"This is really good...but the role of the final villain Goro is a bit missing..."
After watching the final film of "Mortal Kombat", the special effects and action scenes of this film greatly exceeded Ronald's expectations. Compared with other directors' debut films in Hollywood, Paul WS Anderson's directorial level is,
Looks very mature.
Ronald increased the marketing budget for the movie adapted from the game and invested more in allowing the crew to appear on various TV shows for pre-release promotion.
To be able to do this, the most grateful person is undoubtedly the director, but after Ronald understood some of the situation, he found that each actor has put in a lot of effort. Almost every actor completed the action scenes by themselves instead of resorting to stunts.
substitute.
For example, Cameron Diaz, who played the female special police officer Sonia, unfortunately dislocated her shoulder while filming a fighting scene. She still worked hard to complete the scene after resetting. Qiu Yunbo, who played the male protagonist Liu Kang, was even
After breaking two ribs, he also asked the actor playing the scorpion not to kick the injured part and continued to complete the movie scene.
Originally this was a B-level action movie, but Ronald invested in Hollywood's first-class computer special effects team to restore the unique moves of Thor, Scorpion, Shang Tsung, and others in the game.
The big villain Goro, who has three heads and six arms, also followed Spielberg's filming tradition and made a mechanical puppet with a human inside to control the extra arms.
Of course, Paul WS Anderson was inexperienced after all. The space inside this Goro model was very small. When the operator was inside, the air was not circulating and he could only shoot for two minutes before coming out for ventilation.
This also resulted in the movie's budget not being able to cover a more exciting final battle. In the end, some scenes in the script were cut, and some love scenes between the protagonist Liu Kang and the alien princess Kitana were added, which made the ending complete a lot of games.
Obsessed dream.
March is a box office low for the whole year, but for a movie like "Mortal Kombat" that has a fixed audience of game fans, it is a good time, because there are often no movies released during this period.
Heavyweight film competition can allow films with considerable quality or marketing advantages to achieve good box office results.
Sure enough, Ronald was quite satisfied with the box office in the first week. It was shown in about 1,500 theaters and earned 15 million in the first weekend box office. Moreover, in the two weeks before the Oscars, the film critics did not have any
Reviews, the reviews for this Mortal Kombat are all good.
In addition to praising the use of special effects and making it suitable for the audience to watch, there are also many praises for the hard work of the many protagonists.
Ronald's investment in public relations for this movie still worked. In addition to the praises of Cameron Diaz, Qiu Yunbo and others, Hiroyuki Tagawa, who played the villain Shang Tsung, unexpectedly received the most praise.
Many people say that he has his own aura, and any scene in which he appears will involuntarily pull the audience into that imaginary world, making them forget that this is a B-level exploitation film.
The most surprising thing was the TV movie review program of Chicago's Sisko and Albert, who called the movie "the only decent video game adaptation movie I have ever seen" and said
The action, acting, and special effects are all very interesting.
In this time period when movie fans are focused on the upcoming Oscars, Mortal Kombat has received the highest attention and media discussion.
"Cinema Score gave it an A- rating, which is unprecedented for video game adaptations and B-level action exploitation films..."
This prediction of the box office made Ronald particularly happy. After the unfortunate death of director Emilie Adorino, Daydream finally had a successful commercial film director whom he had trained. He could make a successful film in a movie adapted from a video game.
Such a successful work still made Ronald very satisfied, and he was ready to give Paul WS Anderson more resources.
"I think my ability has been recognized by Hollywood?" Paul WS Anderson is now refreshed. Being able to use such a typical commercial exploitation film to obtain America's most famous Albert and Sisko
The praise from two film critics is something to be very proud of for a new British director.
"Of course, it's not just approval. Look, there are a bunch of movies adapted from games here, and they all take the initiative to invite you..." There is a stack of scripts on Ronald's desk, including Double Dragon, Red Fortress, and even Super Plumber Mari.
All of Austria’s adaptation invitations were sent to Ronald.
"I just think that I am more interested in science fiction themes, especially movies that can reflect some deeper emotions and humanity..."
As soon as Paul WS Anderson was exported, Ronald knew something was wrong. This is a common problem for foreign directors who come to Hollywood. They have achieved the success of one or two commercial films and think that Hollywood is a place to pursue art.
