1929 Everyone has his own opinion
“"Interstellar" media review is officially released.
Bad review, one.
Neutral rating, ten.
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Full marks, ten.
Good reviews, twenty-eight.
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Ignoring the comments for the time being, you can feel it simply from the comparison of data. "Interstellar" continues the trend of word-of-mouth during the internal preview period. Under the overall pattern of ambiguity and ambiguity, Nolan and Renly received favorable reviews. Still have the upper hand - no matter what my personal opinion is, it is undeniable that the completion of the work still deserves recognition.
After carefully browsing the comments, we can gradually find that the main controversy among film critics still revolves around whether the "theme of family love" is enough: is it too dramatic? Too petty? Too sexy and sensational? Or are emotions part of human nature? Is returning to humanity right in itself? Trigger points for discussion and reflection are everywhere？
This is also the boundary that distinguishes neutral reviews from positive reviews..
Putting aside the debate at the core of the topic, in fact, 48 of the 49 media outlets have reached a lot of consensus：
The visual special effects are indeed magnificent, the space images are indeed stunning, the sound effects are indeed wonderful, and the actors' performances are indeed good... That is generally the case. Nolan once again showed his keen talent for the camera, the picture, the editing and other aspects. successfully completed a well-produced work.
The only regret and the most interesting point is that Nolan’s shortcomings of not being good at training/coaching actors have been exposed again.
Back then, Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight" relied entirely on the actor's own interpretation. His role as the Joker also became the first actor in history to win an Oscar for acting in a superhero movie. But Nolan’s credit is really limited.
This time too.
“The core of the entire theme of "Interstellar" is based on emotion, which further highlights the importance of actor performance. Unfortunately, Nolan does not have the ability to train/teach acting skills, and ultimately can only rely on the actors' self-performance to complete the role. This That's why he relies on powerful casts.
Renly Hall, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine... This is a very strong cast that has received a total of fourteen Oscar nominations and four statuettes. Their There is no doubt about their strength, but the reputation of their performances is slightly different. Some people are full of praise, while others are making crazy complaints. The main reason is——
Unable to unify.
Each actor has his own performance style, but Nolan failed to find the same rhythm to connect all the performances. This also made the final picture inevitably imbalanced, especially the difference in performance power and rhythm. It is often easy for the characters' emotions to rise and fall like a seesaw without being able to form a unity, which further amplifies the drama of the emotions, leading to strong accusations of "soap opera".
Naturally, some people like it and some people complain about it..
However, "The Playlist's" James Roach would disagree with other film critics.：
“Maybe 'Interstellar' isn't perfect, but Renly Hall once again proves he is.”
“This is definitely not Christopher Nolan's best work, and it is still far from the best; but it is undoubtedly an exploration by Christopher Nolan to step out of his own safe area, trying to broaden his understanding and exploration of movies, and this The only reason this expedition was successful was because of Renly Hall！”
“Ho ho ho ho! Renly Hall once again proves that he is one of the best actors of our time! Every look on the big screen vividly interprets the changes in emotion. His performance gives the character real vitality. It is hard to imagine what "Interstellar" would be like without Renly Hall..”
“I really don’t want to continue to praise Renly Hall. Those words of praise have already made people’s ears grow calluses and even started to make people feel tired. But the fact is that Hall once again proved that he is the best among actors under the age of thirty. , he is irreplaceable. His delicate and profound performance truly interprets the vastness of Othello..”
“If in this world, you choose an actor to sit in front of the camera and talk to himself for ninety minutes, and the audience has to sit there and watch the whole thing, my first choice will always be Renly- Hall! Did anyone notice Renly Hall's stop and turn in the opening stages? that's the story.”
“My favorite passage in the whole movie: Renly Hall’s eyes. In the most important turning points of the whole movie, Renly Hall’s eyes have become the finishing touch on the whole big screen. They are simple yet profound. So far, he is full of strength. To be honest, I can't think of better words to describe him..”
“Being able to transcend the cover of director and special effects and deliver a sharp and profound performance in a commercial film. The last time he appeared in Nolan's work was by the name of Heath Ledger..”
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James Roche didn't like Renly's performance, not because Renly's performance was disappointing, but because of the homogeneity of "Interstellar" and "Gravity". He expected Renly to break through; but obviously , James Roche’s ideas failed to gain recognition and support from his peers..
