In today's online entertainment world, some of the celebrities who were once all the rage are no longer as popular as they used to be.
But they are still active in the industry.
even relied on "that little fame back then" to swagger through the market, trying to fool the audience with the old stalk of "Do you know me?"
However, this trick is like hanging the hearts of fans on the edge of a cliff, who knows if the new work will be a big hole, so that fans will accidentally "break the cliff"?
For example, "Gazi" Xie Mengwei actually invested 8 million yuan to make an action movie called "Sniper in the Line of Fire".
Not only that, but he also volunteered, put on tights, picked up prop guns, and played the protagonist in person, which can be called a superhero with no amount of "money".
As the spring of April comes to an end, this new film and television work has bloomed on the screen on the 23rd.
For people to enjoy in the virtual world.
In the film, Xie Mengwei played the leading role, creating an iron-clad tough guy image, who not only showed amazing muscle lines on the screen.
With deep eyes and a firm tone, he conveys the tenacity and complexity of the character's inner world.
Although the production team was confident that the multi-element film would usher in a new trend, the reality was harsh.
As soon as the film was launched, it was ridiculed by the audience.
Even many critics on social media criticized mercilessly: "This plot is so outrageous, it has lost its authenticity, and it is hard to buy it." ”
So, what is it that makes so many film critics so angry?
The plot is chaotic and the production is rough at a glance
Entering the era of short videos, the audience's expectations for online movies are actually very simple.
They don't need overly harsh conditions, they just want the plot to be logical enough to soothe the tiredness and tedium of everyday life.
However, the plot of "Sniper in the Line of Fire" seems patchwork.
Song En, played by "Gazi" Xie Mengwei, is not only an ordinary police detective, but also a hidden strategic master.
For the sake of his father's revenge, he infiltrated the criminal network of the internationally renowned drug lord Sukhumvit.
In a game that seems impossible to complete, Soun constantly rubs shoulders with the Grim Reaper, and he must gather intel without being detected.
At the same time, it is necessary to earn the trust of Sukhumvit.
After a series of intense and cautious operations, the criminal syndicate was finally successfully dismantled.
This kind of bridge section can be called the standard configuration of police and gangster films, and it is not uncommon.
In the narrative tapestry of the film, the thread of revenge is skillfully woven into it, adding shadow and light to the soul of the character.
The story goes back 20 years and reveals a dusty past: Song Eun's father, an unsung hero, once silently guarded justice in the shadow of Sukhumvit.
Until his life fell under the knife of betrayal.
Shouldering his duties and the blood feud of his family, Song Eun has gone through a lot of hardships and finally gained a firm foothold by the side of the drug lord full of intrigue.
He not only won the trust of the drug lord, but also quietly became an indispensable thug by the man's side.
However, the plot of the selection of undercover candidates in the movie reveals an intriguing doubt.
Behind the bizarre borders, undercover agents often follow an unwritten rule: a paper-innocated past.
This is their most prized pass.
But Song En, his name has long been engraved in the corners of countless case files, not only is it not a new face in this undercurrent of drug lord syndicate.
He was also a defender of justice - a policeman.
Such a candidate seems to despise the wisdom and cruelty of those cunning and ruthless opponents who lurk in the shadows.
In addition, a hint of cunning flashes in the drug lord's gaze, and he seems to know where Song's weakness is, and then asks him to kill his ex-police girlfriend.
This request is particularly abrupt, even to the point of being unbelievable.
Since then, Songen has chosen a path of no return.
With all his might, he created a scam by giving his girlfriend a precise blow that would sink her into the abyss of the unconscious.
Convince the drug lords lurking in the shadows that their plans have succeeded.
This plot can be called embarrassing to the extreme, compared to the previous one, it is similar to letting his girlfriend come to a set of turtle breath Dafa, in order to make a state of suspended animation.
What's even more bizarre is that no one confirmed the authenticity of her death afterwards, so that the answer to life and death is suspended in uncertainty.
It can be said that there are many logical holes in the plot development of "Sniper in the Line of Fire", which affects the attractiveness and credibility of the whole story.
Although the audience outside the screen has infinite expectations for the wonderful action scenes, they are looking forward to Xie Mengwei shining in this shootout.
But unfortunately, those scenes full of gunpowder did not make him break through in his role.
The most talked-about thing in the film is that in a fierce confrontation, he mistakenly thought that his girlfriend's life was really hanging by a thread, and his emotions exploded at that moment.
In addition to the blandness of the plot and the lack of excitement in the action scenes, the performance of the actors in it is also difficult to buy.
They seem to be just going through the motions and lack soul, and this nonchalant attitude undoubtedly makes the audience's overall impression of the movie greatly reduced.
The acting skills were questioned, and the actress's edge operation became the focus
Xie Mengwei's name may no longer be as loud as it used to be in today's entertainment industry, but his footprints have long been deeply imprinted in the memory of the entertainment industry.
started as a child star, and his innocent and ignorant eyes at that time were the darlings of countless audiences.
Now, although his halo is no longer there, he still sticks to his dream, never forgets his original intention, and continues to move forward on the road of acting.
