Six Hundred and Seventy - a Villain Who Is as Weak as a Chicken.

Hollywood is always like a contradiction, just like the situation Wayne faced back then. As a new director, you have never proven yourself commercially, so naturally you will not get the opportunity to be invested. But if you don’t have the money to make your first feature film, how can you prove your ability to the film company?

This principle also applies to "The Flash". A simple third-rate story like this, let alone a new director, even if it is replaced by a slightly famous director, it will only get a mouthful of phlegm from the film and television production department, and most likely will not even have a chance to be reviewed. Neither can be obtained.

Contradictions can be said to exist in every aspect within the circle. In the eyes of film companies, fresh and creative stories are tantamount to risking large sums of money. Film companies will not even take a look at old-fashioned and simple stories that seem to be spliced ​​together on an assembly line. Screenwriters and screenwriters who can write such stories If there are too many producers, they won’t believe in your ability.

If you look at it this way, the movie seems like child's play, but the reality is far more cruel than this. When "The Flash" was first mentioned by Wayne, it was just an idea. Even the script was just an outline, but Warner Brothers would still spend hundreds of millions of dollars to pay for it.

Even if the preparations for "The Flash" are in the later stages, when it comes to selecting the main actors, the script is still being overturned again and again.

All these circumstances prove that a film like this has nothing to do with novice directors in the industry, or even some slightly famous directors. In particular, the story structure of "The Flash" is almost exactly the same as that of "Titanic", simple, straightforward, and cliché.

Could it be that Wayne or James Cameron couldn't write a clever story? It's obviously impossible. Directors at their level know very well that simple stories often require more directing skills. A tragic romance film that works well becomes "Titanic", but there are countless examples of failure.

At the same time, the simple and straightforward story undoubtedly means that all movie viewing thresholds are removed. Even if the people who walk into the theater are children of a few years old or people in their 60s or 70s, they can still understand what the movie is about immediately and win a wider audience.

Of course, this all depends on the "quality" of the film. Often the stories of popular commercial films are very simple and superficial, because the selling point of the film is not the story at all.

Some people have already thought of this while watching the movie, while more people simply feel that this movie is worth the price of admission to the theater just for its grand visual pleasure.

Two rows behind the media representative area, Bella Grant, wearing a light beige skirt, looked at the big screen with excited eyes.

Since many years ago, she has never missed the premiere of any of Wayne's movies. The same is true for "The Flash". Even if she did not squeeze into the media area set aside by the organizer, she still relied on her connections to win the premiere. A ticket to a first-run movie arrived.

There have been a lot of rumors about this film in the industry before. This is Bella Grant's first time to see the complete film. Now she can't guess what other viewers think, but she knows that she enjoys watching it. This is her first time. Once you watch that man's video, you don't need to use your brain, and you are in a state of relaxation and enjoyment.

In the past two years, paparazzi reporters have focused most of their attention on the female celebrities who have crossed paths with Wayne. Bella Grant, who gradually climbed to the top of the Los Angeles Times, gradually lost her reputation because she was invisible behind the scenes. She was followed by paparazzi reporters and gossip tabloids hyped her bombshell figure.

But the relationship between the two of them has not ended. On occasional weekends, she can be seen at the Greenberg Manor or the Beverly Four Seasons Hotel.

Even Wayne has a very special feeling for this woman, because she is the only woman who does not get money or opportunities from him. Bella Grant has her own career and is doing very well. This is the capital that allows her to remain independent.

She likes good men, but she doesn’t necessarily need to get anything from good men. Of course, the Los Angeles Times has a close relationship with Warner Bros. There must be an element of that man in it, which is simply unavoidable.

But for Warner Bros. and the Los Angeles Times, the close cooperation between the two parties tends to be a win-win situation. This is the basis of the close friendship between the two parties.

Not long ago, Wayne and Bella Grant had a party. When he saw that the woman was still driving the Chevrolet that she owned a few years ago, he had suggested that the woman choose a good car and send the bill to In the manor, someone will naturally pay the bills.

What she got in return was a crisp and clear shake of the woman's head, just as clear and crisp as she had refused countless valuable gifts before.

When Wayne was galloping on the majestic peaks of women, he was used to teasing. "I work crazy hard and make a lot of money just so that my girlfriend doesn't have to worry about money. So, Bella, you can definitely make an appointment with Nina, and then go to a luxury store to shop for goods, or go to a car dealership and drive away if you like. 's car."

