The black picture slowly lit up, and the first thing that entered the eye was a rustling pen, and the camera moved up to reveal the eyes with disc glasses and the somewhat bald forehead.
He stopped writing and listened, a faint smile emerged from the corner of his mouth. The camera moved outward, and the sound suddenly became louder and more numerous. The ancient city unfolded a picture of life decades ago in the melodious sound of the violin. Maybe they did not look beautiful, but the warmth they showed. But it is no different from other cities.
Suddenly, the sound of the explosion sounded, and the bombing plane began to wreak havoc in the sky. The previous calm and warmth were torn apart, and the camera began to switch quickly in a brief voiceover.
"We need to create an international safe zone to accommodate refugees, as the French priest did in Shanghai."
Japanese planes bombing everywhere, people discussing nervously, refugees flocking to factories for help, huge swastika flags on houses, and Japanese officers who turned their heads in the midst of killing prisoners.
"We can't keep them, we only take refugees and I suggest letting them lay down their weapons and hand them over to the Japanese."
Soldiers who put down their weapons but were killed, Rabe and others who were shocked, Dr. Wilson who almost fainted on the operating table from exhaustion, and Han Xianglin who was helpless and sad but insisted on running.
"I'm so tired, John, I only get four hours of sleep a day. I don't know how many innocent people will die and how many women will be insulted when I close my eyes."
The ubiquitous killing, Rabe and Wilson arguing fiercely, Weitling being slapped hard by Japanese soldiers, the safe zone where refugees increasingly appear precarious.
The violin is sometimes excited, sometimes sad, sometimes angry, sometimes melancholy, accompanied by the music of an unknown instrument, which makes these emotions spread infinitely with the picture. In the end, Rabe and all the heads of the security zone stood by the proud Asaka Miyazaki: "Please respect us, Your Excellency, this is an international security zone!"
The screen freezes.
Although the broadcast of the trailer is very low-key, Angela's new movie has never been ignored, not to mention that this time it was specially designed to guide public opinion, so many people began to comment on the preview clip that was given at the first time.
"It is always the hardest to surpass yourself, especially when you have "The Pianist" as your own good work ahead. Although you can't see anything from just a trailer, I am still pessimistic. ' wrote a New York Times critic in his column.
Of course, there are people who disagree: "To be honest, when I went to find relevant information based on what Angela said, I was shocked, and what was even more frightening was that not many people knew about this disaster. In any case, even if Angela Pulling this film is not at the level it used to be, it is still commendable, and there are some things that cannot be forgotten."
However, they said they didn't like the film very much, as the New York Times critic said, it is difficult for any director to repeat his best work. Not only did he shrink back in his heart because of the comparison, but the audience would inevitably compare the two works together, and then have preconceived views, so one can imagine what the result will be. In a sense, Kubrick can be called a master, and it is probably one of the reasons why he never makes movies with the same theme.
Of course, there are actually other reasons for not being optimistic about this movie, but it's just that I can't come up with it.
As for some activists, they are still very critical of her new film, but this time they don't talk about some of the previous topics - after all, according to the trailer and what Angela revealed before and after, this is a film about humanitarianism , of course you can't slap yourself in the face until you see the full movie. So they, like they did with Alice Zhang, claimed that the crew did not do enough related work, and that the information was too one-sided to make a fair description of the Nanjing incident.
It's hard to say that there are no Japanese people behind this, but Angela didn't pay attention to it although she paid attention. Even if some people don't like this movie, at least there are all kinds of remarks. Keep this situation and let them occupy a corner. One should be worried if there is one-sided criticism or one-sided praise.
Besides, it's not that nobody refuted them.
"Obviously it's the most shameful people who make mistakes and don't admit them, especially when they make excuses to justify their mistakes. But then again, it's normal and Ms Benedict has been around for a long time. She has described the culture of Japanese shame in her book before, and they always think that even if there is a fault, it is not my fault, so it is a luxury for them to admit their fault.” This is an article published in a Chinese newspaper.
There are even many Chinese people who ridiculed them in their English columns, and then some Japanese people started to fight back in the newspapers.
"Instead of discussing those things, it's better to think about how to complete the work at hand!" Angela said so much to some people when they talked about these debates during the break, "Don't fall for the last moment!"
"Actually, we just thought those people were funny," Jim explained. "Personally, I totally agree with what you wrote on your blog: saving one person saves the whole world—I went to the Hebrew arts."
