986 edge of tomorrow
“"Buzzing buzzing", "sizzling", "bang bang bang", the whole cinema seemed to be caught in a noisy roar. The strong noise was further amplified through the sound, hitting the eardrums of every audience. , causing strong discomfort, so that everyone in the screening room began to commotion. The keywords "projection failure" and "projection accident" spread rapidly among the crowd, and there was a sense of uneasiness..
Gavin Hunter couldn't believe that there was a screening failure at the Chinese Theater during the premiere? This is definitely a fatal blow to the movie's reputation and viewing effect. Although everyone knows that this is the result of non-human factors, it still inevitably affects the mood..
Involuntarily, Gavin sat up straight, straightened his waist, and looked back, hoping that the fault could be solved as soon as possible. Through the weak light of the big screen, he could catch the "gophers" looking around. , the whole screening room seemed a little anxious..
“……I'm not sure I can play it...well, it's...a swishing...accident...a series of explosions...bang……”
Amid the chaotic noise, a reporter reporting on the scene appeared on the big screen. The reporter's voice gradually became clearer. At the same time, accompanied by the sudden sound of explosions, the crisis-ridden and panic-stricken mood surged violently up and down. The ups and downs firmly grabbed the attention of every audience in the Chinese Theater, like a life-saving straw, like the choices made by every ordinary person when real life encounters the end of the world.：
Turn on the TV and watch real-time news.
Five years ago, aliens officially invaded the earth. They landed in Hamburg, Germany, and quickly began to expand, sweeping across the entire European continent. Almost no one could form an effective resistance. The power of advanced life forms was bringing devastating attacks..
Now that aliens have arrived in France, the rest of the European continent has fallen, and France is the final bridgehead. The next step, London, and the next step, the rest of the world will also be in danger..
After five years of confrontation, the Earth Alliance finally won its first victory in Verdun, France..
Relying on the new armor developed and promoted by Major William Cage to create a super soldier, Rita Woratski became the official first Battle Angel. She almost single-handedly led the coalition forces in Verdun achieved humanity's first victory.
As a result, the coalition's confidence increased. They planned an annihilation plan and established a team fully armed with the latest armor. They went to Paris to start a life-and-death battle with aliens and stopped them on the European continent before they crossed the English Channel. superior.
Gavin slowly turned around and opened his mouth slightly. The shock and daze in his eyes never dissipated, and his brain gradually came back to his senses.：
Routine, all of this is actually a routine? Are all those noises deliberately created in the movie? It creates a sense of nervousness and panic, allowing the audience to be truly immersed in the scene before the movie officially begins, and then uses the method of TV news to blur the boundaries between reality and the movie for everyone..
This is definitely Paul Greengrass's specialty. Even reporters like Gavin had to marvel at this move. It was so beautifully played that for three minutes, no one in the theater could walk out of the movie. atmosphere, seamlessly entering the world depicted in the movie.
Although Gavin was already aware of this, his brain was still so full of information that he didn't even have room to complain..
Gavin couldn't help but guess: Is today's premiere a premeditation? Starting from the armed soldiers, to the black tunnel, to the simulated battlefield and the one-to-one model of the Alpha wreckage, and finally to the suspected malfunction in the screening room, the whole process is done in one go, creating psychological hints bit by bit, and leading the audience step by step. The world of "Edge of Tomorrow".
If so, today's premiere is a truly revolutionary feat.
But now, Gavin has no time and space to think about these issues, because the two protagonists have already made their debut: Major Cage, played by Renly, and the Angel of Verdun, played by Jennifer. Straight to the point, firmly grasped In every audience's mind, at least for Gavin, his curiosity has begun to arouse..
Handsome, suave, and smooth-tongued, with just the way he walks, the look of his eyebrows, and the smile on his lips, Major William Cage's appearance triggered excited exclamations and exclamations in the theater, all from female audiences, including As for the other male audience members, they all sighed in complaint. This stark contrast triggered a burst of laughter..
Jennifer bumped Renly with her elbow, raised her chin, and smiled meaningfully; Renly also pursed his lips and mouthed, "Wait a minute..”
Major Cage made his debut. In the next few minutes, his image took a turn for the worse..
Originally, he was not a soldier, he was just a salesman. During the war, he relied on his sharp tongue to climb to where he is today. The successful implementation of the new armor is his greatest achievement..