Even if the woman is suppressed, her head is always clear and amazing, and her answers are particularly direct. "Wayne, your workaholic attributes and the sky-high income that comes with it are not for a certain woman, but for the rights that ordinary people look up to and the capital to squander your desires wantonly. Don't use these to deceive other women. Lie to me with the words of a star.”

"But what I said is true, isn't it?" The man looked at the woman's majesty with fascination, and teased her again while squeezing his neck.

"Don't talk about this, Wayne, let me tell you what is the truth. The fact is that before I had a relationship with you, I had been relying on my own ability to make money to support myself, and continued to be successful in the workplace! What? I climbed up to your level. After getting into the bed of a rich man, will the ability to work disappear? Even though I can afford to buy things, I have to spend your money?

Wayne, you continue to achieve amazing success in Hollywood entirely because it can bring you power, wealth, fame, dreams, etc. There are countless reasons to support your ever-expanding ambitions, but millions Don't pour this dirty water on me. You only have a little attraction to me. You are an outstanding man who exceeds 99% of the same kind. That's the only thing! "

Similar conversations have happened more than once, so in Wayne's eyes, this woman always has different feelings from other female stars. In his opinion, this is what a so-called independent woman looks like. With such a style and personality, it is difficult not to be deeply fascinated by men.

Especially in the heavily patriarchal society of Hollywood, Bella Grant is different from the abnormal behavior of women of this era, and she seems to exude charm all over her body.

"Boy, after tonight, I'm afraid the arguments you will face will become more intense..."

Looking at the big screen, Bella Grant liked this movie very much, but with her sensitivity as a media editor-in-chief, she instantly thought of the direction of public opinion tomorrow morning.

There is no doubt that this "The Flash" is not like a Greenberg-style film at all. Countless "artistic" elements praised by filmmakers around the world have all disappeared in this film. At least until this point in the film, all that can be seen is the simple story, which has been achieved with the ultimate audio-visual special effects of this era.

The story on the big screen continues. After Barry Allen was hit by lightning and a particle accelerator, he lay in the Star Laboratory in a coma for nine months. When Barry Allen woke up, Dr. Wells from Star Lab told him everything.

The particle accelerator was Dr. Wells' lifelong dream, but the accident eventually happened. The doctor told him that during the nine months he was in coma, every time his heart stopped, the entire future-tech laboratory would lose power. .

Afterwards, Barry Allen immediately went to meet Iris, his crush, but his body had changed without him knowing it. This change successfully allowed him to resolve a crisis. When he returned to the police station, when he found a prisoner about to steal a gun, he instantly moved in front of the prisoner and stopped the impending crisis.

The changes in his body frightened Barry Allen, and he ran out of the police station when he sensed something was wrong. After that, he found that his speed was as fast as lightning, his fear disappeared and excitement filled his brain.

There is no doubt that this is all related to the particle accelerator of the Star Laboratory. The excited Barry Allen found the doctor in the laboratory. Next, they conducted an experiment on Barry Allen's speed at the airport.

His speed was so fast that it exceeded the sound, and there was even a sonic boom when he started, which immediately reminded him of the two lightning bolts on the night his mother was killed during his childhood!

Barry Allen was recalling his childhood and broke his arm due to distraction. But what happened next was even more unexpected. In less than three hours, his broken arm recovered as before!

From acquiring abilities to adapting to understanding one's own abilities, although the shots on the big screen switched very quickly, as long as Baili Allen's abilities were shown, they were all rendered extremely shocking by special effects. Every audience member at the scene was shocked. They all stared at the big screen with interest.

Barry Allen became the Flash in people's memory, and the story began to get on track. When Barry Allen was using his abilities to chase a criminal, he happened to run into Martin, his adoptive father's partner who was killed by lightning that day. , and not only did the opponent not die, but he also gained the ability to control the storm because of the particle accelerator!

The story is very simple. When Martin, who controls the storm, appears, everyone knows that this guy is the villain in the movie, but the audience does not feel bored, because whether it is the scene where Martin controls the storm or the speed of Barry Allen The rendering of lightning is directly full in terms of visual and auditory experience.

