The moment Su Yu spoke, everyone instantly froze, their jaws nearly hitting the floor.
Su Yu calmly said, "They probably won't understand it. Let's put the global release on hold for now."
"They probably won't understand it?" This reason was like searching for an exit in a maze, with every door looking exactly the same, leaving people utterly bewildered.
But strangely, everyone's curiosity about the film, instead, ignited like a fire, rapidly rising and almost breaking through the ceiling.
The interview continued, and the reporters, like cats smelling fish, instantly had their eyes light up, all simultaneously focusing on the lead actors of the two films.
The premiere interview lasted for an hour, and at 10 AM, the two films, like little celebrities eager to perform, simultaneously made their debut.
The film playing in the premiere hall was none other than "let the bullets fly."
Everyone was not surprised by this, it was as natural as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west, as if this had already been written into the 'movie universe' script.
The familiar Dragon Mark and Tianxing Entertainment logo animation popped up, and the media and film critics present had long been accustomed to this opening.
They had, at some point, come to believe that when this opening appeared, the quality of the film was guaranteed, just like smelling their own braised pork and knowing it would be delicious.
The film began with a completely black screen, and then, the beautiful sound of a children's choir drifted in—"Farewell."
"【Outside the long pavilion, beside the ancient road, the fragrant grass stretches to the sky.
The evening breeze brushes the willows, the flute's sound lingers, mountains beyond mountains in the setting sun.
At the ends of the earth, at the corners of the land, half of our friends are scattered.
A ladle of turbid wine for lingering joy, tonight's farewell dream is cold.】"
As soon as this children's version began, many viewers were drawn in like by a magnet; the warm melody and stunning lyrics immediately captivated everyone's hearts.
Film critics with a bit of knowledge were even more struck as if by lightning, their scalps tingling, exclaiming, "This opening is absolutely brilliant, it immediately hooked us!"
If it weren't for the fact that Su Yu's works never had a "bad film with a divine song" situation, they would have wanted to award the film right then and there.
As soon as the song ended, the screen image suddenly appeared: a majestic eagle soaring across the sky like a super pilot.
The eagle flew so freely that without careful thought, one couldn't possibly guess the meaning of this opening eagle.
At this point, the audience was still immersed in "Farewell," feeling a bit hazy.
The camera moved down, revealing train tracks, and a figure swiftly lay on the tracks, listening to something, looking like he was searching for treasure, yet also a bit comical.
The moment he looked up, the entire cinema instantly erupted in exclamations: "Sun Daqiang!"
Who would have thought Sun Daqiang would participate, he wasn't even seen at the premiere.
It turned out he was playing the memorable "Sixth Brother," and his makeup made "Sixth Brother" look a bit ugly.
However, his acting skills had greatly improved, like they were on a rocket.
"Sixth Brother" looked towards the other end of the tracks, where a puffing locomotive slowly approached, like an old man taking a stroll.
The scene cut to a wide shot, and the audience burst into laughter, seeing that the locomotive was actually being pulled by ten horses.
Inside the carriage, County Magistrate Ma Bonde, his wife, and Tang the Advisor were leisurely enjoying hotpot and singing, specifically the lines: "【At the ends of the earth, at the corners of the land, half of our friends are scattered.】"
They were happily on their way to take office, unaware that gun barrels were quietly aimed at them.
With a few gunshots, Zhang Mazi made a handsome entrance, his shooting posture like a Western cowboy, but this shot seemed to hit nothing, leaving people bewildered.
"Didn't hit?" Sixth Brother looked confused, as if he had seen a flying pig, and his other brothers also stared at their eldest brother like curious babies.
"let the bullets fly for a while!" Zhang Mazi said slowly with deep eyes, his tone like he was reciting a mysterious incantation.
As soon as he finished speaking, the passionate soundtrack "The Sun Also Rises" began. This piece was commissioned by Jiang Wen from Joe Hisaishi at a great cost, which is why it's often heard in his works.
Amidst the stirring melody, the ten horses went wild, breaking free from their reins and scattering. It turned out Zhang Mazi's bullets had precisely hit the horse reins.
This opening was so exciting, like a crazy rollercoaster ride; the audience dared not blink, fearing they would miss anything spectacular.
Zhang Mazi and his companions moved swiftly, putting on cylinder masks. One group went to stop the train like descending tigers, while the other group caught the horses, their poses resembling acrobatics.
The audience looked at the masks, wondering, what's the meaning behind these cylinder masks?
The process of hijacking the train was fluid and seamless; the colors of the scene were pleasing, and the actions and visuals combined perfectly, showcasing the director's masterful skill. The audience couldn't help but cheer.
