Spring Festival in 2025 (January 28th — On February 4th, China’s film market opened strongly. According to the statistics of the National Film Bureau, the box office of the Spring Festival movies reached 9.51 billion yuan, and the number of people watching movies reached 187 million, setting a new record for the highest box office and number of people in the Spring Festival movies in China.
This year’s Spring Festival movies are rich in themes and diverse in types, showing a situation of "one super is more powerful than one": Nezha’s Devil Boy Naughting the Sea contributed more than 50% of the box office, which became the pillar of this year’s Spring Festival movies, Tang Detective 1900, The Second Part: The War of the West, The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Man of chivalry, The Bear Appears and Restarts the Future and Action of the Dragon.
The audience’s enthusiasm for watching movies in the Spring Festival stalls is unprecedented. According to the data of Lighthouse Professional Edition, Jiangsu Province won the box office title in the Spring Festival, followed by Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shandong and other provinces. In terms of cities, Shanghai returned to the top of the box office in the Spring Festival, followed by Beijing and Chengdu.
During the Spring Festival, our reporter watched wonderful films in cinemas all over the country and experienced the grand occasion and happy atmosphere of the cinema.
"Nezha’s Devil Children Make a Sea";
Box office word of mouth both topped the list.
On February 2 nd, on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, colored lights hung high on both sides of Xisi South Street in Beijing, adding joy to the Spring Festival. Turn west into Mutton Hutong, where there is an old-fashioned cinema with a history of nearly 40 years — — Beijing Geology Auditorium. During this Spring Festival holiday, many people gathered here from different directions to enjoy the Spring Festival movies. At 16: 35, Hall 4 was packed. Return of Nezha after 5 years’ violation.
"Nezha’s Devil Children Roaring the Sea" is a continuation of the first Ne Zha in this series. "What’s wrong with the sea" is an old story that people are familiar with. How to tell something new? "Nezha’s Devil Boy Naughting the Sea" makes bold innovations, and reinterprets the classic plot of "Naughty Sea" through the struggle and growth of "Devil Boy" and the interpretation of the times. After the Armageddon, Nezha and Ao Bing only saved their souls. Taiyi planned to reshape their bodies with seven-color lotus, but encountered many difficulties in the process. After losing his mother and fighting injustice, Nezha achieved real growth through the tempering of samadhi. From being bound by fate to self-awakening, Aobing fought side by side with Nezha and completed his transformation.
During the 144 minutes of the film screening, happy laughter, sobbing that moved tears, and amazement that was shocked by special effects rang out from time to time in Hall 4. Many families come from three generations, and different people taste different flavors from The Devil’s Child in Nezha: some people are deeply touched by their parents’ selfless love, some people see the value of friendship, and some people learn the courage to pursue justice.
In 2019, Ne Zha won the annual mainland movie box office champion and the mainland film history cartoon box office champion with a box office of more than 5 billion yuan, which also set a milestone for China animated films. Nowadays, The Devil’s Child in Nezha has created a series of new box office records one after another, becoming the box office champion in China film history. What does it rely on? Many high-frequency keywords in the audience’s evaluation gave the answers: "smooth plot", "special effects shock" and "laughter and tears intertwined" The film’s master creates vivid images and tells fresh stories, which has a strong emotional resonance with the audience. At the same time, it gives the film a brand-new visual presentation with extraordinary creativity and imagination. In addition, the plots, pictures and characters born out of China’s fairy tales show the charm of Chinese excellent traditional culture.
From Ne Zha’s "My life is not determined by the sky" to "If there is no road ahead, I will make a path" in "The Devil Children in Nezha make trouble in the sea"; If heaven and earth don’t allow it, I will reverse this dry Kun! " What Nezha shouted was also the aspiration of the series’ creators and even the animation film workers in China: Step out of the way. In recent years, the popularity of China’s animated films has remained high, such as Three Wan Li in Chang ‘an, White Snake: Floating Life, Deep Sea, etc., which constantly set off new trends in watching movies, making the world full of expectations for the development of China’s animated films. (Reporter: Yin Wei)
Tang Tan 1900:
Comedy+suspense is rich in connotation.
February 3, the sixth day of the first lunar month, beginning of spring. With the greeting of the staff, people flocked to the ticket gate to prepare for admission. Mr. Gao told reporters that he is a loyal fan of the "Tang Detective" series. When the first part of the series was released, he was still an undergraduate, and now he is the father of two children. This time, the latest work of "Tang Detective" series "Tang Detective 1900" was released, and he took the whole family to watch it together.
