2385 Neither up nor down
Cracking, crackling, endless questions were thrown out one after another, as if he didn't need to breathe at all, Bradley spit out a lot of them in one go——
Although this is an interview at the Cannes Film Festival, it is also the first interview after the Oscars. The questions in the reporters' minds can be poured out like a torrent of water. Bradley is only the tip of the iceberg. Pack up all the problems and throw them away.
Renly couldn't help laughing happily, "Slow down, slow down, we still have time to talk slowly. But before reading the program, I can answer some questions first. The Oscar is undoubtedly a very important award, but as As I said at the beginning, this is a pressure and a motivation. I look forward to becoming a better actor. So, regarding the topic of the Oscar, we can leave it to the work to answer.”
After a pause, Renly raised the program book in his hand, "For example, 'The Lobster'. How is this work? I think this is the most perfect answer..”
Gavin and Bradley exchanged glances again: Let his work speak for itself. As expected, Renly is still the same, full of confidence, and the calm aura he displays from the inside out is indeed not something that any actor can match, even in Superstar Among actors of this level, he is also second to none.
It is still the familiar "Screen" event magazine, which clearly lists the comments and scores of the ten specially invited media. The invited media may be slightly different each year, but the authority and professionalism are sufficient - not to mention, the venue Journal ratings are only one of the reference data for media reviews..
The only interesting detail is that some of the rating columns are empty, which also means that the reporter responsible for the review has not yet watched the movie and has not submitted comments and scores. The gaps will be filled in after watching the movie. —Of course, there are very few special circumstances. If you miss it, you will miss it. Based on the comments and information of peers, the reporter made the conclusion "it's okay not to read it" and will not read it again in the future..
After all, the film festival only lasts for eleven days, and there are so many participating films that everyone has to make a choice when time is limited..
However, "The Lobster" experienced a premiere craze yesterday, and all ten reviews appeared at once. Not a single one was missing, which proved that this movie is "not to be missed". The screening media were all present and made their comments immediately. Evaluation, giving his own feelings in the Cannes full four-star rating system.
Italy's "Daily Fact", two stars, "The concept is outstanding, the shots are stunning, but the finished product is still incomplete.".”
In further detailed comments, the Italian media said, "Yorgos Lanthimos is indeed a master at the formal level, but the core beneath the surface of the form seems complicated and superficial. Renly - Hall, Rachel, Weisz and other actors performed very well, but they still failed to give the film more content beyond the form. The same subject matter, what would it be like if it were shot by David Fincher Effect？”
Russia's "Medusa News", one star, "The empty form, stiff performance and absurd atmosphere indeed create enough black humor, even enough to make people laugh; but no matter how exaggerated the laughter, the content will be empty , those formal brilliance further accentuate the nihility of the entire movie, just like the emperor's new clothes.”
In a concluding one-sentence review, they said, “It’s a work that puts gimmicks above its essence. Just don’t watch it.”.”
You can clearly feel the frustration of the Italian and Russian media between the lines. It is obvious that they have met with a disappointing ending under extremely high expectations..
Renly finished reading softly, but the smile slowly penetrated between his brows, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but raise: Such comments were completely expected. Strictly speaking, they cannot be regarded as attacks. On the contrary, they were in line with Renly's initial feelings about "lobster". The look and feel of this work is somewhat similar. Obviously they both expected more, but in the end they only got a "beginning". Ouges left all the thinking space to the audience, which is really disappointing..
But it is also the effect that Ouges really hopes to achieve. As for whether he is satisfied or not, it can only be said to be a matter of opinion..
“I thought the criticism would be more severe." Renly said with interest..
Bradley couldn't help but chuckled, "How to explain？”
“You know, when we promoted "Detachment" in Berlin, praise and criticism were polarized. In fact, Tony and I were very happy that the film received such reviews, because the emotions of like and dislike reached the extreme, which also shows that our work It can truly inspire the audience's feelings, rather than being a sixty-point work that is forgotten after seeing it." Renly's vivid explanation made it immediately clear..
Gavin couldn't help but curiously asked, "You mean, compared to a 60-minute movie, a 10-minute movie is more worthy of celebration."？”
“Yes, that's what I mean." Renly nodded in affirmation without hesitation..
Bradley and Gavin both fell silent, pondering over the profound meaning of Renly's words, but the two reporters had their own unique interpretations. This was also a very strange moment..