In fact, he was not only greedy for life and afraid of death, but also tried every possible means to avoid the upcoming annihilation plan. He came to the front line in London just to go through the motions and write reports so that he could continue to get promoted and make a fortune after showing his face. He also resorted to unscrupulous means to avoid going to the battlefield. , even threatening the general and using the power of public opinion to destroy the general's reputation and reputation.
Just when Cage thought that his sweet words had successfully convinced the general, the general ordered his arrest. In a chase that was neither tense nor exciting, Cage was clumsily and embarrassedly attacked by a stun gun, and then died of nothingness. fall comically.
“Haha." There was a low chuckle in the screening room..
No one likes such a character, and no one likes such a character, so it always makes people feel happy when they see such a character being defeated. But what Gavin finds even more interesting is that Renly actually starred in such a character. The character even has a hint of a funny clown; moreover, this is the first time Renly has played a leading role in a commercial film, so this choice is really interesting..
After regaining consciousness, Cage found himself lying on the recruit training bag at Heathrow Airport, his hands were handcuffed, and his head was dizzy. This was the front line of the war, and all the soldiers were about to set off, cross the English Channel, arrive in France, and then Launch an annihilation plan.
Cage's first reaction was to leave here. He eloquently deceived the noncommissioned officer Sergeant Farrell who showed up for the interview. He showed off his rank and official title as a major, and persuaded Farrell to lead him to make a phone call. washington headquarters.
After the plan was successful, Cage gradually relaxed and began to get close to Farrell, chatting and laughing happily. It was not until he arrived at the military camp that Cage realized that Farrell had not been deceived at all. The performance is just a joke in the eyes of the other party.
“It seems that only your name is true in what you said. This instruction stated that you were a deserter, that you were arrested for impersonating an officer, that you would try to make phone calls, and even threatened Safety of movement. As long as you can avoid fighting, you can do anything. But, none of this will happen! forever! Private Cage.”
Pharrell calmly pronounced Cage's punishment order. Seeing Cage's confused expression and the faint smile on Pharrell's lips, the audience could no longer hold back. Clap your hands and laugh.
This is not a laugh-out-loud scene, but the rivalry between Renly and Alexander is full of sparks, and the humor between gestures and eyebrows makes people laugh; coupled with the contradictory interactions between the characters , seeing Cage being swung so hard, it really made people applaud. Then, laughter burst out..
Gavin must admit that the opening chapter of "Edge of Tomorrow" was a huge success. The easy humor was created through the contrast between the actors' performances and the plot, and the Paul Greengrass-style realistic shots created the world. The real texture of the doomsday, which makes the adrenaline burst out continuously, and at the same time, the attention is completely focused on the big screen.
Under the guidance of Farrell, the members of J-Squad made a brilliant appearance, and there was a faint commotion in the screening room. Just like the stars of "The Avengers" gathered together, the actors and members of J-Squad were also small Starlight Gathering is just an appearance, but the movie uses fast fragment editing to pass through each team member's conversation and confrontation with Cage, and even the physical confrontation.——
In the most concise and quick manner, they gave Cage a shocking education. A sudden burst of wind and rain completely overwhelmed Cage. After receiving several punches, he squatted on the ground in embarrassment and was so excited. There was a cloud of dust, causing everyone to burst into laughter..
Gavin's eyes couldn't help but light up slightly. This group scene is really good. The crisp editing has a hint of David Fincher's style, and the sharp and full lines also have a little bit of Aaron Sorkin's attitude. There are only a few. The pen has established the image of each team member. Obviously, they are full of desire for battle and full of urgency for victory..
The only regret is that this group scene is a little longer, about five minutes. If it is controlled within three minutes, the rhythm of the movie will be smoother; however, the five minutes of humor are not sloppy, and it is really enjoyable to watch. Pleasant. More importantly, Gavin was a little curious：
Why is every character so fully outlined? They are not the superheroes in the "Avengers". Each character has countless supporters. The director must allocate the scenes reasonably and give each character enough screen time; in the J-Team of "Edge of Tomorrow", there are no major Celebrity, no important role.
Is this a foreshadowing? Or is it the production team’s mistake?？
Thoughts passed quickly, because the war had begun.
Comments