it was too difficult.

And another point is that many directors in China always like to brag when they make science fiction movies, and they make a lot of gimmicks.

What is the revitalization of Huaguo's science fiction, the first step to open the door of Huaguo's science fiction movies, etc., etc.

But the result?
So much anticipation, so much disappointment in the end.

This has also led to the fact that the public has always been pessimistic about domestic science fiction films.

At this time, Li Yi once again accepted the invitation of Jingnan Satellite TV's "Things About Movies" column team.

The program "Things About Movies" can be said to be the program that Li Yi has watched the most.

As expected, almost all the questions Fang Nan gave were related to science fiction movies.

"Things about Movies" studio.

This time, not all the crew of "Artificial Intelligence" came.

Most of the people who come here are domestic members.

"Director Li, why did you choose the subject of a sci-fi movie? After all, there isn't a single successful domestic sci-fi movie in China's market!" Fang Nan asked.

"That's why someone needs to try, isn't it?" Li Yi said with a smile.

Of course, in reality, how could he tell Fang Nan that it wasn't what I wanted to shoot, but what I had.

Fang Nan couldn't help but smile when he heard the words, and then asked, "So you don't think Huaguo is a desert of science fiction movies?"

"Of course!"

"But it is undeniable that domestic science fiction does not have any masterpieces, does it?" Fang Nan continued to ask.

"Actually, I don't think so. Speaking of it, I find that our film and television industry and the public seem to have fallen into a misunderstanding." Li Yi said.

"Misunderstanding?" Fang Nan was a little puzzled.

"For example, it took less than five months for "Artificial Intelligence" to complete the preparation and filming. Many people thought that "Artificial Intelligence" would fail because of this. I really don't understand this statement. I found that everyone I fell into a misunderstanding, like a sci-fi movie, it must be a big production, and a sci-fi movie must be a big scene, otherwise it is not considered sci-fi.”

"Well, it does seem to be a little bit. Personally, when I hear a sci-fi movie, I think it must be a blockbuster. So, Director Li's "Artificial Intelligence" is not a sci-fi blockbuster?" Fang Nan was also a little stunned. .

The fans below were also stunned.

No, when it comes to science fiction, everyone's first reaction is that it must be a blockbuster.

But sci-fi movies, like other movies, have big movies and small budgets.

At least there are many mid-to-low-cost sci-fi films in foreign countries, without big scenes or special effects, but they are still classics.

Why in China, everyone thinks that if it is not a blockbuster, it is not worthy of being called a sci-fi movie.

"It doesn't really count. In fact, "Artificial Intelligence" is a plot science fiction film. I just want to tell everyone through this film that there is no need to blindly pursue big productions. Our domestic science fiction films are already at the stage of exploration. Start with a simple sci-fi movie? If you have to rush to pursue big productions, it is equivalent to trying to fly without learning how to walk, and the probability of success will naturally be pitifully low!" This is indeed what Li Yi said from the bottom of his heart.

He was actually quite puzzled. He has so many years of experience in sci-fi movies in Hollywood, but he can't guarantee success if he wants to make a big production. There has never been a successful precedent for domestic sci-fi movies, but every one of them is a big production. , It means hundreds of millions of investment, all kinds of big scenes, all kinds of visual effects, it seems that if you don’t shoot like this, it won’t happen.

"So, what do you mean, our science fiction should start with a small cost?" Fang Nan asked.

"That's right, because small-budget sci-fi has lower cost of trial and error, and many of our 'big productions' tend to pursue special effects and accumulate stars, but they ignore the essence of movies. The essence of movies is storytelling. Our failure cases , In fact, many special effects are done well, but why are they still scolded so badly? Because they completely ignore the plot, and ignore that the movie is always to tell a good story. Whether it is special effects or big scenes, it is actually in the service of the story. !"

"I think that many of our directors have their own specialties, such as director Zhao Qingyan, who is good at making pet movies." Li Yi gave an example with a smile.

As a result, the fans below all laughed out loud.

Because before Li Yi, it was true that Zhao Qingyan was the best at making pet movies, but after Li Yi came out, this goodness will be a question mark.

After all, "The Story of the Faithful Dog Hachiko" is still hailed as an insurmountable classic of pet movies, and "A Dog's Mission" also became popular afterward.

Li Yi didn't take it seriously and continued: "I'm good at shooting pet movies and dealing with the delicate emotions between pets and people, so why not give them a sci-fi shell to tell such stories?"

"For example, the robot dog, I think it is very interesting. In this case, the shooting is what I am good at. Shouldn't the probability of success be higher?"

"For another example, a director who is good at shooting romance movies can definitely shoot romance science fiction. I believe this is the real shortcut to bring out what he is best at."

"So what about you, Director Li? Is it the same for "Artificial Intelligence"?" Fang Nan asked back.

Li Yi nodded and said: "Of course, this "Artificial Intelligence" is a story that you can't love, but it adds elements of artificial intelligence and a sci-fi background, but the core is actually the same."

"So, those who say that domestic sci-fi movies are dead can rest for a while. Domestic sci-fi movies have always been there, but we have always opened them in the wrong way."

"Any subject matter needs to accumulate experience. We can start small, then accumulate experience, and finally think about making big productions."

"And a small cost doesn't necessarily mean a big achievement, doesn't it?" Li Yi spread his hands and said.

Others may not be qualified to say this, but Li Yi definitely has the qualifications.

He can almost be said to be an alternative among domestic directors, he has never made big productions.

Across all of his films, there are few really big ones.

Even in "The Garland Under the Mountain", in fact, the war scenes in the movie did not even show the enemy face-to-face.

But it can still get high box office.

Therefore, it is very convincing for him to say this, because that is what he himself did.

(End of this chapter)