[MOVIE REVIEWS] The new direction of science fiction? —— Mojin: The Lost Legend

Why is there a sci-fi section in the afterthought of this "Looking for Dragon Technique"? Isn't this fantasy? In fact, it is not entirely possible to think so. Maybe this is a possible new direction for Chinese science fiction movies in the future.

　　Why is there a science fiction section in the afterthoughts of this "Looking for Dragon Technique"? Isn't this fantasy? In fact, it is not entirely possible to think so. Maybe this is a possible new direction for Chinese science fiction movies in the future.

　　Many of my friends have read the original "Ghost Blowing Lantern" of this movie, and they can even name the various classic passages in it. But few people think that it has something to do with science fiction. If the author had to explain the various tools used in the protagonist Hu Bayi’s book and the various “phenomena” encountered during the “exploration” of the ancient tomb in a science fiction way, it would not be impossible, but the author would not In this way, the "Ghost Blowing Lantern" series is related to science fiction.

　　The suspense settings in each novel of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" are very good. Although the writing techniques and patterns of each part are very similar, almost every part can be explained by science when the truth is revealed. In the real world, the process of researchers digging and exploring ancient tombs can be regarded as an exploration and imagination of the past time, but this imagination is based on it, not like some fantasy and science fiction authors. Imagine that the "Ghost Blowing Lantern" series of novels are somewhat similar in this regard.

　　Maybe you have read a lot of novels about the future, which is a category of science fiction. Maybe you have also read novels that go back in time through a time machine, of course, this is also science fiction. So, if we "travel" to the past through the various things in the ancient tomb, and let the past and the present have some connection, is this science fiction? I think it counts, why not? If my friends agree with me, then the "Ghost Blowing Lantern" series of novels can be regarded as relatively special science fiction in a certain sense. It's just that the science fiction part of this science fiction novel is less, and the setting part is weaker, but the adventure aspect is very exciting, the plot and content are very ups and downs and full.

　　We have completed the foreshadowing above, and friends may slightly agree that such a novel is considered a sci-fi category. Let's start to talk about some recommended places in this movie.

　　Let's talk about the cast first, Chen Kun, Huang Bo, Shu Qi, Xia Yu, baby and Liu Xiaoqing. How about, the lineup is strong enough, including all types of actors from the new generation. There are actors who have won domestic and foreign film festivals, veteran movie stars, idol-like beautiful actresses, and talents that have long been known overseas. Pie actress. From the perspective of the cast, audiences of all ages can be called to chase stars and attract to the cinema. As long as it can attract the audience to the cinema, the movie is half the success. This is also a good direction for domestic science fiction movies. Because for most ordinary people, science fiction is just a category of novels, and many people will not take the initiative to read it. It can be said that the science fiction world is a small circle, but there can also be good works in this small circle, which can be explored. But if such a relatively "niche" novel is adapted into a movie, and then some new actors are found, or just looking for idol stars of a certain age group to perform, many audiences will be missed.

　　Secondly, the plot is smooth. This is an entertainment movie. It is normal for the audience to buy Coke popcorn and sit in the cinema while eating and having fun. If the movie is so bitter, and the plot is too inexplicable, how can it have a high box office? Investors are not here to lose money, but to make money. Therefore, even though the plot in the original series of novels has many twists and turns, the movie cannot be shot like this, the plot needs to be smooth. Similarly, some science fiction movies should be the same. Looking at Hollywood's blockbuster science fiction blockbusters, which movie has an uncomfortable plot? Although some sci-fi movies are slant, even if the rhythm and content are very good, and they are well received by the industry, they are not so good at the box office. Chinese contemporary sci-fi movies have just started. What they need is not a slant, but a normal, good-looking and entertaining category, so that the audience will like it, and the money earned by the investors will make great progress. . At this point, "Looking for Dragon Technique" did a good job. Maybe this film is not well controlled in terms of film rhythm, but it is also qualified for an entertainment film.

　　Third, the setting of science fiction. When it comes to science fiction, it will be divided into two parts, one is the setting, the other is the characters, plot, etc. If the setting of a science fiction novel is relatively weak, and more depends on the plot to win, then some fans think it is a relatively "soft" science fiction novel. If the setting of a novel is in place, from the world background to the corresponding scientific system, it is very good, and these settings can be well integrated into the story, but also promote the development of the storyline, fans will think that this is one A "hard" science fiction novel. The above is also applicable to sci-fi movies, but sci-fi movies need one more screen and special effects, let’s talk about this separately. Simply speaking of the degree of softness and hardness, I believe that it is most suitable for ordinary audiences to understand and see. What about "Looking for the Dragon"? Everything in this movie is due to "the flower of the other shore", and the final explanation is more "scientific". In this way, the audience sees wonderful fighting scenes in the movie, hears various funny dialogues, and the brain understands the movie. For the last more "scientific" explanation, most people think that this movie is not bad. It is true that the sci-fi setting of this movie is not a little bit weak, but if it has to be sci-fi, it is not impossible. Is not it? (I don’t know the reason for the movie’s story. If you are interested, you can go to the cinema to watch it.)

　　Finally, let’s talk about the graphics and special effects. The author sees the IMAX 3D version and is not satisfied with the graphics and special effects. "Looking for the Dragon" is still far from the pictures and special effects of the Chinese surgical phantom. For example, in the ancient tombs under the cave, the depth of field is insufficient, the proportions between the characters and the background are out of balance, and some models are still very rough. This is not the author's personal feelings. A close friend who went with the author said without hesitation that this proportion is seriously out of balance. This friend is not a fan of science fiction or fantasy, and can easily see it. It can be seen that there may be a lot of investment in the post-production of the film, and the producers are also very careful in doing it, but there is still a certain distance between the detail processing and art design compared with the world-class science fiction and fantasy entertainment blockbusters. This is also an important factor restricting the development of Chinese science fiction films. Of course, we have just started and there are many ways to go. I hope we will do better and better in the future accumulation.

　　Maybe some friends look down on the so-called online literature, but it is an indisputable fact that the reader group of online literature has a larger base than traditional literature. In the annual list of writers' income, many are authors of online literature, and their income is even a few blocks away from authors of traditional literature. The author would like to ask, the soul is important, but the body is not important? If a profession cannot solve its own food and clothing, how can it develop better? The science fiction circle should also change in this respect. Some sci-fi authors look down on online sci-fi literature, thinking that those are not sci-fi, but their income can reach eight figures and they have a huge readership. We can disagree with what a person says, but we must ensure that he has the right to speak and listen to other people's voices. Online literature should have better development and better guidance, rather than blindly look down on or be dismissed. If traditional science fiction learns some advantages from online literature, it should also be improved.

To put it more offensively, for those mainstream movies and entertainment movies, it is necessary to "learn from the barbarians to control the barbarians." The author does not have to brazenly pull "Looking for the Dragon" into the sci-fi movie camp, but believes that the production characteristics and advantages of "Looking for the Dragon" may be a new direction for the development of contemporary domestic science fiction films in the future. I hope that Chinese science fiction movies will one day be full of flowers, just as the line in the movie said: his uncle! Authentic!