Rebirth In Hollywood

Although it is a remake of the Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs", "The Departed" is a completely Americanized film. There is no familiar feeling in the same storyline. This may be a master director. It is perhaps the most direct manifestation of cultural differences to speak only with one's own voice.

"The Departed" definitely bears a deep Martin Scorsese brand. If the Hong Kong version of "The Departed" can read romance, sadness, and sophistication, then what can be read in "The Departed" is only Cold, brutal, and gritty, these are two completely opposite styles.

This is North America, and "Infernal Affairs" only got a box office of more than 160,000 US dollars here. Whether it is from the perspective of impacting the Oscars or considering the box office of the film, this change is necessary and relatively successful.

"Legendary director Martin Scorsese's new American crime masterpiece shines at its peak."

"This story expresses equally strongly Martin Scorsese's accomplishments in art and spirit=no=wrong=fiction=3w.==."

"This is the most dynamic, exciting and exhilarating film of the year."

"William Monaghan's script is completely shocking, the setting is excellent, the emotions are like melting lava, and the lines and complex plot of the film are amazing."

As expected by Ryan, "The Departed" received a lot of praise in North America, and the word-of-mouth in the media was almost overwhelming, including a large number of well-known film critics such as Roger Albert, who gave the film a very good rating. Even in most film review columns in the media and the Internet, it is extremely difficult to find reviews below seven points.

As for the original "Infernal Affairs", in the eyes of North American media and film critics, just like the French original of "True Lies" and the Italian original of "Scent of a Woman", there is not much value at all.

If it is said that the media's comments will inevitably bring the perspective of regional differences, then the box office is undoubtedly the best reflection of the acceptance of the background culture of the two films by ordinary North American audiences.

"The Departed" grossed $26.88 million from North America over the three-day weekend. It wasn't a terrific result, but it was already Martin Scorsese's best North American opening week ever.

This film has accumulated nearly 60 million US dollars at the box office from North America in ten days, and has won praise from countless gangster film lovers. The score on imdb once hovered between 8.7 and 8.9 points, although gradually It was reduced to 8.6 points, but this is already comparable to the ratings of old Martin classics such as "Goodfellas" and "Taxi Driver".

Even if the rating on imdb doesn't really help the film's box office,

But there are always some problems.

Especially in the eyes of Martin Scorsese's die-hard fans, "The Departed" is his successor to "Goodfellas". The best work.

From the moment the film was released, Martin Scorsese and the team behind him began pre-awards season PR work, seemingly learning from the previous failures, the old Martin and the film's backers' Plan B films The company has come up with more resources, including Ryan himself, who has received calls from Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Disney didn't go straight for best director and best picture productions this year, and Ryan didn't mind voting for Martin Scorsese and The Departed. The reason they valued him so much was also because of him. The votes cast will affect many judges.

And it's also a favor. When next year, these related people are bound to return this favor to him, then next year's "Black Swan"...

"so……"

Put down your novel. Nicole looked at Ryan, who was sitting on the opposite sofa and flipping through the newspaper, "Is there a good chance that Martin Scorsese will win next year's Oscar for best director?"

"There are already films of guaranteed quality." Ryan closed the newspaper and raised his head, "The rest is up to PR. Martin is not without an advantage, if nothing else, most of the public opinion will favor him. If he is nominated again If it fails, the college will face a lot of pressure.”

"That's a subtle reminder to the Academy that you should give me a Best Director trophy." Nicole also understands some of the tricks of public relations, "without touching their bottom line."

"Yes, public relations cost a lot of money." Ryan simply put the newspaper on the coffee table, "but how to use this money is also very particular."

"Then you think I have two best actress Oscars." Nicole suddenly showed Ryan the non-fiction novel in her hand, "Will they give me a third one?"

"Darling, if you don't have confidence in yourself." Ryan can't guarantee anything, after all, the one who won the award in the previous life was more a recognition of her years of hard work and her status in Hollywood, "I can help you find it. A heroine."

"The subject matter of documentary." Nicole didn't answer him at all. "The role that touches on family, affection and struggle is obviously more pleasing than the heroine in the "Australia" script."

"Right." Ryan suddenly remembered, "How much did it cost to get the adaptation rights?"

