在中國爆紅的台灣電影,《周處除三害》。Taiwanese film that has become a sensation in China, “The Pig, The Snake and The Pigeon”.
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本週關鍵字 (Keywords of the Week)
周處除三害 (Zhōu chǔ chú sān hài) - Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils
黑幫 (hēi bāng) - Gangster
票房 (piào fáng) - Box Office
名聲 (míng shēng) - Reputation
叫好不叫座 (jiào hǎo bú jiào zuò) - Critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful
大家好,上次跟大家分享不能錯過的台灣宗教文化活動,白沙屯媽祖進香。三月接近尾聲,近期在中國有一部台灣電影深受中國民眾歡迎,在台灣和香港只賣了台幣5000萬的票房,卻在中國突破台幣22億的票房。今天想跟大家分享,這部在中國爆紅的台灣電影,《周處除三害》。
《周處除三害》是什麼電影?
《周處除三害》是一部由香港導演黃精甫所執導,關於台灣黑幫的電影。主角是台灣黑幫殺手以為自己得到肺癌末期,希望在死去前能留下名聲,所以決定殺掉比自己排名還要前面的兩名通緝犯。《周處除三害》除了是電影名稱外,也是中國非常有名的歷史故事,在中國古代有個人叫周處,有一天他知道自己竟然和野獸們成為人民口中的惡人時,決定殺掉野獸,洗心革面的故事。
《周處除三害》為什麼在台灣叫好不叫座?
《周處除三害》在去年的金馬獎共有七項入圍,是大家很期待的電影,然而電影上映之後卻沒有得到許多觀眾的喜愛,在台灣和香港只賣了台幣5000萬,我們說這是叫好不叫座的電影,也就是**這部電影得到金馬獎入圍的肯定,大家覺得應該會賣得很好,但票房卻不好。我個人看了這部電影,也訪問了身邊看過這部電影的人,我覺得這部電影的通緝犯們是一些真實人物的原型,可能是比較特別的地方,但從內容來說,我個人覺得它蠻血腥的,並不是我會特別想再看一次的電影。
《周處除三害》為什麼在中國爆紅?
網路上有許多人針對這部電影爆紅給出許多分析,大部分的人認為是因為題材很特別。由於中國對於電影的內容審查越來越嚴格,因此這種黑幫題材的電影在中國變得很少見,也因此對中國民眾來說特別新鮮,許多中國民眾看完的感想就是,這是一部「爽片」,裡面的暴力、打鬥、血腥場景都讓中國民眾覺得很精彩,也很難在其他電影看到。
《周處除三害》為什麼能在中國上映?
《周處除三害》除了票房很好讓台灣人很驚訝外,能通過中國嚴格的審查也讓台灣人覺得很特別,因為中國的電影是沒有分等級,也就是這是一部任何年齡都能看的電影。以下是很多人分析的原因,第一,影射台灣的社會亂象。這部黑幫電影可能讓中國民眾誤以為台灣社會很混亂,也因此官方並沒有特別阻止。第二,反對邪教。中國社會對於宗教的控制比起台灣嚴格很多,也不喜歡宗教發展太興盛,因此劇中描述邪教的內容,也就成了一個很好的教育題材。
如果你對於這部電影有興趣的話,在台灣的Netflix也可以看得到,裡面的主角都是台灣有名的電影明星,也沒有說太多的台語。如果你看過的話,也歡迎跟我分享你的心得!
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本週關鍵字 (Keywords of the Week)
周處除三害 (Zhōu chǔ chú sān hài) - Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils
黑幫 (hēi bāng) - Gangster
票房 (piào fáng) - Box Office
名聲 (míng shēng) - Reputation
叫好不叫座 (jiào hǎo bú jiào zuò) - Critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful
Hello everyone, last time I shared with you an unmissable cultural event in Taiwan, the Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage. As March comes to the end, there's been a Taiwanese movie that has gained immense popularity among Chinese audiences, raking in over NT$2.2 billion at the box office in China, while only making NT$50 million in Taiwan and Hong Kong combined. Today, I'd like to share with you this Taiwanese film that has become a sensation in China, "The Pig, The Snake and The Pigeon" (Chinese movie name: 周處除三害Zhōu chǔ chú sān hài). I am going to say the Chinese movie name 周處除三害Zhōu chǔ chú sān hài in today’s article.
What is "Zhou Chu Chu San Hai"?
"Zhou Chu Chu San Hai" is a film directed by Hong Kong director Wong Ching-po, centered around the Taiwanese underworld. The protagonist, a Taiwanese gangster hitman who believes he's terminally ill with lung cancer, decides to leave a legacy by eliminating the two criminals ranked above him before he dies. The title "Zhou Chu Chu San Hai" not only refers to the film's name but also draws from a famous historical story in China, where a man named Zhou Chu decides to reform himself after realizing he's considered a villain among people due to his association with wild beasts.
Why did "Zhou Chu Chu San Hai” critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful in Taiwan?
At last year's Golden Horse Awards, 'Zhou Chu Chu San Hai' received seven nominations, making it a highly anticipated film. However, after its release, the film failed to resonate with many audiences. It only grossed NT$50 million in Taiwan and Hong Kong combined, leading us to label it as a critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful film. This means despite its recognition at the Golden Horse Awards, which led people to anticipate its success, it didn't perform well at the box office. Personally, after watching the film and speaking with others who've seen it, I found the portrayal of the wanted criminals, possibly based on real figures, to be a unique aspect. However, in terms of content, I personally found it quite violent and not something I'd particularly want to watch again.
Why did "Zhou Chu Chu San Hai" become a hit in China?
There are various analyses online regarding the film's popularity in China, with many attributing it to the novelty of its subject matter. Given the increasingly stringent content regulations in China, films with underworld themes are rare, making "Zhou Chu Chu San Hai" stand out. Many Chinese viewers describe it as an exhilarating film, with its violence, fights, and bloody scenes being particularly appealing and uncommon in other movies.
How did "Zhou Chu Chu San Hai" manage to pass censorship in China?
The film "Zhou Chu Chu San Hai" not only surprised Taiwanese people with its excellent box office performance but also made them feel special for passing China's strict censorship. This is because Chinese films do not have age ratings, meaning it is a film that can be watched by audiences of any age. Here are the reasons analyzed by many people: First, it reflects Taiwan's social chaos. This gangster film may lead Chinese audiences to mistakenly believe that Taiwanese society is chaotic, so the authorities did not specifically prohibit it. Second, it opposes cults. Compared to Taiwan, Chinese society has much stricter control over religion and dislikes overly flourishing religious developments. Therefore, the depiction of cults in the film became a good educational material.
If you're interested in watching this film, it's available on Netflix in Taiwan, featuring renowned Taiwanese film stars and minimal use of Taiwanese dialect. Feel free to share your thoughts if you've seen it!
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