Films to see during the summer holiday

Chang’an

The film Chang’ an takes its title from the ancient name of Xi’an in Shaanxi province, which served as capital of the Tang Dynasty for over 280 years.

The film, which provides an invaluable opportunity to research deeper into the ancient Tang Dynasty. It also breathes life into some famous figures of that era and feature s a selection of modern-day well-known poetry verses.

Never Say Never

Never Say Never, which was shot in the hilly city Chongqing, is adapted from real-life events of a movie star Wang Baoqiang. As a fight coach, he determined to assist a group of poor rural children to seek a better life. Wang said the movie mirrors his own personal life journey. It has not only helped him get out of a dilemma but also holds significant meaning for his own life.

Oh My School

Since its release on July 14, Oh My School has earned a remarkable 175 million yuan and gained a rating of 8 points out of 10 on Douban, a popular review platform, second only to Chang’ an.

Set in a junior high school in Changchun, the film tells the amusing story of Wang Qiang, a struggling student who unexpectedly exchanges bodies with Shi Miao’na, a strict teacher, leading to a series of comedic misfortunes.

The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell

For fans of Hong Kong or action film, this one is a must-see. The film describes a strike on drug trade in Southeast Asia’s well-known Golden Triangle region.

What makes this film truly exceptional is the details in its production. A grand 50,000-square-meter set was constructed to reflect a true Golden Triangle’s environment at full scale. Some scenes involved the use of real guns and explosions, heightening the movie’s action and intensity.

【小题1】As a poem lover, which film will you prefer?

A．Chang’ an	B．Never Say Never
C．Oh My School	D．The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell

【小题2】What can we learn from the film Never Say Never?

A．It told about Wang’s achievements in film-making.

B．It’s about the hard life of Wang being a coach.

C．It filmed a real rural scene of Chongqing.

D．It’s about Wang’s earlier life experiences.

【小题3】What makes The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell stand out of the others?

A．The story was set in ancient China.

B．The hero of the film is a rural poor child.

C．It got the highest point on Douban platform.

D．It focused on the production of the real scene effect.