673 core clues
If it were made into a movie based on the original work "The Killing", it would most likely become a Japanese movie like "Battle Royale" or "Confession", with heavy and profound themes; but the Hollywood adaptation is a commercial popcorn, naturally. Can't be like this.
Instead of positioning the theme idea as reincarnation and life, it is better to see the big from the small, focus all the weight on Cage, focus on his growth and transformation, from the deserter at the beginning to the unknown hero at the end. In this way Not only will it not drag down the original rhythm of the movie, but you can also learn more through the growth of this character..
Just like Paul said: the meaning of war, the meaning of death, the meaning of life. In Renly's view, there is another hidden clue, the meaning of time..
Suddenly, the heated discussion quieted down, and all eyes were focused on Renly. Paul also asked, "Is that so?？”
Renly couldn't hold it back, and the corners of his mouth turned up, "Why are you asking for my opinion? I'm just an actor, not a screenwriter. I gave some opinions from the perspective of character growth, and the next thing still has to be handed over to me. to Derek and Billy.”
This is not modesty, but truth. Renly has no idea about writing a script. All his ideas come from the development of the characters and the story..
For actors, an excellent script should be one in which the advancement of the story and the growth of the characters are intertwined. Either the occurrence of events has an impact on the characters, or the personality of the characters determines the direction of the events. There is no waste of plot or waste. Fragments. This is true whether it is a commercial movie or an art movie. Excellent commercial movie scripts also have such requirements. Even if it is the most "ordinary" saving the world, the story and the characters are closely related..
However, the actor's perspective also has limitations. First, he cannot see the overall situation; second, he cannot see other characters; third, he cannot see the context of the story, the relationship between the character's sublimation and the movie. Write a Scripts are never that easy.
But Billy said, "Then let's explain it from an actor's perspective.".”
Renly did not continue to refuse, "Paul's meaning is basically accurate. I think the script can be divided into three parts. The first part is the first meeting, the second part is growth, and the third part is looking back." After saying that, Renly raised his eyebrows and said, "How about it, does it have a little bit of the charm of oriental reincarnation?"？”
Everyone nodded blankly. After the same theme was interpreted in the form of ancient Chinese poetry, even in English, it still had a unique flavor. The original work of "Killing Reincarnation" came from Japan, and Hollywood's interpretation is still lacking after all. This kind of oriental culture charm.
“The first part is the first meeting between Cage and Team J. When the team members are on tour, some changes can be made to the character setting and line writing. Cage is an outsider who inadvertently breaks into this game, while the team members stick to this game. An insider of the war." When he first communicated with Jeff, Renly only had a vague concept. It was incomplete and not in place. But now it has gradually become clearer. This kind of brainstorming feeling is really good..
“The second part is Cage’s death cycle on the battlefield. In addition to Rita, Cage needs to see the different deaths of his comrades. Some died because of his stupidity, some died to save him, and some died because of his drag. Death, and some died to save teammates..”
Renly was expressing his opinion when Tim suddenly raised his hand, which made Renly pause for a moment. Tim said carefully, "I think something needs to be added here. Not just death, but also their attempt to win this game." The belief in war. If it is just a one-sided massacre, it will only establish a connection between Cage and his teammates, but it will be disconnected from the war. Therefore, even if they die, these soldiers are still fighting tirelessly and trying to win. I I think it's important.”
After finishing speaking, there was a pause. Tim noticed that there was no sound, then he blinked and nodded, "Well, I'm done." His expression was an annoyed one, and he wasn't sure whether he said it correctly. Although As a producer, you should have the most say in the audience today, but Tim still has too little experience. This is the first time he has acted as an independent producer after leaving the "Harry Potter" series. After all, he still has confidence. insufficient.
“"Pa", Renly snapped his fingers, Tim raised his head suddenly, and then saw Renly's expression of approval, "This is not the screenwriter's job, this is the director's job." Renly turned to look at Paul.
This kind of detail is actually just one line in the script, "The soldiers fought bravely to kill the enemy." However, how to present and interpret it mainly depends on the director's scheduling..
For example, take a scene where aliens slaughter soldiers. According to Renly, the focus should be on the scene of the soldiers being killed, maybe torn apart to create more visual impact; but according to Tim, The key point should be that in the confrontation between soldiers and aliens, they were not afraid of death and continued to fight tenaciously even before death..
This difference in perspective, lens, and composition naturally results in different content, and a different impact on the male protagonist Cage. Naturally, the final effect of the finished product is also very different..