"Magpie is happy/Happy New Year/Abba Jinshan goes to make money/earns ten million taels of gold and silver/comes back to buy a house and a field … …” Accompanied by a song "Golden Mountain Ballad" sung by crisp children’s voices, the audience was pulled back to San Francisco in the early 20th century. The film embeds a serial murder case in the historical event of the American Chinese Exclusion Act, and continues this series of iconic "comedy+suspense" formula. Through the "unswerving+intelligent" detective partners A Gui and Qin Fu, the film deconstructs the heavy history with absurd and humorous style and asks the proposition of Chinese identity.
The film not only uses the scenery to "restore" the street view of San Francisco in the last century, but also reflects the background of the times at that time. Bai Xuanling, the boss of Chinatown, seems to have a powerful position, but in fact he can only carefully deal with foreign forces. His wonderful debate speech in court has become a highlight of many audiences. Fei Yanggu, the minister of the Qing court who was ordered to arrest the revolutionary party in the United States, contributed a lot of jokes. He used his last breath to say the scene of "saving China", which moved many viewers. Magician Jin Lingfu is sought after by American audience for his China ancient color tricks, and he is also deeply touched by the modernization brought by American scientific and technological progress. Zheng Shiliang, a revolutionary party, and Bai Zhenbang, a master of the White House, represent the awakened Chinese youth, and they resolutely devoted themselves to the revolutionary practice of transforming China … … The fate of the characters and the development of the story in the real historical background reflect the difficult situation of overseas Chinese at the beginning of the last century, which makes the audience think deeply while laughing.
With the lighting of the cinema on, the end of the film flashed through the comparison between the past and the present of overseas Chinatown street scenes. Xiao Heng, a senior high school student, said: "When history is presented in the form of movies, I feel more truly the humiliation suffered by China more than a hundred years ago and the blood and tears of overseas compatriots. Compared with the past and the present, China is no longer bullied, which makes me cherish today’s life more. "
"This is a film that not only makes people laugh, but also reminds us why we can sit here and laugh." Some viewers commented on social platforms. (Reporter: Huang Jingwei)
Feng Shen II: War in the West;
"sealing the universe" fireworks on earth
On January 30th, the second day of the Lunar New Year, at about 12: 30 noon, the Oscar Xiyuan International Cinema in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province was crowded. People lined up in front of the ticket machine, ticket gate and snack counter. The lively atmosphere of the Spring Festival stalls was intertwined with the sweet smell of popcorn, which made people feel warm.
In front of the movie poster of the mythical epic movie "Gods are sealed Part II: War in the West", several spectators took photos with Ji Fa, Deng Chanyu and other characters to punch in. "I watched" Feng Shen I: The Song of the Wind "in the summer vacation the year before last, and I like the magnificent war scenes inside. This time, "Feng Shen II: War on the West" was released during the Spring Festival, so I took my family to watch it. " The audience Ms. Sun said with a smile.
In the cinema, the lights are getting dim, and the audience has been sitting tightly; On the screen, the picture of the immortal of Kunlun helping Yin Jiao to resurrect is vivid and grand, which leads the audience to enter the beginning of the story of "War in the West" from the end of the story of "Singing in the Wind and Clouds" and immerse themselves in the majestic atmosphere of "Goddess-worship Universe".
Focusing on the theme of "Defending Xiqiao", the film tells that Deng Chanyu and Wen Zhong, under the orders of Yin Shou, the Shang king, led four generals from the Magic Family and other Yin merchants to conquer Xiqiao. Under the leadership of Jiang Ziya, Ji Fa and others, the soldiers and civilians of Xiqiao got help from Yin Jiao, Lei Zhenzi, Yang Jian and Nezha, and gathered the strength of all people to defend their homes. The film regards people as the core of the mythical epic film, and the emotional experience and value choice of the characters are related to the growth of the characters throughout.
In the film, Ji Fa and Deng Chanyu fought in close combat for many times. Ji Fa’s line "I am fighting for the living, and you are fighting for the dead" shows the difference of their positions. PG One, a college student, thinks that Deng Chanyu had a new thought about the meaning of war because of this sentence, and he was moved by the fact that they went from tit-for-tat to appreciate each other.
