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Chapter 1484 The "Uncrowned King"

"The Bucket List" has repeatedly made headlines because of the willfulness of those old men, but here in the United States, weird news is really endless.

No, there is another dramatic news recently that has caused a sensation in the United States.

Even Li Yi felt after reading the news that the world is really big and full of wonders.

This is still a piece of continuous news. What initially triggered media public opinion was the shooting incident in the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta. The judge and another court employee who were presiding over the trial hearing at the time were caught on the spot by a criminal suspect who forcibly entered the courtroom. He was shot to death, another person suffered serious head injuries, and another person died in the hospital due to ineffective rescue efforts.

The key point is that this murderer turned out to be a prisoner who escaped from prison.

After shooting the judge, the murderer committed suicide by swallowing the gun.

Of course, there are currently no more detailed reports on the specific process.

Although this news was sensational before this, it did not cause a sensation in the United States.

But the subsequent story caused this incident to completely detonate public opinion.

Because the prisoner was "convicted" by the judge, and the key is that the prisoner committed murder.

Although the other party had always claimed that he was innocent, all the evidence pointed to him, and he was eventually sentenced to forty years.

I have to say that the old and American media are really powerful. After the judge was shot and killed, some awesome media reporters conducted an in-depth investigation and found out a huge melon.

Not long ago, someone went to the police station and surrendered, claiming to have killed a woman that year, and that woman was the victim who led to the prison sentence of the murderer who shot the judge.

Simply put, this is an unjust, false, and wrongly decided case.

But the result?

The real murderer who surrendered unexpectedly died unexpectedly shortly after surrendering. This matter was left unsolved.

Not even the programs that should be started are started.

Of course, death is like a light going out, and the murderer is dead anyway, so everyone will pretend that this incident did not happen, and the person serving the sentence does not know about it anyway.

But they underestimated the suspect who surrendered, and the other party actually sent a letter to the prisoner, informing him of the incident.

Then there's what happens next.

In the United States, once a judge has a stain, it is not a small matter, it is definitely a big deal, because this will make the cases that the judge has sentenced before likely to be questioned.

It can be said that this is definitely a huge stain on the judiciary. Although the judge was shot and killed without any evidence, it is precisely because of this that the public opinion is even more noisy.

There were even many local people demonstrating and protesting.

Of course, for Li Yi and the others, the most they can do is watch the fun.

"Why do you think he shot the judge? I read it, and it seems that it was the jury that really decided whether he was guilty or not?" Xu Nannan didn't understand.

Li Yi said with a smile: "I think it's probably because, although he may have resentment against the sentence that year, after all, people also judged based on existing evidence, and there is no stake. However, someone obviously surrendered, but the person who surrendered himself But the person died in an unknown manner, and the key is, if he didn't even have a letter from the real murderer, he wouldn't have known about it at all.

And it’s unlikely that those who could have such an influence were those juries back then, right? Then there are only high-powered judges. "

Then, something unexpected but not surprising happened to Li Yi.

Dean Pictures actually asked Li Yi if he was interested in adapting this "news event"!

It's just so outrageous.

However, this is very Hollywood, this is very old-fashioned beauty!

As often happens in movies, when a case occurs, the media arrives at the scene before the police or law enforcement personnel. This is common in reality here.

They can even bring out dead people for publicity, not to mention that this case is so sensational. In fact, I am afraid that not only Dean Pictures, but also other Hollywood film companies will have this kind of idea.

"What do you think?" Xu Nannan has been here for a long time, so she is not surprised by this.

"No wonder Hollywood often produces excellent films based on reality. Tsk tsk, it's really incomparable, incomparable!" Li Yi said sarcastically.

is not that right?

On the American side, there are biographical movies, adaptations of real events, etc., etc. It can be said that there are many good films. In a way, they can be regarded as a true interpretation of what it means that art comes from life. , the reality is often more outrageous and weird than the movies.

Of course, there is only a little bit of history in the United States, and there is nothing to take pictures of. Fortunately, they really like to commit suicide, and there are many things that go too far.

So it's really nothing.

Of course, Li Yi just complained.

"No interest!" Li Yi was really not interested in this matter.

This incident can shock the United States. Of course, the story is indeed full of stories, but in fact, this kind of story is really not unprecedented in the United States.

How to adapt a story like this?

It opens with a courtroom shooting and then conspiracy theories, an old Hollywood routine.

To be honest, as a commercial movie, because it is supported by news and public opinion, it is indeed a gimmick, but at most it is just a popcorn-style commercial blockbuster. After all, what about real events?

The real essence of adapting real events lies in the adaptation, not in the real events!

However, this incident made Li Yi remember a movie.

It can be said that jailbreaking is indeed a very good subject.

As for the movie that Li Yi remembered, it can be said that there is another world in his memory. It can definitely be called the "Uncrowned King"!

That movie is slightly similar to this case, of course, only a little bit similar. However, that movie was really great. In my memory, it can be said to be one of the best movies in film history.

Even many years later, whether it is in China or on Hollywood movie review platforms, it is ranked first.

What's interesting is that this movie is also an adaptation, but it is adapted from the novel.

What's even more interesting is that the reason why this "Uncrowned King" is the Uncrowned King is because this movie could be said to be an extremely sad movie in terms of awards back then. Perhaps it is precisely because of this that this movie is so popular. Earned more sympathy points.

Prison break is undoubtedly a very good subject for movies. Why do you say that?

Because prison escape contains conflicts and contradictions. Think about it, the conflicts between prison guards and prisoners, and the subtle conflicts between prisoners. Conflicts and contradictions are often important elements that make a movie a good movie.

