Chapter 1375 Go Find Meng Chang

The first half of the film review briefly introduced the story, allowing readers to generally understand what kind of story it was without revealing too many spoilers.

This also showed that Qian had not only watched the first three episodes, but also read the original novel of *The Successor*.

This meant the situation was even worse.

Because if he was only concerned with the first three episodes, there were still nine episodes to come, and many viewers would feel that his views were one-sided and would reserve their opinions and continue watching.

But now Qian was also criticizing the original work of *The Successor*.

If readers agreed with his views, then there was no need to watch the remaining nine episodes.

Cui Geng glanced at it and found that Qian's summary of the entire story of *The Successor* was relatively accurate and not distorted.

*The Successor* was an anti-superhero subject matter, which meant that through this story, the concept of "superhero" itself was satirized, or the ideological foundation of "superhero movies" was dissolved, and the traditional concept of superheroes was criticized.

And Qian believed that this satire and criticism was "self-righteous."

"*The Successor* is nothing more than a story about superheroes doing evil, the public being deceived, public opinion being manipulated, good systems being useless, and unscrupulous people succeeding."

"In the story, we can't find a single good person at all."

"There's no need to say much about the protagonist, Phil. He even beats and scolds the people around him. Becoming a superhero is naturally not for saving the world or making the people of Hope City live a safer and better life, but for his own selfish interests. It can be said that he is the worst person in this terrible society, so he became the strongest superhero."

"What about the other superheroes besides Phil? Obviously, they are just like Phil. They look glamorous on the surface, but in reality, they are petty and do all kinds of evil. They act in front of the public, but are highly tied to big consortia behind the scenes, and are completely unworthy of the title of 'superhero'."

"As for those big consortia that control the media and superhero talent shows, they increase their control over Hope City by supporting superheroes, and enjoy the fat of the ordinary people."

"The so-called superhero talent shows and superhero elections are nothing more than these ulterior motives of big consortia and superheroes maliciously distorting and using the rules left by World Captain, turning the 'people choose superheroes to indirectly control power' model into a 'superheroes are manipulated by big consortia and turn into acting schools to deceive the people to gain power' model."

"The ultimate winners are superheroes and big consortia. The public thinks they have rights, but in reality, they have nothing, because this right is manipulated and stolen."

"Seeing this, many people may say, isn't this just a normal anti-superhero movie? Why is it 'self-righteous'?"

"Because the assumptions in this story seem reasonable and the logic seems clear, but in reality, it cannot stand scrutiny at all."

"It can also be said that it is full of loopholes."

"First of all, this story portrays the intelligence of ordinary people as too low, even making people feel that even a group of monkeys would not be deceived by these big consortia and superheroes for so long."

"The superhero talent show has always been a scam. Wave after wave of superheroes show off their personas on stage, harvest public support to gain power, and then one after another, their personas collapse and scandals break out."

"This cycle has been going on for decades, and the public still can't find out that they've been deceived? Haven't they become suspicious of these superheroes? Haven't they tried to change this situation?"

"Indeed, they have changed. The result of the change is that they elected a freak like Phil."

"It can only be said that there is obvious intelligence reduction in this aspect. After all, the public is stupid enough for Phil to have enough reason to take the position. But this reduction in intelligence will greatly dissolve the rationality of the entire story."

"If a story model cannot be realized among a group of normal people and must be realized among a group of monkeys or even a group of pigs, then what is the significance of this model for us?"

"Secondly, the big consortia and other superheroes in this story are too stupid, and there is also a serious reduction in intelligence."

"First, the superheroes mocked and humiliated Phil mercilessly, and were not afraid of being retaliated against at all; then, some big consortia were easily persuaded by Phil and started a 'Successor' variety show with him."

"Didn't they see that Phil had ulterior motives? Wouldn't they be vigilant at all?"

"Later, the counterattack against Phil was even more ridiculous. Logically speaking, as long as a stronger superhero took action, Phil could be crushed to death, but these big consortia and superheroes insisted on fighting separately and hindering each other, and were broken through one by one by Phil."

"How could this kind of person become the strongest superhero through superhero elections? It's as ridiculous as a circus clown becoming president!"

