Chapter 686 Two gestures
Praise, or praise.
The opinions of two authoritative media outlets, "Los Angeles Times" and "Sight and Sound", have established the media reputation of the "cat and mouse game" in one fell swoop, but is this all?
Once again, good reviews hit the list?
Obviously not so.
There are inherent differences between film critics and genre films. Film critics hope that films can have more room for artistic development in addition to entertainment, while genre films hope to abandon artistic considerations and be as close to the preferences of the general public as possible. This leads to the two They are often at odds with each other.
Because of this, it is not easy for genre films to win unanimous praise from critics.
The same goes for the "cat and mouse game".
"Rolling Stone", fifty points, "There is no doubt that the movie has an excellent beginning, but the length of one hundred and forty minutes completely ruins the lightness of the movie, and it becomes more clumsy towards the end. Cheap recognition that exposes the emotional dimension. Perhaps, Anson Wood is the only highlight that makes one hundred and forty minutes less painful, a pure fashion show of Anson Wood's personal charm."
"Village. "The Voice", sixty points, "well-made and worth watching; but unfortunately, the film lacks an element that goes a step further and has a personal gesture: a bit of jazz spirit"
"USA Today", Sixty Points, "I wouldn't mind watching a two-hour Anson Wood fashion show, because this young man is really pleasing to the eye; but at the end of the story, it's another story about a boy who lacks his father's love: Hey, Steven, we've seen this episode."
"Baltimore Sun," Sixty, "Spielberg attempts to recreate the retro modern feel of the sixties and seventies, and more. It is just a biography of a criminal figure, more like a review and observation of an era, but unfortunately, the movie still lacks a bit of temperament and attitude.
Anson Wood, not sure if it is correct. Choice, he is very handsome and handsome, but he is too modern and does not have the texture of the 1960s; however, at the same time, his performance has become the biggest highlight of this movie to avoid slipping into a vulgar idol drama, and even made Tom Hanks It seems clumsy.
So, I’m not sure.”
The criticism is as direct and sharp as the voice of praise.
However, that's all.
What I’m talking about is the content of the reviews. The criticism mainly focuses on “that little chemical reaction”, which is invisible and intangible. There is no serious criticism of the movie itself; it’s also about the number of reviews. Four, all rated neutral, that’s all.
No negative reviews.
After "Spider-Man", a genre film starring Anson has once again won such treatment, despite the criticism and opinions, there were no harsh negative reviews.
In the first batch of media reviews of "Cat and Mouse Game", there were four neutral reviews and zero negative reviews. No matter how hard we searched, there were no more criticisms.
From the side, we can also see the film's comprehensive media review treatment-
Praise. Good reviews. Still good reviews.
Shocked.
Although people had predicted and imagined this scene, when it actually happened, when all the positive reviews flooded the screen, they still couldn’t help but open their mouths and couldn’t believe their eyes——
Anson -Wood, once again delivers a film that won applause from critics!
"Chicago Sun-Times", from legendary film critic Roger Ebert.
“This is not the Spielberg blockbuster we were expecting, but surprisingly, it’s worth watching.
Obviously, this is Spielberg’s move between big productions and big A relaxation between productions, from scale to content, the movie seems light and simple, an uncomplicated story is presented with ease, Spielberg does not even need to use all his strength, everything is easy. The real charm of the movie lies in Anson. -Wood.
Handsome. Lonely.
The audience can find all the elements that make them fall in love in this child, and truly believe that this is a growth story about getting lost and returning, but compared with Peter Parker's slightly heavier growth, Frank Abagnale Jr. The agonizing search for family and fatherhood is a little more personal, but just as persuasive.
There is no doubt that Anson Wood has taken an important step as an actor. Even when facing actors like Tom Hanks and Christopher Walken, he can still firmly grasp you sight. ”
Eighty points.
Roger Ebert was not crazy about this movie. The entire review seemed simple and restrained because he understood Steven Spielberg’s The ability is more than that. Such a movie is too easy and simple for Steven, so there is no need to make a fuss; instead, because Anson brings a small surprise, Roger thinks this is an important gain.
Finally. , eighty percent, this is his point of view
Perhaps, for ordinary directors, "Cat and Mouse Game" is an entertainment masterpiece worthy of special mention, but for top students, it is just normal performance.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic seemed calm and collected, and the praise was praise but not crazy; however, another group of authoritative film critics showed a slightly different attitude.
"Cahiers du Cinema".
In 1951, film theorist Andre-Bazin founded this new film magazine in Paris, vigorously promoting the "auteur theory" and firmly believing that movies should be the work of the director, who is the director. The heart and soul of a film; and played an important role in the French New Wave of Cinema.
In just half a century, "Cahiers du Cinema" has had a profound impact on the entire France and even Europe, and even gave birth to a professional term:
Manual school.
Because "Cahiers du Cinema" selects the top ten films of the year every year, but they are different from thousands of other annual lists. They firmly support their own taste and aesthetics, refuse to follow the crowd, and have established their own reputation over the years. A unique aesthetic and a transcendent authority in global cinema.
Some people may think that "Cahiers du Cinema" only likes art films that are eccentric or even experimental, but this is not the case. They also always favor genre films. The subject matter, type, and whether the film is commercial , entertainment value, etc. are not the criteria for the editorial department to select the top ten -
Excellence is the only criterion.
Over time, a group of "Cahiers" directors have emerged in the field of world cinema. Maybe they can't win Oscars, maybe they can't top the three major European film festivals, but relying on the strong influence of "Cahiers", Their works can still enter art theaters, can still be shortlisted for the three major European film festivals, and can still continue to attract investment to continue filming their works.
There is no doubt that "Cahiers du Cinema" has a transcendent status.
For the legendary director Steven Spielberg, "Cahiers du Cinema" will naturally not miss it, but they have not been very fond of this director for a long time, including "Schindler's List" , "Saving Private Ryan" and other masterpieces are not interested, but they praise "Jurassic Park".
This time, slightly different from Roger Ebert, "Cahiers du Cinema" likes "Cat and Mouse Game" very much, and can even be said to be crazy about it.
"The best work of the year!"
As always, the editorial staff of "Cahiers du Cinema" does not hesitate to praise their favorite movies, pushing the movies to the top with the most enthusiastic and surging attitude , I can’t wait for all movie fans to flock into the cinema to support it.
(End of this chapter)