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Published at 3rd of November 2021 10:05:42 AM


Chapter 650: 650

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"When Cage changed from a manipulator to a participant, he gradually realized that all his words were just hypocritical lies. Or it was the exquisite mask displayed by the elite to the public."

Renly's words made Jeff's eyes shine brightly. This is the exact opposite of the core idea of ​​"Saving Private Ryan", revealing the hypocrisy and lies behind the government/government's excuse for launching war. Of course, the background of "Saving Private Ryan" is World War II; and the target of "Edge of Tomorrow" is the war in Iraq-at least, in the current script. However, the essential meanings of the two wars are different.

"For war, there are two most important points. The first is teamwork; the second is peace."

Lan Li continued to speak, but his voice stopped abruptly, leaving a tail empty, and Jeff couldn't help asking, "What else?"

"That's all."

"Is that all?"

Facing Jeff’s astonished expression, Lan Li laughed blankly and nodded slightly, "Yes." Affirmed again, "We are shooting a commercial film, not an art film. Otherwise, we will discuss now. The angle is completely different."

Can "Edge of Tomorrow" become a classic science fiction movie? It has such potential that the script can explore the relationship between time and life. In the cycle of rebirth, the precipitation and tempering of life is unimaginable. In Buddhist scriptures, reincarnation is suffering and destiny. This kind of philosophical speculation can be more profound than "interstellar crossing".

Can "Edge of Tomorrow" be an excellent art film? This can be tried. With the special role of William Cage, it reflects the indifference and strength of the entire government/government high-levels, and blinds the eyes in the face of war. For the sake of profit, the method ignores the death of life and the damage of war. , In turn alluding to the lies of the White House in the Middle East in recent years.

But Lan Li believes that this is unnecessary.

"Edge of Tomorrow" is a wonderful commercial film. Can it reach the height of "Inception"? Maybe it can, maybe it can't. The point is that at least it can go a step further on the original basis of the previous life and focus all its thinking on the role of Cage. It is enough to leave room for the characters to grow up and to leave room for thinking about the story. There is no need to break the nerves and bones. This is enough to make the movie an excellent commercial work.

Therefore, the point of view that Lanly made just now has always been around Cage, and it is only limited to Cage. In the time resetting time and time again, Cage grew up, sublimated, awakened, and changed at the same time. This will not overwhelm the audience and destroy the overall structure and rhythm of the movie; but it will not flow to the surface, just stop at the first taste of popcorn, leaving time for the aftertaste to ferment. At the same time, the characters and stories become more full and three-dimensional.

In the previous life, the rhythm of "Edge of Tomorrow" was extremely tight, not only was there no urine point during the whole process, but also did not leave room for development and transformation of the character. All the focus was on Cage alone; on the other hand, Tom Cruise's production team has also continued the usual production routines, and has created a heroic image that saves the world without any new ideas.

In Lan Li's view, this restricts the possibilities of the movie.

According to Lan Li’s earlier vision, besides Cage, the script needs to give other characters more room for development. At the same time, besides the heroine, it also needs more interaction between Cage and other teammates, not only the male protagonist and the female protagonist. The love line of the protagonist, and the friendship line between the protagonist and his comrades.

Only in this way, each death of teammates and heroines, the impact on Cage will be highlighted. It then shows the transformation of Cage: In the decisive battle, he chooses teamwork instead of single-handedly. The war can not be turned back by one person, nor can it be won by one person behind the scenes; and then the entire army is annihilated. , Complete the last piece of the puzzle, showing Cage's transformation from a beneficiary of the war to an opponent of the war.

In fact, these ideas don't need too much plot. They often just add one or two shots, or one or two details, and they are simple in place. This is enough for commercial films, and it is enough to outline the character image and the relationship between the characters. But even so, without affecting the rhythm of the entire movie, Cage's scenes must be cut to achieve more balance——

Tom Cruise would never agree with this. Even if Tom nodded, his entire team would not agree.

However, if all the ideas can be implemented effectively and correctly, then the quality of the finished product of "Edge of Tomorrow" is definitely worth looking forward to.

Jeff is a wise man, and Lan Li's simple words can outline a magnificent vision. He must admit that he was persuaded by Lan Li. Even, he had a slight expectation about the "edge of tomorrow" that Lan Li said, Nintendo games? Jeff was really eager to try.

