Chapter 144 Hollywood Moral Model
"Die Hard 3" finally found its place. Under the attack of "The Island" and "Braveheart", it actually won the summer box office championship.
Fortunately, "Braveheart" was not well received by the market, so "Die Hard 3" was given a chance.
Sofia was very curious as to why "Braveheart" did not do well at the box office. After all, little Gilbert went to support it, so it should be good!
Sofia asked little Gilbert about this question.
"Little Gilbert, why is this movie not doing well at the box office? I went to see the movie and the quality is good!" Sophia was curious.
Little Gilbert was enjoying the California sunshine in the backyard. Hearing this, he replied: "Dear Sofia, you are looking at this movie from the perspective of so-called film art.
But this is the summer season, and art cannot be played in the summer season.
And don’t forget that the North American market has always been very exclusive. No one cares about what happened on the island on the other side of the Atlantic, even if it has the same origin as the United States. "
Sophia thoughtfully said: "Yes, I should have thought of it earlier. No wonder there are not many people interested in this movie in the cinema."
The North American market is not always exclusive, but a film that can survive in this market must really attract audiences and conquer movie fans with its quality.
"Braveheart" may be able to conquer the Oscar judges, but it cannot conquer the audience in the summer season.
The audience is not interested in Scottish independence and the love-hate relationship with the British royal family.
Of course, this is not absolute. If some cold weapon war scenes are well shot, there may be audiences who would like to watch them.
But it is a pity that Mel Gibson had to give up a lot of war scenes in order to win an Oscar. The lengthy literary scenes made the audience drowsy in the cinema.
In summer movies, the most popular ones are always the exciting and exciting popcorn plots, and ideals and humanistic concepts are secondary.
At this point, Gilbert Jr.'s next film, "Saving Private Ryan," has done a great job. Spielberg understands the market very well and has a perfect combination of business and artistry.
So "Saving Private Ryan" was both a commercial success and an Oscar success.
But "Braveheart" is different. Mel Gibson failed to achieve a good balance and put it on the summer schedule, so it became a drowsy movie in the eyes of the audience.
Film critics have praised the film. Kenneth Turan, a film critic who once criticized Gilbert Jr.'s film, gave it a very high rating.
“‘Braveheart’ is an epic costume movie full of passion, politics, romance, and morality. Shooting such a movie is a challenge and test for any director.
But director Mel Gibson has shown extraordinary ability in this film, and he has successfully launched such an epic film with profound nationalist and political connotations. "
Epic films can also be considered a type of film, and the famous "Ben-Hur" can also be considered an epic film.
Coincidentally, "Ben-Hur" also performed poorly at the box office, causing the studio to lose money.
However, the film won the Oscars in 1960, and important awards such as Best Picture and Best Director were won by "Ben-Hur".
Time has passed, and decades later "Braveheart" seems to be following the path of "Ben-Hur".
If he can make a difference at the Oscars, Mel Gibson can still maintain his status, and maybe even further.
But little Gilbert wouldn't give it a chance. "Braveheart" was a hit in theaters, but the audience was lukewarm.
Mel Gibson seems to be in a hurry. He wants to fight with Little Gilbert but can't do it because he doesn't have Little Gilbert's handle.
Helpless, Mel Gibson has a bad temper like Sean Connery, but at least he didn't take too many drugs, so he quickly found someone to send a signal of goodwill to little Gilbert.
But things have been planned to this point, and it's too late to stop.
Seeing that little Gilbert did not respond, Mel Gibson sent his close friends to hide his photo films, while actively saving himself and connecting with everyone.
He was not an idiot. Although he did not tell the whole story, he still told Martin Bob part of the truth and then put all the blame on little Gilbert.
At this moment, Martin Bob instantly understood why little Gilbert came specially to attend the premiere. He clearly had no good intentions.
The two sat together and discussed for a long time, neither knowing how little Gilbert would proceed.
"Mel, is there something else you haven't told me? Who did you ask to do that at the celebration party?" Martin Bob asked.
Mel Gibson hesitated and didn't say anything.
Martin Bob said anxiously: "It's now this time. You want me to help you find a way, but you don't tell me the specific incident. How do you want me to help you?"
In this case, Mel Gibson had no choice but to say: "I asked Sophie Marceau to do it."
Martin Bob's eyes were widened and he was very surprised: "You actually leave such a dangerous thing to an outsider? You have to find reliable people to do it."
Mel Gibson hesitated to speak. When Martin Bob saw that there was still a situation, he asked again: "What else are you hiding from me?"
Mel Gibson hesitated to speak out: "I took a photo of Sophie Marceau. I thought she would be obedient, but I didn't expect her..."
Before he finished speaking, Martin Bob slapped his forehead and felt a headache.
Martin Bob obviously knows something about the special preferences of his customers.
He was very curious. Although these big Hollywood stars had wealth, fame and status that ordinary people could never have in their lifetime, they were all weirdos and had no special hobbies.
Isn't it good to be honest, step by step, and steady?
I couldn’t figure it out, but Martin Bob knew that he still had to think of a way for Mel Gibson. After all, he was a very important customer in his hand.
After thinking about it, Martin Bob asked Mel Gibson: "Have you hidden those photos?"
"It's hidden. The photos and negatives are scattered in different places. No one except my close people knows where they are." Mel Gibson said.
"OK," Martin Bob said with a slightly relieved heart: "As long as the photos are not found, they have no evidence.