Barry Allen told his adoptive father all this, but his adoptive father Joe didn't believe it at all. His dead partner Martin not only survived, but also became able to control the storm. This was all too ridiculous. Joe still firmly believes that it was Barry Allen's father who killed his mother. He believes that the child was just looking for excuses to excuse his father.

Barry Allen, who was thought to be crazy by his adoptive father, turned around and found the doctor at the Star Laboratory. He told the doctor what he saw and concluded that the particle accelerator not only changed himself, but radiated the whole city, probably because of the Fallout humans with superpowers, and more.

Martin is the first of his kind that Barry Allen has seen. Obviously, the police force, as ordinary people, cannot solve such big troubles with super powers. He wanted Dr. Wells' team to find a way to deal with this kind of person, but the answer he got was "no".

At this moment, no one can help him. His adoptive father does not believe his crazy words. The doctor is doubtful of his words but has no solution.

Helpless, Barry Allen chose to go to another city at absolute speed to find helpers who could help him based on the legends he had learned. The name of this city is also constantly mentioned in Barry Allen's memories, "City of Tomorrow", most people prefer to call it "Metropolis"!

"Oh my god! Metropolis!"

"Clark Kent?!"

"I knew Wayne wouldn't let us down!"

"..."

The Flash is running and reminiscing on the big screen, and for the first time in the screening room, the audience is buzzing with discussions and can't help but marvel.

The effect of this plot was very good. When Ruoyouruowu's information about Superman appeared, the expectations of the entire audience were lifted at this moment.

But Barry Allen used to be just an ordinary person. He learned that the fragmented legend of the Guardian of Metropolis was also told by the arrested criminal in his memory. He was able to find that person in that city based on only these fragments of information. A mysterious guardian? no one knows.

But the audience has been aroused, and many people have discovered the difference between this film and the previous DC series. In the previous films, other heroes were always mentioned in the form of Easter eggs at the end of the film. However, this "The Flash" gives the information openly and openly in the main film.

If the legend about the "Guardian of Metropolis" is not enough to excite the audience, Barry Allen's memory of another criminal made everyone even more excited, because among the scattered information, " The codenames "Green Lantern" and "Green Arrow" have been mentioned repeatedly.

Barry Allen firmly believes that those things that he once regarded as legends are real, because his own changes are the most favorable evidence!

A person who truly believes in himself, a person who has the ability to help himself solve problems, this is the goal of Barry Allen's trip. Because he knew very well that Martin, who controlled the storm, was probably just the first one to be exposed. The entire city was radiated by the particle accelerator. There was no telling how many similar careerists were hiding in the darkness.

The bustling metropolis at night did not make Barry Allen feel nostalgic. At this moment, he transformed into a red lightning, flashing crazily in the metropolis, looking for his goal.

There were no twists and turns. When the red lightning ravaged the metropolis, it was successfully stopped by a strong figure hidden in the shadows on the top of a building.

"You didn't just get struck by lightning, kid, lightning chose you!"

The strong figure in the shadow learned everything. After a long silence, a low voice came from the shadow. "Child, you have to believe that you will be able to use your abilities to protect your own city! Since Lightning has chosen you, then become Lightning and do what you should do."

The tall and strong figure did not give Barry Allen a chance to continue explaining. He turned around and jumped from the top of the building, leaving behind a final piece of advice.

"Kid, don't forget to wear your mask."

Although this sentence was still low, the tone of speaking was full of ridicule.

At this point in the movie, many things are no longer hinted, but made clear by Chi Luoluo. There are countless supernatural powers in this world, and it is very likely that those possessors of supernatural powers are communicating with each other.

"Superman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, plus the protagonist The Flash, which hero's information will appear next...?"

Bella Grant is not a die-hard DC comic fan, but these familiar superheroes are still very familiar to her even if she is a girl. The fragments of information that appear in the movie are enough to make ordinary people scream with excitement.

As a Hollywood insider and a senior film and media practitioner, she has a very clear feeling that the DC series is about to accelerate its pace after several successful works. This "The Flash" It is using a simple story background and grand audio-visual special effects to prepare audiences around the world.

Bella Grant can even guess the next scene of the movie, which is nothing more than the Flash returning to his city and personally defeating Martin who controls the storm.

Just as she thought, Barry Allen returned to the Star Laboratory. They designed and produced a suit for him that could prevent him from spontaneous combustion due to excessive speed, and Catherine also found out how Martin released the storm. Location.

