One Hundred and Fifty-Three-I Want to Try to Get Out of that Quagmire

After more than ten seconds of silence in the theater, the applause rang out like thunder and lasted for a long time. Just like these audiences did before, they praised the film without hesitation, but still did not scream and cheer.

Watching Wayne lead the entire crew and stand in front of the screen to begin the curtain call. George Lucas followed the crowd around him and said to the old man next to him, "How do you feel? This kid's performance inspired me a lot!"

"This is the best comic book movie I've ever seen!" Spielberg also lamented as he looked at the crew in front of him, and the applause didn't stop. "Dark, deep, and heavy, it encompasses almost all social problems in North America. The narrative is unhurried but does not overwhelm the audience. From the first minute, the film uses emotions to guide the audience into the illusion of empathy..."

Listening to the constant praise from the old man, George Lucas didn't feel it was excessive at all. If nothing happens this time, their little compatriot will definitely become a god!

"I'm going to talk to that kid later." Staring at Wayne's overly young face, George Lucas suddenly felt a little incredible. If he had only seen the movie, no one would have thought that the director was so young. He directly The stage of accumulating life experience has been skipped.

The applause lasted for at least five minutes. To be honest, the atmosphere was not very good. There was no sound except applause in the auditorium. All the fans who had watched the film had gloomy faces and no one was smiling.

It wasn't until the crew took its third curtain call that fans lined up and quietly began to leave. Wayne, along with the main members of the crew, stood in the front row to deal with the waves of congratulatory crowds.

These guests who came to the film platform will leave through the VIP channel of the theater after sending their blessings. Rush to the Hilton Hotel booked by Warner Bros. to attend the celebration reception afterwards. Socializing is the purpose of most people's arrival.

After everyone had gone out, the crew also passed through the VIP channel of the theater and came to the press hall that had been arranged in advance. After the film screening. Warner Bros. also arranged a small press conference.

In this film, which can be called a one-man show, Nicolas Cage is the undisputed protagonist. However, at the subsequent press conference, all the media focused on the director.

The reporters from various media outlets who can come here are more or less engaged in film-related work. Almost all of them are professional reporting personnel on Hollywood or movies. They all see that this is a unique work.

"Joker" is not at all like the superhero movies that have appeared before, and it is also different from the increasingly homogeneous popcorn movies in Hollywood. It is so special and meaningful, and the whole movie exudes an elegant dark temperament.

"Director Greenberg, we have just witnessed the birth of a great film, a masterpiece that reshapes DC's values. "Joker" is not only different from the Batman previously produced by Warner, but also different from the original Joker in the comics. .”

Bella Grant, a reporter from the Los Angeles Times, stood up first impatiently. "So can you talk about why you want to create such a character?"

Wayne reached out and tapped the microphone in front of him twice. After making sure it was OK, he said: "First of all, I want to explain something. The Joker is not a superhero. You can even watch this as a crime thriller!"

He adjusted the height of the microphone and looked at the news reporters in the press hall. He continued: “The original intention of creating this film was to use this story that is not in the comics to show some of the problems that have arisen in our society!

Everyone should know that I made some attempts to deal with racial issues in my last film. Of course, the feedback I received from the audience was very good, so I made this film that incorporated almost all social conflicts. "

After saying this, he thought about it and then said: "Using the origin of a villain to reveal the various problems that do exist around us is to give everyone who has watched the film a reminder that this kind of social contradiction will continue to evolve. very dangerous!"

Whether Wayne was a sanctimonious alarmist or the young man really thought so, all the reporters present politely applauded.

In fact, most people know very well that despite the fact that the director opposite has made films that seem to be full of art since his debut until now, in fact he is just a commercial film director.

Hollywood produces all movies for one purpose only, and that is the box office, or Chi Luoluo's interests. Wayne Greenberg's films may be offbeat and stunning, but he can't escape his primary goal.

A reporter from "Premiere" stood up and asked, "What do you think of Nicolas Cage's performance?"

"It can only be said to be a perfect performance!" Looking at the "Joker" sitting next to him, Wayne was not stingy in his praise. "Nicola's acting skills in "Joker" are definitely at the forefront of all actors this year."

This is not some commercial flattery. Wayne sincerely felt that Cage during his literary days was definitely a highly adaptable actor, especially the long shot at the end of this film.