It is true that he does not have the handsome appearance that makes people fall in love at first sight, nor does he exude a unique temperament that people cannot ignore.
But that didn't stop him from showing his ambitions on stage.
His acting skills are acceptable, and even at some point, he is able to make the audience forget about his external shortcomings and be moved by his role through his deep understanding of the character and sincere emotional investment.
But when it comes to his performance in "Sniper in the Line of Fire", it is simply miserable, like a penguin straying into the desert.
Confused and embarrassed.
Whether he wears a cloak of darkness or armor of light, his figure is always out of step with his surroundings, like a drop of oil floating on the surface of the water, difficult to blend into.
As if with an indescribable charm, every movement, every projection of the eyes, is silently announcing:
"Don't disturb, I'm immersed in my pretence. ”
This attitude is diametrically opposed to the secrecy and low-key that the undercover role he plays should have, but it is more like a passerby who inadvertently intrudes into the plot, with a bit of banter and a bit of uninhibitedness.
As for the plot, the level of chaos is comparable to a mess, and viewers are often confused when trying to keep up with the pace of the story.
Every turn of events seems to come without warning and is unexpected.
At the same time, the treatment of the fight scenes is far from what was expected, the action is stiff, and the editing is stiff, as if it were the work of an amateur.
and not the production of a professional team.
In particular, the costume design of the actresses is too exaggerated, as if each costume tells a story about sexiness and fantasy.
From the fascinating poster alone, you can see that the hero's physique is as perfect as a sculpture, and every muscle seems to tell a story of strength.
The heroine appeared in a V-neck dress as deep as the night, the black silk was like silk in the dark night, and even the guns in her hands were as delicate as art.
However, these glamorous gestures are far from the harsh reality of actual fighting.
In the film, the female characters' outfits are very eye-catching, especially the eldest lady with dyed red hair, her outfit is particularly eye-catching.
Wearing a long skirt with slanted shoulders, the shoulders are boldly exposed, while the skirt is slit high to the hips, paired with a pair of black sexy stockings.
Even in the heat of battle, she remained graceful, swinging her whip and kicking powerful whip legs.
In another scene of a nightclub with flickering lights and shocking music, the villain is enjoying the treatment of being surrounded by a group of beautiful women in tight skirts.
Suddenly, like a slow-motion replay in a movie, a beautiful woman's chest sticker decides to "strike" and falls silently.
This is simply a great disrespect to the majesty of the villain!
The villain's face turned from red to purple, as if it was about to explode, while the crowd of onlookers seemed to press the pause button, their eyes widened, not knowing whether to "laugh" or escape.
But in this jaw-dropping scene, a drug lord is hunted down, after a fierce confrontation with the enforcers of the law.
He was covered with deep wounds from bullets.
However, just when everyone thought he was going to run away, he unexpectedly chose a hidden corner to continue his "".
The picture slowly unfolds, and the supporting actress is wearing a tight white sundress and stands in the shimmering lens, which is very seductive.
Every smile is meticulously captured by the director's lens.
In particular, the skirt clings to her body, outlining elegant curves, like flowing water in the moonlight, which is both pure and seductive.
The audience was attracted by this inadvertent charm, while the supporting actress herself was unaware, just immersed in her role, continuing the "love and hate" of that play.
Every scene of the film, without missing a single omission, is presented in slow and elegant action shots, as if time has been stretched out in this moment.
It is a pity that the tension is diluted.
The plot passes by lightly, like an understatement by a painter, leaving the audience with unlimited space for reverie.
This can't help but make people wonder if the director really spent a huge amount of money just to invite this radiant actress.
did not hesitate to minimize the importance of the entire plot.
It is even speculated that this is just a strategy to attract attention, making this work a common large-scale entertainment film on the Internet that lacks depth.
For the just-bloomed "Sniper in the Line of Fire", with its starring Xie Mengwei's affectionate interpretation, he tried to shine in the sea of stars of the movie.
However, despite its star-studded brilliance, it failed to set off the expected wave in the discerning film critics, whose light seemed to be overshadowed by its other masterpieces, quietly slipping past the audience's gaze.
In fact, the current online film industry is like a naughty child, who always likes to add some "spiciness" to the story.
Engage in some borderline and sensitive gimmicks.
The audience watched and wondered, what kind of trouble is this? However, this kind of naughtiness is also calm, and they can't help but want to find out.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not the weirdo who refuses to look at beautiful women.
If the actress in the movie is hot, I will raise my hands in approval.
Underneath the flamboyant exterior, however, I longed to see more dimensions bloom, the kind of creation that gives a character soul depth and uniqueness.
Unfortunately, when the image of women is reduced to a one-dimensional symbol in the work, becoming merely a vase to attract attention, this treatment is not only a superficial misreading of their image, but also deprives them of the potential richness of their stories.
This practice is undoubtedly a contempt for women's dignity, and it is also a derogation of the depth of the art of film.
So, for the way "Sniper in the Line of Fire" was filmed, do you in front of the screen like this genre?