The ending of "The Wandering Earth" wasn't entirely happy, but within the tragedy lay a sense of vitality.
Tu Hengyu had always wanted to give his daughter a complete life, and in the end, he succeeded. He was truly living with his daughter.
Perhaps, this was his best resting place.
Ma Zhao and Zhang Peng, two teacher-like figures, both sacrificed themselves in the finale, but their spirits were passed on. They saved humanity.
And then there were the astronauts from various countries, the older generation who were willing to go to the moon to meet their deaths. Their spirits would be remembered by the younger generation.
Dedication and inheritance.
These were all very important parts of Chinese culture.
And this film, brimming with Chinese culture and the unique spirit of Chinese people, came to an end.
"Daddy is going to sleep in a big box. When you can see Jupiter without a telescope, Daddy will come home. Look, so many stars are with Daddy... accompanying Daddy..."
Liu Peiqiang's life, apart from the time he met Han Duoduo, was a complete tragedy. He was originally the sharpest, most spirited, and brightest star, but too much helplessness and pain had worn down his edges.
The final scene of the movie.
It was a blue planet, propelled forward into the depths of space.
"Goodbye, Solar System!"
"Goodbye..."
As the languages of various countries appeared, the audience's eyes welled up with tears, yet their hearts felt a little empty.
Just as the audience was preparing to leave.
Some everyday scenes suddenly appeared.
After this disaster, life on Blue Star gradually returned to normal.
However, a suspense was left in this story.
"10 years until the Jupiter crisis."
When this scene appeared.
Many audience members looked pleased!
Judging by this, there should be a sequel!
"Holy crap, hurry up and film it!!"
"Looking forward to the sequel. I dare say 'The Wandering Earth' is the most amazing sci-fi film in domestic entertainment so far!"
"That's right, wandering with Blue Star. This kind of romantic idea belonging to Chinese people is very novel in the entire sci-fi film genre!"
"I hope the sequel can reunite Liu Peiqiang with his son. He's really too tragic."
"Tu Hengyu has his daughter with him, but Liu Peiqiang is separated from his son by thousands of miles. He is indeed very tragic..."
The movie ended.
The audience felt unsatisfied.
Cao Weiming rushed out of the theater as fast as he could!
He had to buy a ticket before the next movie started!
The couple next to him were hugging each other, the girl crying profusely.
"Wuwuwu... Why do sci-fi movies also have deaths!" The girl hit the boy's chest.
"Actually, deaths in sci-fi are very normal. Foreign sci-fi movies have even more deaths..." the boy said helplessly.
"But, no matter how many people die in foreign movies, the death of just one Zhang Peng in this movie makes me sadder..."
"This is where Jiangnan's brilliance lies. Every character he creates is very three-dimensional."
"It's all your fault. I wanted to watch 'Love Has Come,' but you insisted on watching 'The Wandering Earth.' You've made my makeup all teary!"
"Haha, so do you think it was good?"
"It was good. I'm so envious that Han Duoduo has a husband who loves her so much."
There wasn't much romance.
But it was more profound than movies that focused entirely on romance!
The girl took out the movie ticket.
She placed it in her palm.
And took a picture.
Then she started editing her social media post.
"Family, friends, I recommend a really great movie!!"
Most of the people in the theater had already left.
After speculating about a sequel, everyone was filled with anticipation for the next installment.
It's worth mentioning.
A miraculous scene appeared at the cinema entrance.
Audiences watching "The Saints" cheered with satisfaction!
Those watching "Starfall" were also flushed with excitement!
Such grand sci-fi scenes indeed make adrenaline surge.
Moreover, when watching sci-fi movies, these are precisely what people are after.
If it's not exciting, why watch sci-fi?
However.
When the audience of "The Wandering Earth" emerged.
They all had red eyes and were grumbling.
They cursed "Jiangnan, that old thief!"
"Buddy, what's going on?"
Someone curiously walked up and asked.
"My sorrow, you wouldn't understand."
That person wiped away a tear, patted his shoulder, and then left.
"Who cries while watching a movie?"
"But why are so many people coming out with red eyes..."
"Should we buy a ticket to see it?"
"Let's wait for the online reactions. After all, it's Jiangnan's first sci-fi movie. If the response is good, then we'll go."
...
The first day of the International Film Festival.
The social media was filled with people posting photos of their movie tickets.
After all, humans, regardless of their country, like to join in the fun. For such an international event, a sense of participation is important.
And among these movie tickets, factions had already formed.
People who didn't follow domestic entertainment and only liked overseas blockbusters were posting tickets for "The Saints" and "Starfall."
They discussed the plot with each other.
"The special effects in 'Starfall' are amazing, it's high-octane throughout!"
"'The Saints' is also very good, the alien modeling is very realistic!"
"This is the standard that sci-fi films should have!"
"I have to say, I saw both movies today and it was incredibly satisfying!"
Both films received excellent reviews, and their recommendation index among the general public was also very high.
The audience who watched them were recommending them on their social media.
Of course.
In addition to "The Saints" and "Starfall."
"The Wandering Earth" was also watched by many.
In domestic entertainment, Jiangnan's influence with "Listening to the Rain" was undeniable.
Even though it was Jiangnan's first sci-fi movie, a large number of people were willing to give it a try.
And after watching "The Wandering Earth," the first thing these people did was to recommend it on their social media and major platforms!
"Every time I finish watching a good movie like this, I feel a bit empty."
"As a girl who doesn't usually watch this type of movie, it was my first time watching sci-fi, and I was moved to tears!"
"Girl +1. I originally watched it to accompany my straight-laced husband, but I was more invested than him throughout..."
"I've already seen it twice. This movie is worth rewatching and savoring!"
"That's right. This movie has some deeply buried foreshadowing, and there are some parts I didn't understand. Waiting for film critics to weigh in!"
"When watching the end credits, it seemed like there was still the Jupiter crisis. Looking forward to the second part!"
These viewers formed their own circles.
They were all discussing the sci-fi movies at the International Film Festival.
For audiences who liked sci-fi, "The Saints" and "Starfall" would definitely satisfy them.
But for audiences who didn't like sci-fi, they preferred movies like "The Wandering Earth" with rich storylines. While the mecha battles looked cool, the heartwarming dedication and spiritual inheritance were more moving.
Regardless of which movie they supported, everyone was waiting for the announcement of the opening day box office results.
After all, the rankings at the International Film Festival were based on box office performance. No matter how much the audience praised it, box office revenue was the sole criterion for judgment!