Regardless of whether his acting skills have exploded or he has been brought into form by the veteran actor Robert Droney, the premise is that he needs to reach the corresponding level first.

A fat female reporter in the front row took the microphone, with an Entertainment Weekly sign hanging on her chest. "It can be found from the film that the clown has become the leader of the rebels in the end, and the city is being attacked by crowd chaos. Will this film incite those with ulterior motives and cause unnecessary social chaos in North America?!"

After she finished her question, everyone in the press hall was stunned. This question is actually a bit inappropriate. If the producer of Warner Bros. has a bad temper, he may end the press conference directly.

Fortunately, Wayne did not hesitate and said directly into the microphone: "The movie is just a movie. This is an R-rated movie that only adults can watch. If an adult's behavior and thoughts will be affected by watching a movie, As for being affected, that’s abnormal. There are more bloody, violent and anti-social films than "Joker", and I haven’t seen anyone become anti-social because of this, right?"

Whether the previous questions were difficult or relatively normal related to the movie, Wayne handled them all with ease. It was not until the press conference was about to end that the reporter seemed to think of others.

A reporter from the Los Angeles Daily Entertainment News suddenly asked: "Ms. Halle Berry, as we all know, you have been in a relationship with Director Greenberg for a period of time, and you collaborated with your ex-boyfriend on this film. , are you ready to get back together?"

"No, we are very good friends now." Halle Berry thought he would be ignored forever. "The separation is simply due to personality differences, but this does not affect our friendship, and we have not thought about getting back together for the time being."

It was not easy for a reporter to interview him, but the question had nothing to do with the film, which made Black Pearl feel helpless.

The emergence of a film that is different from mainstream commercial films will inevitably bring about controversy, doubts and criticisms. Journalists not only saw the freshness brought about by the changes, but also saw the possibilities behind the film.

At least many people can be sure that in tomorrow's report, there will definitely be a large number of people arguing with each other because of "Joker".

Unlike the press conference, the fans walking out of the theater had a relatively unified view of the movie. Those who can come to the premiere to watch the movie are either lucky DC fans or die-hard fans of Wayne's movies.

There has never been a film of this type in the past Hollywood summer season. He did not win with special visual effects, nor did he win cheers with thrilling actions. He only used an unhurried story to infect all movie fans.

Tonight, the investigators randomly dispatched by Warner Bros. faced a silent and polite audience, and even recycling the investigation report became comfortable and relaxed.

"A+, without a doubt, this is a masterpiece that influenced Shadow Users!"

"My, A+!"

"A+!"

"A..."

Regardless of the expressions of the previous movie fans, they all unanimously gave the film an A or A+, and there was not even a single rating below A-. This situation is simply a miracle!

Until a black couple walked up to the investigators, the girl loudly said: "A+, Wayne is the best!"

She gave the score first, but was not in a hurry to go home like the others. "This is not a happy movie, but Wayne took the movie to another level. It has dark and heavy qualities and an analysis of the problems around us. Before watching the movie, I never expected that DC characters could be so heavy! "

The girl was about to continue talking, but her boyfriend Schroeder pulled her back and they had already delayed the audience behind from entering the venue.

As soon as Jennifer and Schroeder left the theater, they were stopped by a TV reporter. Before the reporter asked a question, Jennifer took the initiative to speak again:

"Wayne gave Arthur a gloomy and gloomy life, but he also gave me the illusion of empathizing with him. This is a dark epic that cannot be missed. My boyfriend and I both found our own shadows in the male protagonist, and also in Gotham. I found the shadow of our community..."

"Okay, thank you, ma'am!"

The reporter obviously didn't want to continue her tirade, so he took the microphone and led the cameraman to the next audience.

The black girl Jennifer obviously didn't care. She hugged her boyfriend and walked back together. "Schroeder, I want to watch this movie again when I go back, just because Wayne hugged me today!"

A weak voice came from her boyfriend's mouth. "Whatever, maybe I should think about my future life! Jennifer, if I don't join the gang anymore, and I don't sell those powders and stuff, are you willing to leave the city center with me?"

"What?" The excited black girl obviously didn't hear clearly.

"fine!"

Schroeder felt that he was still saved compared to Arthur, and he wanted to try to get out of the quagmire.