Movie Master

Flipping through these scripts, Lance's mood brightened involuntarily. There is really a sense of absurdity, which makes people laugh.

It's not because the number of scripts is beyond imagination; it's because the scripts are so nonsensical that people are completely confused. This reminded Lance of the Matthew Effect, where the strong get stronger and the weak get weaker.

In Hollywood, there is such a situation that it seems that all the works are flocking towards the top few actors and directors, so that some actors can't finish their roles, and they can be seen everywhere throughout the year , but some actors can't get the show at all, and have to take on bad movies for their livelihood.

Now Lance sees this happening.

So far, Lance's four works are all feature films, most involving crime and horror, including Hard Candy; Now scripts of various themes are sent to him, as if... as if he can touch stones into gold, turn decay into magic.

The villains of The Da Vinci Code are barely understandable, but what about the comedies of Night at the Museum and Ride Ride? He was invited to be the director of both films, but the problem is that Lance has never shown his talent for comedy films. In his previous four works, the comedy elements are almost negligible-the black humor of Murder with a Borrowing Knife is also true. not much. What's even more absurd is that Night at the Museum actually invited him to co-write the script.

Any movie fan should know that comedy scripts are actually the most difficult to write, even more difficult than drama works. This is no longer the era when movies just started. Simple and rude physical humor is enough to satisfy the audience. Now it is more popular to come across the lines with skill, and the difficulty of Bojun's smile has skyrocketed. Therefore, the comedy market in the United States has gradually been dominated by the shit and fart style, using vulgar but effective means such as yellow, violent and dirty to win the audience's love; It goes further and further on the road of cold humor in black comedy.

Writing an excellent comedy script requires not only basic skills and knowledge of lines, but also an innate sense of humor.

Lance never thought he was capable of making a good comedy movie, the challenge was too high. At least not at this stage.

Even Lance himself doesn't have self-confidence, so where did 20th Century Fox get his confidence? Both comedies were written by Twentieth Century Fox. Such a situation really makes people laugh and cry, Lance's original fatigue gradually disappeared, and the whole person became full of interest-he was very curious, what kind of height can the Matthew effect in Hollywood reach?

In addition, 20th Century Fox also submitted two very interesting projects, one is Die Hard 4 and the other is Fantastic Four 2.

Ten years have passed since Die Hard 3. Now 20th Century Fox has moved this classic series out again. On the one hand, because there are fewer and fewer excellent original scripts, many film companies have begun to dig out old scripts. , the remaining value of the old series, so there are too many remakes of old works and continuations of old series; The pioneering work of a first-line action star, the Die Hard series has won him a large number of fans.

But from Lance's point of view, this is really a bad idea. Because the biggest reason for the success of the Die Hard series lies in the unpretentiousness and bravery of the civilian heroes, but the law of the sequel film is doomed that the pattern of the work must be bigger and bigger, which will inevitably lose the setting of the common people, so that The Die Hard series has also become a money-making spy movie.

It is true to make money, but Die Hard has lost its own characteristics. Bruce does not have the appeal of Tom Cruise, nor the characteristics of Mission: Impossible; the movie does not have the crispness of Matt Damon. , There is no hope of catching up with Bourne Shadow; the hero setting is not as charming as James Bond, and the level of the 007 series is also an extravagant expectation... So what? This also makes the series doomed to be mediocre, without any special features.

This was the case in the previous life. Die Hard filmed the fourth and fifth parts. The journey to make money went smoothly, but it was notorious.

As for Fantastic Four 2, this may be the most reliable project at present. The adaptation of comics, the great success of the previous work, the youth-oriented leading actors, the attributes of commercial films... It seems that everything is in line with the expectations of the film company for Lance.

However, this sequel is a disaster, and the script is so terrible that it makes people completely complain about it. Unless the script is completely overturned and written from scratch, there is no need to take over the filming at all, and there is nothing but self-destruction-and the film loses money and loses money.