"Why do you have such an idea?" Ronald had no choice but to ask him why he had such a strange idea. Wouldn't it be better to strike while the iron is hot and make a few blockbuster commercial films?
"I have been watching movies released at the same time in the cinema during this period. The two movies touched me deeply..."
Paul WS Anderson shared his thoughts. As a foreign director, it is exciting to have your film released in America. Especially your film was cheered and applauded by the audience.
But he soon felt a little bored, because after these audiences came out of the cinema, they seemed to have immediately forgotten the plot of Mortal Kombat, and they could only talk a few words about the sexiness of Cameron Diaz, who played Sonia.
, and Qiu Yunbo, who plays Liu Kang, has amazing martial arts skills.
However, he was bored to watch a few movies released at the same time, but he was very moved. One movie was also imported from Britain, "Four Weddings and a Funeral"
This romance film was actually released in Britain last year, and it only found a distributor in America this year. The audience for this film is completely different, especially female audiences. After watching it, they are still discussing it.
Who should star Hugh Grant truly love?
Finally, Kelly, played by Andie MacDowell, lived together without marrying him. Did this make their relationship more stable?
At the end of the discussion, it often leads to my own life. The handsome boy who lives with me or has lived with me has never proposed to me. I wonder if I can live together with him forever? In modern times,
Society, it seems that marriage is not a very necessary thing but will make boys afraid and run away.
Another film, The Chase, is a collaboration between Charlie Sheen and the beautiful actress Christy Swanson. The story is also very anti-genre.
This movie tells the story of Jack, the male protagonist played by Charlie Sheen. Because the evidence proving his innocence was rejected by the court, he was wrongly imprisoned by the police and prosecutors and sentenced to 25 years in prison. After escaping from prison by chance,
Jack robs a convenience store and wants to hijack shopping customer Natalie's car and flee to Mexico.
Unexpectedly, this Natalie is the daughter of a billionaire who ran away from the family because her father married her stepmother.
This news caused a big stir in the news media. Helicopters were dispatched to search for the hijacked BMW. The pursuit was broadcast live on the highway.
Jack and Natalie gradually got to know and understand each other during this absurd live broadcast pursuit. Natalie complained to Jack about her stepmother in the car, and found a man who could understand and listen to her complaints.
Natalie developed a crush on Jack and suggested that Jack pretend to kidnap her so they could flee to Mexico together. In the end, they were heavily surrounded by the police at the checkpoint. Jack surrendered in order to prevent Natalie from being put in danger, preferring to be killed by the police in a shootout.
Kill yourself.
In the end, Natalie hijacked a news helicopter and fled to Mexico with Jack.
This movie is anti-genre in every aspect. Audiences who came to watch a police chase movie found themselves fooled. Audiences who can appreciate this kind of love between male and female gangsters did not get the corresponding information and did not know that this movie was about this kind of story.
Didn't come.
The entire movie was a huge failure at the box office and is expected to be released in two weeks. The stardoms of Charlie Sheen and Christy Swanson will also be severely affected. One will have to go back to acting in nonsensical comedies, while the other will continue to be in B
Falling into ruin in a movie.
I don’t know why, but Paul WS Anderson found resonance with this movie. He wanted to make such a movie that would have a profound impact on the audience, which made Ronald very angry.
"It's terrible, no one watched the movie you made, so how can you talk about having a profound impact on the audience?" Ronald showed the movie "Manhunt" with a Cinema Score of only C. A director with such a score
, are often on the verge of being blacklisted by major Hollywood studios.
"Even if it only changes one person's life, I feel that a movie like this is meaningful."
"It makes sense, you horse shit (Horseshxt)", Ronald was so angry that he threw the stack of scripts that invited Paul WS Anderson onto the table...
"I'm telling you, Paul, there is only one rule in Hollywood, which is to let the producers make money. If you continue to make two such commercial movies, or movie adaptations of games, then you will have some power to bargain. If you want to make your own
Only then can you find big-name stars to act in your scripts, and have enough budget to do special effects and post-production for you. Only then can the movie you want to make make money at the box office..."
"Oh, I really want to try..." Paul WS Anderson is still very stubborn. Once these British guys have a successful movie, they will immediately start to have a literary disease, making it impossible to communicate.
