In just a few hours, the positive reviews for "this man comes from blue star" have already exploded online.
And these were deep analyses and film reviews from various aspects, making Stewart wonder if Disney and MGM had hired a naval force.
However, seeing that the most popular reviews were from well-known film critics, and even major directors and screenwriters, such thoughts vanished instantly.
"#Minimalist Sci-Fi, Ultimate Thinking#! "this man comes from blue star" breaks the mold of traditional sci-fi films, without grand special effects, yet it conquers the audience with extraordinary creativity. It focuses on a long conversation, throwing out the astonishing premise that 'the male lead has lived for fourteen thousand years' in a simple setting. As the plot progresses, profound topics such as religion, history, and life are explored one by one..."
"#Perfect Fusion of Acting and Plot#! Kerry contributed superb acting in the film, portraying the male lead John with great depth. His every gesture and word perfectly shaped the image of someone who has experienced much, is knowledgeable, yet remains calm and detached. The plot revolves around John bidding farewell to his colleagues and neighbors, progressing layer by layer through dialogue..."
"#Bold Challenge to Traditional Cognition#! This film is a bold provocation to traditional understanding. The male lead claims to be Jesus, offering a unique interpretation of religious scriptures, and deconstructing familiar historical and religious knowledge. For example, it integrates Eastern Buddhist thought into Judaism to explain the birth of the Gospels. This subversive viewpoint, though seemingly absurd, is self-consistent..."
"#Philosophical Contemplation Under a Sci-Fi Veil#! Cloaked in sci-fi, the film delves into philosophical contemplation. It explores the meaning of time and life; the male lead has lived for fourteen thousand years, possessing endless time, yet is still limited by his era, which makes us reflect on the relationship between the length and depth of life..."
"#Exquisite Control of Scene and Pacing#! The film's setting is singular, almost entirely within a room, yet it firmly captures the audience's attention with its exquisite pacing. The dialogue gradually escalates from casual everyday conversation to tense and exciting, with conflicts continuously escalating as the male lead's secrets are revealed..."
Stewart looked at the film reviews of "this man comes from blue star" from all angles and was speechless.
He felt that these reviews would definitely attract more viewers to the cinema.
And what about their "demon slayer"? The online discussion was also very high; after all, the two films were competing, which counted as bundled promotion.
But what kind of comments were those?
"#Pale Story, Confused Logic# The story of "demon slayer" is like scattered sand, utterly lacking coherence. It hastily introduces various characters and mysterious settings at the beginning without any foreshadowing or explanation, leaving the audience utterly confused. The protagonist's motives are vague; one moment he's fighting demons, the next he's embroiled in inexplicable entanglements, with no logical thread to the plot. At crucial plot turns, it feels stiff, as if forcefully pieced together, like the villain's sudden defection, completely lacking a reasonable transition. Such a fragmented story makes it difficult for the audience to invest emotionally, leaving them confused and bored throughout, wasting the potential of the fantasy genre."
"#Flat Characters, No Charm# The character development in the film is a complete failure, with every character being flat and stereotypical. The protagonist, despite having powerful abilities, has a singular personality; he's either expressionless during combat or shouting empty slogans, failing to resonate with the audience. The villain's image is also very cliché, merely brutal and fierce, lacking depth or distinctiveness. The supporting characters are even more fleeting, appearing briefly before disappearing, without contributing anything to the plot. With such character designs, it's hard for the audience to develop any interest in any character, let alone worry about their fate; the entire film feels dull and uninspired due to the characters' weakness."
"#Cheap Special Effects, Visual Disaster# As a film primarily focused on fantasy combat, the special effects in "demon slayer" are a disaster. The demons' appearances are crude and simple, their movements stiff and unnatural, like crudely assembled models. The special effects in the combat scenes are even more cheap-looking; flashing lights and explosions are like child's play, completely lacking impact. The film attempts to create grand magical scenes, but it appears ridiculous due to the inferior special effects. In an era where special effects technology is advanced, such a visual presentation truly fails to meet audience expectations, leaving people greatly disappointed, and the viewing experience is severely damaged by the terrible special effects."
Story, characters, special effects—well, his film was almost universally criticized.
However, for some viewers, such negative reviews might pique some curiosity.
While they go to watch "this man comes from blue star," they will also want to check out his "demon slayer"!
This was a good thing, and also a very bad thing.
Because such a bonus might only last for two or three days; as more and more people step into the trap, who would still watch a bad movie out of curiosity?
...
On the evening of the 18th, the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena was bustling with people.
Not only were musicians from ten countries present, but the appearance of a host of Hollywood stars further elevated the excitement to its peak.
Of course, the protagonists of the night were not them, but the ten lyricists and composers currently battling in the 20th episode on stage.
The regular season had played 19 matches, and the gaps between the last few ranks had not widened, which made this final regular-season match even more crucial!
Among England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, who would secure the final two promotion spots depended on the performance of the lyricists and composers' works in this match.
In this match, Su Yu drew ball number 6 and would be the sixth to perform tonight.
This moment of appearance instantly made the already incredibly nervous lyricists and composers even more solemn.
Simply because there were two death slots this time!
Of course, they had not given up hope that Su Yu might, like in the 17th episode in China, present a more casual work.
Anyway, he was already guaranteed a spot in the finals, so why go all out in the last regular season match?
Wouldn't it be better to save good works for the finals?
If they were Su Yu, they would definitely do that!
And they felt that Chris of the American team, Ida Shoichiro of Neon, and Ivan of Russia should appropriately hold back in this match!
Indeed, Ivan, the first to perform, brought a relatively soothing Russian song tonight; apart from a few high notes that were stunning, the rest of his performance could only be described as up to standard.
Lucia, the second to perform, went all out, delivering a high-impact performance that earned a standing ovation.
Subsequently, Carlo, Fernando, and William, the third, fourth, and fifth performers, all put in their utmost effort, presenting an incredibly luxurious audio and visual feast for audiences and netizens from various countries.
Until the arrival of the sixth stage of the night, everyone held their breath.
They really wanted to know if Su Yu would perform himself in this match, or if Tianxing Entertainment's singers would represent Su Yu!