Cao Meng asked with a wry smile: "Does Director Wang not optimistic about the sequel? Otherwise, how could he directly sell the copyright of the sequel?"

Wang Yifan shook his head and said, "You can't say I don't think so, otherwise I won't come today."

Cao Meng shook his head and said, "Director Wang should not say such things. If you are really optimistic, why didn't Huaxin invest in this movie this time? Instead, he cleared his position and left the market directly? I believe that if Huaxin is willing to invest, the Light and Shadow of Times will not be rejected."

"Haha, it's not really good to say that it's not optimistic. The first part of "Dark War" has actually ended. The sequel is just a new story under the banner of "Dark War". Therefore, in terms of box office, it shouldn't be too bad with the first part, but it's a bit difficult to reach the level of the first part. However, does Director Cao have a new project? Otherwise, I don't think there is any need to reject this sequel." Wang Yifan said with a smile.

"Actually, I'm not hiding it from Director Wang. I've already seen the script of the sequel to "Dark War" given by Lao Du. It's because I watched it that I refused to take on the job of the director of this film." Cao Meng said with a wry smile.

"What? I'm not satisfied with the script?" Wang Yifan was a little curious.

"How to say it? Actually, if I don't say it, Director Wang should know later, that Lao Du's thinking is still stuck in the past. The script he created is still the same as the old Hong Kong film. Yes, I am indeed not satisfied with the story of the new script." Cao Meng shook his head and said.

"Tell me," Wang Yifan was a little curious.

Although "Dark War 2" in his previous life is not as good as the first one, it cannot be said that it is a dog-tail sequel, and it still has a certain highlight.

It can be said that it is in line with each other. The plot actually has many similarities with "Dark War 1".

However, Wang Yifan was not very clear about the box office. Anyway, he still remembered a picture, that is the eagle on Yi's face!

I really don't remember much else.

I just know that the box office of this sequel did not seem to meet expectations, but it was not too bad.

Therefore, if Times Light and Shadow follow the routine of "Dark War", even if the audience's reputation will not be too good, the box office will not be disappointing.

But this world is not a previous life after all, so he naturally has no way to guess what the sequel will look like.

"The Dark War can be said to be a film of wits. The battle between Andy Lau and He Shangsheng is both a literary fight. According to Lao Du's script, "The Dark War 2" will retain the role of He Shangsheng, but it will make him return to the Flying Tigers, from a literary fight to a martial fight! The scene will also become more explosive!" Cao Meng said.

"Is there anything wrong with the idea of ​​literary fights turning into military fights? I think it's pretty good." Wang Yifan was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect the other party to change this way, but he really didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

The upgrade of the battle of "Dark War" and the transformation of literary battles into military battles is also in line with the current market demand.

Police and gangster films have become action films, gunfight films, and big scenes. It seems that the attempts of the times' light and shadow are quite good!

"But the essence of "Dark War" itself lies in fighting wits. If literary fights become martial fights, according to Lao Du's script story, I can't tell where to meet the opponent. I took the path of old Hong Kong movies. Andy Lau's role also became a thief, but at the same time he is a master, and he will eventually have a life-and-death battle with He Shang. To be honest, this movie, like Director Wang said, has completely deviated from the plot of the first part of "Dark War", and is completely a new movie, but it has the title of "Dark War", which is not worthy of its name!" Cao Meng shook his head.

"In "The Secret War", Andy Lau is set as a terminal illness and his life is not long, and the hatred of killing his father is irreconcilable. His actions can find a good logic and explanation that allows the audience to accept his behavior. Although he is a thief, his purpose is to bring criminals to justice. Although there are some selfish thoughts in it, it is actually positive, because from beginning to end, he has never hurt anyone. This is why Andy Lau can be accepted by the audience!" Cao Meng analyzed.

Wang Yifan nodded.

Andy Lau's setting in "Dark War" is the key to the plot.

A terminally ill person can still be understood even if he acts out of order in the last period of his life.

Moreover, the battle between Andy Lau and He Shangsheng was very exciting, and Andy Lau's goal was as clear as it was, and his original intention was not a crime.

Therefore, the boundary between soldiers and thieves is not so clear.

Why does He Shangsheng and Andy Lau feel abrupt?

Just imagine, if it was a real criminal, would the audience accept such a plot of mutual appreciation?

At least it cannot be accepted in terms of morality!

Therefore, "Dark War" seems to be a battle between soldiers and thieves, but in fact, Andy Lau is actually the same type of person as He Shangsheng in some ways.

"But in the sequel to "Dark War", although the character of the thief is a thief, he is indeed an international thief. Even though he has always robbed the rich and helped the poor, he is still an absolute criminal!" Cao Meng said.

"And, in the setting of old age, the two will eventually have a life-and-death battle. Although the scene seems much greater than the first part of "Dark War", it deviates from the essence of "Dark War". In "Dark War", the battle between Andy Lau and He Shangsheng has always been in the same security circle. No matter who loses and who wins, the result is acceptable. However, in the sequel, although the two's life-and-death battle ends with mutual appreciation and a match that is hard to distinguish, but because the new thief is a real thief, it is difficult to accept He Shangsheng's release of him."

"So, I'm not optimistic about the sequel!" Cao Meng shook his head and said.

Wang Yifan nodded. Indeed, He Shangsheng letting Andy Lau go, which is understandable and acceptable to the audience in "The Secret War".

Because Andy Lau is in his life for a short time, and he gave He Shangsheng the reason to let him go!

But if there is no such setting, then no matter what, it would be a huge mistake to be deliberately let go by the police if the law is released!

Even more serious, "Secret War 2" may have some problems in passing the review. Although the plot takes place on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Island is also part of the territory of China.

"Actually, Director Wang, do you think the revival of Hong Kong films is really possible?" Cao Meng asked suddenly again.

Wang Yifan looked at Cao Meng with some surprise and said, "I don't know whether Hong Kong films can be revived, but I think this idea is strange in itself. After all, no matter how it is, Hong Kong films cannot return to the grand occasion of the golden age in the past. So, maybe Hong Kong films can be revived, but they are only part of Chinese-language films!"

Cao Meng nodded: "Yes, Hong Kong films can be completely part of Chinese-language films. This is the new significance of the revival of Hong Kong films. But Director Wang, do you really think that Hong Kong films can continue to occupy a place in Chinese-language films?"
Chapter completed!