It is obvious that "The Lobster" will never win the praise of the French media like "The Ballad of Drunken Country" two years ago. The evaluation in the official program can be seen as a section of the frenzy of discussion, showing the different gaps between different audiences. Everyone holds a different point of view.
Russia's "Medusa News" only gave one star. Such an extreme and firm opinion and attitude is like the reporters who slammed the door out of the premiere. After all, it is still in the minority; it is like a full score of four stars. The media are the same: there are not many, only two.
The Los Angeles Times in the United States, four stars, "The mechanical coldness, stiff movements, and emotional soundtrack finally converge into a wonderful and wonderful comedy, with just the right performances to light up the entire work and guide step by step. The audience walked out of the cinema with questions in their minds. Undoubtedly the best of the year！”
France's "Le Figaro", four stars, "weird, fresh, cold, humorous. Yorgos Lanthimos has once again successfully established his own unique set of dystopian social logic, pointing to the relationship between contemporary society and society." definition, and the narrative trend that is based on love reveals a kind of gentle cruelty, which makes people applaud！”
By listing the highest and lowest scores separately, you can immediately discover many interesting little details.：
First, two four-stars and one one-star, the two extreme ratings are in the minority after all. A total of ten media are included in the program, accounting for 30%..
Secondly, the media with the highest ratings are from France and the United States, with the latter being based in Los Angeles; the media with the lowest ratings are from Russia. Admittedly, the regional influence is still relatively weak. After all, each major media sends a representative to conduct the ratings. Personal subjective factors have an obvious impact, but they can still explain some things more or less..
Thirdly, the focus of both four-star and one-star movies is actually the same: stylized narrative mode and image atmosphere. The four-star movie calls it a "wonderful comedy" and the one-star movie calls it "empty". Whether you like it or hate it They all revolve around the same thing, further confirming the role of personal subjective factors.
This also shows that "The Lobster" is an auteur film similar to "Detachment". With the same content and elements, there are as many people who like it as they dislike it..
However, the author's style of "The Lobster" is far less bold and adventurous than that of Tony Kaye, and the feeling of being "stinged" in the end is not that much..
In addition to the highest score and the lowest score, the other seven media all gave a relatively moderate two or three stars, either neutral to a little bit likeable, or neutral to a bit disgusted. Such an ambiguous attitude has become the main theme of the official venue publication and continues The state after yesterday’s premiere.
Among them, four three-star.
The American "Times", Samsung, "The ingenious collision and fusion of different elements brings a unique viewing experience; but it is also disturbing and interruptive, even a little empty and nihilistic. This may be Renly -Hall's performance is most obviously and weakly divorced from the director's ideas. But it's not his fault..”
France's Libre Libre, Three Stars, "Much of the film is uncomfortably weird, with goosebumps rolling in your stomach; but 'The Lobster' still succeeds in showing Lance how... Moss's reflection on postmodern social relations, and his narrative style that floats between humor and ridicule, undoubtedly give the audience a more interesting space for reflection. Those questions are precisely the success. The natural performance is still a highlight , Renly Hall’s light easily stands out, and every minute and every second is a pleasant enjoyment..”
"Sight and Sound" in the UK, Samsung, "Lansmos has slightly escaped from his comfort zone, with a less pessimistic and more playful black humor style that makes the viewing process no longer as torturous as a 'dog tooth'. But Lanthimos still succeeded in finding a perfect balance point for the movie. The excellent audio-visual language and the rigid performance style complement each other. The audience burst into laughter several times and the frenzy of reflection after the end once again proved Renly Hall's perfect adaptation..”
Thailand's "Bangkok Post", Samsung, "Lansmos breaks his boundaries, makes bolder attempts within social structures and cultural frameworks, and ultimately constructs a weird and wonderful black comedy, A large number of ritualized and empty forms will undoubtedly challenge the audience's bottom line; but the soundtrack and editing give the work a richer layer, making watching the movie a pleasure. The performance is undoubtedly a pleasing existence.”
If you read these comments carefully, you will find that either they are full of praise, but the score is still only three stars; or they are three-star reviews, but they find many flaws in the detailed explanations. This contradictory way of commenting exactly shows captures the conflict in every film critic’s mind.
It’s not that I don’t like it, but I can’t say I like it. The whole feeling is very unique..
In fact, the same is true among the other three two-star reviews, but compared to the "three-star reviews", the "two-star reviews" still seem to be dominated by dislikes.
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