"I have to admit, Angela's performance is almost perfect, and when I was immersed in the plot, I didn't even realize that the man who said to Victor sadly said 'I've been waiting my whole life, I just don't know Who's waiting for a mature woman who's just a young girl under 25!
Sure, Spielberg's brilliant storytelling graces her performance—it should be his most upbeat film since 1989—but that's not all, Angela's time-worn feeling is It's so natural that even Hanks can't compare it for a while, she can get a golden statuette for the best actress! "
—Harold Foster, The Hollywood Reporter
Although it can't be said to be breathtaking, Angela's excellent acting skills have indeed surprised many people. After all, there are really not many actresses who can play the charm of forty-year-old women in their early twenties. Coupled with Spielberg's just-right narration, many people who thought he destroyed Angela's image at the beginning began to turn against each other.
"Angela in a flight attendant uniform is so sexy, I love Angela with such a mature look! She and Hanks are a perfect match, especially when they both watched Hanks make her for her. Time for the Fountain!" This is a blog post by a fan, in tandem with the one below him protesting Spielberg's trashing of Angela's image.
Although there are still many people who insist that Angela should not take this role, but they are powerless, after all, this movie is still very good. Even Victor hugged Emilia from behind and watched. The warm shot of the fountain he made for her was still firmly in the top spot in the selection of this year's top ten love movie shots on a certain website. Some people asked, "Is "Happy Terminal" a love movie" before it was withdrawn.
Many people who were not optimistic about Angela at the beginning also changed their tone, admitting that they were wrong in a more generous way, and emphasizing that "at least she does look sexy and beautiful".
Of course, some people took this opportunity to criticize: "I believe this is the worst of Angela's few screen roles, her beauty and her acting skills are not shown at all, we only see a blunt tenderness The contrived image, in every way, was a very unsuccessful attempt."
It's a pity that this kind of remarks will disappear in a short wave at most. Angela's accumulated popularity and influence cannot be offset by one or two criticisms, not to mention this kind of criticism that is clearly targeted at first glance.
In short, Angela stole a lot of the limelight from Hanks during the time it was just released, and people were very interested in why she played such a role and how she played it. It's just that Angela has never commented on this, she has neither updated her blog nor made public appearances. Even if she was caught by reporters, it was just a perfunctory thing, and she didn't even attend the premiere.
Spielberg complained on the phone more than once: "You don't go to the premiere because you are busy with your own movie, I understand that; you don't participate in publicity work because you make such a movie and need a break, I understand that; but Not talking about anything in front of reporters would be a little bad."
"Even if you don't talk about it, it doesn't affect the promotion of the movie, does it?" Angela replied lazily on the phone, "You put out enough things to keep the reporters chasing, but I will let these things out by keeping silent. Enough to ferment."
The old man suddenly laughed dryly and stopped talking. The so-called released things are nothing more than various tidbits in the filming. For example, Angela was paid 20 million yuan, and the script was revised by her because of her own request. mature women and so on. These news are enough for the reporters to play, although they all know that Angela can enter the 20 million club at any time as long as she wants, but after all, this is the first time that it has been confirmed. As for the revision of the script, it is even more eye-catching. Who would have thought that this role was actually requested by Miss Angel to be adjusted
It is self-evident how much such news can play a role in the promotion of the movie, not to mention that Angela kept her mouth shut, which gave the reporters more room to play - fortunately they did not get involved in the scandal, even if Han Kers praised Angela in front of reporters for being an excellent actor and looked forward to working together again, both as a director and as an actor.
This is, of course, because of Hanks' long-standing reputation as a good gentleman, and because I've heard privately that Angela hates irresponsible remarks more and more, and it's interesting that American journalists know better than their British counterparts. many.
All this is what Angela is happy to see. In a sense, "Happy Terminal", which was released in the first round of the Thanksgiving-Christmas schedule, is helping her build momentum and at the same time alleviating conflicts and diverting her attention.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Angela arranged everything, so "Rabe Diary" was officially released on December 10.
The beginning is a black-and-white picture, which was dubbed and edited from a documentary 50 or 60 years ago, just like the beginning of "The Pianist." In these short dozens of seconds, the camera fully demonstrated the life of the Chinese people at that time, bad, good, impartial and not pulled down.
After that, the picture gradually became brighter, and the lens also had color, which naturally connected with the main story.
The first few minutes of the movie seemed peaceful and peaceful, but the people in the street were silently talking about the tension of the situation. When Rabe went to work, many Chinese greeted him, and he responded with a smile, and the close relationship was immediately revealed.
