019 The Comedy of Ordinary People

Fortunes turn like a wheel.

Unlike in reality, where the East side of the river flourishes for thirty years and then the West for another thirty, the shifts in online trends happen in the blink of an eye.

Seeing the film judge basking in newfound popularity, many other content creators desperately clung to the buzz around "Tai Chi," exploiting it relentlessly.

Yet, Park Fang refused to follow the tide.

His previous post analyzing the film "Crazy Stone" garnered widespread acclaim and shares from official media outlets such as the Beijing Film Academy, the Daxia Film Huacai Awards Committee, the Daxia Film Fengchuan Grand Prize Committee, and the Baodao Film Golden Steed Awards Committee.

This earned him a considerable number of followers.

Determined to keep up the momentum, Park Fang resolved to strive even harder and achieve greater success.

“Comedies focusing on everyday people are the ones the public truly embraces!”

Once released, this video immediately sparked a fiery wave across the internet.

“Hello everyone! Today, I’m excited to recommend a hidden gem of a film to my family! ‘Crazy Stone’ ~

I’ve personally experienced this movie; it’s nonstop laughter from start to finish with no dull moments! If you’re interested, don’t miss it.

Here’s proof of my payment!

By the way, this film is a comedy.

Though it’s a low-budget production with relatively unknown actors and no grand philosophical themes, the storytelling is absolutely brilliant.

It’s a tale about soldiers and thieves.

Now, you might be skeptical, thinking the plot sounds cliché?

Hehe, absolutely not!

How could a film I enthusiastically recommend be mediocre?

Let me not keep you in suspense.

Contrary to our stereotypes, the soldiers in the film are a ragtag bunch, while the thieves are a mixed bag of good and bad.

A complete reversal of expectations!

Haha, imagine the chemistry when these two groups collide—exciting, isn’t it?

Alright, enough chatter. Let me introduce the highlights of this film!

The plot is tight and packed with laughs.

It employs a multi-threaded narrative to portray different perspectives.

There is no strict protagonist here.

Whether it’s the kind-hearted and upright Bao Shihong, the comical and cunning trio of thieves, the ruthless Director Feng, the clueless assassin Mike, or the expendable little manager Four Eyes, they all share the spotlight.

Of course, the standout character is Blackie from the trio of thieves.”

As Park Fang continued his introduction, the live comments interacted in real-time.

“Sounds great! I’ll watch it when I have time, but I wonder if thirty yuan is worth it?”

“Brother, I’ve seen the movie—it’s absolutely worth every penny!”

“I watched it too. I was dizzy after ‘Tai Chi’ and just wanted a movie to refresh my mind. Surprisingly, I left feeling completely energized!”

“Indeed, laughter is the best medicine! I went in as an old man and came out feeling like a youth!”

“Haha, you’re exaggerating!”

The comments were full of laughter.

Park Fang’s introduction pressed on.

“This film focuses on ordinary people like you and me. Isn’t this exactly the kind of story we, the common folk, love? Ultimately, this is a comedy for the masses!

From subtle moments comes thunderous impact; from humble origins, profound truths emerge!

That’s the gist of the film. If you like it, head to the theater and see it for yourself.

Words pale in comparison to firsthand experience.

Finally, I want to share some heartfelt thoughts.

As we all know, the Daxia film market has been sluggish in recent years.

High-grossing films have mostly been dominated by foreign productions!

Thankfully, this year is different!

Regardless of ‘Tai Chi,’ even ‘To Youth’ has performed well.

But the biggest surprise is, of course, ‘Crazy Stone’!

You can check out my previous post for a detailed analysis.

It mainly explores how low-budget films are breaking through in the Daxia market.

We need to change our old stereotypes.

In this regard, Starshine, as an industry leader, has done quite well.

Their investment in newcomers is commendable!

However, their elimination system is somewhat unscientific—otherwise, how could they have let the dark horse Qian Lang slip away?

Everyone knows young talents need time to grow; it might take three bad films, or even thirty!

Take Director Chen An from Baodao—he was supported by his family for ten years before making it big!

We don’t ask companies to be warm and cozy, but they could certainly offer more patience and support along the way.

Here, I must clear the name of Beijing Film Academy—they were the ones with the keen eye who discovered talents like Qian Lang and Wang Bo!

Thanks to their tireless efforts, they have contributed greatly to the Daxia film industry!

Alright, enough digression.

Thanks for watching, everyone. See you next time!”

The video ended there.

At first, many netizens and film fans were skeptical.

After all, such lavish praise seemed too guided—was it overhyped?

But Park Fang’s reputation was solid, and thirty yuan was not an unmanageable expense.

So, many, both eager and anxious, bought tickets and entered the theaters.

“Ha ha ha!” Their laughter never ceased once inside.

They found it entertaining and enjoyable!

Many even watched “Crazy Stone” multiple times.

They admired Qian Lang profoundly.

Indeed, their money was well spent!

Truly, “Crazy Stone” was the rare phenomenon film Park Fang described.

Moreover, it held many highlights Park Fang hadn’t fully explored.

Consequently, other media outlets jumped on the bandwagon, flooding the internet with detailed analyses of its various charms.

Online, “Crazy Stone” was met with overwhelming praise.

The buzz intensified until it wasn’t just about the film itself—some shifted focus onto the creative team.

“A Dark Horse Emerges from Nowhere! Tracing the Early Signs of Director Qian Lang’s Success!”

“Is He a Talent-filled Young Director or a Shrewd Veteran Scout? The Dual Roles of Qian Lang!”

“Future Best Actor? Wang Bo Could Well Be the Current Leading Man Thanks to ‘Crazy Stone’!”

“Qian Lang and Wang Bo: Possibly Phenomenal Students of Beijing Film Academy!”

“Lost Talent! Starshine Company Might Be Crying in the Bathroom!”

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The legends about Qian Lang and Wang Bo grew louder by the day.

Many netizens flocked to watch, contributing a flood of witty comments.

“Ha, Starshine! Alas, Starshine!”

“The company just can’t compare to the school—their vision is terrible!”

“Hey, does Beijing Film Academy still need cornea donations?”

“Don’t listen to such foolish slander! Beijing Film Academy is a century-old institution! How could they not see the potential in Qian Lang and Wang Bo?”

“Family, help me out—do you think my looks would get me into Beijing Film Academy? Who doesn’t know how to be ugly?”

“Seriously, judging a hero by looks is either stupid or malicious!”

“Exactly, the school recruits based on talent, not looks!”

The critics tried to speak up but were promptly silenced by the overwhelming support of the broader community.

Amidst the heated discussions, the major award committees that had previously communicated with Qian Lang added fuel to the fire.