The director of Shanghai Fortress apologizes: I don't want to close the door to Chinese science fiction

Since its release on August 9, the Douban score of Shanghai Fortress has dropped to 3.3 in three days. Teng Huatao posted on Weibo: "There were also audiences who didn't like the movies I made in the past, but most of them criticized the movies. But today I saw some netizens saying that The Wandering Earth opened a door for Chinese science fiction, but Shanghai Fortress closed it again. It's really sad. This is not only about dissatisfaction with the movie, but also about the expectations for Chinese science fiction movies being dashed. As a director, I have an unshirkable responsibility. I'm really sorry, because I believe that no one wants to close this shining door. As a director, I didn't take everyone further on this road, but I know that everyone is working hard to move forward. I know that not all efforts are rewarded, but I won't stop working hard just because there is no reward this time."

Teng Huatao also said: "Thank you to all the actors. Thank you for accompanying me today and promoting this film in various cities under such public opinion environment. Thank you to the investors. This film made you lose money, but from beginning to end no one jumped out to blame me, and instead comforted me. Thank you to all the audiences who like this film. I am very pleased that you can still see a little bit of touching in the story, although I know that this film still has this or that imperfection. Thank you to all the audiences for their criticism. I have read the comments along the way, and the criticisms are the most. Thank you for still saying it. It's very uncomfortable, but this is how a person who has not done a good job should feel. I will remember it. I hope there will be a future, and I also hope that Chinese science fiction films can get better and better."