071 independent film
Since the emergence of "Pulp" in 1994, independent films have truly entered the mainstream and become an important force that cannot be ignored in the film industry..
At a time when large studios are becoming more and more stereotyped and lack the spirit of innovation and enterprising spirit, the enterprising and bold solidity of independent films have gradually become the driving force behind the continuous advancement of films, from "American Beauty" to "Brokeback Mountain" to To "No Country for Old Men", the attention of independent films is continuing to heat up. Almost every year, a number of independent films of outstanding quality can be found, which have aroused admiration from the academy and critics. For example, last year's "The Hurt Locker"“.
“"Buried Alive" is such a typical independent film.
The story of the movie is very simple. It tells the story of a construction contractor from the United States who was attacked while working in Iraq. When he woke up, he found himself in a coffin and was buried alive. How on earth was he supposed to escape?？
The most daring part of the movie is that the entire film was shot in a coffin, without any other scenes involved. It starts with the coffin and ends with the coffin. The world outside the coffin and the relationship between the characters are completely outlined by lines. All the weight falls on the actors.
This not only puts forward almost strict and ultra-high requirements for the lines of the script - filling information in a streamlined space, how to show what is happening simultaneously inside and outside the coffin, how to show the story before and after entering the coffin, how to restore the characters in critical situations The original background of the relationship is a difficult problem; and it also puts an incredible test on the actor's performance. In an extremely difficult situation, amidst panic, fear and despair, survival is the only instinct, but the actor must It shows the ups and downs of the entire mood, bringing the audience's thoughts into a closed space, avoiding the boringness caused by a single scene for a long time, and avoiding the boring repetition caused by limited camera scheduling..
In fact, there are many works that use one-man shows to tell stories, but there are very few of them like "Buried Alive" in which only the male protagonist appears in the whole story. This is undoubtedly a difficult challenge, and the difficulty is simply unimaginable..
"127 Hours" with a similar theme is also a one-man show, but the performance method is a bit opportunistic. This work directed by Danny Boyle focuses on Aaron Ralston (who narrowly escaped death). Aron-Ralston. During the hiking process, Aron lost his footing and fell in a remote valley. As a result, his arm was pressed by a boulder and he was unable to move. He was trapped alone for five days, a full year. One hundred and twenty-seven hours later, Allen cut off his arm and successfully escaped..
However, Danny has added causes and consequences to the length of the film. It not only tells about Allen's preparations before setting off and the enjoyment of meeting his friends during the hike, but also tells about the rescue and hope after finally realizing self-salvation, and uses flashbacks to way looks back on alan's life bond.
It can be said that this is indeed a one-man show, but it is a one-man show with many people participating..
In comparison, a film like "Buried Alive", in which all scenes take place in a coffin, is more experimental, more independent, and more difficult. This is also the most valuable part of the film..
When filming "127 Hours", Danny was a well-established director. Not only did he shoot such a famous independent film as "Trainspotting", but he also won the Oscar for Best Director for "Slumdog Millionaire". However, Even so, Danny still dared not easily try the method of having only one scene in the whole story, because everyone knows that such a method can easily be too boring, too monotonous, and too boring, and it will be criticized by the audience and film critics if not careful. People scolded her to pieces.
“"Buried alive" but did it.
The director and screenwriter of the film are both young newcomers. Director Ro-Cortes was mainly active in the field of short films before. His ingenious concept has won a lot of praise, but the short films and feature films are Two completely different systems, just like sprinters may not be able to perform well in long-distance running, "Buried Alive" is only his second feature film.
Screenwriter Chris-Sparling is an unknown newcomer, and "Buried Alive" is his official screenplay debut..
These two newcomers without much experience, but in a limited space, produced a wonderful work that is amazing! The movie firmly grabs the attention of the audience, allowing people to follow the progression of the plot, empathize with the fate of the characters, and truly feel the complexity and ups and downs of human emotions: pain, panic, panic, calmness, self-denial, violence, Fear, hope, sadness, pain, anger, fatigue, self-mockery... and finally despair. All of these make the movie-watching process a torment and a kind of enjoyment..
In comparison, "127 Hours" fully demonstrates the three-dimensionality of a character and celebrates the human spirit of never giving up under the limits of life and death. This is not only inspirational, but also shows Allen's family ties and Motivation, which undoubtedly further explores the core depth of the film; "Buried Alive" focuses on showing the struggle and pain on the edge of death, emphasizing the emotional details that are amplified to the extreme in a closed space, with thriller and fear throughout, which is very important for It is undoubtedly a breakthrough for experimental films, but it is slightly inferior in terms of depth of thought..
