I'm very pessimistic about that, no matter how hard we may…
“I'm very pessimistic about that, no matter how hard we may try. The Chinese market is huge, but out of last year's $2 billion box office, $1.8 billion was taken in by foreign movies, and just $200 million by our own movies, no matter how much we have learned of their techniques, or their good practices. The Hollywood movies imported into China are all good movies; does the U.S. make lousy movies? Yes, too many lousy movies, but the imports are good films, so how can they not be box office hits? They're all hits.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker doubts domestic films can compete despite market size, citing foreign dominance in box office and questioning quality differences.
In simple terms: Domestic films struggle against foreign hits in China.
Key Takeaway
Focus on unique strengths to compete.
Themes
film industry
competition
market dynamics
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- film production
- distribution
- marketing
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
cultural influence
audience preference
industry strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can domestic studios differentiate?
- What policies could support local films?
A Different Perspective
Foreign films dominate due to higher production values and brand appeal.