Chapter 1146 Going against the wind
"Childish. Simple. Stupid. Narcissistic. Perfunctory. Man trying to play God again.
Blah blah blah. Terrible. ”
Open screen critical attack!
Wait, isn't this supposed to be a good review? Why does there seem to be something wrong with the content?
The film review from the "Hollywood Reporter" scored 85 points, which is the highest score among the first batch of media reviews of "The Butterfly Effect".
Although it is a little surprising that it came from the "Hollywood Reporter"; but a good review is worth a thousand dollars and comes from the most authoritative and professional media.
But, is this opening... normal? Could it be that there was an error in the rating, missing a decimal point, instead of "85", it was "8.5"?
Obviously, not normal.
But The Hollywood Reporter knew what they were doing.
"Indeed, this is a fact; but why are you so surprised? Doesn't Hollywood mass-produce three hundred such movies every year?
At least, "The Butterfly Effect" has the courage and courage to choose such an ending. It refuses to compromise, refuse to be perfect, and refuses to conform to the mainstream. It is tragic to a certain extent. It has to face the consequences of every stupid, arrogant and arrogant choice. consequences, even if what lies ahead is a disaster.
If it had a different ending, I would have hated this movie, because it would have become a daydream of the fraternity members' self-imagination and self-movement, with all shortcomings magnified tenfold and turned into a kind of self-justifying hypocrisy; in fact, I believe , this was the original inspiration of the two directors/screenwriters——
Because the crew said that the movie will have five different versions of the ending.
God, I can already predict at least three endings.
Moreover, I believe that it was Anson Wood who reined in the runaway carriage before it crashed into the cliff, and played this version of the ending at the premiere in a dead-end attitude.
This alone distinguishes ‘The Butterfly Effect’ from the other two hundred and ninety-nine films.
However, "The Butterfly Effect" actually has the courage to put the other four versions of the ending into cinemas, and they are trying a new challenge.
Also, in the movie, Anson gives the character incredible—I can’t believe I’m going to say this—layeredness.
It's like opening a Pandora's box, growing step by step from an ignorant frat boy to a man who dares to take responsibility. His pain, his struggle, and his despair are pulled in the whirlpool of such strong dramatic tension. The audience enters this chaotic story.
There is no doubt that Anson's performance makes the story convincing. Rachel McAdams and Heath Ledger also performed convincingly in their opposite roles, and finally presented such a tragic story——
Don't forget, the protagonist of the movie is only twenty years old, so he should be childish as a matter of course. ”
Eighty-five points!
Tough, firm, and clear in stance.
The "Hollywood Reporter" went against the wind, and amid the bustling criticism, it gave a clear-cut praise, and it still scored 85 points.
Lowest score, ten, "Wall Street Journal"
Highest score, eighty-five, "Hollywood Reporter."
This is definitely a scene that people did not expect before the release of "The Butterfly Effect" - the two authoritative media outlets "Hollywood Reporter" and "Wall Street Journal" are at odds!
Of course, the above is a detailed review, and in a one-sentence review, the "Hollywood Reporter" summarized it in a concise way.
"You will like the silly, childish, youthful, and arrogant mistakes in the movie, because this is the price of youth and a joke of fate; and Anson Wood's star charm gives this story a knowing feel. The power of hitting, the perfect choice for this year’s holiday season. ”
incredible!
The tough posture shown by the "Hollywood Reporter" and unswervingly stated its position are even more impactful when placed together with the overwhelming negative reviews.
This also kicked off the polarizing controversy.
The truly magical part, however, is that The Hollywood Reporter is not alone, which is why the praise and criticism form two distinct camps.
There was "Hollywood Reporter" VS "Wall Street Journal" before, and later there was "Los Angeles Times" VS "New York Times", but this time, the positions have been reversed.
The Los Angeles Times doesn't like the "Butterfly Effect", and a 20-point review can clearly feel the disgust in the bones, and even refuses to take a second look. The New York Times is just the opposite, and an 80-point review clearly shows its attitude.
"This is a work bombarded with dramatic tension, always struggling on the edge of a soap opera. However, Anson grasped the direction with a rich and delicate performance, allowing the film to find a clear path forward amidst the emotional bombs. .
A complex, desperate and turbulent emotion, Anson, who stands at the center of the spotlight, injects charm into the role with a simple but determined performance.
There is no doubt that this is a surprise. One of the most unmissable releases of the year. ”
Praise, extreme praise, even more incredible than an eighty-point evaluation.
Although Nicholas Flynn's report for the "New York Times" has stated his position, Nicholas is only a reporter and he is not responsible for writing film reviews.
Therefore, the comments from professional film critics of The New York Times are particularly valuable at this moment, complementing Nicholas' in-depth feature reports.
Even the editor-in-chief of the New York Times did not expect this scene. The editorial department thought that the "Raging Sea" might complete a Grand Slam crushing massacre; as a result, they themselves took the lead in raising different voices. flag.
The situation suddenly became interesting.
"San Francisco Chronicle," 75 points, "In a way that's so ridiculous that it's almost impossible to believe, 'The Butterfly Effect' is the most entertaining movie of the holiday season. Between the childish script, the sloppy direction, the cheap cinematography Amid the noisy soundtrack, Anson Wood found a way to keep the audience glued to their seats and enjoy the two-hour roller coaster ride."
"Baltimore Sun", 75 points, "The biggest problem with 'The Butterfly Effect': stupidity; the best thing about 'The Butterfly Effect': Anson Wood."
USA Today, Seventy-Three, "The script tries so hard to convey a fateful tragedy that every plot twist feels superficial and contrived; but the film is incredibly engaging, and everything comes from As for the actors, Heath Ledger once again proved that he has the ability to stand out in a terrible plot, and of course, Anson Wood also showed his stardom for the first time. ”
"Variety," Seventy Points, "A great example of a cast saving a movie. Anson Wood, Rachel McAdams, Heath Ledger and a slew of commendable supporting actors accomplish the impossible: make a A terrible script keeps the audience watching the movie.”
"Empire", 70 points, "can be called a disaster script, but how on earth did Anson Wood still shine amidst the mire and ruins?"
"Entertainment Weekly", 68 points, "I never expected that Anson Wood would still be able to firmly capture the audience's attention after leaving his comfort zone. His performance far exceeded expectations, and other actors also deserve praise. But Personally I don’t like such a contrived ending, but hey, we have four other options.”
(End of chapter)