2461 Simple and natural
How exactly should one describe Renly's performance?？
Objectively speaking, this is a very ordinary scene in the first episode, without much highlights and little space..
In the Hollywood script model, a conflict scene is often set up for the protagonist to shine. Through the protagonist's coping methods and reaction characteristics, a distinct character outline is presented, setting the tone for the entire movie; but the scene shot today Not so, but an everyday scene after the "dazzling debut" at the beginning, which also means that there is no room for development or performance..
Of course, so does Renly's performance.
Even, calm, and understated, this simple performance can't detect any trace. It can be said to be a stage for displaying basic skills..
This doesn't seem to be as expected.
disappointment? It's hard to say, after all, the entire crew is also a senior professional in the industry. They know that performance is not magic, and it is impossible to conjure a flower out of thin air in a colorful way. However, expectations are inevitably somewhat lowered. After all, the entire film industry is now under pressure. Renly was boasted to such an extent that he seemed to be able to create stormy waves with just a single move, comparable to the self-luminous princess in Disney animated movies..
But the result was……
However, people in the industry have also seen big storms. Even if they lack surprises, they still taste something: the basic skills are extremely solid..
Judging from the first shooting, a short speech is mainly a test of the line skills. Even the body language and expressions are relatively small. The "space for performance" is indeed limited, and it is familiar to most actors. There is nothing particularly challenging about this scene..
Renly is naturally even more so.
However, the real excellence of Renly is that even though it was a basic scene, he also completed the filming meticulously. This dedicated attitude deserves recognition; in addition, Renly also showed his strong control..
“control”.
This is the core idea of the first scene. It can be seen just from Renly's command of lines that he has reached a level of proficiency in basic skills such as voice and intonation, accent, rhythm of speech, and details of movements. The sound is integrated into the performance, and a few strokes outline a side of the character, which is as vivid and delicate as a "psychological portrait". This skill is enough to be amazing..
Precisely because of its simplicity, it is disappointing and lacks surprise, but it still shows depth and skill. Renly's professional attitude is impeccable..
This was the reason why there were low murmurs at the scene - there was no way, "Renly Hall"'s aura was too great, and every move he made attracted everyone's attention：
If it is good, it will be discussed; if it is not good, it will be discussed; if it is ordinary, it will be discussed as well..
Of course, the staff's comments were different from those of the actors. Cameron and Hannah couldn't restrain their excitement, "I really watched Renly perform live, and this all really happened! I just couldn't hold back my excitement." I can't believe it, he's so close!.”
David Fincher ignored the hustle and bustle of the scene. He stood there and thought for a moment, savoring the scene. Then he walked around the monitor and walked towards Renly, raising his chin from a distance. He gestured, "How does it feel?？”
Renly pursed his lips, his expression a little ambiguous - his condition was still not adjusted to the optimal level. He felt that he was not warmed up enough and could not fully open up. The whole investment lacked a little fire, but Renly also knew that this was the problem. It's not a lack of inspiration but a lack of enthusiasm. Even if he shoots repeatedly, it's difficult to mobilize his enthusiasm. He still needs to focus more on the performance itself. There is no need to force it..
“How does the picture look? "Renly needs to calm down and slowly polish his performance, put aside his enthusiasm and positivity for the time being, and maintain a professional attitude..
“Impeccable." David said simply and directly..
Such an affirmative answer made Renly chuckle and shake his head, "David, this is not like you at all." Pursuing perfection, even to the point of being harsh, is David's correct behavior.——
Don't let David Fincher's usual dispensable attitude fool you, the director who nearly drove Jesse Eisenberg crazy on the set of "The Social Network".
In the movie, in the scene where Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse, and his date, played by Rooney Mara, "break up" in a bar, Jesse had to complete a very long dialogue of 99 lines. And it was done at the speed of a machine gun bullet, with no room for mistakes. For this scene, David asked Jesse to shoot it over and over again more than ninety times. The entire crew was almost driven crazy by David, not to mention Jesse. Spanish.
But now？
Even though his lie was exposed, David didn't mind, "I'm still worried about you breaking the contract and running away. After all, that small amount of liquidated damages is nothing to you.".”
“Haha." Renly chuckled directly, a smile flowing from the depths of his eyes..
David calmed down his expression slightly and replied seriously, "Judging from the picture, there is really nothing to criticize. We can definitely move on to the next shoot.".”
