However, the constraints of the objective environment cannot be an excuse for the lack of progress of domestic films.
If you can really return the core of the film to the story itself, tell a story with your heart.
China has no shortage of good stories, and there are many good writers, good screenwriters and novels suitable for adaptation.
But most of them are terrible on the screen.
Just refer to the tomb robbery notes and the nine-story demon tower. I don't know what the fate of the three-body will be, but I'm really worried.
Of course, there are many good adaptations, but compared with a large number of good stories, the number of good adaptations is really a little less.
For how to put a good story on the screen, let's learn from other countries.
The sci-fi blockbuster "Coming" some time ago is a good adaptation case.
Today, I recommend a Japanese film "The Sacrifice of Suspect X" adapted from Keigo Higashino's novel of the same name, which may bring some inspiration to the adaptation of domestic films.
Briefly explain the plot of this novel or movie first.
Fukuyama Masaharu talented physicist Tang Chuanxue was entrusted by the police to investigate a murder case.
The victim's fingerprints were completely destroyed, and the biggest suspect was his ex-wife, Hua Gang Amethyst.
However, under the investigation of the police, Huagang Shizuko has a perfect alibi.
In fact, at the beginning of the film and novel, Huagang Shizuko admitted to accidentally killing her husband at home.
Helping to deal with all this is his neighbor, Shi Shen, who uses a public phone to guide her and her daughter how to deal with the police every night.
This stone god is a middle school math teacher and a math wizard who lives in poverty and loneliness.
During the police investigation of Huagang Shizuko, two college friends Yukawa and Ichiro Ishiguro met again.
Due to the design of the stone god, the police could not crack the perfect alibi of the mother and daughter, so they gradually shifted their attention.
However, Yukawa pointed out at this time that the stone god is the key figure in the whole case.
Stone God followed the man who was dating Huagang Shizuko and sent a threatening letter in his mailbox.
When Amethyst thought that he was also under the control and mercy of Stone God, Stone God surrendered.
He not only admitted that he was the murderer of her ex-husband, but also described himself as a perverted stalker.
Because all the evidence and logic are perfect, there is no mistake in the conviction of Stone God.
However, Yukawa discovered another truth besides this confession.
How can Huagang Shizuko have a perfect alibi? What did Stone God do for mother and daughter? Why make such a huge sacrifice?
I believe that these puzzles, whether reading books or watching movies, must be what you want to find out most, but this is also the most attractive place of this story.
When you finally know the truth completely, you will know what a perfect logical thinking it is.
As a hot mystery writer in Japan, Keigo Higashino's The Dedication of Suspect X won the Naoki Prize in Japanese Literature in 2006.
As a person who has seen the original and the film version, I can say responsibly that the film has restored at least 80% of the original.
Not only has the case and the characters themselves remained basically unchanged, but more importantly,
The film completely adopts the characteristics of genius logic possessed by novels.
For example, many mathematical theories and conjectures designed in it and strict theoretical codes of conduct are the charm of the story.
So that at the end of the film, after explaining a motive that cannot be explained by rational logic,
It will make people feel an unexpected shock.
At the same time, the level of the story is not limited to logical reasoning, but has risen to the height of humanity and emotion.
Although I personally think that although the film is highly restored, it is limited by the length of two hours, and the explanation of every detail is too hasty, but it lacks some fascinating suspense.
But for those who have never been exposed to novels, the story of the film is full enough.
Compared with novels, the portrayal of characters and the support of environmental atmosphere in movies can not be perfectly expressed by novels only by words.
In particular, Shinichi Tsunami, the mathematical genius Stone God, left a very deep impression on people.
Moreover, the film's description of emotions is more thorough in terms of image advantages.
As far as movies are concerned, I think domestic directors can shoot at this level, such as Cao Baoping.
Just dig more in the story.
Some time ago, I was dragged to watch "Tianzhu Make a scene" and found that this "The Dedication of Suspect X" was remake by Koreans and will be remake by Alec Su.
Although I feel a little embarrassed when I look at the poster, it is best not to jump to conclusions before watching the movie, in case it is a surprise.
Those who haven't read this story, if you have time, I suggest you read the novel. If you don't have much time, it is also very worthwhile to see this original film.