Paul held his chin and fell into deep thought. However, he waved his hand to indicate that he understood and asked everyone to continue. This gave Tim some courage..
Renly continued talking again, "The third part, the end of the war. Everyone is resurrected. Cage passes by his comrades. He knows them, but they don't know him; then, Cage and Rita's relationship When they meet again, Cage's eyes have experienced the vicissitudes and emotions of reincarnation, while Rita sees a strange but familiar man. By the way, this picture can be consistent, and then the eyes when they met for the first time, and the last time The look in the eyes when they meet uses this difference to interpret the meaning of time, leaving the audience to think..”
If life is just like meeting for the first time, the power of time is always so powerful and so ruthless. It can destroy the most sincere, simple and simple emotions, but it can also precipitate the most beautiful, deep and tenacious emotions. For Cage , he has experienced vicissitudes of life and reached the present; for his teammates and Rita, what they saw was Cage after the reincarnation of life and death, but when they first met, it seemed like they were in another world..
In a sense, this gives reincarnation another meaning, and also gives the movie another Eastern Zen charm..
After saying that, Renly leaned back slightly, picked up the water glass in front of him, took a big sip, and moistened his throat - after he came in, before he had time to order coffee, he was already discussing in full swing..
“What about Cage’s change in mentality between Part Two and Part Three? Derek asked, "Didn't we just discuss the role of the connection between Cage and his teammates?" The teammates are fighting for their homeland. How has Cage's attitude changed? Why have these parts disappeared?？”
“This is your job." Renly said without hesitation, as if he were a shopkeeper, leaving Derek speechless, and his astonished expression made Renly laugh..
Billy took over the conversation, "Renly's meaning is not complicated. During the battle, which is the second part, Cage established a relationship with his teammates. Then we can intersperse some small plots to show the teammates' feelings towards each other." The attachment to his homeland; and these teammates, as well as Rita, and the homeland behind them, became the reason for Cage to muster up courage and face the difficulties..”
As he spoke, Billy suddenly fell into his own thoughts. He quickly wrote it down in his notebook, leaving a part of the sentence unfinished, and then fell silent. After a while, he raised his head again. Come on, he continued without any exception, "In the second part, Cage has been fighting side by side with Rita, but the same is true for his comrades, but the comrades are the first half of the battle, and Rita is the battle The second half of the film. Later, Cage couldn't stand their deaths again and again, and finally decided to bear the weight of the war and fight against the aliens alone..”
Derek suddenly realized, "But then he realized that this wouldn't work. He couldn't be a lone hero, this was not his own war. So he joined the decisive battle with his teammates..”
In this way, the whole story suddenly became clear. With Cage's growth as the core thread, the reincarnation of time is used to fill the emotions and support the entire war. Of course, the most important thing is the battle. After all, this is a movie. A popcorn commercial movie, the entire core is as concise as possible, stripping away those complicated thoughts, and bursting out the thrill of iron-blooded war. The balance between literary drama and action drama depends on the director's control..
If their idea can be effectively and successfully implemented, it will be hugely different from the version in the previous life. It may be a good thing, it may be a bad thing, everything is unknown, but Renly can't wait now. The unknown always It makes people feel excited. Even if he faces a failed result, at least he tried his best..
“Why on earth did we start this topic? "Billy went around, his thoughts were on the notebook in his hand, and he couldn't remember for a while..
“The core of the theme," Derek said, "and then for the title of the movie.”
“What do you think of the title, 'We are all human'? Tim expressed his opinion, "In this movie, there are no real heroes. The so-called heroes are the achievements of mortals after many hardships; and every mortal is a hero, a hero who protects his homeland.".”
“We are all mortals." Lucinda, who had been silent until now, repeated, shaking her head, "It's not catchy enough, and it's not marketable enough. 'Nirvana', or 'Reincarnation', how about this title? Simple and direct.”
Paul suddenly approached Renly and asked in a low voice, "What does reincarnation mean in Eastern culture?"？”
“Well." Renly was suddenly stumped. This was really a huge subject. "The soul is still there, but it is always imprisoned in time and space, repeating it over and over again..”
Paul nodded in enlightenment and said, "What do you think of the name 'Edge of Tomorrow'? I am always trapped on the edge of tomorrow, unable to go to the future, and unable to return to the present, so I keep breaking through, reaching out, and trying to touch Until tomorrow. 'Edge of Tomorrow', how about？”
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