Chapter 1147 Ice and Fire Dual
Accident or not, surprise or not?
Comments on "The Butterfly Effect" are entirely centered around Anson. This is a matter of course, because Anson is the absolute core of the movie; however, what is really surprising is that Anson actually saved the movie——
Rely on acting skills.
This...
Jaw-dropping, doubtful eyes.
Maybe, some people will say, this is not the first time. Have you forgotten the "cat and mouse game"? There is no need to pretend to know nothing here.
The point is that "Cat and Mouse" is basically a fashion blockbuster, with Steven Spielberg taking full advantage of Anson's appearance. To a certain extent, Anson acted in his true colors without any technical content.
As for the Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical Comedy, there is no need to say more, everyone knows it, it is purely for decoration——
Worthless.
However, this time is different.
Reviewers not only praised Anson, but even said that Anson's performance saved the entire movie. The only bright spot worthy of recognition in a terrible film was that Anson showed the charm of a superstar for the first time.
This is no small matter.
One thing to say is that "The Butterfly Effect" is just a suspenseful science fiction movie. It cannot win acting nominations as a genre movie like "The Fugitive". The media's praise does not mean that Anson can become an Oscar winner contender. It really doesn't. It is necessary to make a fuss out of a molehill.
The real point is that Anson single-handedly takes the lead and shows his superstar charm, breathing life into a mediocre or even terrible movie——
Just like Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman."
So, why not?
This is indeed something worthy of shock and surprise.
In fact, Anson's name can be seen everywhere from moderate to positive reviews. The highlights and advantages of the movie are all concentrated on this young idol vase, which was definitely not expected before the movie was released.
Of course, the facts are still before our eyes——
There are negative reviews and positive reviews. They are evenly matched, both ice and fire.
In particular, the tit-for-tat tension between the east and west coasts is really exciting. The Los Angeles Times and the Hollywood Reporter, both on the west coast, have different opinions. The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, both on the east coast, also have different opinions. The entire commentary trend is It presents a chaotic pattern, once again making people feel the controversy of the movie.
With your words and my words, all kinds of opinions abounded.
The scene was extremely lively.
In the end, only 23 media participated in the comprehensive evaluation, which settled on 61 points.
Barely passing.
Although the "Hollywood Reporter", "New York Times" and other media tried their best to save the situation, the negative reviews that had a slight advantage still dragged the average score all the way down, almost crossing the passing line and falling into a worse situation.
However, even so, the score of "61" is still dazzling, which is significantly different from the two consecutive hits of "Spider-Man" and "Cat and Mouse" last year.
So, what is this?
Does Anson's first-time producer deliver a less-than-stellar report card?
Perhaps it is too early to draw hasty conclusions now.
Then, unexpectedly but reasonably, things changed subtly——
The discussion of the "butterfly effect" has skyrocketed.
The thing is this.
The rave reviews of "The Fight" has undoubtedly captured a lot of attention. This is an overwhelming advantage. Whether it is Russell's appeal or the momentum of epic movies, under the consistent praise of the media, it is easy to do so. Standing firmly in the spotlight of the public, frantically seizing resources.
However, there are worries behind the praise.
First of all, epic movies have exploded across the board, and the novelty of the audience is fading. There have been so many epic movies in the past two years, and Dongze is an epic. The market is developing immunity, and Dongze's two-hour duration is a great test for the audience. After all, Today’s movies are still mostly ninety minutes——
"The Furious Sea" lasts one hundred and thirty-eight minutes.
Secondly, pirate movies and naval battle movies have been in the doldrums for a long time. The sudden emergence of "Pirates of the Caribbean" this year is definitely a surprise of the year, but this does not mean that the market has rekindled enthusiasm. Things are not that simple. Thirdly, the overwhelming praise gave the audience the illusion that this was an awards season film, which is not good news for audiences who are keen on genre movies.
Of course, these are just "hidden worries" and may not necessarily evolve into real problems; however, when the "butterfly effect" seizes the spotlight with explosive controversies, things may quietly change.
If there is controversy, there will be focus.
When there is controversy, there is a topic.
Especially the polarizing comments, where praise and criticism appear at the same time, igniting curiosity.
And that's not all, Anson's gimmicks and the specialness of the premiere, the "butterfly effect" is like a sight magnet, attracting more and more attention.
Slowly, slowly, the attention surrounding the "butterfly effect" is rising.
Then, the general public suddenly realized that the "Butterfly Effect" actually had five endings——
boom!
Now, it's fried.
Not because of the excitement, but because of the controversy.
Approval, disapproval, likes and rejections, all kinds of opinions exploded. Controversy added to controversy, pushing the movie into a hurricane whirlpool.
Mighty and vigorous, the "Butterfly Effect" grabbed the attention of the public in another way. The "Fighting in the Furious Sea" with terrifying momentum and determination to win was actually helpless. Seeing the advantages finally created by spending huge amounts of money on publicity and promotion, slowly, It is being eroded bit by bit, and the situation is reversing.
Things are quietly interesting.
Twenty-four hours, forty-eight hours...
The bustling sounds of "Raging Sea" and "Butterfly Effect" stirred and intertwined in the air, becoming a scenery in this year's holiday season——
This is a good thing. At the very least, it's a positive sign for studios.
They don't care who loses or wins, what they care about is the vitality of the market. As long as the audience is willing to enter the cinema during the cold winter and busy holidays, that is good news.
Originally, the box office of "The Matrix 3" as the final film in the series fell slightly, and the market did not show a positive attitude, which was slightly worrying; in just one week, the market showed a positive and optimistic side.
"Anson VS Russell".
This kind of collision was 100% accidental, a combination that no one expected, but in the end it successfully ignited the market.
Under the spotlight, Friday is here.
This is the day of the decisive battle.
The two movies were launched simultaneously and were officially released to the public. The early stage of "Enter the Dragon" is about to be tested by the market and the results will be handed over. This is the real moment of victory or defeat.
Regardless of whether it is a good review or a negative review, no matter how massive the publicity is, no matter how much the media boasts about the superstar's aura, in the end it still depends on whether the audience will pay for it.
……
The movie is over.
Carl Rivette let out a long breath and sat quietly in the screening room for a while to calm down the thoughts in his mind.
Later, Karl realized that he was not alone. People were leaving the theater one after another, but most of the audience continued to sit where they were.
Everything is as expected. The powerful dramatic tension of the movie is like a whirlpool, sucking the audience into it, rushing towards the end in a whirlwind.
Waiting for it to be over, they need a little time to digest it.
Like it or not, the power of this vortex is real.
(End of chapter)