"Fengming Qishan, fish dive in Weishui, millet and wheat leave, Ge Ma Wei Wei, suitable for this paradise, I live in my place … …” When Xiqi soldiers and civilians celebrated the victory and sang the folk song "Mingqi" in a simple and wild voice by the campfire, many viewers were deeply moved. "The chorus has a sense of history and vitality, and the lyrics have the flavor of the Book of Songs." After the film ended, Zhang Wen, an audience member sitting next to the reporter, said that this song sang about Chinese’s homeland since ancient times.
According to director Wu Ershan, the folk songs appearing in the film are all created according to the style of The Book of Songs, with four words of lyrics and simple and vivid melody. The way of "wild singing" is adopted to show the living conditions of ancient ancestors, which makes the mythological world in the film more real and sensible, and also helps the audience feel the cultural atmosphere and fireworks of Xiqiao in the "universe of gods".
At the end of the feature film, many people are still watching the eggs at the end of the film carefully in their seats, and the audience of the next scene has been waiting outside the cinema. (Reporter: Zhu Jinyi)
Legend of the condor heroes: the great man of chivalry;
Chivalrous, tender and childlike.
On January 31, at noon on the third day of the first lunar month, the reporter went to Joy City Store of Huayi Brothers Cinema in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, ready to watch the Spring Festival movie "Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Man". Previously, when purchasing tickets online through Taobao Film APP, a small surprise made this movie-watching experience full of fun from the beginning: after the seats were selected on the page of seat selection and payment, the original title of The Legend of the Condor Heroes written by Jin Yong and the words "The Great Man" like a seal flashed on the page in the form of animation, and a large group of goshawks spread their wings and flew by. When the movie ticket is printed in the cinema, a cartoon hero with a bow and arrow, a round face and big eyes is also printed on the exclusive customized ticket face, which makes this movie ticket valuable for collection.
This cinema is located near Zhongjie, the bustling business district of Shenyang, and it is crowded with people. In the cinema hall, there are children waiting for admission with their elders with white hair, parents and lively children buying popcorn and drinks, and groups of young people chatting and playing, which is a happy scene. During the Spring Festival, the cinema held a member activity of "Light and Shadow Feast, Good Play and FUN", which attracted many audiences’ attention.
When the reporter walked into the ALPD hall, there were already more than a dozen spectators here, mostly middle-aged people and women. At 12: 30, the film started. As the sun sets, a great warrior comes on horseback in the glow of the sun, and a sense of heroism, chivalry and heroism instantly shocks the audience. There are two clues in the film. One is the story of Guo Jing crossing the Central Plains and Mongolia, and growing into a generation of heroes under the guidance of many masters and self-tempering. The other is the love story between Guo Jing, Huang Rong and Hua Zheng, which can be said to have feelings for home and country and affection for children. The focus of the film is on the word "big": desert, prairie, heavy wind and rain and war, and more importantly, the great realm of the characters. Just like Guo Jing said to Prairie Khan in the film: "The real hero is not the expedition to the north, but the concern for the country and the people, and the eternal compassion. That is the real chivalrous man." At the end of the film, Guo Jing and Huang Rong stand in front of a million troops with open arms, and swear to protect the mountains and rivers behind them, which embodies the touching spirit of the sons and daughters of the Jianghu to fight bravely and defend their country.
After the film ended, the audience was still immersed in the plot of the film, discussing the scenes and lines that left a deep impression. A middle-aged couple sitting on the right side of the reporter said that they are fans of Jin Yong’s books. This film reminds them of the good times when they read Jin Yong’s novels, and also makes them rethink what the real "chivalrous man" is. They said that the heroes in Jin Yong’s works are role models for generations, conveying values such as loyalty, justice and courage, giving readers and audiences the courage to overcome difficulties and the spirit of perseverance, reminding us to remain childlike and pursue a higher spiritual realm in modern society. (Reporter: Miao Chun)
Operation Xiaolong:
Defend the country and listen to the dragons again.
On January 29th, on the afternoon of Lunar New Year’s Day, the reporter went to Jinan International Studios, located in Central Street, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province. In the past two years, "Erbin fever" has ignited the winter travel market in Ice City, and the waiting line in the cinema has made reporters feel a warmth belonging to the Spring Festival file of China movies.
Entering the screening hall, more than 80 seats are nearly full. At 15: 25, the film started.
