Hollywood Road

On May 26, 2006, the traditional Memorial Day schedule in the North American film market, 20th Century Fox's number one film masterpiece of this year "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" held a grand North American premiere at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood .

Because Gal Gadot brought a small tail into the theater through the back door, Murphy walked onto the red carpet of the premiere alone, but his trip was more to watch the excitement, not for Dave S. The meaning of Cora's platform, hurried off the red carpet as a routine, and soon entered the theater lobby.

Prior to this, he had accepted an invitation from the top management of 20th Century Fox to participate in a trial screening of "X-Men 3: The Last Stand". The first two films, but it’s not the last century now. Movies can’t be sold if their special effects are good enough.

In particular, the main plot of the movie is similar to what he remembered. Because of the fan relationship, the movie's first weekend box office will not be too bad, but if nothing else, the future box office trend is worrying.

Entering the hall, Murphy saw Dave Scola who was greeting people enthusiastically, and he didn't lean over there at all. Kara Firth had already walked over. It was enough for her to hit the opponent, and he was still safe. Just stand behind and cheer.

"With Kara's ability and development momentum." Gal Gadot walked over with Margot Robbie, "If Dave Scola does not have a better performance, the position of Fox Production Director will soon be released. We're going to be replaced."

She obviously didn't say this to Murphy, but explained it to Margot Robbie.

Margot Robbie waved to Murphy first, then pointed over there, "The two of them should be regarded as the real version of Game of Thrones, right?"

Gal Gadot just smiled, not to comment on his good friend like that in front of Murphy.

Murphy didn't have so many scruples, and said directly, "It's just the prototype of a game of power, and the loser just quits, but he won't lose his head."

"Oh..." Margot Robbie nodded, but said again, "But I think their fight is also very cruel."

"The cruelty of commercial competition is self-evident." Gal Gadot said, "But it is far from a political power struggle."

Murphy nodded, "It's hard for the power struggle in society now to be like that described in TV dramas and books."

Compared to him and Gal Gadot, Margot Robbie undoubtedly lacks social experience, and her eyes are full of curiosity.

If more things can be learned from Murphy and Gal Gadot, she can become a central point in school discussions.

She looked at Murphy suspiciously.

There is nothing to do now, Murphy said flatly, "In the past, for example, in the Middle Ages, which is similar to the background of the novel, the Game of Thrones tested the limits of human nature, and the limits of human nature lie in: brothers killing each other, siblings killing each other, father using Children, children assassinate their fathers. Therefore, human nature is the most untestable thing with no lower limit.”

Hearing this, Gal Gadot gently pulled Murphy. In her eyes, Margot Robbie was still an underage girl.

"It's okay." Margot Robbie held Gal Gadot's arm, looked at Murphy, and begged, "Continue, please?"

"Let's talk about novels." Murphy didn't want his girlfriend to complain, ""Game of Thrones" believes that the most reliable thing is blood and the relationship between mother and child. Children are the mother's future. They are extremely strong in the consistency of interests. Like Cersei and Caitlin's love and protective desire for their children, this kind of affection is natural and god-given, so it surpasses many rules of the game in the secular world."

"Then..." Margot Robbie frowned and thought for a while, then asked, "Will Game of Thrones end?"

Murphy shook his head without thinking, "As long as the greed and desire of human nature remain, the game of power will never stop and end, except for piles of corpses and victims,

It doesn't really leave a living. All victories are temporary, and the victor will eventually lose in the protracted power struggle and give way to the next strong one. This is the iron law of nature. "

Seeing Gal Gadot next to him, he added, "It's also an unchanging law on the so-called fantasy land of Westeros."

He also read several volumes of novels written by George Martin from the beginning to the end. Of course, the power in them cannot be applied to the real society, but it is also a real reflection of some situations, especially those in dictatorships and war-torn countries.

Simply put, what is power?

