Chapter 988 Building the Framework
As a bystander, it is not difficult to point fingers and say that the script should be like this and the movie should be like that. Everyone has one mouth.
But as a real participant, you will soon find that things may be more difficult than you imagined -
How to establish a structure and how to set the plot within the framework without appearing cliché, Exaggeration; how to effectively combine the plot with the characters, and at the same time complement the main line; most importantly, ensure the rhythm of the narrative and ensure that the popcorn is not forgotten.
To some extent, the creation of commercial films is more difficult than art films.
For art films, it’s okay to focus on the creator’s own expression. If it doesn’t look good, it means he didn’t express it clearly or couldn’t arouse resonance; but genre films don’t work. How to find a balance between one’s own characteristics and popular trends is an ever-present question. theme.
So, there is a saying circulating in Hollywood.
Everyone thinks that the script of "Titanic" is simple and not difficult at all, and even some self-seeking Hollywood screenwriters look down on it; but the point is, no one can write a second one. "Titanic".
Think about it seriously, twenty years later, the global box office champion has changed hands, with "Avatar" and "Avengers 4" both surpassing "Titanic"; and this is even more true in North America. The box office figures of "Star Wars: Episode VII", "Spider-Man: Homeless", "Top Gun 2", "Black Panther" and other works have also surpassed "Titanic", a benchmark that was once considered unsurpassable. , was eventually surpassed.
However, none of them are "Titanic", at least from a script level, only "Avatar" is not a sequel or an adaptation.
So, was the "Titanic" script simple?
Simple, but not simple either.
At least, Anson believes that writing a script is not that simple -
Anson had a rough experience with the "Butterfly Effect" during the production stage, but at that time, it needed to be modified. The parts are limited, and there is no need to touch the muscles and bones. Although it is difficult, it is not beyond imagination; and in front of you, although the frame has not changed, the muscles and bones inevitably need to be touched.
Difficult, beyond imagination.
Even if you are mentally prepared, the actual advancement process is still extremely difficult.
In the past few months, Anson has been working with the screenwriter team, trying to find a balance point to bring the quality of the movie to a higher level.
Up to the last moment when the crew was preparing to start filming, the script was still not 100%.
However, in Hollywood, this kind of thing happens all the time. Anson experienced it not long ago when filming "Warm and Contained Light", and now he is experienced.
Sam Raimi pushed the script in Anson's direction.
"Are you going to read it yourself, or should we discuss it?"
Anson reached out and touched the script. He could still feel the temperature on it, and he immediately knew that these scripts should have just been printed.
Anson looked at Sam, "I'm a little uneasy."
"Your tone sounds like my opinion was not adopted in the end. It seems that my weight is not enough."< br>
Knock knock.
Someone knocked on the door again.
Noah looked at the door, "Do you need me to guard outside?"
Anson laughed, "You are not a doorkeeper, there is no need to worry." Then he raised his voice and said, " Please come in."
"Wow, is it not the right time for me to appear? The boys are at a party?" Kristen Dunst poked her head from the door and looked left and right. look.
Anson waved, "Just right, stuck in time, much smarter than James."
On the side, the cheeky James had already sat down cross-legged next to him, looking at Anson and Sam curiously as if nothing happened.
Hearing Anson's words at this time, James turned to look at Kristen, "Anson has been discussing the script with the crew. Do you know about this?" Kristen also came in, rough After looking at the space inside the trailer, she found it was wider and brighter than she had imagined. She showed a satisfied expression and replied, "No, I don't know, but it's not surprising. He is Peter Parker, isn't he?"
Then, Christen sat down next to Anson and had a fist bump with Anson.
After "Nuan Nuan Contains Light", the two people started working together again in a blink of an eye, and it was obvious that they were more familiar with each other.
"Also, before on the set, Anson gave Charlie Kaufman script suggestions, and Charlie agreed. He considered Anson to be his muse."
Kristen joked.
Anson spread his hands and admitted frankly, "There is no way, the charm is unstoppable, don't be envious, envy means losing."
James was crying and howling beside him.
Anson looked at Sam, "If you read it now, it will take at least thirty to forty-five minutes. It's too late. Let's just start."
"So, is my guess correct?"
Sam also has no mother-in-law, "Correct, but not entirely correct."
Kristen looked over in confusion.
James lowered his voice and explained, "The latest version of the script is out."
Kristen suddenly understood.
Sam continued, "We have streamlined Peter's part. Although Sony Columbia was not very happy, our leading actor actually asked to reduce the role, but after discussion, we finally thought you were right."
James didn't dare Her eyes widened in belief, "Anson, are you okay?"
Kristen was not surprised. She knew that Anson was willing to make adjustments for the movie, and Anson always had a wise understanding of the character and the script. Can bring surprises, "Why streamline?"
Anson shrugged lightly, "First of all, every time Peter has a psychological awakening, he needs someone else to wake him up. The first time it was a psychiatrist and the second time it was Mary. Aunt, and the third time it was Mary Jane. I understand that Peter is a young man and lacks life wisdom, but it is too straightforward every time, with almost no time to think for himself, and every conversation is chicken soup for the soul - —"
"Sorry, Sam, I didn't mean to say anything bad about Chicken Soup for the Soul."
Sam straightened his hair with a slightly embarrassed expression.
“Secondly, Peter’s growth line fills the plot of the movie, but many times it stays in the same place. Instead of repeating the same thing again, it is better to change the expression method. Sometimes it can be said through lines Sometimes it can be left blank, and sometimes it can be shown through the plot."
Since "The Princess Diary", Anson has insisted on exploring characters within the framework of the script and giving the characters expressiveness with his own understanding. This time is slightly different. He finally put forward some constructive opinions on the existence of the character -
He hopes that the growth arc of the character Peter Parker will be clearer and more condensed. Through such slimming down, the movie will become more It is light and can shorten the duration to ensure the audience's concentration.
As for the results, only the audience can test it.
Sam sat next to him blankly, "To put it simply, he hopes that the script will reduce the drama of youth campus movies."
Is this...a complaint?
Anson waved his hand, "Director, youth campus movies are also divided into categories, including 'School Storm' and '10 Things I Hate About You', 'American Pie' and 'Princess Diaries', and There are 'Dead Poets Society' and 'The Breakfast Club', and there are completely different developments under the same genre. We just need to find our own position."
James looked at Anson, and Kristen also looked at Anson. Think about it carefully.
Sam was silent for a moment, "So we are from the 'Breakfast Club' group?"
(End of this chapter)