“but? "Renly raised his eyebrows..
“But," David continued, "it's up to you..”
Renly was a little surprised.
David nodded in affirmation, "From a director's point of view, I have no objection. Your lines are still in excellent condition, and there is no problem with this filming; but I'm not sure about your feelings. From an actor's point of view, do you need to adjust?" Get used to it? Or maybe look for a situation?？”
Before starting up, Renly went to find David and expressed his concerns. Although David didn't say it on the surface, he was still quietly wary in his heart..
But he didn’t expect that the filming of the first scene would be so smooth and easy. Renly’s performance was completely above David’s expectations: he really meant those praises. Originally, this scene was not too difficult, and Renly’s performance was completely above David’s expectations. Li's interpretation of the character is indeed impeccable.
Renly opened his mouth slightly and thought about it seriously, "No, I'm fine. Just follow your pace. My current judgment of my own state is wrong. I need the director's opinion to guide the direction, so, You said there is no problem, and I have no problem either. We can move on to the next scene..”
A smile appeared on the corner of David's mouth, and he gently nodded his head in agreement, "Then let's move on to the next scene..”
After saying that, David turned and left, simply and neatly. This made Renly, who stayed where he was, pause for a moment, and the corners of his mouth also turned up..
Through the crowd, Renly's eyes fell on Rooney..
Rooney showed a smile towards Renly, and her slightly flashing eyes seemed to be cheering for Renly. The bright light was enough to explain everything..
Renly spread his hands, deliberately making a proud gesture, and shrugged to show that he was taking his time: the performance just now was just a piece of cake..
The smile in Rooney's eyes also surged up..
Gathering his attention, Renly began to prepare for the next scene..
Regarding the first scene, Renly actually learned a lot.
He really lacks accurate judgment on his own state now - when he was filming "Transcendence" before, he could detect the subtle differences in each expression, and then repeatedly explored and adjusted during the performance, and finally found I got the right inspiration and presented the right performance; but now I am in a bad state, lacking an overall view and lack of control over details. Those judgments and feelings may not be correct, or even wrong..
Therefore, Renly still needs to complete the performance according to the director's instructions, just like in "Pacific War", literally.
In fact, purely in terms of performance, Renly still maintained his concentration. The first scene was a complete test of basic skills. He set up the character's personality framework in advance, and then extended the entire system of words and deeds based on these settings, and then continued. What comes down is the polishing and presentation of pure basic skills..
The entire performance really made Renly feel like he had returned to the time when he first entered the industry. He used the most basic and simple things to understand the character and then presented it. Solid basic skills are undoubtedly his best partner, and reading carefully The script is your best homework.
That kind of honest, natural, simple and relaxed acting life has really been missing for a long time for Renly. It has been a long, long time since he stripped away those complicated things and immersed himself in pure basic skills practice, even when he starred in "Les Misérables" "It has never been like this before..
This time, we are truly back to the starting point.
After the performance, Renly thought carefully about the entire play, the pronunciation, the intonation, the words used, and so on..
In fact, from Renly's point of view, such a performance is a bit stiff, not because of facial expressions or line skills, but because the soul of the entire character is not vivid enough. It is more of a step-by-step script, and he performs as the basic skills dictate, lacking himself. Interpretation of the role.
However, fortunately, the character of Horton Ford is somewhat rigid, low-key and restrained, and his emotions are more sinking, so the "slightly stiff" performance can give the character another texture. , the invisible fit can also ensure the integrity of the character..
In addition, David Fincher always likes relatively cold-toned performances: a slightly stiff state, but still able to show delicate emotional changes, which fits perfectly with the overall tone of David's works - Ben Affleck When he starred in "Gone Girl", his facial paralysis performance unexpectedly fit the style of the work, and he was a real facial paralysis, not a fake facial paralysis with emotions surging under the expressionless face, which was unexpectedly successful..
In such a state of performance, whether it is from David's perspective or Renly's own perspective, this is a rare experience, and it can barely be regarded as a novelty..
Although it is not obvious, it is already very precious to Renly who is in a low state; moreover, he can slowly improve the basic skills, as if he has returned to the Royal Academy of Art and Drama in London, and it seems... …Horton-Ford is stuck on base teaching classes in general.
In this sense, taking on Mindhunter was a wise decision: Renly is acting again.
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