"In short, the entire story of *The Successor* is built on a huge halo of intelligence reduction. It not only reduces the intelligence of all ordinary people, but also reduces the intelligence of all big consortia and all superheroes."

"With this indiscriminate coverage of the halo of intelligence reduction, Phil, an unscrupulous rich second generation, can reach the top of superheroes, and the entire story can be established."

"But let us think about what kind of values are conveyed by superhero movies? It is positive, upward, and responsible."

"Anti-superhero movies are not impossible to exist, the key is to be reasonable, profound, and truly analyze the problem, and unfold the story on the basis of normal intelligence of all characters, instead of slapping your head, thinking of some divine development, creating some gimmicks, and 'opposing for the sake of opposition', thinking that you have mastered the secret to wealth."

"Let's not talk about the powerful power of superheroes that transcends the understanding of ordinary people. Even if you elect a building manager in a residential building, there are often various complex relationships, and most people have online intelligence. The final result is the result of the game between several families, and those who are elected are often relatively respected and truly capable people."

"And such a big Hope City, such a great group of superheroes, the level shown is not even as good as an ordinary residential building, which is really too funny."

"Therefore, *The Successor* is very well-made and the production is impeccable, but the key is that the entire story is off track from the root, and the whole thing is crooked, so no matter how well-made it is, it is useless."

"From this point of view, it is reasonable for this drama to flop, because it is neither good-looking nor profound."

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After reading this film review, Cui Geng couldn't help but frown, his expression solemn.

After reading the title, he felt that the other party was prepared, and after reading the content, he was even more certain.

The key is that the situation is a bit difficult!

Does this film review make sense? It can't be said that it makes no sense at all.

On the surface, he talked so much, but in reality, he was just grabbing onto one point and attacking fiercely: intelligence reduction!

Qian felt that the entire story of *The Successor* was about intelligence reduction. Superheroes reduced intelligence, big consortia reduced intelligence, and ordinary people also reduced intelligence, and the reduction was so outrageous that Phil's conspiracy could succeed and the anti-superhero story could be established.

But Cui Geng himself certainly didn't think so. He thought these people's normal intelligence was like this.

No one can convince anyone of this, and no one can prove themselves.

It depends on whether the audience is more likely to accept the former or the latter.

If the audience doesn't think this is intelligence reduction, then Qian's film review will definitely not have any effect; but if the audience thinks this is intelligence reduction, then this film review will have a very huge impact on *The Successor*, further reducing the score and making the reputation even worse!

Judging from the current situation, it is clear that many viewers agree with Qian's views, and many people have cited examples from reality to popularize how fair, just, and fully participated in a series of elections are. Even if there are such or such problems, it is absolutely impossible to be as childish and idiotic as shown in the plot of *The Successor*.

After thinking for a long time, Cui Geng called Huang Sibao back.

"Brother Huang, I thought about it, there's no way..."

"This matter itself is something that can't be clarified. No matter how you explain the rationality of the story itself, those who think it is unreasonable will not change their views."

"We are proposing a hypothesis, while others are picking on faults from a commanding height. How can we argue with that? Moreover, this matter itself is meaningless."

Huang Sibao sighed softly: "Hey, I think so too."

He didn't have much hope when he called Cui Geng. He just felt that Cui Geng, as the original author, might be able to think of a good way.

But now it seems that there is really no good way.

Cui Geng suggested: "Brother Huang, why don't you go to the advertising and marketing department to discuss it? They are responsible for the promotion plan of *The Successor*. Maybe they can think of something."

Huang Sibao suddenly realized: "Oh, that's right."

"Okay, then I'll call them."

The promotion plan for *The Successor* was made by Meng Chang. Although the promotion plan seems to be quite unsuccessful at present, the entire drama has not been broadcast yet, so it is not enough to draw a conclusion.

Meng Chang is very smart, and many previous promotion plans have also been successful. Maybe there is really a way to find him.

Actually, logically speaking, Fei Huang Studio has no reason to be so nervous just because of a film review, but the problem is that the opening of *The Successor* is indeed a bit cracked, and the score and reputation are completely lower than expected.

Even without Qian's post, we have to find a way to reverse this reputation.

Otherwise, the popularity of the first three episodes is already so cold, and even if the next few episodes are broadcast and give the audience a few big scenes, it will not be enough to change this situation at all.