Power is not fear, so Ramsay and the White Walker army, who are good at frightening others and have cruel methods, will not be the final winners; power is not power and court fraud, and Cersei and James, who have a narrow structure, will not be the final winners. Power is not metaphysics and illusions, so Stannis Baratheon, who always wanted to take shortcuts, died on the battlefield; power is not equal to justice, so the bishop High Sparrow and the Brotherhood Without Banners, who represent the bottom of the public opinion, are so faint ; power is not a sense of morality and honor, which is why the Stark family, the King of the North, is close to extinction.

Even though Jon Snow looks so good-looking and such a good-looking young man, Game of Thrones still stabbed him to death in the snow with great interest, like a killing performance art in a public exhibition.

Power is bloodthirsty, always thirsting for blood and life; power is cruel, always looking forward to war and killing; power is greedy, no matter how many corpses it eats, it will never be full. Power is just a reincarnation of desire, it has no beginning and no end, as long as humanity and greed are still there, it will keep running and swallow a sacrifice.

"What are you talking about?" Kara Firth walked over at this moment, looking at Margot Robbie curiously, "Are you David's sister?"

"Hello, Miss Firth." Margot Robbie didn't seem to be as polite as she was when she was a child, "I'm Margot Robbie, please call me Maggie."

Carla Firth nodded to her, greeted Murphy, walked to Gal Gadot, and discussed which fashion store to visit on the weekend...

After talking a few words, Murphy saw that the time was about the same, and greeted a few people and walked into the screening hall together. Unlike other guests, they came here to watch movies.

The details of this "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" have undergone many changes, but the main plot is basically the same. Distinguished between the enemy and the good and the evil, even the extremely popular Cyclops and Professor X were killed by Wolverine...

Big scenes and special effects are really eye-catching, but this kind of plot is not to the audience's appetite. The more fans of the "X-Men" series, the more dissatisfied they will be, especially when Phoenix Girl kills Professor X. There was a sound of cursing from the auditorium.

Murphy clearly saw that many ordinary viewers chose to leave early.

Watching the movie, he also couldn't understand what Dave Scola and director Brett Ratner were thinking. Did they think such a plot would have more impact?

Audiences who like this type of film tend to have relatively low psychological acceptance.

Could it be said that the "X-Men" series will be over without Bryan Singer?

According to Kara Firth, Twentieth Century Fox replaced Bryan Singer not only because the director was more interested in "Superman Returns", but also because of other considerations. For example, Bryan Singer is one of the many gays in Hollywood. , he always uses his authority to hook up with those young actors during casting and filming. If you like it, it’s okay. It’s just the most common thing in Hollywood, but he still has his eye on Some underage boys used some harassing and obscene means to get them into submission.

Indeed, most of the actors will choose to endure, but not all of them will. The production team has to appease many people every time, which is also a headache for 20th Century Fox.

Bryan Singer and Brett Ratner still have a relationship.

In fact, Brett Ratner was originally the director selected by 20th Century Fox to bring "X-Men" to the screen. However, at that time, 20th Century Fox could not confirm the start date of filming. Brett Ratner started shooting "Rush Hour" as required, which in turn created Bryan Singer's success with "X-Men".

What's more interesting is that Brett Ratner was originally selected by Warner Bros. as the director of "Superman Returns". The "X-Men" series is five years late.

But this time holding hands is definitely not a happy one.

The Memorial Day schedule has a very obvious boost to the box office of the film. This is a public holiday on Monday every year, which can form a small three-day holiday.

"X-Men 3: The Last Stand" does not have any rivals in this holiday season. In the three days of the weekend, it raised 100 million US dollars from North America. Even last Monday's Memorial Day holiday, it earned 120 million US dollars in four days. US dollar North American box office.

Everything looks good. It seems that the North American box office of this film will directly hit 350 million or even 400 million US dollars.

However, whether it is ordinary audiences, media or film critics, compared with the sharp decline in word-of-mouth of the first two films, it has become a drag on the film's subsequent box office trend.

Comments such as "the worst movie ever", "bad movie by a bad director", and "you can only watch it so-so" are endless.

This directly led to the weak follow-up box office, and premature ejaculation appeared as soon as the working day arrived.

Especially in the second weekend, the box office of "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" unexpectedly experienced a 70% plunge in the second weekend, and it will only get 30 million US dollars, which surprised everyone.