In addition, besides Sophie Marceau, who else have you messed with? Hurry up and pay hush money to shut them up. "
This kind of thing is a bottomless pit, and the best way is to let them commit suicide once and for all. But this trick should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Martin Bob added: "You have to tighten your security recently. They must have hired a private detective to check you. It would be bad if a private detective finds out.
Until the end, little Gilbert will definitely not play the Sophie Marceau card. Even if he asks Sophie Marceau to come forward and accuse you, there is nothing he can do against you without evidence. "
Martin Bob's idea was to drag it out, drag it out. If he could dig up dirt on little Gilbert, Martin Bob would definitely want to. But little Gilbert was a strange man, like a saint in Hollywood.
Because only a saint can keep himself clean. He does not participate in gambling, does not drink or take drugs, has not formed a family and naturally has no history of domestic violence.
There was no violation of children, no rape occurred, he was only interested in blond and big-bodied beauties, and his orientation was normal.
There were three rumored girlfriends, maybe four now, but that's not a thing in Hollywood either.
Now those gossip tabloids are still hyping up that little Gilbert is bringing glory to the Americans and winning the French rose of Sophie Marceau.
The impeccably good little Gilbert is simply impossible to put down.
If little Gilbert knew what Martin Bob said about him, he would probably laugh out loud.
According to the standards of his previous life, his life was already very dissolute, and from time to time he would have foursomes with three women, Naomi Watts.
If something similar happened in China and the media found out, he would probably be scolded by netizens. Now he has become a moral model in Hollywood. It is really amazing.
Martin Bob was also thinking about reconciling with Little Gilbert through channels, at worst giving up some benefits.
In order to reach a reconciliation, he took the initiative to terminate the contract with Sophie Marceau, sending a signal that he would no longer harass Sophie Marceau. Little Gilbert was also promised access to their packaging project.
Even including the director position of "Independence Day" in cooperation with CAA and 20th Century Fox, Gilbert Jr.'s Melon Studio can also participate in investment.
But all the goodwill was in vain, and there was no response from little Gilbert.
Martin Bob had no choice but to make an appointment with his former subordinate Sheena Boone.
The female agent had a very arrogant look on her face and showed herself to be superior. She only left one sentence: "Little Director Gilbert went on vacation. Let's talk about anything until he comes back!"
Martin Bob was sure that Sheena Boone must know everything and what little Gilbert was planning.
But unfortunately, he is not law enforcement, and he does not have the pill that makes people tell the truth like in the movie.
When he couldn't get any information from Sheena Boone, Martin Bob knew something was wrong.
Little Gilbert weaved a big net and covered Mel Gibson in it. No matter how much Mel Gibson struggled, it was useless. The more he struggled, the tighter the net became.
At this time, there is only one way to go.
As long as the person is dead, then everything is fine, but the problem now is that the little Gilbert man is not even in North America, and the killer doesn't know where to find him.
Little Gilbert had already predicted that when the opponent had tried all methods and found that there was no other way, the only way would be physical elimination.
So after attending the premiere of "Braveheart", little Gilbert took Sophie Marceau to China for vacation.
No matter how long his hands were, Martin Bob couldn't reach here unless he found a local.
But to be honest, although Gilbert Jr. is on a private trip, he is after all a representative figure in film cultural exchanges between the United States and China and a well-known director.
If he dies here, it will be a diplomatic incident, and locals with brains may not dare to take action.
And by the time Martin Bob knew he was in China, everything was too late and the situation was decided.
Mel Gibson's temper became increasingly violent because he could not find a solution, and he still beat and scolded his assistants and friends.
What is a close friend? This is a strange kind of person in Hollywood who usually sticks to a star or director, eating, drinking, playing, and even playing with women and men.
Many of Mel Gibson's friends were also involved in the things he did.
Therefore, friends have won the trust of Mel Gibson and all live on Mel Gibson. They even know better than Martin Bob what Mel Gibson himself has done.
It is also clear that if these things are exposed, Mel Gibson's ship will sink, so they have to protect Mel Gibson.
But the human heart is the most elusive thing.
Just like the author of online articles, he doesn't know whether readers will like the plot before writing, but he can only write and then be scolded by readers.
Amid Mel Gibson's increasingly bad attitude, friends understood that there was no room for maneuver.
There is no use remaining loyal at this time. Mel Gibson has no brains and can't think of a way. He will only vent his anger to them.
After being beaten too many times, one of my friends came up with the idea of taking advantage of this opportunity and jump off the ship!
Sell Mel Gibson for a sum of money, then run away and never come back for the rest of your life.
He did what he said, and when Mel Gibson and other friends were not paying attention, the friend hurried out and used a public phone booth to contact Super Artist Management Company.
The company phone number is public and anyone can call it.
The girl at the front desk answered the phone, and the friend who was about to rebel said, "I have important information that your president urgently needs. If you want it, I'll give you one million dollars."
Then he gave his address and hung up.
The girl at the front desk was confused and thought it was a prank. However, the friend called me three days in a row, which made the girl at the front desk take it seriously.
She immediately reported it to President Sheena Boone, who asked, "Who else knows about this phone number?"
The girl at the front desk said: "I have been picking up the calls for the past three days. No one knows except you and Miss Hannah."
Miss Hannah is Sheena Boone's assistant and confidant.
Sheena Boon nodded, very satisfied: "Well done, I will give you a bonus next month. Remember, don't tell others about this, it will rot in your heart."
The girl at the front desk nodded to show that she understood.
After she exited the office, Sheena Boone immediately said to Miss Hannah: "Let Bremer do this, remember to keep it secret."
Miss Hannah expressed her understanding and went to contact Bremer.
(End of chapter)