1996年5月,张艺谋试着转型,拍了一部城市题材喜剧《有话好好说》。在这部影片里,有一个收废品的小角色,戏份虽少,却很重要,演员的表演既要朴实自然、又要开口就能让人乐。正当张艺谋为此焦灼不安时,制片主任给他推荐了当时已红透中国的小品王——赵本山。 May 1996, Zhang Yimou tried to transition, took a city theme comedy “there are words to say.” In this movie, there is a small role in receiving waste products, but with few plays, it is very important. The performers’ performances must be simple and natural, and they must be open to people’s enjoyment. While Zhang Yimou uneasy with this, the director of production to recommend him at that time red-chip king of China - Zhao Benshan.