Rebirth In Hollywood

"Star Wars" has long been more than just a movie, it is a discipline, an empire, and even a religion, and its influence on American culture and society is undeniably powerful.

When President Ronald Reagan named his missile defense program "Star Wars" in the 1980s, the world was shocked; more than two years ago, Enron employees made false accounts of "Skywalker" and "Dass" "Veder", the public couldn't help but be astonished.

It has been almost 30 years since the first film of the Star Wars series was launched in 1977. The five films released have all achieved great commercial success, and each time a new film is released, it will become a grand festival for Star Wars fans.

For Star Wars fans, "Star Wars" means a kind of belief. "Star Wars" is not only a memory of some special movie scenes or characters, but more of a memory of youth.

For example, Jennifer Lopez once told reporters after attending the premiere event in North America, "I was a child when I watched Star Wars. But when it comes to the end, I feel that there will be a lot of lack of spiritual enjoyment in my future life."

Although the Latin diva is suspected of showing off, her views are undoubtedly the most appropriate description for fans.

A week before the film's release, a global employment firm predicted that the film's release would cost the U.S. economy more than $600 million, as many employees took time off from work to go to the premiere.

In Hollywood, hundreds of ardent moviegoers lined up there for more than a month in the hope of persuading them, even though the China Grand Theater, the traditional theater where Star Wars films were originally screened, had no plans for the premiere. The theater staff changed their minds.

These all show the expectations of moviegoers, especially North American moviegoers.

Therefore, "Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith" broke the box office record of the North American premiere day as a matter of course.

The film's North American box office hit $51.53 million on its first day, pushing the opening-day record past the $50 million mark, although the second day's North American box office plummeted to $35.55 million. But on the following Sunday, the one-day box office surged back to $49.09 million.

A professional investigative body immediately commented on the phenomenon on Monday.

"After the first day of viewing frenzy, fans found that the common problem of all Star Wars movies is almost all of this film, the emotional scenes are too bloody, Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala's The lines are pale and the expectations have dropped, which has caused the box office numbers to drop sharply the next day. However, a great director can create a great series of movies,

A great actor can save a movie's box office. "

"Although George Lucas has done a good job, Anakin Skywalker's transformation process is still abrupt. But Ryan's performance saved the role, handing the role of Skywalker to a great actor, so to speak. It was George Lucas' smartest decision in the Star Wars prequel trilogy."

"Rather than being thin and casual in Attack of the Clones, Ryan has undoubtedly put more energy into Revenge of the Sith, and also has an amazing performance, not to mention wearing the hood. Those eyes filled with dark aura, just in a few scenes where the characters are struggling, let people see his profound acting skills."

"To use the evaluation of professionals, that is, while he remains confused, he appears desperate and angry enough, like a trapped beast forced into a corner. A tragic choice!"

"With such a great performance, it's no surprise to bring fans back into theaters!"

Despite the compliment, Ryan scratched his head, because George Lucas asked for a more relaxed relationship. He admits that he did not put too much energy into the performance of this one...

Maybe Natalie's words have some truth, a person with darkness in his heart plays a dark role. No need to perform at all.

In any case, it is an indisputable fact that "Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith" will set another record. The first-week box office of 136 million US dollars not only sat on the throne of the North American box office chart, but also created a new record. North American first-week box office records.

Such a hot film, the increasingly weakened film critics will naturally not let it go, and they have jumped out to express their views one after another.

"Star Wars Episode 3 has more action per minute than the previous five movies on average, and it's spectacular. The special effects are more mature than the previous several previous episodes, and certainly not necessarily very effective, in general Better than the first two, but far less than The Empire Strikes Back!"

This is a comment from Roger Albert of the "Chicago Sun". Some people are really old and always like to live in the memories of the past, but they are never willing to see the new changes in the world.

Younger film critics appreciate the film even more, with film critic Claudia Pugh saying in her column for USA TODAY, "Even for non-Star Wars fans, Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is also very engrossing, and fans of the series could be ecstatic to go to another galaxy."