"Go ahead, remember if you still want to direct a movie adapted from a game, Daydream will always have a suitable script for you..."
Ronald shook his head. People don't listen to advice when they get in trouble, so let's let the facts educate him?
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"Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana, attempted suicide in Rome. He overdosed on drugs and fell into a coma, but was rushed to the hospital in time and was successfully rescued.
Bophuthaswana, South Africa's last apartheid-era "homeland," was re-incorporated into South Africa, marking the official end of the apartheid system.
The news these days has been very exciting. In addition to what NBC reported, Commander-in-Chief William went to Moscow to discuss nuclear disarmament issues with Commander-in-Chief Boris.
First Lady Rodham is running around the country, constantly appearing in the news, trying to pass the health care bill she spearheads.
But contrary to expectations, most people in America are not very satisfied with the first lady's behavior of stealing the spotlight. Even in cities like New York, where gender equality is most recognized, there are many complaints against her.
This is mainly because there are many more traditional middle-class families living in the suburbs in New York. They have never objected to a wife doing some work. But people like Rodham, who take advantage of her husband to go on a business trip, interfere in his field.
I still can't stand a woman who makes trouble and steals her husband's limelight.
In addition, Rodham was inconsistent in his words and deeds. It was because he failed to pass the bar exam in New York that he went to Arkansas to seek refuge with his classmate William, where he lost the pride of a traditional New Yorker and wore the conservative clothing of a southern woman.
Stand by your husband when he cheats on you.
New Yorkers have various characteristics, but they still don't accept this kind of public expression of a woman who will do whatever it takes to succeed.
The professional women working hard in the workplace in Manhattan, on the other hand, scorned this woman who could not become a lawyer in New York. New York has always been a stage where successful people from all over the United States, and even the world, come to compete in the major leagues. Even the lawyer qualifications in New York
He couldn't even get it, and it was even worse than Kennedy Jr., the son of former commander-in-chief JFK.
And her behavior of getting to power through her husband and then engaging in political work also annoyed these office girls who relied on their own abilities to work hard. In the process of their own promotion, they encountered countless women who relied on their color to get to the top.
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As for how voters in another big city, Los Angeles, feel about her?
Not to mention, when will people in Los Angeles have a favorable impression of a woman from New York who expresses her views and promotes legislation in the political field? Our female politicians here are all discussing how to introduce a panda to please children.
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In the end, Congress once again rejected the bill called Rodham Medical Insurance from entering the discussion. Donkey Party members also expressed dissatisfaction with it, believing that it would have a negative impact on the mid-term elections in the second half of the year.
Finally, this Rodham health care legislation has not competed with the anti-smoking bill that is also pushed by the Donkey Party, which extends the current ban on smoking on airplanes to all commercial and public places.
Mrs. Rodham, who has been performing in front of the media since November last year, suffered a huge setback. One of her assistants suggested to her that she find a Hollywood director to work on her health care bill.
One package, promoted to all the people.
While Ronald was setting up the Oscars canvassing and preparing a new awards dress for Diane, Mrs. Rodham's phone call was transferred by Richard.
"Mrs. Grand Commander..." Ronald responded carefully, "I don't know if we are so lucky to be able to invite you to attend the annual Oscar Awards party in Hollywood. The last first lady to attend was Nancy... If you
If you can come, it will definitely be a great event for Hollywood."
"Oh, hahaha... I'd love to come, but I'm still busy working on the health care bill. Have you seen the interview I accepted?"
"Of course, I wonder if there's anything I can do for you?"
"Well, I wonder if I could ask you to shoot an advertisement to sell the concept of universal health insurance to the people?" Rodham didn't mention Commander William to Ronald, but just said that he was very happy to serve him. Now almost everyone
When people saw her, they would mention the leader, which made her very dissatisfied when she entered the political arena on an equal footing with her husband.
"I'm happy to help, but it's Oscar season now. If we wait until after the ceremony..." Ronald thought of a way to evade.
"Of course, of course..." Mrs. Rodham hung up the phone and was busy with the award ceremony. These directors are really in trouble. They cannot respond to their requests in time and have to find producers.
"Get me through to Harvey, who often comes to the White House, and ask him to help with this matter..." Rodham thought of the Jewish producer who often came to hang out with her husband, William, and gave him a chance this time.