In the film industry, Louis Koo's name is like a shining banner, often leading the audience's expectations and the attention of the film market.
The screening of a new film starring him "Kowloon Walled City" shocked people to find that even the joining of this powerful actor could not get the film out of its dull fate.
For a while, the audience's comments about "Kowloon Walled City" poured in, and surprisingly, these evaluations were surprisingly consistent, conveying a sense of disappointment and dissatisfaction.
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In a series of works such as "Identity", Louis Koo's superb acting skills and in-depth interpretation of the role have been talked about.
This time, his role in "Kowloon Walled City" seems to be unable to touch the resonance of the audience's heart.
What is it that makes the performance of this powerful actor so dull? Is it the director's casting error?
Or is it the lack of tedium in the script? Perhaps, it is the combination of these factors that makes "Kowloon Walled City" an embarrassing experience in Louis Koo's career.
A fierce "pre-sale list war" in the Hong Kong film industry has attracted widespread attention.
The long-awaited "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City" unexpectedly suffered Waterloo on the pre-sale list, not only failed to reach the top of the list, but was even spurned at the bottom.
What the hell is going on?
It is reported that "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City" is directed by Zheng Baorui, gathering many powerful actors such as Louis Koo and Lin Feng, which can be described as star-studded.
The plot is set in the Kowloon Walled City in the "Three Regardless" area in the 80s, and the high-burning story is used as a selling point, which has attracted the attention of many audiences.
Just when people were full of expectations, the pre-sale list was unexpectedly embarrassing.
Some people speculate that it may be a change in market tastes, with the new "peacekeeping anti-riot team" beating the old "siege", which makes people sigh at the rapid change of the times.
But more people believe that the situation of Hong Kong films is not optimistic, and the pre-sale ranking is only the tip of the iceberg.
Perhaps, the problem with Hong Kong films is not only the content itself, but also the audience's mentality.
After all, Hong Kong films used to be all the rage, but now they have lost their lustre, and it seems to have become the norm for new works to frequently encounter cold reception.
People's expectations for Hong Kong films seem to be getting lower and lower, which may be an important reason for the poor pre-sales.
, even if it suffered a setback in pre-sale, "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City" is still expected to counterattack on May Day.
After all, the success of a movie does not depend solely on the advance box office, but more importantly, the audience's reputation and post-release performance.
Perhaps, this movie can bring greater surprises after its release and rekindle the audience's enthusiasm for Hong Kong films.
Sammo Hung, the star of "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City", recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Academy Awards, and this film is also an action movie for his comeback at the age of over 70.
The thrilling fight scene with Louis Koo is even more exciting.
Hong Kong films are at a turning point, and they need more fresh blood injection, and more innovative directors and actors need to join.
Only by continuous innovation can we win the favor of the audience and revive the majesty of Hong Kong films.
Although the pre-sale of "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City" is not optimistic, it does not mean that it is doomed.
Hong Kong films are expected to usher in a counterattack during the May Day schedule, bringing more surprises to the audience.
Let's wait and see the rebirth of Hong Kong films.
The competitive environment for Hong Kong films is different from what it used to be.
Hong Kong films, which were once all the rage, are now facing fierce competition from all over the world, especially the strong rise of Hollywood giants in the global market, which has given Hong Kong films unprecedented challenges.
The audience's tastes are also changing, and the demand for movies is becoming more diverse, which is undoubtedly a huge challenge for films that have always prided themselves on "Hong Kong film style".
Secondly, the creation and production system of Hong Kong films is also facing a series of problems.
On the one hand, the conservative attitude of investors and the excessive pursuit of the box office have led to the mediocrity and similarity of many commercial films in terms of content, and the loss of room for innovation and imagination; on the other hand, the high cost of film production has led to the low return on investment of many films, which in turn affects the preparation and production of follow-up projects.
As for the audience, they are also constantly adjusting their consumption mentality and movie-watching needs.
With the rise of new media and the diversification of viewing methods, audiences are no longer limited to traditional cinema viewing methods, but are more willing to watch films at home through online platforms, or choose cinemas with richer and more diversified viewing experience, which poses new challenges to the traditional viewing mode and communication channels of Hong Kong films.
In this context, Hong Kong films need more innovation and breakthroughs, and more high-quality content and original works to attract the audience's attention.
"The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City" may be just the beginning, but the challenges and dilemmas it faces are common to the entire Hong Kong film industry.
Only in continuous exploration and innovation can Hong Kong films find their own development path and revive their former glory.
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