"Brother Jing, this film of yours, *Wolf Warriors*, is it…?" Deng Chao asked, looking at Wu Jing.
Wu Jing replied, "It's a modern war film about the story of a special forces soldier named Leng Feng. It’s modeled after the Hollywood style of individual heroism, though I’m not sure if audiences will accept it."
Wu Jing had high hopes for *Wolf Warriors*, but the higher the expectations, the easier it was to overthink. The subject matter could be classified as "mainstream" (propaganda-style) cinema. Traditionally, such films in China either suffered dismal box office returns or were massive hits. They failed when they were too didactic, which didn't fit the current market economy. They succeeded when they were backed by state-mandated bulk ticket purchases or relied on an ensemble cast of A-list stars, such as *The National Decision* or *The Founding of a Republic*.
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