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Culture Beat: ‘The Last Frenzy’ brings laughter, tears
Published: May 05, 2024 08:43 PM
Photo: Courtesy of Douban

Photo: Courtesy of Douban

The Last Frenzy, a new comedy from actors Jia Bing, Tan Zhuo, Xiao Shenyang and Yu Yang, has not only performed well at the box office, but also earned great reviews from audiences during the May Day holidays.  

Jia's good performance has led many netizens to exclaim, "Northeast people are natural comedians." Some even commented that "his appearance on the big screen makes me want to laugh." Jia said that each era has its own popular trends and ways to have fun, which "requires you to keep pace with the times; and if you don't work hard, you will be left behind." 

The movie marks actress Tan's first appearance in a comedy, which brought with it some pressure. "But I didn't carry this burden alone as I learned from experienced actors and sought new breakthroughs." 

Exploring the topic of life and death, the film also includes topics closely related to everyone, such as family, friendship, dreams and reality.  

Just as director Wu Rina said, "The four of them have a lot of memories about their hometowns, their childhoods, and the times that are now far away." 

Some audiences have commented that The Last Frenzy is not just a comedy or simply a celebration of friendship. Instead, it tells people to look forward, regain the courage to face failure and join hands with friends."