And the movie that Li Yi remembered, "The Shawshank Redemption" can be said to be the well-deserved number one among the prison escape themes.

Of course, the achievements of this movie are more than that, but in my memory, this movie did not perform very well at the box office.

Some people say that this movie is not suitable for big screen screening, but suitable for watching alone at home.

It does make sense!

But a classic is a classic. No matter how many people say that people praise this movie too highly, at least that is what most people praise.

In fact, as long as any movie is ranked at the top, there will definitely be people who think that the movie is not that good.

But after so many years, it still stands and is still in that position, which speaks volumes in itself.

Data sometimes deceives people, but time really does not deceive people.

Li Yi watched the movie carefully several times in his mind. "The Shawshank Redemption" is undoubtedly a good movie. It has no action, no stunts, or even beauties, but it can still deeply move the audience, and after ten years of The charm remains unchanged over the years. How does it attract people?

Some people say it is because it reflects the "toughness of human nature." Indeed, with a small hammer, over the past 20 years, a small escape tunnel was dug in a fascist-style prison with extremely strict personal control (perhaps it is more appropriate to call it a small tunnel, because that hammer is too small ). Doesn’t this reflect human resilience?

In fact, this movie is indeed on the big screen, and the viewing effect will not be that good, because the tone of the movie is dark, cold, and depressing most of the time. Only at the end of the movie, it starts to become brighter and brighter, and finally it becomes a blue sea and a blue sky. Two old friends of 19 years reunited on the beach, and the bright and bright colors seemed to burst from the screen.

But because of this, a movie like this is really not suitable for showing on the big screen.

Because no one likes to watch such depressing movies.

Maybe you will say that the ending is very bright, but what people care more about when watching a movie is the process!

Li Yi agreed with a film review from the "Washington Post" about that world in his memory.

""A long road to freedom, a cleansing of the soul, an immortal inspirational classic"

"The Shawshank Redemption" brings about the everlasting and sincere friendship, the indomitable soul forging and the endless fire of destiny. In prison, when the process of life can only be measured by time, any high enthusiasm can only helplessly raise your hands to disappointment and fatally accept the arrangement of fate. Only those with a clear heart can see clearly the absurdity of life. Cowardice imprisons the soul, only hope can feel free. The strong save themselves, and the saints save others. The hero's calm mentality, unyielding fighting spirit, resourceful design, and perseverance in the play are very touching. The most touching thing about this movie is that it gives people hope from beginning to end. "

Of course, "The Shawshank Redemption" is definitely not a perfect movie. In fact, the movie also has some bugs and the like.

However, Li Yi couldn't help but think of the people in martial arts novels who hid in the mountains and practiced internal skills from this movie.

Regardless of whether you are a master or not, only with a strong mind and both moral and military skills can you finally achieve the best martial arts skills.

Just like in this movie, in the days outside the Shawshank wall, Andy was an upright business elite but emotionally dull. Faced with the betrayal of his lover, he was angry and hesitant. Within the high walls, he experienced torture and despair, but never gave up his inner hope, remaining strong and restrained. Action without being ostentatious, step by step, ultimately saved yourself. Shawshank trapped his people, but also allowed him to complete self-education and cultivation. Under heavy pressure, he rebounded. His powerful road to salvation makes people breathless and pray for success. At the same time, it will also make people forget about the film’s logical deficiencies and forced coincidences.

So the question is, would a movie like this be different now and in this world?

Li Yi can't guarantee it, because he doesn't plan to make too many modifications. The original version is already good enough. He doesn't think he can surpass it after revising it. In fact, such a movie does not need to surpass it at all, it only needs to be reproduced.

So is this an adaptation of this news event?

Li Yi shook his head. After all, "Shawshank Redemption" has more scenes in prison than outside prison.

It is conceivable that once this news event is adapted into a movie, the focus will definitely be outside the prison. Even public opinion reports do not mention too many details of the prison escape.

Of course, it may be mentioned later, but it is certainly impossible to spend twenty years digging a passage to the outside world like "The Shawshank Redemption".

This matter will be adapted, and what people value more is the publicity brought by public opinion and the things outside.

First the court shooting, which will definitely be preserved.

The "Shawshank Redemption" is actually completely different. The court shooting itself is a kind of revenge and a way to vent one's anger. Although such behavior is sensational and indeed fits the suspense of the movie, it is not "The Shawshank Redemption". 》The main tone.

"The Shawshank Redemption" has been interpreted many, many times, but it is more about "freedom", "hope", etc., and does not have the meaning of "drawing a gun in anger, repaying grudges with pleasure" with violence.

In fact, "Shawshank Redemption" also reminded Li Yi of a passage in a martial arts novel in his memory.

In "The Swordsman", the elders of the Demon Sect were trapped in a cave. As a result, they dug for a long time, but finally gave up. Little did they know that they were about to succeed.

Why is Andy so charming in "The Shawshank Redemption"? It is because he has always believed: Never give up hope, even at the last moment!

That's why we have the final ending where the sky is high and the birds can fly.

Li Yi couldn't wait to reproduce the plot of the movie. Of course, the details still need to be refined.

However, he has decided to film it. As for the box office? Li Yi really didn't care much.

At his current level, the box office is really not that important anymore.

Moreover, it has a lot to do with the fact that the original version was released at the wrong time. The year when the original version of "The Shawshank Redemption" was released was regarded as a fight between gods and heroes in the film industry.

"The Shawshank Redemption" is not a very commercial film, so it is naturally difficult to compare with other films of the same year in this regard.

(End of this chapter)