As soon as the camera turned, Barry Allen's adoptive father Joe also chased here. Nothing unexpected happened. Two ordinary policemen were no match for Martin.

The storm controlled by Martin destroyed the farm, destroyed the buildings, and destroyed everything around him. Joe was unable to resist this inhuman ability.

Just at this moment, Barry Allen, wearing a new suit and transforming into a bright red lightning, rushed to the scene. Martin controls the storm and still has no intention of stopping. The storm is spreading to the center of the city and he wants to destroy the entire city.

Barry Allen didn't have time to think. He rushed into the storm alone and started running in the opposite direction, hoping to use his own speed to break the storm. But Martin's ability was more powerful than he imagined. The moment he rushed into the storm, he was knocked away.

If the previous special effects only appeared intermittently, the grand scene that time was the limit of what special effects can do in this era. Martin controlled the hurricane-like storm, and Barry Allen, who was kicked away, got up and made his iconic ready-to-run posture.

"Barry, run, you're good at this, run, Barry..."

In the movie, Dr. Wells, adoptive father Joe, and others were all looking at Barry Allen nervously, until he turned into lightning this time and cut directly into the storm.

The collision of speed and speed, the collision of lightning and hurricane, the fierce sparks seem to overflow beyond the big screen. For the expressiveness of this superpower confrontation between the two, Wayne believed that shooting with a green screen was the most correct choice, at least in this era.

In the fierce collision, Barry Allen used his fastest speed to successfully reverse the storm that was about to enter the city and prevent the disaster from happening.

Finally, at the moment when Barry Allen destroyed the storm, his adoptive father Joe decisively fired two shots and killed Martin. At this time, Joe finally believed everything his adopted son said, and understood that he had misunderstood him, and even more believed his adopted son's description of everything that happened in his childhood.

After this incident, Joe saw the incredible ability with his own eyes, and was finally willing to help Barry Allen to testify that his father was innocent and that there was someone else who killed his mother.

The film has gradually come to the end. In fact, the story is obviously not finished, but this is the style of DC movies. The audience has become accustomed to leaving suspense and then waiting for the sequel to continue telling the story.

The camera turned on the big screen, and Barry Allen was sitting in front of the prison visiting glass, making promises to his father. He vowed that in the name of The Flash, he would protect the city in the darkness and uncover those other superpowers who were still hiding.

At the same time, a voiceover sounded.

"In the first half of his life, Barry never caught up with anyone, but now, he is the fastest man in the world. He will use the name The Flash to follow in the footsteps of those legendary superheroes to protect the world. "

When the voice-over ended, the big screen dimmed suddenly, and a huge line of letters appeared: "With greater ability comes greater responsibility. Ability is never an accomplice in trampling on the truth!"

The background music of the end of the movie sounded together, the end credits rolled, and there was a burst of fierce applause!

"This movie is so enjoyable. My God, I never thought that movie special effects could really do this!"

"The Romance of Fairy Wood"

"Good job, Barry!"

"Run, Barry, you're good at this!"

"..."

The audience not only applauded vigorously, but also screamed loudly along with the clapping.

"Amazing special effects that make people feel incredible."

Also applauding vigorously with the fans, Todd McKenzie, a well-known film critic in Los Angeles, smiled and shook his head and murmured to himself. In fact, he is also a die-hard fan of Wayne's movie. If it were any other film critic, the evaluation of this film would probably be vulgar, unoriginal, and a collection of summer vulgar clichés.

One thing Todd McKenzie is still worried about is that the villain of this film is too weak. Barry Allen successfully killed the big villain with almost no setbacks. Such a weak villain setting, in this era Very rare in commercial films.

But Wayne is more confident than anyone else, because in the production of the entire "The Flash", it can be said that he completely drew on the Iron Man in his memory.

In his memory, Marvel has proven countless times that a lovable character does not need to be set off by a strong villain. Even if it is like a primary school student having a fight and dancing to kill weakling boos, it will still be enough. It will not affect the viewing experience of movie fans.

However, Todd McKenzie's worries were not allowed to continue. The big screen lit up again, as if it was already a regular program in Wayne's movies. Easter eggs began to appear at the right time. The deafening applause in the screening room also stopped at this moment. Everything Everyone's eyes are on the big screen.