Then, the Japanese planes began to bomb, the ancient city began to become chaotic, and bad news came one after another. Some people from other countries who stayed in Nanjing City left after receiving advice from their respective embassies, and some stayed. After hearing what happened in Shanghai, they planned to build an international safe zone here as well. Take in those refugees after the war.
"Most of us have lived here for decades and have a deep affection for the city, and I think something needs to be done for these people," said one of them.
This proposal was supported by the overwhelming majority. Rabe was elected as the chairman of the safe area because of his status. Although Dr. Wilson did not approve and made no secret of this in his conversation with Weitling, he did not publicly question anything. Rabe accepted this position very reservedly, he did not realize how heavy a responsibility it would be.
Next, the Japanese approached Nanjing, and the Chinese army was defeated and captured. Asaka Miyagihiko ordered to kill the prisoners and speed up their advance into Nanjing. A series of scenes were constantly interlaced. .
The catastrophe in Nanjing began, and the camera showed all what they did. If it weren't for some reason, the inhumane scenes of killing, raping, and raping would have been more naked. People who were fleeing in all directions hid in the entire area to get temporary shelter, but as the number of people increased, the Japanese also noticed this place, and the safe area began to confront the Japanese for the first time.
"We have to hand them over. They are soldiers not civilians. They have weapons. This will give the Japanese an excuse to take over the safe zone!" Dr. Wilson protested loudly.
"You can let them put down their weapons and put on civilian clothes." Rabe persuaded Wilson. "As long as they stay in the place we designate, they will be fine."
"Are you crazy, Rabe!" Wilson said sternly, "What to do with those guns? If they are left out, the Japanese will know where they are going without even having to think! You are taking our hard work. joke!"
"Listen to me, Robert, listen to me..." Rabe looked at his secretary in embarrassment.
"If it's really difficult... Forget it, Mr. Rabe..." Han Xianglin said with a wry smile.
"I understand your feelings, Han, but this behavior is very irrational, and we must ensure the safety of most people." Wilson said this, and after a pause, he continued: "I suggest persuading those soldiers to lay down their weapons and go to Japan. People surrender, I don't think the Japanese will be too much on the prisoners of war."
The idea was good, but the reality was cruel. The soldiers who were persuaded to lay down their arms and surrender to the Japanese were massacred without exception, even though the Japanese officers who escorted them assured that the prisoners of war would be properly accommodated.
After hearing the news, Dr. Wilson locked himself in the room for several hours, then went to the operating table with red eyes and continued to treat the wounded.
In short, there are no heroes in the movie, there are just people who want to save more people in this disaster. Everyone makes mistakes and everyone has selfishness, but they always try their best to save those people.
"They need me, and I won't leave," Rabe replied when he was interrogated by the Gestapo, and he even crumpled up the warrant to bring him home and threw it into a corner.
"Let them come in. I will try my best to get the supplies. Isn't that the reason why you made me the food commissioner?" Han Xianglin said to Rabe through gritted teeth. Finally, the security area opened the door to accept the influx of people. Hundreds of people.
Although there is no shortage of warm scenes in the middle to let the audience breathe a sigh of relief, for example, in the situation of anxiety all day long, the refugees still spent the Spring Festival in their own way, and invited Rabe and others to participate. Rabe also comforted them through bitterness and joy, saying "everything will be fine" over and over again. But it was only a few short minutes, and after the camera cut, the audience was once again brought into the continuous bloody six weeks.
Finally, under pressure from Siemens and the situation in Nanjing improved, Rabe had to prepare to return to Germany after ensuring that the work in the safe zone was still running smoothly. He didn't walk like a hero at all. After stepping out of the door of the small building, dozens of women who heard that he was leaving pulled him and begged him to stay and continue to protect them.
"It's okay, you are okay now, and it will be okay in the future." Rabe, who was unable to walk, could only say this repeatedly, until Weitling and others who came to see him off also joined the ranks of persuasion and they dispersed. .
Saying hello to the few friends who had worked together during these terrible days, Rabey walked out a little staggered. After a few steps, he turned his head and looked around with emotion. He could see the gazes of countless people inside the house, but unfortunately he was leaving after all.
Rabe took a deep breath, turned around and strode towards the car. After the car was started, the camera gradually increased, and it was frozen after including the world. After a few seconds, the screen went black, and several paragraphs of text were revealed one after another, explaining the ending of Rabe, Weitling, Wilson, Han Xianglin, and Asaka Miyagi Tokohiko, followed by the mournful violin and erhu music, the subtitles began Roll up slowly.