As the scene progressed, two axes easily chopped into the tracks, and the train, like an out-of-control giant, derailed and plunged into the water. The special effects were so realistic, the audience exclaimed, "How did they do that? Did they invite immortals?"
Just a few minutes into the opening, it had already captured the audience's attention.
Astute viewers already felt that this film was different from Su Yu's other works and surely held surprises.
After the train plunged into the water, only Ma Bonde and his wife survived.
Zhang Mazi set an alarm clock, like a big villain threatening them to reveal where the money was hidden, or he would shoot.
At this moment, the wife, emerging from the water, revealed her alluring figure, stating directly that she was the county magistrate's wife, and her gaze at Zhang Mazi was captivating, as if saying, "What can you do to me?"
On the train, the audience already felt that the wife was not simple; she was flirting with Tang the Advisor in front of her husband.
Now, with Ma Bonde still alive, she started again; this action left people dumbfounded.
Even more unexpectedly, Ma Bonde did not admit to being the county magistrate but instead impersonated the deceased Tang the Advisor.
This trope is common, it just depends on whether the plot design can satisfy the audience.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Mazi's eyes darted around, and he said, "Tang the Advisor, I'll be the county magistrate, and you continue to be the advisor. Let's go to Goose City!"
At these words, Ma Bonde was dumbfounded, his mouth wide enough to fit a large steamed bun, his wife's beautiful eyes darted around, and the audience was also bewildered; this plot twist was faster than a rocket.
Zhang Mazi ignored them, smiling as he tossed the alarm clock into the air, shouting, "Brothers, let's take office in Goose City!"
When the alarm rang, he shot it into pieces with several bullets, and only then did everyone realize that his hitting the reins was not accidental; his marksmanship was divine.
Looking closely at "Tang the Advisor's" expression, it was full of shock and panic. It turned out Ma Bonde had been digging a pit for Zhang Mazi from the beginning, but the audience didn't care about any of that; the plot was lively and hilarious, and everyone was laughing their heads off.
The scene shifted, and Zhang Mazi and his companions changed into "respectable people."
Zhang Mazi sat on a tall horse, looking quite like a county magistrate.
He feigned remorse to the wife, saying, "My brothers made a mistake, causing your husband's misfortune. I am very ashamed."
The wife replied lightly, "I'm a widow for the fourth time already."
These words sent shivers down the audience's spines, and Zhang Mazi also paused, "Please, not a fifth time."
The wife gave him a meaningful look, "That depends on your ability."
Her husband wasn't even dead, and the wife's attitude made the plot develop so fast it caught people off guard.
Zhang Mazi turned to ask "Tang the Advisor," "Advisor, what's most important for a couple?"
This question was so cutting that Ma Bonde could only stammer in response, "Love~ !"
Zhang Mazi even deliberately shouted, "Can't hear you, say it again!"
Tang the Advisor could only raise his arms and shout, "Lo~ve~!!"
Watching the lush green scenery along the way, the audience laughed; this green color and Ma Bonde's situation somehow matched perfectly.
Soon, the group arrived outside Goose City. Goose City was surrounded by water, looking mysterious, as if hinting that the water was very deep.
But when the horses' hooves stepped on it, the water wasn't deep at all.
At the city gate, a group of women beat drums in welcome, and one woman stood out.
When the audience recognized who this woman was, they all became a bit restless!
Oh my, it was actually Liu Ruyan!
This was too bold, wasn't it?
One must know that Liu Ruyan was currently a leading actress with billion-dollar box office success.
Yet she was willing to play a supporting role?!
It seems this Sister Hua's identity won't be simple!
At this moment, a shout of "Huang Silang has arrived!" broke the silence, and a yellow sedan chair appeared. Everyone quickly shouted, "Good fortune, Huang Silang!"
Zhang Mazi looked bewildered, and Tang the Advisor quickly explained, "This is Huang Silang, the tyrant of the Southern Kingdom. He commits evil deeds like human trafficking and opium smuggling."
The sedan chair was opened, revealing only a hat; Huang Silang hadn't come, an action that left people puzzled.
Zhang Mazi, wearing sunglasses, gazed out and said, "The newcomer means no good."
Tang the Advisor leaned in to remind him, "You are the newcomer."
Just these few lines of dialogue were particularly impactful.
This was also why the audience loved watching films and TV series written by Su Yu; every line of dialogue had meaning, never wasting words.
However, facing Huang Silang's attempt to intimidate him, Zhang Mazi directly placed the hat on the white horse's head!
He then mounted the horse himself!
This counterattack was truly brilliant, making the audience who understood it cheer with satisfaction.