The story background of the film is set in the future, when the China Navy intercepts key information — — A super submarine is plotting a top secret military plan against a city on the southeast coast of China. China sent the latest submarine "Dragon Whale" to cooperate with the Xiaolong team. A soul-stirring, life-and-death battle in the deep sea began … …
"Strong immersion" is the unanimous feedback from the audience to reporters. This kind of immersion, on the one hand, comes from the intense plot, on the other hand, it is attributed to the realistic props setting. It is reported that the four submarines and underwater scenes in the film were built at a ratio of 1: 1 under the guidance of professionals. Among them, the largest "Dragon Whale" is 120 meters long, 11 meters wide and 16 meters high, including 9 cabins, which fully shows the audience the country’s heavy weapon — — The glory of nuclear submarines.
From the rescue of the drilling platform at the beginning to the battle between the deep-sea submarine and sum of all fears at the climax, in the film of more than two hours, the confrontation of weapons and equipment, various explosion scenes and the close combat from boxing to meat brought extreme sensory stimulation to the audience, and the tension continued to be full.
On the basis of Operation Red Sea’s previous work, which focused on the navy’s Dragon Commando, Operation Dragon also depicts the submarine soldiers who "breathe with one breath, one hundred people with one gun", and presents the feelings of home and country in the depths of the ocean with two group lines. "Children have always been very interested in military works. It can be said that seeing such a wonderful underwater war in the Spring Festival file this time is an eye-opener and a feast for the eyes." An audience told reporters.
It is understood that "Operation Dragon" will be premiered for submarine officers and men of the North Sea Fleet. At that time, after the film ended, the officers and men responded with prolonged applause and sang the song "Don’t ask me where I am" with the creative team. This song is also a spiritual totem for the officers and men of the "Dragon Whale" to gather strength and boost morale when the war situation in the film is in full swing.
Seven years ago, Operation Red Sea counterattacked all the way, winning the box office title of the Spring Festival in that year with a dark horse posture. Seven years later, this "Chinese’s own submarine blockbuster" achieved a breakthrough in the genre and aesthetics of military films, and made the audience feel the fighting spirit and elegance of naval officers and soldiers again. (Reporter: Xu Jiawei)
Bears haunt and restart the future;
Education through fun and advocating environmental protection
On February 4th, the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, people’s enthusiasm for watching the Spring Festival movies has not diminished. At 4: 45 pm, the reporter came to Womei Film City, Chaoyang District, Beijing. The domestic animated film "Bears Appear and Restart the Future" will be shown in the No.7 Cinema. Many parents have been waiting in their seats with their children, and the family has spent a pleasant evening before work.
In the Spring Festival movies, the series "Bears Come and Go" is very popular among children. As a classic "national IP", it has accompanied people through 11 Spring Festival. Year of the snake Spring Festival’s "Bears Coming and Restarting the Future" continues the adventure story of "Xiong Qiang Trio", and at the same time, it incorporates sci-fi elements and vivid imagination of the future world, conveying the hidden environmental protection theme with strong visual impact.
The film tells the story of Logger Vick and Xiong Er, Xiong Dahe, who meet Xiao Liang from the future during a forest adventure and travel together to the future world 100 years later. At that time, the earth became desolate because of the total occupation of spore plants, and human beings could only retreat to shelters suspended in the air to survive. In order to return to the bear hill smoothly, the "Xiong Qiang Trio" cooperated sincerely with Xiao Liang and others to eliminate the king spore and restore the earth to its original appearance. In this story about courage, unity, responsibility and trust, the elaborate design of the creative team can be seen everywhere: mysterious and magnificent spore plants, the space scene of Cyber Heavy Industry, and the plot structure of time and space crossing … … Make small audiences and parents who accompany their children to watch movies very enjoyable.
"Bears haunt and restart the future" guides small audiences to think about how to treat the earth well through novel and fun stories. In the film, Logger Vick became a "back-pot man" and was regarded as the "big devil" who opened Pandora’s box by people in the future world. Xiao Liang’s accidental discovery restored the truth: the original spores accidentally released by Logger Vick in those years were harmless, and it was these spores that were polluted and mutated in the air, water and other environments that devoured the whole earth. This undoubtedly reminds the small audience in a subtle way that if we don’t treat our home well, the earth will suffer a devastating crisis.
During the movie-watching, the reporter noticed a meaningful close-up: in the future world 100 years later, Logger Vick found a plastic bottle with the production date of January 29th, 2025. A small audience at the scene gave a surprised sigh to the mother around him: "This is not our garbage now, but it will stay for 100 years!" Mother told him that this material is difficult to degrade and disappear. There is such a line in the film: "What matters is not what the future looks like, but how we face the present." I believe that every audience will have a deeper understanding of this line after watching the movie. (Reporter: Zhang Pengyu)
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