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“Among the two scripts, I recommend 'Looper' more." Roy did not shy away, but made a bold recommendation, which made Renly raise his eyebrows slightly and cast a questioning look. Roy then explained.
“In fact, I think "The Boys" is very good. It is a comedy and the main plot of the script itself is relatively simple, but the screenwriter Michael-Bacall is quite talented. He has previously written "The Scoundrel". "Special" and "Project.”
“"The Boys" is adapted from the TV series of the same name in the 1980s, Johnny Depp's famous work. After the film adaptation, it gathered a group of actors from the Bad Boys gang, and its American-style cold humor received a fanatical following. , won the hearts of film critics and audiences, and was a huge success. Later, a sequel was released, and the results were really good..
The reason why Andy chose this script is very simple. It allows Renly to challenge his image breakthrough again. This is not a comedy like "I Fight Cancer". This is a work that really needs to put aside the image and put down the body to be silly and funny. It is the same as the original one. The "Bad Boss" I missed is somewhat similar, and compared to the latter, "Dragon Tiger Boys" is a work with two protagonists. The scenes are more concentrated and more challenging. It is indeed worthy of consideration..
Roy didn't know that he had such an experience as "Bad Boss" at the time. He then added, "However, this work poses a big challenge to your image and may break the audience's impression of you. I know you don't care about your image. Question, but this kind of comedy is not just about letting go and making pranks, it still needs a spark. I think if you really take on this work, your partner will be crucial.”
Comedy is always like this, the chemical reaction of laughter and laughter is crucial, and "Dragon and Tiger Youth Team" is no exception.
In the last life, the partnership of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum was a match made in heaven. They won acclaim and eventually US$42 million. The investment was enough to earn a North American box office of 138 million, and the global box office also exceeded 200 million. It can be said to be both a critical success and a hit..
Faced with Roy's opinion, Renly didn't show much expression or comment. He changed the topic, "What about 'Looper'?" To be precise, he was more curious about Roy's opinion of this work. view.
“This is a science fiction movie, somewhat similar to 'Source Code', which was released in April this year." Roy was well prepared and said easily, "After 'Groundhog Day' and 'The Butterfly Effect,' this type of movie has It's hard to come up with new ideas in filming. What's important is not the logic of science fiction, but the story. The core of "Looper" is still discussing the cause and effect cycle, with a bit of Eastern Zen flavor. If it can be executed smoothly, it has the qualities to become a classic. possible.”
“The screenwriter is Rian-Johnson. He wrote and directed "The Chase", starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and later filmed several episodes of "Breaking Bad". It is estimated that the director will also be "He, but I'm still a little hesitant about his ability. If it's Duncan Jones, that would be perfect." Roy's judgment is still calm and objective, and he has different requirements for works of different themes. It can be seen that his professionalism is really good..
“The reason why I think this work is more worthy of recommendation than 'The Young Boys' is because it is more suitable." Roy did not forget the focus of today's conversation, and the topic returned to Renly, "'Looper' because of the theme The relationship between propositions is a test for the actor's acting skills. This is different from 'Source Code'. It also has more philosophical reflections and soul struggles, which has higher requirements for actors. First of all, it is A commercial science fiction movie; secondly, it is a rigorous script with rich connotations; thirdly, it has a character full of countless possibilities.”
At this point, Roy shrugged slightly without explaining too much, but the meaning was obvious, "But it also has a fatal flaw: the opposite actor. I don't know what the producer's positioning is for the movie. If it is just a simple science fiction movie, and then they will definitely choose some action actors for fighting and confrontation, then this may be a disaster, completely weakening the core theme of the movie itself, and the actors will have little room to play. So..." Roy clicked his tongue, "We can only pray..”
Judging from the trajectory of the previous life, "Looper" was highly sought after in North America and was highly praised by film critics, but it was disliked in China and netizens complained one after another; "Source Code" was treated in the opposite direction. Audiences couldn't put it down, but it had a mediocre reputation among North American film critics..
As for the box office, both works have received a cold reception in North America and achieved good results overseas. "Looper" has a slightly higher North American box office number, while "Source Code" has a higher overseas box office. Both works rely on Successfully achieved profitability in overseas markets.
“"Looper" stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis, with Xu Qing and Emily Blunt playing important roles. As Roy expected, the crew chose With action actors like Bruce, their positioning is still in science fiction action movies after all..
