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During the Dragon Boat Festival in 2024, George Miller's "Mad Max" The latest side story "Furious Goddess" ended dismally in the mainland market, with a box office of only 20.22 million yuan in the first three days. The global box office is expected to be only $180 million, far from breaking even. Warner Pictures spent $168 million to produce the film, with a loss of more than 700 million yuan. Fans believe that Max's series without Tom Hardy lacks soul, and Anya Taylor-Joy's Friosa failed to gain audience recognition, resulting in a poor reputation for the film and a box office hit.
In the world of movies, box office results are often an important measure of the success of a work.
And the film "Goddess of Rage" performed unsatisfactorily during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Let's start with its box office in the mainland market, which can be described as "hitting the streets".
It was originally expected to be high, but it did not win the expected audience's favor, and the box office results were quite dismal.
In terms of the global total box office, it is not expected to be optimistic, but its cost is quite high, which leads to a high probability that the film will face a loss.
This film mainly tells the story of Friosa's growth and revenge.
From her childhood, through all kinds of hardships and struggles, to gradually awakening the sense of revenge, the whole story is divided into five acts.
The first act shows the misfortunes of her childhood, the second act is her tenacity in the face of adversity, the third act is the germination of the seeds of revenge, the fourth act is the process of her revenge plan, and the last act is the climax and ending of revenge.
After the release of the film, the reviews showed a polarized trend.
Some people think that the story is full of tension and the characters are distinct; Others feel that the plot is flawed and difficult to fully immerse oneself in.
Why did "Goddess of Fury" lose money? The disapproval of the title and characters by mainland audiences is an important factor.
The title of the film gives a sense of over-exaggeration and unreality, and the characters are not fully portrayed into the hearts of the audience.
Some of director George Miller's production choices are also debatable.
For example, in the control of the rhythm of the plot, sometimes it is too procrastinated, and sometimes it seems rushed.
The core problem of the film may be that it tries to construct a grand worldview, but it does not handle the details properly, making it difficult for the audience to resonate strongly.
Compare Goddess of Berserk to Mad Max 4 and you'll see a noticeable difference.
Mad Max 4 has won the hearts of audiences with its unique production style and wonderful plot, and has achieved great box office results.
And "Goddess of Rage", although the production level is not low, lacks the unique charm and influence of Tom Hardy's Max character in "Mad Max 4".
Max's image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and his tenacity, bravery, and intelligence have impressed the audience, while "Berserk Goddess" does not seem to have reached such heights in character development.
Returning to the film itself, although "Goddess of Fury" suffered a waterloo at the box office, it is undeniable that its production standards are indeed high.
For Warner Pictures, whether to continue to invest in George Miller has become a matter of careful consideration.
And whether "Berserk Goddess 5: Wasteland" will still come out is also full of uncertainty.
One failed experience may make investors more cautious.
When thinking about the future direction of "Fury Goddess", we have to look at the current dynamics of the film market and the changing needs of audiences.
Today's audiences are increasingly focused on the depth and authenticity of their stories, and they crave films that touch their hearts and provide deep insights into human nature.
"Goddess of Rage" may not fully meet the audience's expectations in this regard, which also sounded the alarm for subsequent movies with similar themes.
For Warner Pictures, deciding whether or not to continue investing in George Miller was a difficult one.
George Miller has a proven track record and a wealth of experience, and his talent cannot be overlooked; But on the other hand, the loss of "Berserk" this time also made them have to think carefully about the risks.
If Warner Pictures chooses to continue to support Miller, then they will need to engage in in-depth communication and reflection with the director on how to better cater to the market and audiences while maintaining their unique style.
As for the possibility of "Berserk 5: Wasteland", it depends not only on Warner Pictures' decision-making, but also on the environment and trends of the entire film industry.
If there is a renewed interest in the genre in the future, and the right script and ideas emerge, then Berserk 5: Wasteland may still have a chance.
But before that, a comprehensive analysis and improvement of the previous problems is needed to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
Other film production companies should also learn from the case of "Berserk".
When planning and making a movie, you can't just rely on special effects and big scenes, but pay more attention to the core of the story and the shaping of characters.
In order to truly create a classic that is both popular and popular.
In a broader sense, the failure of Fury Goddess is also a reminder that innovation and experimentation in any field is not all smooth sailing.
We must have the courage to face failure, learn from it, and constantly adjust and improve our strategies and methods.
Whether it is artistic creation or business operation, we need to keep moving forward in exploration and find the best balance.
In addition, audience feedback is crucial.
Filmmakers should actively listen to their audiences, understand their preferences and needs, and incorporate them into the creation of their work.
Through interaction and communication with the audience, we can better grasp the market dynamics and create works that are more in line with the taste of the public.
Going back to Goddess of Fury itself, despite its box office setbacks, it can still play its worth in other ways.
It can be used as a teaching case for film practitioners to conduct in-depth research and analysis of the gains and losses, and provide reference for future creations.
It can also continue to exert residual heat on streaming and other platforms, so that more viewers have the opportunity to see this work and form their own evaluations.
Although "Goddess of Fury" has experienced the dilemma of box office failure, the thinking and inspiration it brings to us are far-reaching.
It gave us a clearer understanding of the complexities and challenges of filmmaking, and it also gave us a glimpse of the future direction and potential.
We look forward to the film industry being able to create more amazing works through continuous exploration and practice, bringing endless visual enjoyment and spiritual satisfaction to the audience.
We also hope that the experience of Fury Goddess will be a turning point for the entire film industry to focus more on quality and innovation, and to push the art of cinema forward.
Let us look forward to the bright future of the film industry, and I believe that with the joint efforts of everyone, we will be able to achieve this goal.
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