America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 128 What should I do in the cinema?

"The Purge" was originally released in 2013. The reason why it became so popular is the result of many factors.

The most important one is the general environment, especially after the 2008 financial crisis, the number of bankrupt households in the United States increased sharply, and there were many more homeless people.

Social resentment is also increasing day by day, and the proportion of shootings is increasing year by year. People need an outlet to vent, and the "Human Purge Plan" fits the social psychology of the time.

In addition, although the male protagonist Ethan Hawke has never been popular, he has become somewhat familiar over the years and has occupied a place in the field of literary films.

The heroine is Lena Headey, who became famous for her role as Se Xi in "Game of Thrones". Those two years were her peak.

Although her peak may only reach the knees of A-list actresses, the two of them still have some box office appeal, not much but there.

However, the plot of the original version is too crotch-inducing. Not to mention that it was criticized in China and received very low ratings. It was also criticized in the United States.

For example, the two children are cheating and have negative IQs. They don't believe their father on the killing day, but the Virgin is heartbroken and takes in outsiders and boyfriends. The only normal person in the family is the father. Unfortunately, the father was tricked to death by his wife and naughty child.

The villains, the Masked Gang, started off but ended well, and seemed to perform very well in the early stages.

Especially when the leader kills his own people with one shot, he looks full of nerves, as if he is the big boss.

As a result, they were easily wiped out. Compared with the sense of oppression they created, they looked like pure clowns.

This kind of garbage plot could be successful in 2013, but it really may not be successful in 2003.

So when he was writing the outline of the script, Eric simply abandoned the first part and started directly with the second part in the series that received the most critical acclaim, which was "The Purge 2 Anarchy."

Anyway, the first and second parts are independent stories, and it will not be affected at all from who they start with.

And he also made a lot of changes to the story of the second part. The camera shifted from highlighting the individuals of the protagonist group to highlighting class conflicts and social chaos.

In the end, the ending of the male protagonist was also changed by Eric. In the original plot, he was too soft-hearted to kill his enemies.

The problem is that you are a murderous SEAL who planned a plan for a year and gave up at the last moment. This ending is simply a huge break in the character.

So Eric was changed into the male protagonist and decisively killed his enemy. The whole plot of the movie was dark to the end without any sunshine or twist.

If you want to play, play it to the extreme. Once it goes dark to the end, the movie will appear to have more depth.

I found a corner and sat down. As expected, there were relatively few people in the theater. There were only 15 people including Eric and Nicole.

The lights fell and the theater fell into darkness.

Nicole took off her disguise and helped Eric take off his mask. The two kissed each other. They both knew that the other wanted this.

After a few minutes, the tongues parted and Nico let out a long breath.

"Well, I can finally get some air. Wearing a mask and a hat in the summer is really uncomfortable."

Eric handed her the iced Coke at hand: "Then drink some, Feizhai Happy Water. What does the Coca-Cola advertisement say?"

Nicole quickly turned her head away: "No, I drink juice. Coke will make you fat."

"What's wrong with being fatter? Didn't I say I wanted you to gain weight?"

"Hmph! What a beautiful thought!"

Nicole wrinkled her cute nose.

On the big screen, a shark symbolizing AK Films and Television swam past, and the movie officially kicked off.

Since the plot chose to adapt the second generation, the story background must be explained clearly, so the beginning is similar to the first part.

In the voice-over, scenes of camera footage flash by, and although they are blurry, they give people a sense of reality.

People in the video are carrying out all kinds of killings, including guns, forks, sticks and even kitchen knives. They include home invasions and robberies, as well as random killings on the streets. The scenes are like documentaries.

"On Earth in 2025, the economy has stagnated and the population has surged. As a former superpower, the United States is not immune to falling into the trap."