The adaptation of the script of "Edge of Tomorrow" is actually a script that Hollywood studios are reluctant to touch—otherwise it would not be the turn of an unknown person like Derek to complete it.

For one thing, it needs to build a magnificent worldview. Not only does the screenwriter need to have a solid foundation in science fiction, the script requirements are very strict, but also during the shooting period, it also requires a lot of manpower and material resources to complete, and the visual effects are bound to become Big head.

Secondly, the original work is Japan, and the English version of the translation is really mediocre in the US, and the mass base is weak. Compared to "Transformers" or comics, it is even more unpopular.

The quality of the film is not satisfactory, this is just a trivial matter; the point is that if 100 million or 200 million dollars are smashed, there is no sound at all, that is the most deadly. Therefore, the script of "Edge of Tomorrow" has entered the blacklist-a script project that no company is willing to invest in.

Naturally, Jeff locked the actor candidate to the top-tier big names to reduce the risk of investment.

In addition to Brad, Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, and Robert Downey Jr. are all considered objects. They even include the 69-year-old Harrison Ford, because he has been unhurried. Connecting with these big names, the speed of the project itself is naturally not fast.

But now it seems that things have taken a different look. Choosing first-line big names can certainly reduce the risk, but the script will inevitably need to lean towards the actor. To some extent, sacrifice the quality of the finished product to achieve the heroic demeanor of the actor; but if you choose a newcomer, you can create a solid and solid lineup with a new lineup. Excellent finished product, even reaching an amazing standard.

The newcomer here is not just any newcomer, but the Lanli-Hall in front of him. So, will this be a good bet?

Jeff nodded lightly, his head turned quickly, but there was a hint of appreciation in his eyes. Thinking back to the brief confrontation between Lan Li and Brad just now, I became more and more amusing, "Do you realize what kind of results your views may lead to?" If Lan Li is not clear, Jeff is willing to explain." The role of the male protagonist will be diluted, allowing other characters to have more room to play, and the focus will inevitably be dispersed."

The corner of Lan Li's mouth squeezed slightly, and then rose up, "You know, a one-man show does not mean that the work must be excellent, nor does it mean that the starring must be watched. The charm and ability of an actor is never measured by duration and weight."

Calm, succinct and powerful, in that understatement, a strong aura burst out from the inside out, confident and proud, and for the first time the arrogance that belongs to the actor in the depths of his bones. In front of. It was this actor who turned out to be born alive with "Buried alive" and "Love Is Crazy"; that is, this actor, who took a short performance in "Speed ​​and Excitement/Emotion 5" but robbed the entire work. Demeanor.

In Jeff’s mind, the figures of actors flashed: Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Tom Hardy, Charlie Hunnum, Andrew Garfield, Channing Tatum, Henry Cavill. But all these figures gradually disappeared, and in the end only Lan Li-Hall was left alone.

He still has time to choose, and there is still room to choose.

Other than that, in the brief conversation just now, Brad showed a little curiosity. They should sit down and talk slowly; then choose a suitable producer ~www.novelhall.com~ to have a conversation with Brad In the second round of conversations, to evaluate the entire project and continue to persuade Brad to join...

But, he doesn't want Brad now. He doesn't need time and space anymore.

"Then I will wait and see." Jeff made his decision and stretched out his right hand towards Renly. "I look forward to the William Cage of Renly Hall's version very much."

shake hands. In any formal occasion, in any negotiation occasion, it has a special meaning. The most widely known and most commonly used meaning is: reaching a cooperation agreement.

Lan Li stretched out his right hand and politely held Jeff's right hand, "The burden of commercial blockbusters is not something everyone can afford. I have already felt the tremendous pressure now. Breathing is not smooth, this Is it a normal reaction?"

Having said that, Lan Li's expression was not flustered at all, and his breathing was still normal. Jeff chuckled. "What I look forward to more is that you can start a conversation with the screenwriter. By the way, did you meet Derek?"

"By phone." Lan Li said.

Jeff nodded, "You can tell Derek all the ideas we exchanged just now, and see what we can do to make this work another Inception."

"I'm an actor, not a screenwriter. I'm just talking on paper." Lan Li is not humble, but tells the truth. Writing a script is not an easy task.

Jeff shrugged, "What we need is not your own writing, but your thoughts. This is the most precious." Jeff has always been like this. It was like this to Christopher at the beginning, and it is now to Lan Li. Also like this. He believed in his own vision and unswervingly believed, "By the way, do you have any thoughts about the director?"




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