Oh My God (Chinese: 从天儿降) (also known as The Baby from the Universe and Children Fallen from the Skies) is a 2015 Chinese romantic comedy science fiction film directed by Wei Nan and Wei Min and produced by Zhang Ziyi.[1] The film stars Lay Zhang, Li Xiaolu, Cheney Chen and Coco Jiang Wen.[2]
| Oh My God | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| 从天儿降 | |
| Directed by | Wei Nan, Wei Min |
| Produced by | Zhang Ziyi |
| Starring | Lay Zhang Li Xiaolu Cheney Chen Coco Jiang Wen |
Production companies | Beijing Starlit Entertainment Co., Ltd China Film Co., LTD Le Vision Pictures Youth Film Studio of Beijing Film Academy Beijing MaxTimes Culture Development Co., Ltd. |
| Distributed by | China Film Co., LTD Beijing Film Distribution Branch Wuzhou Film Distribution Beijing Starlit Entertainment Co., Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | CN¥56 million |
Plot
editThe movie tells the story of a couple who fervently prayed for a blessing. In answer to their earnest request, the heavens gifted them with a child. From then on, the new family of two couples traverses the happy and sad paths of life.
Chen Mo and Mo Han, Le Yi and Mega are a pair of couples which are close friends. The four young people live together in the same residence and lead a nonchalant and carefree life. Suddenly on one faithful day, a meteor crashed onto their rooftop which morphed into a lovely baby which came to them in their sleep. Astonished about the overnight presence, the four were rendered perplexed. The four soon became baby sitters and were the frenzied by the task. Gradually they found this "everyone's" baby possesses magical powers! Followed by a string of events, they were matured by the responsibilities and fostering of the baby.
Cast
edit- Zhang Yixing as Le Yi
- Li Xiaolu as Lu Miga
- Cheney Chen as Chen Mo
- Coco Jiang Wen as Mohan
- Zhang Ziyi as herself
Soundtrack
editAll tracks are written by Oh My God Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Happy Youth" | Lay | 03:37 |
The song was sung by Lay, Li Xiaolu and Coco Jiang Wen.[citation needed]
Release and reception
editBox office
editThe film grossed CN¥56 million at the Chinese box office.[3]
Accolades
edit| Award | Category | Nominee | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 7th Golden Broom
Awards for Chinese Films |
Most Disappointing Film | Won | [4] | |
| Most Disappointing Director | Wei Nan and Wei Min | |||
| The 6th Douban Film Awards | Lousiest Movie | Won | ||
| Lousiest Director | Wei Nan and Wei Min | |||
| Lousiest Actor | Chen Xuedong | Won | ||
| The 2nd Douban Film Annual | Lowest Rating Chinese Movie | Won |
Critical response
editThere were mixed opinions about the film. The film garnered substantial reviews that questioned the overall logicality and the abrupt ending.[5] However, actor Chen Xuedong was still praised by netizens for their improved acting skills and the plot of man baby-sitting infants with highlights on responsibility and family life.[6]
Ratings
editThe movie garnered a 7.6/10 rating and 31,877,503 viewers on Youku.[7] Mtime rated the movie at 5.0/10.[8]
Promotion
editPremiere
editOn August 4, a pre-release premiere was held to introduce the cast and announce the prospects of the film. Two subsequent premieres were held at Beijing on November 3 and December 1.[9][10]
Music Video
editA music video featuring the singers of the theme song, Zhang Yixing (Lay), Li Xiaolu and Coco Jiang Wen was dropped one day before the release of the film. The song was composed by Zhang Yixing himself.[11]
References
edit- ^ Mary Ann Simuangco. ""The Baby from Universe" Films with Zhang Ziyi and EXO's Lay". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
- ^ "[단독] 엑소 레이, 장쯔이 제작 영화로 中 스크린 진출" (in Korean). Naver. March 18, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
- ^ "票房统计" (in Chinese). China Box Office.
- ^ "从天"儿"降 获奖情况". Douban (in Chinese).
- ^ ""改编成语三部曲"遭疯狂吐槽：零剧情零逻辑零演技". People's China (in Chinese). 2015-12-09.
- ^ "网友点评《从天儿降》：陈学冬的演技有了进步". WangYi Entertainment News (in Chinese). 2015-12-07.
- ^ "电影：从天儿降2015". Youku (in Chinese).
- ^ "从天儿降". Mtime (in Chinese).
- ^ "陈学冬出席《从天儿降》首映 萌爸配萌娃". Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). 2015-12-02.
- ^ "《从天儿降》在京举行"喜从天降"发布会". WangYi (in Chinese). 2015-11-03.
- ^ "《从天儿降》发主题曲MV 张艺兴献唱欢乐洗脑神曲《青春快乐》". Mtime时光网 (in Chinese). 2015-11-03.