King of Hollywood

Chapter 255 The One Who Gains the Most

"Schindler's List" was finally officially released at the end of 1993. After a lot of publicity in the early stage and the attention of countless people, it immediately won countless praises.

"Once again, Spielberg has demonstrated his incredible talent for doing with a black-and-white film what those in color failed to do, and shutting the mouths of those who doubted him." Los Angeles Times

"Heavy, depressing and hopeful, this is a masterpiece of humanitarianism. Spielberg is no longer full of childlike innocence, but he has given the audience an uncomfortable work that has to be watched." The Hollywood Reporter

"Saving one person is like saving the whole world. Adrian, the producer of "Schindler's List", is indeed right. Although I still insist that Schindler's motives in history are not so pure, I agree that this is a masterpiece. .” Chicago Tribune

Including the sharp words, the film critic Roger Ebert, who likes to lose a few words on even the best movies, also praised the movie in his column and gave his thumbs up.

"Since the 1990s, movies have begun to have color. Although black and white movies have not completely disappeared on the screen, they have completely become a place for personal performances. Directors make black and white movies more to show their own unique tastes. Because the more colors there are, the richer things can be expressed.

But Spielberg has broken through this now. Although "Schindler's List" has only two colors, we can see more colors than black and white. When the one-armed old man was beaten to death on the snow, the blood flowing out was in sharp contrast with the snow; when the women in the concentration camp wanted to make their pale faces look rosy, so as to avoid being singled out by the Nazis, they had to When you pricked your fingers and smeared blood on your face; when the children in the concentration camp hid in the cesspit under the toilet to avoid the Nazis; when the women ran around the concentration camp naked. Although there are only two colors, the shock and impact produced let us see more, the heaviness that color cannot bring.

There are Spielberg-style montage techniques everywhere throughout the movie, full of simple but meaningful metaphors, such as Amon pulling out a Jewish worker, aiming at the head and even shooting a few times because there is something wrong. The bullet was fired, even so, he still did not give up and continued to pull the trigger, the annihilation of human beings can be seen here.

But the most admirable thing in the whole film is the only girl who walks through the massacre with color. The way of using such a bright red color to represent the symbolic meaning of the massacre makes people want to stand up and applaud. However, Spielberg himself admitted that this very Spielbergian idea was not thought of by himself, but was provided by his friend Adrian Cowell, and not only did Cowell help with the movie He was very busy and provided the investment for the entire film. It has to be said that this young man deserves the title of 'Miracle Director'. "

Of course, there are also critical articles, but most of them are not painful or itchy. The more well-known the media is, the more they criticize. Works with a humanitarian spirit. After all, anti-fascism is politically correct no matter which country it is in, and with the support of a large number of old guys, even the most extreme anti-Semites dare not publicly raise objections.

It is precisely because of this momentum that it has won a number of theaters before its release, and expanded to a number of theaters immediately after it was released. But that's it. Although the old guys hope that more people can enjoy this movie, they can't violate the market rules unless they completely monopolize the theaters.

It doesn't matter, this kind of start is already considered good compared to other art films. Adrian made up his mind to carry out long-term screenings from the very beginning. As long as the current momentum is maintained and gradually rises, theater owners must abide by market rules. .

In short, during the period from the end of 1993 to the beginning of 1994, the most discussed movie among Americans was "Schindler's List", and various praises emerged one after another. Jewish communities in major cities across the United States held grand mourning Even Clinton exclaimed at a press conference: "I urge you to see this film."

As for whether he really thinks this way or wants to please voters, or has made a deal with some people, it is not known. In any case, this is another firewood for "Schindler's List", which makes it burn more and more vigorously in the United States. Three weeks later, not only did the number of theaters increase to 100,000, but the total box office in North America also reached 20,000 yuan, and this momentum has not weakened at all. Probably all Jewish families in North America have gone to see this movie.

The situation in Europe is even hotter. After all, it is the main victims of the Jewish people. When the film was released in European countries, many Jewish families took the initiative to promote it. Coupled with the unprecedented unity of the ravaged Jews after World War II, America The old guy here just made a little contact, and German Chancellor Kohl appeared on the German screening of "Schindler's List".