"Very good, then you are responsible for editing the second trailer." Angela said "rewarding", and then directly ignored Jim's ugly face.
"Yes, sir." Jim grinned and said weakly, his voice much lower than before.
"It must be confirmed by me," Angela added, "Of course, if you can't do your best, I won't say anything."
"That is to say... If I try my best and still can't satisfy you, I will cancel the editing of the second trailer?" Jim said with bright eyes, and raised his eyebrows when Angela's cold eyes swept over. He raised his hands: "I promise to do my best, sir!"
His voice has improved a lot, and finally he is not as half-dead as before.
"Remember what you said." Angela nodded vigorously, "I want to see it before the end of this month!"
However, the second trailer didn't land in the end, and although Jim had worked hard to follow her request, Angela was still not very satisfied. She even went to the battle to edit two versions herself and still felt that she did not meet her requirements, so she finally gave up the second trailer - in fact, unless it is a big production that invests several hundred million and is highly anticipated by the public, very few movies will Several trailers were released during the promotion.
Moreover, if it is just for publicity, the fame she has accumulated over the years is completely enough, so it is normal to give up, and the evaluation of the first trailer is still very good.
Even with a little regret, Angela quickly found it in other ways, and the poster was officially launched when Thanksgiving was approaching. The entire poster is based on red and black, and at the bottom is the blurred shadow of the burning city ruins. An arm in a gray suit occupies the entire poster, and the red cross on the white sleeve on the arm is very conspicuous. .
This was designed and painted by Angela after communicating with many people. It is undeniable that it borrowed the ideas of "Schindler's List" to a certain extent, but overall it is still very impactful.
"To be honest, you've done a really good job, whether it's editing, soundtracking, or anything else, you've maintained a consistent level, and even this poster is so good," said Ed, who came over for the preview, "if Not everything has to be meddling, and sometimes it's better to be a little bit whimsical."
Ed's saying this is not without purpose, because Angela actually asked McKinley, who got the movie an MPAA rating, if there was a way to get the movie rated PG-13! God, if a movie like this was rated PG-13, the MPAA would be in court the next day.
"Thank you, I just want to be more perfect." Angela was a little absent-minded although she kept her smile.
The results of the test screening were not bad. People who were invited to watch it all thought that it was a good movie, and it maintained the consistent level of Miss Angel, but this kind of evaluation did not make Angela relax much. It will be after the official release in December. The real test - the reaction of the critics, the nitpicking of some ill-intentioned person, the public's acceptance, etc.
Although she has tried her best to bring out what she has learned perfectly, and keeps telling herself that as long as she does her best, it doesn't matter if she fails. But after spending so many years studying and preparing, how could she accept failure
Anyway, the unanimous compliments from the previews made her relax a bit, so the following Thanksgiving was not bad.
"Chrissy's complexion is much better today than before. It should be related to your completion of the new movie." While enjoying the turkey dinner, the mother looked at her daughter lovingly.
"Everything that needs to be done has been completed, and naturally there is more time to rest," Angela nodded with a smile, "I just want to completely relax until after the premiere, this movie is very important to me."
"It's weird, it looks like it's your first time directing a movie, Chrissy." Father asked half-jokingly.
"Probably because the subject matter is very heavy, and I have directed the same type of movie." Angela replied lightly, "I hope everyone can treat certain things correctly."
"Don't worry, sister, we will support you." Ike stepped in and said in a serious tone.
The family suddenly laughed. Except for Willie, she glared at her brother dissatisfied, because that was what she wanted to say.
"By the way, Dad, I have something to tell you..." Angela said suddenly with hesitation.
"What's the matter?" Father asked curiously.
"If I can, I want to spend Christmas and New Year alone this year." Angela lowered her head unconsciously.
"Want to live on your own?" Father raised his eyebrows and looked at his mother before asking, "Can you know the reason, Chris? Are you having a party with your friends? Or are you planning to hold a party for young people? Category?"
Angela opened her mouth and seemed to want to follow her father's words, but she hesitated and shook her head: "No, Dad, I just want to be alone."
"How can that be, isn't it with the family during the holidays?!" Willie shouted first, and Ike nodded in agreement: "Yes, my sister spends it with us every year, I don't want exceptions. ."
"Okay, you two." Mother said reproachfully, and then exchanged glances with her father before looking at Angela: "Dear, although from our point of view, we still hope you can go, but you also have you. So it's up to you to decide what to do, we won't say anything."
