"Eight Days and Eight Nights" VS "Burning Skyscrapers"

Amiya 2022-04-26 06:01:02

Hollywood’s "The Towering Inferno", shot in 1974, is one of the most famous disaster blockbusters in film history. Many people remembered. Every time I watch such a film, I will unconsciously think about when we can produce similar or even better works in China?



With the blessings of relevant parties, such an opportunity will soon be realized! Not long ago, Shanxi has decided to bring the true story of the Wangjialing mine disaster rescue to the screen. The name is tentatively set as "Eight Days and Eight Nights", with an investment of up to 10 million, and it will become a gift film for the National Day. The news came to me. Excited and encouraged. The parties concerned are indeed too discerning. I choose this subject to shoot. In my opinion, if the shooting is done properly, there will be at least four aspects that will surpass the viewing effect brought by "Burning Skyscrapers".



First of all, the film will be more refined and the plot will be more focused. "Fire" is too long, especially in the first half an hour. It uses a lot of pictures to describe the hidden dangers of the building, the unscrupulous profiteers are shoddy, the shameless faces of cutting corners, and the insistence of so-called social celebrities such as wealthy businessmen and politicians. Holding a party and other boring details on the top floor of a building that has been found to be in danger of accidents not only wastes a lot of film and increases production costs, but also procrastinates the plot and makes the audience drowsy; "Eight Days and Eight Nights" will completely change this low-level The film will focus directly on the rescue of the accident. The first shot is when the relevant person in charge suddenly received the news of the mining disaster, and began leisurely organizing rescue forces from all quarters to rush to the scene, so that the audience’s emotions were suddenly affected. Mobilize and go directly to the subject.



Secondly, the motivational effect of the film will be greatly enhanced. Like all so-called blockbuster movies in the West, "Fire" focuses too much on entertainment effects, using a large number of irritating images such as flames, explosions, and casualties as the selling point of the film, so that the audience can hardly feel the positive significance of rescue. The real love in the world that has spread is only pursuing a vulgar box office view; on the contrary, "Eight Days and Eight Nights" will not have too many movie images such as the flooding of the tunnels and the moments of death of some miners. Emphasis is placed on the battle scenes where rescuers are trying their best under the command of the person in charge, sleepless, and repeatedly fighting, especially to reserve a long enough picture to show the miracle that a large number of miners are rescued. The whole movie It will reach a climax in the scene of the rescued miners rising into the well one after another, composing an inspiring song of rescue triumph on the screen!



Third, individual heroism will be completely replaced by collectivism. Emphasizing the personal heroism of movie stars, denying the role of other ordinary characters and even deliberately vilifying these characters to set off the image of the protagonist is also the usual practice of these Western movies. "Fire" is no exception. In the film, almost all the final rescue achievements are It was won by the building engineer played by Paul Newman alone. Other related personnel, such as firefighters, were not only unable to help, but also often messed up and gave bad ideas. This kind of plot that cannot withstand scrutiny will be changed in "Eight Days and Eight Nights". The film will create a series of heroic images, including a strong-willed rescue commander, a rigorous professional engineer, a rescue captain who charges ahead, The medical staff who abandoned the small family to take care of everyone and the journalists who reported the rescue process with inspiring words have a clear division of labor and excellent cooperation. There is no such thing as the "Fire" film that highlights themselves and competes for rescue methods. The red-faced scene appears, and this is precisely the key to the success of the rescue. This kind of collectivism is exactly what the movie wants to show the audience.



Fourth, the fundamental intention of the film will be to show people's love and hope for the future. Don’t give up, don’t abandon, the concise and concise six words are the best explanation to witness the miracle of Wangjialing. This kind of human love must be the core concept of "Eight Days and Eight Nights". In addition to the rescue team, the film will also take away the family members of the trapped miners. And the trapped miners-there are two main lines above and below to show the power of the love of others. On this line of family members, the film will show family members panic and helpless after learning of the bad news to the care and accompaniment of the relevant persons in charge. Under the comfort and encouragement of the person, the heart gradually calms down, and the faith is strengthened. In the underground, the panoramic pictures of the trapped miners from the fear of the disaster to the mutual support and encouragement, actively conveying information to the ground and finally being rescued will also be presented. . In contrast, the "Fire" film is not worth mentioning. The trapped people in it are all panicked. It is so negative that they can be saved but give up on their own.



Finally, although there are still some miners who died unfortunately, the film will express hope for the future through the mouth of the representatives of the victims’ families. The child said, "My son, when you grow up, you have to be like your dad. Be a good miner. Don't be afraid. As long as we have the spirit of not giving up and not abandoning, the future must be beautiful!" The film ends here. , The subtitle was printed on the screen: “During the eight days and eight nights of rescue, the rescuers invested in total...people, related construction machinery... Taiwan, used funds...yuan.... Now, Wangjialing’s rescue miracle has been lost at home and abroad. It is widely spread, and the spirit of not giving up and not abandoning will remain in the hearts of the people over time!

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The Towering Inferno quotes

  • James Duncan: Give me the architect that designed you, and who needs Doug Roberts?

    Susan: I do.

  • James Duncan: You know there's... nothing that any of us can do to bring back the dead.