For Renly, "Dragon and Tiger Boys" and "Looper" are quite interesting choices..
The former is a comedy. After "Fighting Cancer", Renly once again challenges comedy performances. No matter who he is paired with, this is bound to be a joyful and relaxing filming trip. You can also try to see what he missed in "Evil Boss" 's unusual performance.
The latter is science fiction. In a sense, it can be regarded as a continuation of the same type of "Fast and Furious". It is mainly action and fighting, but it will add some philosophical thinking, which requires some performance, but it is not too difficult. , can be said to be another attempt at commercial film acting.
The reason why Roy recommended "Looper" was, in addition to the above reasons, the most important thing was to consider the North American market. Science fiction movies have always been an important mainstream. Maybe their market explosive power is not as good as that of pure action movies, but they are still loyal to a minority. It is quite popular among movie fans and most popcorn viewers. Once it succeeds, it will definitely benefit a lot..
This is the choice that best suits Renly's current situation: a commercial movie, but a sci-fi commercial movie with a personal label. It is not a brainless popcorn, nor is it a deep literary and artistic genre. It will not completely break away from the category of professional movie fans. and be able to reach a wider group of movie fans..
Just like science fiction action movies such as the "Alien" series, "Blade Runner" and "Terminator" series, although they are commercial movies, the scripts need to be carefully polished. It is not easy to achieve a win-win goal of box office and word-of-mouth. For actors , but it is a project worth challenging.
Renly guessed that if Andy recommended it, "Looper" would probably be at the top of the list. From this point of view, has Roy passed the inspection?？
Roy looked at Renly's expression carefully, trying to find some clues to judge Renly's preferences and tendencies, but he was disappointed. On Renly's face, there was no agreement or objection, it was always I read the script carefully and listened carefully to his explanation, but did not express any opinions..
Of course, it can be said that Renly has not finished the script yet and is not in a hurry to make a decision; but it can also be said that his explanation is not enough to impress Renly..
But this is not unexpected. It can be seen from previous contacts that Renly has shown opinions and wisdom that are different from his age, which has allowed him to successfully establish a foothold in Hollywood. Today's conversation further proves this. Roy knows that recommending works and shooting works are only the first level of the test. The real focus lies in the script of the third part: Uncertain.
Sure enough, Renly carefully read through the "Looper" script, then put it down without any unnecessary comments, and then opened the first of the last pile of scripts: "Django Unchained"”.
Roy adjusted his breathing and regained his composure, "These three scripts all have a common feature: the coexistence of advantages and disadvantages. You can say that they are perfect, or you can say that they are worthless. For example, in this script, Kun Tarantino's name is still loud enough. His scripts have always been stylized and require a lot of black humor from actors. He can always interpret his own style in an eccentric way..”
Renly didn't look up, but was thinking: "Django Unchained"? Why can't he think of a role for himself? Could it be Leonardo DiCaprio’s evil rancher?？
“However, his movies are obviously based on directors and screenwriters, and it is not easy for actors to stand out." Roy changed the topic, "Moreover, this is a movie about black slaves in the West, and your position in it is really limited. .I took a look and found several potential roles. None of them were suitable in age. They must be at least thirty-five years old..”
The corners of Renly's mouth couldn't help but slightly raised. Roy's words just hit his thoughts. Is this a common way of thinking?？
“If you want to work with Quentin, I think he will insert a character. You know, Quentin always has a lot of imagination when he writes scripts, and he also makes guest appearances from time to time, so it shouldn't be a problem. But If not, the performance value of this script is not even as good as 'Jack Reacher'’.”
Roy still maintained his usual style, which was concise, clear, sharp and direct. Renly liked this style, and cooperation often resulted in twice the result with half the effort..
Renly felt that "Django Unchained" was an interesting work, but not as good as "Inglorious Basterds." As for Quentin, his personal favorites were always "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill," followed by "Pulps." ".Since "Inglourious Basterds", Quentin has overdone it, and gradually started to get closer to Oscar, but lost his personal style..
Regarding Roy's judgment, Renly expressed his approval in his heart, but still did not express his opinion. Because nominally, he had not read these scripts, he just listened to Roy's explanation, and he needed more time to Script, isn't it?？
But this was a pain for Roy. Looking at the expressionless Renly, he felt uneasy..
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