“The unemployment rate has surged year by year, and deep social problems such as the financial crisis, the proliferation of guns, rampant rock candy, immigration issues, racial conflicts, etc. have all exploded. People at the bottom have become increasingly dissatisfied with society and the government, violent incidents have occurred frequently, and the crime rate has skyrocketed. "

"In order to allow the people to vent their depressed and dissatisfied emotions, and at the same time optimize the population structure, the American government has formulated and implemented a new policy of Killing Day!"

"Every year starting at 7 pm on March 21 and ending at 7 am on March 22, irresponsible killings are implemented across the country, and all public service systems such as police, fire brigade, and hospitals are suspended."

"Except for officials of level 10 and above, there is no legal liability for killing anyone, and this is the ninth year of the Killing Day."

After reading the background introduction, Nicole nodded slightly: "It's a good idea. Setting the United States, the most powerful country in the world, as a country with many problems gives people a sense of contrast."

"Haha, do you really think these problems are based on fantasy settings? Just take the three major issues of guns, rock candy and race. Aren't they also nakedly placed in front of us now?" Eric asked with a smile.

"That's right, it's just a future guess based on reality." Nicole thought for a while and said.

"It can be understood this way. People often publish relevant arguments and posts online."

"Really? I haven't paid attention to this, but this setting reminds me of a Japanese movie a few years ago.

"Battle Royale, is this what you want to say?"

"That's right, but it just feels a bit similar. In fact, it's not the same when I think about it carefully. I'm actually looking forward to the next plot."

Eric pulled her up and sat on his lap, and began to make out as if no one was watching. Anyway, it was dark now, and no one cared about her in the back corner.

What's more important is that other viewers who were chatting and laughing just now have been attracted by the movie now, and they are all watching the big screen intently without hearing a trace of noise.

"Baby, this is not a suitable place, and I also want to watch a movie." Nicole panted slightly.

Eric's stroke across her neck made her shiver. It was her comfort zone.

"I'm telling you honey, there's really nothing to watch. If you think this is a deep classic movie like "Battle Royale", I'm telling you you're wrong. This is just a bloody violent action movie."

"Don't forget that the film production company is called AK Films. Its last film was "Sharknado". I remember you went to the cinema to see it."

A strange expression appeared on Nicole's face: "When you say that, I probably understand. Well, it seems that I overestimated it, but it is really a waste of this theme setting."

"As long as it makes money, honey, art movies include your "La Vie en Rose"."

Nicole's fingers gently slid across Eric's face: "In that case, let me tease you."

As she spoke, her palms had already penetrated Eric's clothes.

As the two flirt in the corner, a violent game unfolds on the big screen.

Eric didn't recognize any of the actors, and there wasn't even one of them, Evangeline Lilly, who would become a hit ten years later.

That can only mean one thing, this group of people were unlucky in the previous life, but in this life they are the lucky ones chosen.

Maybe because of this "Human Purge Plan", big stars who should not have appeared in the first place will gradually rise in Hollywood.

Bang bang!

In the movie, the rich, government troops, rebels, and people at the bottom take turns appearing, and various plots that challenge the bottom line of human morality are going on.

The poor were hunted because they were unable to protect themselves, while the rich paid to buy the lives of the poor as a tool of entertainment.

The government felt that not enough people at the bottom were killed, so they simply carried out the massacre themselves, which also gave birth to a resistance organization.

The rebels can use the cover of the Killing Day to massacre the rich and plunder their wealth, and at the same time recruit poor people who are unable to protect themselves to join the organization and continue to strengthen themselves.

Fires were burning in the streets, and the remaining cars used in the filming of "Transformers" were burned, making the entire city look like Shura Hell.

The few spectators watched with great interest and exclaimed from time to time, as if they were immersed in the scene.

In the corner, Eric was biting Nicole.

The latter closed his eyes tightly, held Eric's head tightly and pressed it down hard, making a vague hum.

Explosion!

Boom!

"Yeah!"

The violent explosion caused limbs and arms to fly everywhere. In the picture, the Colosseum used by the rich to play hunting games was blown up and burned, which immediately caused the screams of several young people in the cinema.