In addition, terrible works such as Soul Chariot, Rear Window, P.S.: I Love You, Love Vacation, Fast and Furious 3 have also appeared, including love, horror, supernatural , action, family and other types of works, the coverage is really unimaginable.

Isn't this a wonderful phenomenon? It seems that the brilliance of the past four works has given rise to infinite confidence in the major film companies, and they all regard Lance as the real savior, believing that any work can be radiated with new vitality in his hands. A check slammed down like a rainstorm until Lance became dizzy.

No wonder people always say that Vanity Fair is easy to get lost.

Seeing so many scripts pouring in, I feel the trust and support of major film companies, as if everyone is counting on him alone, that kind of God-like supremacy, turning hands into clouds and hands into rain , It seems that with just a little nod of his head, he can change the future of the entire crew, the future of the entire project, and even the future of the actors, producers, agents, and assistants, standing directly at the pinnacle of power!

The strong sense of existence, the supreme power, and the ubiquitous light make it difficult for people to continue to maintain a normal mind. This is a very difficult thing.

What's more, these works seem to have unlimited potential - after all, when the film company prepares each project, it is not to lose money, but to make money, so naturally it seems full of confidence. Among them, there are not only old sequels like Die Hard that have lasted for many years, but also popular series of fried chicken like Fantastic Four, as well as whimsical script ideas like Night at the Museum. The works seem to be sure to make money. Saying no is not an easy task.

If Lance was not reborn, he clearly knew how ridiculous and bad the future performance of these works would be, so he also clearly knew the avalanche ending after the failure of the works; He clearly knows that the pursuit of these big companies is not because of his personal charm, let alone because of his stable friendship, but as a tool to make money; if Lance does not understand the trade-offs, of course Difficult, but you must persevere, otherwise you will only be dragged down by your own greed and ambition... Then, maybe Lance is going to lose his mind at this time.

In fact, among this pile of works, there are many excellent works.

For example, Will Smith's When Happiness Knocks on the Door, this is a box office and word-of-mouth work. It not only earned 160 million in the North American box office, but also won Will an Oscar nomination for best actor.

For example, Dreamgirl, which won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, invited Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy and other big names to join the crew, and achieved a box office of 100 million US dollars, and it was the awards season that year. most popular.

Another example is Bourne Shadow 3. This series of works can be said to have won numerous praises in the first two episodes, and it is even praised as opening a new chapter in spy movies. Even after ten years, it is still this type of movie. Among the classic masterpieces, the third part has achieved an excellent box office of 220 million in North America, drawing a perfect end to the trilogy. It is precisely because the series of works are so successful that soon after, even if Matt resigns, the fourth sequel is still on the agenda.

The most surprising thing is definitely Spider-Man 3. Everyone knows that the first two works directed by Sam Raimi have completely changed the pattern of the North American box office market. Although the second one is slightly disappointing, the box office performance is also below expectations. But this is still the most appealing series in Hollywood right now. The third part still earned a box office of 300 million in North America, which also became the beginning of a new era of comic book adaptation films.

In addition, the two scripts of Atonement and Michael Clayton are even more eye-catching. The four-and-a-half-minute long shot of the former is as shocking as an epic; the mockery of the American judicial system in the latter seems dull but thought-provoking. For sure, it not only tests the director's control, but also is a severe issue for the director's ability to dig.

It is no exaggeration to say that any of these works is worth shooting, and the difficulty of challenge and shooting value exceed I am a legend. If Lance abandons I Am Legend at this time, picks one of the above-mentioned works, and starts preparations again, there is absolutely no problem, and it may be more helpful for Lance's self-challenge-even if Bourne Shadow 3 and Spider-Man 3 are no exception.

This is what interests Lance the most. There are endless excellent works and opportunities everywhere. This is Hollywood. If you miss I am a legend, there will still be countless legends emerging, and you can choose from them. Opportunities for success are everywhere, but only those who are prepared can seize them and realize them.