At the end of the movie, He Shangsheng was looking at a newspaper, and he was attracted by a piece of news in the newspaper.
The headline of this news was: Mysterious Man Donates Twenty Million in He Shangsheng's Name to Children's Cancer Fund.
This confused He Shangsheng for a moment, because he didn't know if Zhang Hua had died in the end.
The scene shifted, and He Shangsheng, who had finished watching the movie, got on a bus, where he saw Liu Ruyan wearing a sapphire necklace.
He stared intently at the sapphire, momentarily at a loss for words.
Because with his eyesight, he could tell that the gem was real!
After some polite conversation, he learned from Liu Ruyan that the sapphire was indeed given by Zhang Hua.
And Liu Ruyan didn't know that this was a rare treasure worth eighty million! Because Zhang Hua told her it was a fake...
The movie ended with He Shangsheng eating popcorn with a complex expression, and as the end credits appeared, the lights in the cinema hall lit up.
Even after the movie ended, there was no answer as to whether Zhang Hua had died in the end.
This made many people feel that Zhang Hua was actually still alive!
The so-called late-stage cancer might also be a hoax, but there was no evidence.
And how did such a movie even pass censorship?
Because the ending clearly showed the villain winning! Is this even allowed?
However, the audience enjoyed it, and even though they knew there would be no more easter eggs, they were all reluctant to leave, watching the credits.
After all, there were too many easter eggs and surprises in this movie; they really couldn't guarantee whether Su Yu would come up with another easter egg reversal at the very end.
However, at the premiere hall, Su Yu and the main creative staff had already taken the stage, so it was clear there were no more easter eggs.
"Director Su, you were too humble before! Such a Hong Kong-style police and gangster film, a total box office of one billion is unstoppable! I really want to know how you managed to make such an authentic Hong Kong-style police and gangster film? Were you greatly influenced by Hong Kong films?"
A reporter from Hong Kong eagerly asked loudly.
He was truly exceptionally excited now; he felt that Hong Kong films seemed to be rising again!
And since Su Yu could make such an authentic Hong Kong film, he must have a deep understanding of Hong Kong films and a special fondness for them, right?
"I do really like Hong Kong police and gangster films, which is why I had the idea to film after Rong Ge proposed the idea of cooperation. Now seeing everyone's expressions after watching the movie, I feel like this time it seems to have been a success, but everyone's tastes are different, and the types of movies they like are also different, so I can't be sure about the box office or anything."
Su Yu said honestly with a smile.
He truly didn't have much confidence in his heart, as there was nothing to compare it to.
The 2017 "chasing the dragon" on Earth was already a quite excellent Hong Kong film, but its total box office was less than 600 million.
So Su Yu's initial prediction of one billion at the box office was truly not humility, nor was it to show off after the box office exploded.
"Director Su, why didn't Ms. Liu Ruyan come to the premiere? Although her cameo was very short, it was stunning enough! You kept us in suspense!"
Another reporter asked loudly.
They really had too many questions they wanted to clarify.
"Andy Lau, if I'm not mistaken, this is your first time playing a cross-gender role, right? Is such a big sacrifice for this movie worth it?"
"Jacky Cheung, do you have any plans to continue making movies? Your acting in the film was truly amazing!"
"......"
After the premiere ended, the reporters had even more questions.
And when Su Yu and the others completed this premiere, discussions and reviews about "hidden war" had already exploded on the internet.
Andy Lau and the others were not in a hurry to leave, but instead watched the highly popular movie reviews online with Su Yu.
If they felt good about it, they would even like and repost it.
A well-known film critic V said:
【"In 'hidden war', Liu Furong plays the thief Zhang Hua, whose life is counting down, with only four weeks left.
He meticulously plans a series of actions to avenge his father.
At the beginning of the film, he breaks into a financial company, not to steal cash but only crushed diamonds, a unique action that instantly grabs the audience's attention.
Jacky Cheung plays the astute and persistent negotiator He Shangsheng, who, despite repeatedly falling into Zhang Hua's traps, never gives up in their confrontations.
Their three confrontations in the car are classic, with intense sparks flying between their eyes and words in the confined space.
Director Su skillfully controls the rhythm, making this cat-and-mouse game thrilling and suspenseful, showcasing the complexity and brilliance of human nature in a battle of wits on the edge of life and death."】
Wonderful Film and Television's review was:
【"In 'hidden war', the duel between Liu Furong and Jacky Cheung is unforgettable.
Liu Furong's character, despite being terminally ill, remains calm and composed, meticulously planning his revenge, demonstrating extraordinary wisdom and courage.
Jacky Cheung, on the other hand, perfectly portrays He Shangsheng's tenacity and astuteness.
Their relationship is not a simple police-versus-thief opposition.
He Shangsheng has multiple opportunities to arrest Andy Lau, but chooses to let go out of admiration and sympathy.
This mutual appreciation is especially profound during their three confrontations in the car.
Their verbal sparring and eye-to-eye probing reveal complex emotions.
This friendship, transcending their identities, allows the film to break free from the traditional police and gangster film framework, adding a touch of warmth and depth to the tense and exciting story, and also allowing the audience to see the unique brilliance of human nature in special circumstances."】
Tengfei Video, on the other hand, reviewed it from a different angle:
【"Romantic Encounter on the Bus In 'hidden war', besides the exciting police and gangster battle of wits, a bus encounter is also particularly moving.
The thief played by Liu Furong, at the end of his life, encounters a woman played by Liu Ruyan on a bus.
During their brief time together, their eyes meet, and affection quietly blossoms.
Zhang Hua gives the woman a blue gem symbolizing their fated encounter; this gift carries his attachment to life.
Although this plot is short, it is like a bright spot, adding romantic warmth to the film.
Beyond the tense and thrilling main storyline of revenge and pursuit, it allows the audience to see that even in dark and desperate moments, love can still shine, bringing warmth and hope to the protagonist's bleak life, and also making the film's layers richer and more touching."】
As Su Yu read through the reviews one by one, he felt that these film critics had expressed everything he wanted to convey in the movie.
This meant he didn't need to use a burner account to add anything.
And the opening score for "hidden war" was quickly released: 9.1 points!
Wow, even Su Yu hadn't expected such a high opening score!
This also seemed to indicate that this 1999 film from Earth was very likely to achieve unexpected results and success in Blue Star's 2014.
As April 2nd arrived at midnight, the box office for "hidden war" on its opening day was also released—147 million!
Although it didn't surpass the first-day box office of "let the bullets fly" during the Spring Festival, achieving such a super-high box office in the off-season "Fool's Day" was enough to stand out from the crowd!
Su Yu's prediction of one billion might really have been too low...