"Be quiet, okay? You scared me!" someone said dissatisfied.

"I'm sorry, I just couldn't help it."

"Get over it, it's just a movie."

"Yeah, yeah, it's so fucking exciting!"

In the picture, the exchange of fire between the government forces and the rebels continues, bullets are flying everywhere, and people are constantly being beaten into sieves.

Later, rocket launchers and grenade attacks were added, but the inferior special effects still make people dream of "Sharknado" at a glance.

Since the rebels lagged behind the government forces in terms of both personnel quality and firepower, they retreated in a hurry after leaving dozens of corpses behind.

The sound of gunfire rumbled on the screen, and the sound of gunfire continued in the theater.

After another passionate kiss, the two returned to their sitting position side by side.

On the big screen at this time, the sun has risen, and the 7 o'clock bell rings on March 22, signaling the end of the annual Killing Day.

At this time, the camera zoomed up, and from a far angle, the survivors were gradually gathered in the square, praying to the statue of Washington in the center.

"Thank you to the victims of Killing Day. Your sacrifices have made our country a safer place."

"Thank you for your contribution to the country, thank you for your contribution to humanity."

"May God be with you!"

"God bless America, and our country will be reborn!"

The movie ends with this increasingly distant shot, full of absurdity and irony.

The lights in the theater came back on. Eric and Nicole had finished their costumes and were waiting for the audience in front to leave first.

The young man who had just screamed was discussing the plot with his friends.

"Garfield, I just said this movie will definitely be great to watch. It's so enjoyable!"

The companion also said without hesitation: "I completely agree with your point of view. The legal killing day is really a very touching concept."

"I'm going to go back and tell Milly and the others that this is more exciting than The Matrix. I can't understand virtuality and reality at all."

Next to him, a man who looked to be in his thirties couldn't help but mocked: "I admit that this movie is okay, but it has too many plot holes. It's better than "The Matrix"? Are you kidding me?"

Hearing this, the young man immediately glared at the other party: "We are talking, do you need to interrupt?"

The man opened his mouth and wanted to continue to say something, but when he saw that there were three people on the other side and he was alone, he paused and turned around to leave.

"Ha ha ha ha"

The three young men suddenly burst into exaggerated laughter, as if they had won a battle.

After everyone was gone, Eric and Nicole stood up and left.

"The box office of "The Purge" should not be bad," Nicole said.

"Why? You didn't read the plot."

boom!

"Damn it! I didn't watch it, and it's not all because of you."

"Hahaha, then why do you assert that the box office will not be bad?"

"Simply because it appeals to an audience, and looking at these young people, it's obvious that the film will be popular among this group of people."

"Then how much do you think the box office can reach?"

Nicole shook her head: "I don't know, but I don't think it can reach the height of "Sharknado"."

"Why?" Eric looked at her curiously.

"It's very simple. "Sharknado" is a pure spoof movie. Although it is terrible, it is suitable for all ages to watch. When people spread the word of mouth, their ugly conscience will encourage everyone to go to the cinema."

""Purge" is not this way. It is a normal drama film. It must have a better reputation than "Sharknado", but it will definitely not attract as many viewers as "Sharknado", so I think there is a high probability that it will not be able to box office. Beyond the latter.”

After listening to Nicole's analysis, Eric looked at her in surprise: "My dear, I didn't expect you to have the talent of an analyst."

"Hmph! Don't underestimate me! I don't just know about making movies, I also know about business. In Australia, I have bought thousands of acres of land."

"So awesome!" Eric pretended to be surprised.

"Of course, if MGM goes bankrupt one day, I will support you!"

"Hahahaha, I don't know if this day will come in the future, so I'll thank you in advance."

"Thank you very much sincerely, no laughing and joking!"

"Okay, thank you for being willing to support this pretty boy like me, Nicole."

"What did you call me?"

"Honey."

"Say it again!"

"Baby."

"Say it again!"

"Wife."

"That's pretty much it!"