Never Say Die (2017 film)
Never Say Die | |
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Traditional Chinese | 羞羞 |
Simplified Chinese | 羞羞 |
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] |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes[2] |
Country | China |
Language | Mandarin[2] |
Box office | CN¥2.18 billion[1] (US$334 million) |
Never Say Die (Chinese: 羞羞
Plot[edit]
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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[edit]
Box office[edit]
The 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. |
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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]
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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.
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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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