Of course, being able to achieve such results and set off such a big momentum has nothing to do with the excellence of the movie. As Adrian said a long time ago, the reason why "Schindler's List" is favored, sought after, and favored by those old guys lies in its entertainment, or closer to the feelings of ordinary people.

Whether it is "A Street in Warsaw" or "Anne's Diary" or "Naked Among Wolves", either the time is too long, "A Street in Warsaw" was a work in 1949; "Among Wolves" are all from the perspective of one person, describing the affairs of one or several families.

And "Schindler's List" has three perspectives, and it shows that period of history in an all-round way. More importantly, Spielberg knows what kind of plots and characters the audience prefers to watch. Schindler's List " has to get a good box office in Germany. In addition to the self-reflection of the Germans, the protagonist is a German. It may be one of the reasons.

The audience will naturally be moved and shocked by these, and the Jews will naturally discover what role this movie can play in publicity, and "Schindler's List" will naturally be highly sought after.

Because of this movie, Spielberg's position in Hollywood will become more stable. You must know that at least half of the founders of the seven major film companies are Jewish, and the other half are more or less related to Jews.

Similarly, Kingsley also received more praise, and Neeson and Fiennes' situation in Hollywood also opened up. Especially Neeson, he had to dress up every time he went out during the film's release, otherwise there would be countless crowds of people watching wherever he went, and sometimes people who regarded the film as reality would thank him over and over again for thinking he was Schindler.

Fiennes was not so lucky, who let him play the villain? However, there are still many film dealers coming to the door, but unfortunately this British son Zhi is not here, he seems to prefer to make British films. Of course, Hollywood movies with good scripts will also be accepted, but they have already been verbally booked to Adrian.

It's not them who stand to profit the most from the movie, though.

"You are an amazing young man, Ed. You have both brains and vision and are so talented." Among a group of people in suits and ties, a slightly fat old man in his early early years said to Adrian.

"That's right, Steven himself said that without you, this movie might lose a lot of color." Another short old man followed up, and his words drew unanimous nods.

"Thank you, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts." Adrian said with a smile, then straightened his face, and raised the cup in his hand: "Although it is a bit inappropriate on this occasion, I still want to invite you Together……"

"It's okay, it's what it should be." One of them also raised his cup and became serious.

"Respect those who lost their lives in suffering, and let them rest in the arms of the Lord." Adrian said.

After gulping it down, and saying a few more words, Adrian left immediately and came to the father and son who were talking.

"Have you finished talking?" Benedict looked at his godson with a smile.

"Yes, Godfather." Adrian nodded, "We had a pretty good chat."

"You are outstanding, Ed," Benedict patted him on the shoulder, "you can think of such a method."

"It's just a coincidence. If I hadn't met Steven, I wouldn't be in the current situation." Adrian said modestly.

"No, no, no, Ed, there are not so many coincidences in this world, everything happens for a reason, if you don't pull yourself up, don't make movies, don't get so easy, even if you meet Steven There will be no current situation." Benedict smiled gently, "So you are outstanding."

"Dad." Claude couldn't help calling out in a reminder.

"Okay, son, you are also very good," Benedict suddenly laughed, "You two are very good, I am very proud of you, very proud."

He patted the two of them hard again, and then said seriously: "But I want to remind you, Ed, those are old foxes, friendship is friendship, business is business."

"I know, godfather, don't worry, although I'm not very good at this, but there is a smart guy helping me." Adrian smiled and looked at Claude, and the two punched each other immediately.

"That's it, I won't disturb your conversation." Benedict smiled and left.

"I never thought that a movie would have such great power." Claude said after his father left.

"It just happened to be the right time. They just needed such a movie, so naturally they spared no effort." Adrian shrugged, then looked at him and asked, "Is it done?"

"It's done," Claude raised his chin to an old man in the circle who were still talking, "Mr. Bloom did a favor, and the other party sold his shares very quickly."

Having said that, he took a deep breath and smiled triumphantly: "Ted has less and less chips in his hand."\u003c/p\u003e