"$3.2 million plus 3% of the North American box office share." Nicole seemed to have a headache for these, "Now, if you want to get the film adaptation rights of literary works, the number of checks you need to write is getting higher and higher. ."

"I'll give you a piece of advice, dear." Ryan pointed to the tall American football player on the cover of the book, "When the writing team adapts the script, you'd better find a suitable male lead earlier, which requires a minimum of six feet. A four-inch super black guy who's got the acting skills."

"Oh, yes..." he added, "and start football training as soon as possible. He is a good American football player in the film."

Although there is no shortage of actors in Hollywood, such special actors are really not easy to find.

What was the name of the former one?

Ryan scratched his head and really couldn't remember except for the size.

Suddenly, the door of the villa lobby was pushed open from the outside, and with the sound of small footsteps, Tyler walked in with a huge suitcase. The two long legs of the beige slacks came to Nicole's side and fell directly on the couch, not caring about his image at all.

"Dear Elsa..." she said to the housekeeper, who had temporarily put her suitcase aside, "could I have a big glass of strawberry juice? If not, an iced soda would do."

"Wait two minutes." Elsa picked up the phone and dialed the kitchen number.

"Dear, is your publicity journey completed?" Ryan looked at Tyler, the grown-up girl stuck out her tongue and straightened her waist from her crooked state, "It's too early to finish, it will take at least a month, the day after tomorrow I will I'm going to sign the sale at Nokia Plaza and stay here for two days temporarily."

"Why didn't you go home?" Nicole asked, looking up.

"There's no one at home, and the place is small and surrounded by paparazzi." Tyler took the strawberry juice from the servant, said thank you, took a big sip, and continued, "This is my home too, I miss Sonny."

"So..." Ryan tilted his head and looked out of the villa through the window, "You brought a large group of reporters and paparazzi?"

"Ah..." The sapphire blue eyes rolled, and Taylor said with a smile, "This place is big and well-protected, and those idiots can't take pictures secretly. Besides, they know who the owner is here, and they don't dare to Too presumptuous."

Before Ryan could continue to speak, she jumped up from the sofa and ran towards the nursery, "I'm going to see Sunny."

"Alison." Nicole told the tall figure, "Sandy is sleeping, don't wake her up."

After finishing speaking, Nicole told the housekeeper, "Elsa, tell the kitchen to make Alison's favorite dishes for dinner."

Taylor went quickly and came back quickly, but after ten minutes, she walked back into the hall. After she sat down, she drank the remaining strawberry juice in the glass in a few sips.

"Those paparazzi," she grumbled. "From the time I got out of LAX, I started chasing it all the way to Beverly Hills."

"anything else"

Elsa came over with a bigger glass, and after Tyler nodded, refilled her glass.

"Thank you, Elsa." Taylor stood up and gave her a light hug. "You are the best for me."

"You really said Lisa would be sad." Elsa joked casually and walked back to her seat.

Tyler sat down, sipping bright red strawberry juice, "I haven't seen Sunny for a month, she's grown so big."

"Babies grow fast."

Hearing Ryan's words, Tyler nodded and asked, "Will she call Mom and Dad?".

"Not yet." Ryan shook his head. "It's estimated that it will take a few months, so don't worry."

"Oh, that's it." Tyler's eyes rolled again, obviously playing some tricks, "I have two days off, I must let her call her sister first..."

"No, why did I say it wrong again?" She tugged at her long platinum curly hair. "It should be Aunt Taylor."

"Trust me, darling," Ryan said as he packed up the pile of newspapers he had been flipping through. "When Sandy grows up, she'll just call you sister."

Probably thinking of Lily and Apple, who could already speak, Taylor's golden eyebrows slowly twitched. After thinking about it for about half a minute, he said with a sullen face, "It's better to be casual."

Packing up the newspapers, Ryan put them on the newspaper rack on the side, walked to a cabinet, opened the cabinet door, and took out a blue-red robot model that was two feet high.

"This is the first model of Optimus Prime that Hasbro produced for the movie, and it can be transformed." Ryan handed it to Taylor, pointing to the '001' number on the model, "Bumblebee and others are in the storage room. Here, you can see for yourself later."

"Ah...great!" Taylor almost snatched it from Ryan, "I almost forgot, our movie is about to be released." (To be continued...) ()