It can be understood that "127 Hours" was a work shot for the awards season, while "Buried Alive" was a work shot by the director to explore a new field. Once upon a time, Danny Boyle showed sharpness and creativity in "Trainspotting" Sharp, but has gradually disappeared, moving from independent to mainstream; and "Buried Alive" truly shows the sharpness and boldness of independent films.
This can be seen from the treatment the two films later received at the year-end awards ceremony. "Buried Alive" was almost ignored and did not win any nominations, let alone win; "127 Hours" was highly praised and even more In one fell swoop, it received multiple Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay..
Of course, a very important part of the reason also comes from the actor Ryan-Reynolds of "Buried Alive"）.
This handsome Canadian actor is mostly known for his handsome appearance. His works such as "Fake Marriage", "Green Lantern" and "Deadpool" have allowed him to occupy a place in Hollywood. Because his appearance is too eye-catching , so that people always habitually ignore his efforts in performance, and many people even think that he has facial paralysis..
In fact, Ruian won a lot of reputation with his performances in the early stages of his career as an actor. His wonderful performances can be seen in works such as "Nine Dimensions of Space" and "Blood", some of which are cute, some of which are spoofs, A little sexy, but at the same time there is no lack of madness and vulnerability hidden in his eyes. The sensitivity wrapped under the coat can often touch people's hearts. Maybe he is not a top actor, but when he meets the right role, he can There are indeed two brushes.
“"Buried Alive" is such a work.
In "Buried Alive", Ryan truly showed the confusion, struggle and pain that arises from human beings in desperate situations. The complex and fragile emotions firmly captured the hearts of the audience, making people immersed in the situation. It must be admitted that Ryan completed his task brilliantly and became the most important piece of the "Buried Alive" puzzle..
But Ryan's work is far from being called amazing. If his performance were placed in "127 Hours", then it might be enough, because "127 Hours" is packed with a lot of flashbacks and clips to assist. Plot information is used to fill in the character's image, and the audience will have a more direct experience of the three-dimensional sense of the character; however, "Buried Alive" does not have these parts, which leads to the fact that Ryan's performance is emotionally adequate, but lacks the extended part..
It can be understood that Ryan showed the emotions needed for a thriller movie, but did not complete the story needed for a drama movie. For example, when he called his wife in the movie, what happened between the two people; When he called his colleagues, the attitude of the other party hinted that there was something wrong with his usual behavior; when he asked the government for help, his attitude did not change much, and his psychological ups and downs were not clear enough; at the last critical moment, his deathbed What kind of content does the last words contain?？
“127"The Hour" completes these puzzles through memories; "Buried Alive" requires Ryan's performance to complete it. When he fails to achieve this goal, it also affects the sublimation of the overall quality of the film..
In fact, in Renly's view, the movie "Buried Alive" is not only a thriller movie about a confined space, but can also be further explored. One is about the family crisis of the American middle class, the conflict between the male protagonist and his wife, and the relationship between the male protagonist and his wife. The protagonist chooses to work in Iraq, and the mid-life crisis he faced before the accident. These details all affect his subsequent request for help, especially his reaction in a desperate environment..
The other is a condemnation of capitalist bureaucracy. On the one hand, it is the hypocrisy, treachery and shirk of responsibility of the company where the male protagonist works. Compared with human life, they care more about the fact that they do not need to pay more compensation; on the other hand, it is the political / The relevant government departments continue to push the envelope and do nothing. The slogan "Never give up the life of any citizen" is shouted loudly, but the actual actions are chilling. The core idea of interest first alludes to the US's launch of the Iraq War. true purpose.
The connotation of this movie is far more excavating and watchable than imagined. However, compared with "127 Hours", the director and screenwriter of "Buried Alive" are inexperienced and can only put all the burden on the actors. Once Ryan's performance does not have sufficient height and depth, the overall quality of the work will only decline accordingly..
In fact, this is also one of the typical characteristics of independent films. When the experimental nature is particularly strong, success is also a failure..
But for Renly, it is undoubtedly a perfect fit. This is the performance opportunity he has dreamed of: an opportunity to truly devote himself to performance, an opportunity to truly challenge his limits, an opportunity to truly test the bottom line of his talent, an opportunity to truly Opportunity to express your acting skills vividly！
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