Angela, who had been scratching on the plate with a knife and fork, stopped, and after a few seconds of silence, she raised her head: "Forget it, anyway, I just want to try the feeling of spending Christmas and New Years alone, it's not really interesting. ."
"Chrissy, if you just..." Father started to say something, but Angela interrupted him quickly: "Don't worry, Dad, I'm telling the truth. If I start my own family in the future, then I'm sure Prioritize my own requests. Besides, if I let Willie and Ike down, God knows how noisy they'll be."
"That's great, I knew my sister would give in!" Akeliu said with interest.
"Idiot, what are you talking about!" Willie hurriedly blocked his mouth, "Mom will hear!"
Ike immediately shrank his neck and looked at his mother, his nervous appearance was a bit funny.
"Okay, I won't tell you anything." The mother said helplessly, and then looked at the relieved child and added with a smile, "But how will your sister react? I don't know. ."
The two guys immediately turned their heads in unison to look at Angela, but Ike was nervous and Willie begged.
"I won't go back on what I promised, so are you satisfied?" Angela smiled and spread her hands.
Willie and Ike cheered immediately, then gave each other a high-five.
"By the way, Chris," my father interjected at this time to change the subject, "how did you think of playing such a role?"
"What? Dad has gone to the cinema?" Angela raised her eyebrows in surprise.
"Of course, after watching the trailers so many times, we've long wanted to see what it's like on the big screen." The mother smiled and took over. "Frankly, your performance is really hilarious."
"But I don't like it," the father shook his head. "I never thought you would play such a mature role and not look like a young girl at all on the big screen."
"Leave him alone, dear," his mother gave him a roll of eyes immediately, "for your father, it's best for your daughter to always be around ten years old, and then circle around him all day, making him happy or being made fun of by him. "
Angela couldn't help but chuckle. The movie that her parents just mentioned was released two days before Thanksgiving. It was "Happy Terminal" directed by Spielberg with a salary of 20 million.
One of the slogans that DreamWorks was promoting was: The image of Angela you've never seen before! In order to maintain the mystery, they did not even release relevant posters, and even when the first trailer was released, only the part below Angela's face and the back were given. It has to be said that the tricks to indulge the appetite are always the most effective, not to mention that it is related to Angela. After a little manipulation, it immediately attracted a large number of fans, especially those who like both Hanks and Angela.
So when the second trailer was released, it immediately aroused countless exclamations. Many people did not recognize who the mature and beautiful woman was at first glance, causing many people to stay in front of the TV and hope to watch it again. . As usual, people were quickly divided into two camps. People who liked it thought that Angela's mature and sexy style was very attractive; people who didn't like it asked Spielberg to return the fresh and beautiful Angela. return.
"She looks like a seductive slut, which is too bad, how could Angela be such a woman." A fan left his opinion on the website so angrily.
Although Angela has only played two roles on the big screen in recent years - the opposite role of Legolas and the homosexual role in "The Devil", the former is not mentioned in reverse, but the latter is deliberately ugly. But when she appeared in front of the public, she maintained a healthy and upward image, not to mention that she was basically insulated from scandals such as getting drunk, drugs, and hanging out in nightclubs. Although there were several scandals and even homosexuality, compared with most celebrities who have is very little.
That's why people react like this.
Film critics and the public are equally divided, for example, a guy wrote on his blog: "I am afraid this will be a failed attempt, she is really good, no matter the director or the performance, but some need experience to reflect. Emotions are not something that can be felt immediately. Spielberg was obviously dazzled by Angela's dazzling halo and invited her to play such a role without thinking much. If Angela was young, maybe she would get People praise, but there are very few examples of women in their early twenties playing women in their forties. Obviously, Spielberg has become more and more commercial, which is a sad thing.”
"Never make an arbitrary decision before the movie is officially released, it will only make you look like an unsuccessful prophet. Although Angela's scene is not much in the trailer, it is at least flawless in terms of appearance. , no one will think this is a girl in her early twenties when they first see it. Instead of jumping to conclusions early, it is better to wait until the movie is released, and don’t forget, Angela always brings miracles.” This is another Written by a columnist.
In short, everyone seems to have good reasons, and some people who are dissatisfied with Angela's new movie also joined in, so it became more and more lively, and this situation continued until the release of "Happy Terminal".