The lights came on, and there was silence in the auditorium. After a few minutes, applause broke out, followed by applause from everyone, while looking at the woman who was seated eighth from the left in the third row.
"Congratulations, this is an excellent film." A film critic walked up to her and shook hands.
"It's not inferior to your previous work at all." Another producer also came over to congratulate her.
"Thank you." Angela just said calmly, although her heartbeat was much faster than before.
She had already watched the whole movie many times during the production, but she still felt a little throbbing when it was broadcast at today's small premiere. This should be her real meaning
The first work, and it is moving little by little towards her goal.
Of course, although the process has been completed by two-thirds or more, there are still many obstacles and tests even more than before, such as the ones we are facing now, before we can fully achieve our goals.
"Miss Angela, why did you go to China to shoot this movie?" a reporter asked first.
Angela raised her eyebrows, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, which idiot reporter is this? However, are journalists who can attend such occasions really that stupid? Or do you want to provoke or provoke
"Because the local government has also given a lot of help, their funds have also helped us share some of the risks, and more importantly, the labor is relatively cheap." Angela said in a teasing tone, and this answer immediately caused a chuckle.
After a pause, she folded her hands and looked at each other: "Also, this disaster happened in China, and I can't think of a reason not to go and shoot on the spot."
"So what do you think of John Rabe of history? After all, he joined the Nazi Party." Another reporter asked, the word "Nazi Party" pronounced heavily.
"About Mr. Rabe's 'Nazi Party' question, I think the international court has clearly given the answer." Angela spread her hands, and then the same aggravated tone: "I only know that Mr. Rabe was in that terrible disaster. He saved a lot of people, no matter what purpose he had, he did save a lot of people with his colleagues and friends. I think you should still remember that sentence, which has been on my blog. In other words: To save one person is to save the whole world!”
"I heard that you were already planning to shoot this movie from a very early time, is that so?" another reporter asked.
"That's right, in fact, I read Rabe's Diary back in the 1990s, and then again when I was making The Pianist. I wonder why the same thing happened in China at the same time, so few people mentioned it? And when I took the time to check the information, I realized how much relevant information has been put on the shelf and unknown, I think it is necessary to let everyone know Knowing what happened, those who helped others with humanitarianism in that war should not be forgotten." Angela replied calmly.
"What do you think of the Japanese? I remember you wrote the script for a horror movie based on Japanese customs," asked a reporter who appeared to be of Asian descent.
"I have always had a good impression of eastern culture, because it is two completely different cultures from ours, but that's why my understanding of eastern culture is far from enough, so my views are not necessarily accurate. From my own point of view In terms of perspective, admitting your own problems is more important than anything else." Angela replied calmly, avoiding sensitive areas.
The reporters' questions became more relaxed afterwards. Even though there were so many Asians, they didn't raise any further questions. After all, Angela was an American and held the banner of humanitarianism high, so it would be hard to say anything even if she wanted to. So they turned to several other actors.
Angela breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, at least halfway through in a sense. Putting aside everything and starting from human nature, human rights and humanitarianism does meet the appetite of Americans, and she strives to carefully maintain a balance on a few wires, neither favoring anyone nor exaggerating anyone, as much as possible like "The Pianist". ” described in an objective way, for example, although the Japanese soldiers were rough, but the middle and lower-ranking officers basically conformed to the Japanese image in the eyes of the Americans - rigid, proud, disciplined and obeyed the spirit of Bushido. But because of this, when they recklessly and repeatedly kill, the effect produced by the icy machine is even more shocking.
In particular, it deliberately did not mention how many people were killed in Nanjing - is it not a massacre if 100,000 people were massacred? In addition, the Hundred People Slashing competition only used camera metaphors, but made a meaningful comparison when explaining what happened after Rabe and the others in words. Rabe died in poverty in 1950; Weitling returned to China in 1940, and then committed suicide a year later; Dr. Wilson and Han Xianglin were both okay, although they were also troubled by those pains, they were barely able to die; but Asaka Miyagi Yan escaped the trial because of some actions, spent the rest of his life leisurely, and finally served as the president of the Golf Association! The comparison of the experiences of these people is really ironic.
It can only be done so far. Angela said so in her heart. Looking at Heinz, Streep, and Steve who were besieged by reporters, she suddenly felt that Jiang Wen was right for not coming. I'm afraid he himself might accidentally say something inappropriate, right