Bringing elements of
romantic comedy, musical and a heavy
dose of action, Taiwan pop idol
Jay Chou’s latest directorial effort
"The Rooftop" is now in theaters
across China. Let’s take a
preview of the film, and hear
what this all-around entertainer has
to say about his second go at
the big screen.
Taiwan
superstar Jay Chou has not been
afraid to spend money on his
second film, "The
Rooftop".
He’s also not
afraid to address criticism of his
acting, something he has taken heat
for ever since his directorial debut
on the 2007 film,
"Secret."
However, he says
he’s more open now, and that
acting has become more
natural.
"I opened up more,
so people could get the feeling
that this character isn’t the
Jay Chou that most people are
familiar with. If I played Jay
Chou, I would only have one
expression from beginning to the end.
It’s true. I have more
expressions now and can face the
camera naturally. For this movie, I
think I was able to open up
and act more freely." Jay Chou
said.
The art and stylistic
direction have been particularly important
in this musical action movie, with
Chou unwilling to skimp on the
details. With an unlimited budget for
costumes and sets, the film is
filled with whimsical, retro elements
inspired by the 70s.
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