cultural talk｜why "xingren" has not yet supported the "big scene" of comedy films
2024-09-28
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comedies are a must during the golden period of the mid-autumn festival and the national day, and are often placed on "dark horse" expectations. when it comes to comedians, what everyone thinks of are "evergreens" such as shen teng and ma li. recently, some new ideas have been revealed, and many comedies young actors exported from variety shows have joined film and television dramas, and the movie "big scene" released in the mid-autumn festival has gathered 10 actors. unfortunately, it has only received tens of millions in box office so far. market tests have shown that to make well-informed audiences laugh out loud in the cinema, it is not about stretching the jokes to make them a comedy.
"big scene" was created by the "xinren" who stood out in the variety show "annual comedy competition". it was originally regarded as their "graduation ceremony" into the field of comedy movies and a "famous scene" to showcase their talents. before the film was released, the film's leading actors wang tianfang and cool teng also expressed their hope that through "big scene", everyone can see the hope of comedy, "the previous generation had teachers shen teng and huang bo, and we have not fallen. every time everyone is moving forward, and we will eventually have our own 'big scene'." however, what greeted them was a basin of cold water from the market.
what's the problem? it is obviously a sketch that can be solved in 15 minutes, but it has to be "watered down" to 101 minutes. the movie "big scene" tells the story of a war movie being filmed on an island in the south pacific. while filming the last set of shots, the arrogant and domineering top star stepped into a minefield and accidentally stepped on a "loose hair" when you step on a mine, the mine will explode as soon as you let go. the life of the big star hangs by a thread. the leadership of the production team begins to blame the situation, and the management retreats in tactics. only the grassroots employees stand in to "carry the thunder".
to put it bluntly, this is a workplace story, a common content material in comedy variety shows. if it is made into a movie, it can also be regarded as running for "the annual meeting can't stop!" 》the kind that resonates with office workers. however, "the big scene" follows the "short and fast" characteristics of variety shows, and commits the problems that are often criticized in film and television dramas such as facial expressions and tool men. the roles of directors, stars, producers, etc. are barely "bad". in terms of appearance, all the migrant workers in the crew are good brothers and sisters who are affectionate and loyal, resulting in no depth or layering of the characters. the only "suspense" of the film is how the protagonist is rescued, but this suspense setting is meaningless because he will definitely be rescued.
the reason why the comedy works of the older generation are so unforgettable and can be recalled completely every time they are mentioned is because they are based on real life and resonate with everyone's ordinary life. today's comedy works rely on internet hot spots. the story of "the big scene" takes place on an island, and the scene is very simple. this places high demands on the narrative. it must be exciting to attract the audience. the audience cannot sit still with just a few so-called twists and laughs. moreover, the film’s ridicule of famous actors, the second generation of rich people, and its sympathy for small people are all based on online stereotypes, which are mechanical, not grounded and have no “taste of life”. some netizens believe that the starting point of xi ren’s design of laughter points is how to get hot searches. this is not only a lack of creative ability, but also a bit far away from real life. as a result, the work has neither the ease of a variety show nor the depth of a movie. it can be described as neither fish nor fowl. .
one audience member was particularly correct in saying that ten happy people may not bring ten times happiness, but they may be ten times worse. "happy people have used their strength to prove that sketches (i.e. jokes) are sketches, and comedy movies are comedy movies, not expanded jokes." if it is long, it can be called a comedy movie if you add more actors. many of the clips can be laughed at as jokes, but it is awkward and inconsistent in the movie. why watch it in the cinema, the ticket price is quite expensive." some fans also expressed their confusion about this change in creation. xiren can reach the sky by relying solely on comedy instead of relying on sensationalism on stage. why do they always want to "make dumplings" as soon as they act in a movie?
it is undeniable that this group of newcomers entered the public eye against the background of the rise of fragmented content and changes in entertainment methods. their jokes are "simple and direct" and quickly reach the audience's laughter. "big scene" also proved one point with its box office and reputation. film and television are long-form and have a strong narrative rhythm. they are hugely different from comedy variety shows in terms of form, aesthetic orientation, and performance.
looking forward, the performance of comedies in the recent film market has been relatively average. "avenged the shame", which was released at the same time as "the big scene", although the box office has reached nearly 90 million, the actor is what xi calls the "previous generation" qiao qiao. shan, ma li, etc., the chaotic revenge story in the film was also criticized, but there are also viewers who like to see the innate cheerfulness and relaxation of northeastern people. next is the national day schedule. the supply of comedy films is handled by ge you and jackie chan. in "breaking good guys", ge you plays the role of the "rights protection brother" of grassroots traffic in the new media era. the topics and other topics are close to the current situation. coupled with ge you's acting skills, the audience's expectations are high. full value. jackie chan's "panda project" is a type of adventure comedy that he is familiar with. the emotional card can be played, but it is difficult to say whether the audience will buy it or not. moreover, young "happy people" have also been added to this movie. let's see how they perform. .
in recent years, after young comedians have emerged, they have developed into television and film circles, spawning some customized movies. of course, there are precedents for popular sketch actors to transform into qualified film and television actors, such as "chopstick brothers" xiao yang. therefore, comedians who are eager to prove themselves through cross-border film and television should really step out of their comfort zone and enter real life. on the one hand, they can improve and polish their acting skills through market training. on the other hand, they should use the creative logic of the fragmented era to open up with the advent of a gratifying new track, a real "famous scene" may be ushered in in the future.
yangzi evening news/ziniu news reporter kong xiaoping
proofreading by faye wong
