The box office battle of May 1st is really changing rapidly, and in just two days, the ranking has been turned upside down. Although "Peacekeeping Anti-riot Team" won the first battle, it lacked stamina and fell to the third place, while "Kowloon Walled City" quietly rose to the second place with a steady pace. The most eye-catching is undoubtedly the dark horse "The End of the Road", which is like a wild horse that has escaped from the reins, running all the way and sitting firmly on the championship throne.
Word-of-mouth has become the key to this box office war. The reputation of "Peacekeeping Anti-riot Team" has fluctuated, and although the early momentum is strong, it has lackluster stamina, and the attendance rate has gradually declined. However, the storyline of his family and country feelings and brotherly love is still moving. Wang Yibo's performance in the film is even more eye-catching, and the sniper scene in the typhoon and rain is impressive.
In contrast, "Kowloon Walled City" is more stable. Its real scene construction and exciting fight scenes have won unanimous praise from the audience. At the same time, the emotional elements in the film also make people feel the warmth of friendship, righteousness and a sense of belonging. Although the literary and drama parts are a little bland, this is also the unique charm of Hong Kong films.
And "Spending Money at the End of the Road" has become the biggest surprise of May Day. This comedy has won the love of the audience with its light-hearted and humorous atmosphere and deep thematic connotation. The superb performances of comedians such as Jia Bing, Xiao Shenyang, and Yu Yang are even more hilarious. The theme of cherishing the present moment and pursuing true joy and happiness conveyed by the film also makes people think deeply in laughter.
The box office war on May 1st is still going on, but the dark horse "Spending Money at the End of the Road" has shown strong strength. Will it be able to stay ahead of the curve and emerge victorious? And in this battle, we also saw the power of word-of-mouth and the importance of the audience's choice to the box office.