She gave the film a high score of nine.

In general, the film critics still have a positive attitude towards this film. After all, this is the end of a series, and this series was unanimously regarded by the film critics as 'cheap entertainment' and 'a child who must die'. Perhaps nearly three A decade later, critics still remember the fiery slap in the face from the Star Wars franchise.

"The spectacle, impact, and iconic action of the movie are all excellent and close to perfection!"

--The Wall Street Journal

"Best of George Lucas' Star Wars!"

--The Hollywood Reporter

"Revenge of the Sith brings a happy ending to a galaxy called the Milky Way."

--"Washington post"

The problem with this film is also obvious and prominent. George Lucas is really not good at designing love stories and dialogues. Most of the criticisms of this film are directed towards dialogue, especially in romantic scenes. And fans are invariably criticizing some of the lines in the film for being pale and even cliché.

However, these will not affect the film's huge success at the box office.

In France, where the official premiere was held, the box office grossed more than $26 million in the first week, also breaking the local first-week box office record.

"Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith" also performed well at the box office in its first week around the world, with more than $1,800 in Germany, more than $12 million in Australia, more than $19 million in Japan, and more than $22 million in the United Kingdom...

This year's Cannes Film Festival is not a paradise for literary and artistic films in Europe and Asia at all, but the world of Hollywood, the focus of discussion among newspapers and movie fans, all of which are covered by "Fahrenheit 9/11" and "Star Wars Episode 3: The Sith" Revenge robbed.

If it weren't for "Superman Family" not officially released until the end of May, I'm afraid that those so-called art films would really be underwhelmed.

"Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith" has achieved great commercial success, which can never be compared with the dying European movies. Some reporters from Europe will inevitably say that "Hollywood only has business". Words, and even said these words to some filmmakers from the United States.

Ryan and Natalie were asked this question by several reporters while they were hanging out on the Esplanade.

"George Lucas has accomplished more than most artists can, and he created a great world that fascinates us."

Faced with these guys from Europe, Ryan doesn't mind saying a lot of good things for his "compatriots" in Hollywood, not to mention George Lucas is his friend.

After saying this, Ryan nodded behind him, and immediately a bodyguard came up to stop the reporters, and he accompanied Natalie to the seaside pier.

As for the questions about the actual relationship between the two, Ryan and Natalie ignored them. All of them had a tacit understanding and would never answer such questions. If there are tabloids who like to hype, then go and cook cold rice. , ignore it.

On both sides of the coastal road are neatly arranged tall palm trees. The side facing the sea is the famous golden beach, and at the end of the beach is the luxury yacht marina, where dozens of luxury yachts with a unit price of more than one million dollars are parked. yacht.

"Next time you come to Cannes."

The two gradually approached the pier and looked at the white yachts. Ryan said to Natalie, "Let's come directly by yacht."

"Do you think the small marina in Cannes can park a four-hundred-foot yacht?"

Taking a step forward, Natalie stepped on the trestle of the pier and turned to the railing. Her brown eyes chased a flying seagull and turned to the sky. Ryan stood beside her, looking at the calm sea, and continued. Saying a joke, "We can let the yacht moor in the open sea, and then take a helicopter and land directly on the tarmac on the top floor of the hotel."

"As long as you like it, I'll accompany you." Natalie squeezed his hand tightly.

She knew very well that Ryan would only tell these unbridled jokes when faced with people close enough.

The two of them held hands and walked slowly towards the end of the trestle. Occasionally, they saw a unique yacht and stopped to comment. When some yacht owners invited them to take a group photo, they were so excited that they did not refuse.

"Are you going back after the film festival?"

At the end of the trestle, Natalie looked at the blue water below, "Sophia and Ms. Kennedy promised me to be one of the assistant directors. We will prepare the movie with them."

"It was a rare learning experience," she added.

"Go back after the awards ceremony."

Since he has promised the French side to attend, he will not blunder. (To be continued..) ()