Praise! Praise! Still praise! One after another, it is impossible to stop. Even the media that gave it neutral reviews did not hesitate to praise it. Considering that this is a commercial movie, it is even more incredible. So, is this a good thing or a bad thing? Woolen cloth？
Haters are bound to think that this is another routine "commercial flattery". Maybe Renly's performance is indeed good, but how can the focus of a commercial movie be performance? It could be the special effects, it could be the story, it could be the charm of the protagonist, but... the performance? Are you sure this isn't a joke?？
Supporters won't care, because Renly has proven his excellence through performances time and time again. Previously, Renly's performances in "Fast and Furious 5" and "Edge of Tomorrow" have been highly praised. , so why not in "Interstellar"? Maybe other actors' performances in commercial movies haven't been able to shine, but that doesn't mean Renly can't do it either. What's more, the case of "Gravity" happened not long ago..
This is a good thing and a bad thing.
But it is undeniable that the comprehensive media reviews have once again demonstrated the unswerving determination of professional film critics-leaving aside the negative remarks during the awards season, in fact, film critics have strong opinions on "Gravity" and "Drunken Country Folk" The affirmative view has never changed, and this is also a strong support point for Renly to win an Oscar nomination for the fourth consecutive year. Now, film critics have still maintained relative objectivity and praised Renly..
After experiencing the trough of the awards season and missing out on the Oscars, people are still looking forward to the much-anticipated "Crackling Drummer" at the Sundance Film Festival, expecting this work to be Renly's shining moment to show off his charm as an actor. ; But who would have thought that "Interstellar" would be the first to accomplish such a feat in the summer, showing Renly's strong control over performance in the shell of a commercial movie, and once again winning applause！
The recovery momentum has come so quickly！
But if you think about it seriously, strictly speaking, Renly has never really hit a trough or been in trouble, so there is no way to talk about "recovery"..
“The praise and popularity of "Interstellar" is more about giving Renly the treatment he deserves after a short period of bumps and bumps. This is a more appropriate statement-compared to recovery and rise, Renly's current situation In terms of status in the industry, the space for continuous "breakthroughs" is really limited. Returning to the original position is enough..
From the chaos of negative and neutral reviews to the wave of positive reviews, the comprehensive media reviews of "Interstellar" debuted under the spotlight. The comprehensive reviews of 49 media finally settled on 79 points. Unfortunately, there was no Being able to cross the 80-point threshold and join the ranks of "Excellent" is Renly's work that has received the lowest comprehensive reviews from the media since "Transcendence"..
But is seventy-nine points really too low? To be precise, it should be that Renly's works have too high acclaim standards. You can see the clues by comparing them horizontally with Nolan's other works..
“"Memory Fragments", 80.
“"Deadly Magic", sixty-six minutes.
“"Batman Begins", 70.
“"The Dark Knight", 84 points.
“"The Dark Knight Rises", seventy-eight points.
“"Inception", seventy-four minutes.
In other words, the overall media review of "Interstellar" ranks third among Nolan's personal works, second only to "The Dark Knight" and "Memento", and easily surpassing "The Dark Knight Rises" and " "Inception", such a score is already very rare. There is no doubt whether the reputation of film critics is good or bad..
In addition, "Interstellar" can also be placed in this summer's schedule to compete with commercial film competitors released at the same time. Where can the 79-point media review be placed? It's clear now.
“Captain America 2", seventy points.
“Rio 2", 49 minutes.
“"Transcendental Hacker", forty-two points.
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2", fifty-three minutes.
“Godzilla”, sixty-two points.
“"X-Men: Days of Future Past", seventy-five minutes.
“Maleficent, fifty-six points.
It has been two months since the summer season was unveiled. For large-scale projects with a production cost of more than 100 million, there are only three works that have passed the media review. "X-Men: Days of Future Past" is currently the king of word-of-mouth, and "U.S. "Captain 2" followed closely, and "Godzilla" barely reached the landing level..
Now, "Interstellar" is on the scene. With an evaluation of 79 points, this work has easily surpassed many competitors and has become the work with the highest overall review by the media so far in the summer season. This has once again proved that "No. The partnership of Lang and Renly is still a guarantee for the reputation of the work.！
Previously, Warner Bros.'s announcement of the film's release triggered numerous speculations. Some even believed that "Interstellar" was abandoned due to the poor quality of the finished product. It is likely to be the first Waterloo of Renly's career; But now, all the mysteries are revealed：
This is still one of the most watchable and eye-catching works in the 2014 summer season！
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