[Amazing Breaking News] "The Devil's Elephant Man", which premiered on the Internet on May 28, was tragically refunded by the audience, and the reputation collapsed! This online university, which has attracted much attention since 2021, finally met the audience after a long wait, but it did not expect to trigger such a strong response.
Originally, He Yuanwei's joining made this movie earn enough eyeballs, but he was not the actor of Hong Xiguan, and the real Hong Xiguan became a gimmick of the movie. The classic character reappearance that the audience was looking forward to turned into chicken feathers in the end, with a clichéd plot and chaotic logic, which made people call it fooled.
What's even more shocking is that this work, which claims to be a tribute to kung fu movies, is so unbearable in the action scenes. The joining of Hong Kong martial arts champion Du Yuhang was originally full of expectations, but his fight scenes in the film were all supported by rough special effects, which was a big surprise. Such an action scene is simply a great insult to kung fu movies.
And the setting of the plot is even more ridiculous. The character of Hong Xiguan is full of contradictions in the film, one moment he is a hero who upholds the rule of law, and the other time he becomes a reckless man who is used by others. Such a setting not only makes the character lose its charm, but also makes the whole movie seem uninteresting.
The dismal box office performance confirms the film's failure. The box office on the first day was only 152,000, and the audience complained on the barrage, and the word of mouth collapsed to the extreme. Such an achievement is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the filmmaker.
The failure of "The Elephant Man" reminds us once again that the success of cinema is not an easy task. It's not enough to rely on gimmicks and fame, but also requires a solid plot, excellent performances, and careful production. I hope that future filmmakers can learn from the lessons and truly bring high-quality works to the audience.