Never Say Die (Chinese: 羞羞的铁拳; literally: The Bashful Iron Fist) is a 2017 Chinese comedy film directed by Song Yang and Zhang Chiyu and starring Ai Lun, Ma Li, Shen Teng, Tian Yu and Xue Haowen.[2] Adapted from the popular stage comedy of the same name, it was released in China on 30 September 2017.[1] According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is the highest-grossing comedy film ever in a single (its home domestic) box office market.[3]
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| Traditional Chinese | 羞羞的鐵拳 |
| Simplified Chinese | 羞羞的铁拳 |
| Literal meaning | Bashful Iron Fist |
| Hanyu Pinyin | xiūxiū de tiěquán |
| Directed by | Song Yang Zhang Chiyu |
| Starring | Ai Lun Ma Li Shen Teng Tian Yu Xue Haowen |
| Distributed by | Tianjin Maoyan Media Huaxia Film Distribution Sihai Distribution Association Eastern Mordor[1] |
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Running time | 100 minutes[2] |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin[2] |
| Box office | CN¥2.18 billion[1] (US$334 million) |
Plot
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Addison (played by Allen), who makes a living by playing fake punches, was originally an enemy of Ma Xiao (played by Ma Li), a sports reporter with a strong sense of justice. Unexpectedly, due to an accidental electric shock, the bodies of men and women were switched. After gender confusion, the two cheated on each other, causing a great earthquake in the boxing world. They also revealed the secrets of the fake boxing world and caused a lot of trouble. In the end, the two got together under the deputy head of the "Julian Sect" Zhang Zhuyu (played by Zhang Zhuyu). Under the guidance of Shen Teng (played by Shen Teng), he waved a shy iron fist at the evil forces.[4]
The main character, Addison (played by Allen), is a professional boxer with excellent skills but is often defeated in matches due to the manipulation of corrupt forces, leading to a dismal life. On the other hand, Ma Xiao (played by Ma Li) is a female journalist who dares to expose the dark side of the sports world. She is strong-willed, meticulous in her work, and focused on uncovering the injustices in boxing competitions.
In a bizarre twist of fate,Addison and Ma Xiao switch bodies due to a lightning strike during an accidental encounter. This strange event leaves them at a loss, forcing them to face drastically different lifestyles and career challenges. Addison must learn how to work as a woman, especially in the journalism industry, while Ma Xiao must adapt to the life of a male boxer and master complex boxing techniques.
After the initial chaos of switching bodies, Addison and Ma Xiao gradually start adapting to each other's lives. Ma Xiao, in Addison's body, uses her intelligence to gradually expose the corruption in the boxing world, while Addison, in Ma Xiao's body, experiences the hardships and responsibilities of being a journalist. They not only need to tackle external challenges but also face internal growth and transformation.
As the plot progresses, Addison and Ma Xiao's relationship evolves from mutual annoyance to mutual understanding and support. With each other's help, they become stronger and eventually decide to face an upcoming important match together. In this match, they not only have to defeat powerful opponents but also reveal the corruption in boxing competitions, seeking justice for themselves and other athletes.
In the end, with Ma Xiao's wisdom and Addison's boxing skills combined, they successfully expose the injustices in boxing matches and win the competition. The film, set in a light-hearted and humorous atmosphere, conveys positive themes about justice, friendship, and perseverance.
Cast
editBox office
editThe film is the third highest-grossing in China in 2017[5] and the sixth highest-grossing ever in the country,[6] with a gross of CN¥2.181 billion[1] (US$334 million).[7]
Awards and nominations
edit| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Macau International Movie Festival | Best Picture | Never Say Die | Nominated | [8] |
| 9th China Film Director's Guild Awards | Best Film | Nominated | [9] | |
| Best Director | Song Yang, Zhang Chiyu | Nominated | ||
| Best Young Director | Nominated | |||
| 23rd Huading Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Shen Teng | Nominated | [10] |
| Best New Director | Song Yang, Zhang Chiyu | Nominated |
On June 22, 2018, the film won the 2017 "Smoke-free Film Award"，On August 18 of the same year, it was named the Outstanding Love Film of 2017.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "羞羞的铁拳（2017）". cbooo.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "羞羞的铁拳 (2017)". movie.douban.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ^ "China Box Office: 'Never Say Die' Becomes Biggest Single-Market Comedy Ever with $280M". The Hollywood Reporter. 15 October 2017.
- ^ "羞羞的铁拳_剧情_1905电影网". www.1905.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "年度票房 2017". cbooo.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ^ "内地总票房排名". cbooo.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ^ "Never Say Die - Box Office Mojo".
- ^ "2017年第九屆澳門國際電影節獎項提名名單". Macau International Movie Festival Official Website (in Chinese).
- ^ "电影导演协会2017年度入围名单揭晓 吴京入围最佳导演". ifeng (in Chinese). February 27, 2018.
- ^ "第23届华鼎奖提名：《战狼2》、《芳华》双雄逐鹿". Sina (in Chinese). March 20, 2018.
- ^ "电视剧《风筝》等烟草镜头最多时间最长，被颁"脏烟灰缸奖"_绿政公署_澎湃新闻-The Paper". www.thepaper.cn. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
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