Chapter 164. Who is a genius?

Chapter 164. Who is a genius?

A restricted R-rated horror film can successfully break through 100 million in four weeks, and many American filmmakers are absolutely amazed. .

However, savvy American entertainment media will not tout such a horror film made by China people. Instead, they compare the matrix with this saw work.

According to the truth, a science fiction film and a horror film are not comparable at all, but American journalists are more advanced in technology, and they just find out more than N similarities between the two dramas.

First of all, these two plays were shot by the best of Hollywood newcomers, one is the Wachowski brothers and the other is China Yi; Secondly, these two plays are all about human nature, one is about reality and the other is about virtuality. Finally, the topics and highlights of these two plays are designed, one is the matrix principle that has been discussed one after another, and the other is the killing machine with mixed praise and criticism.

But obviously, as the mainstream media in Hollywood, the bosses seem to have a better impression on The Matrix.

Some media boasted: "The birth of the matrix ushered in a new era of science fiction, which can overwhelm the box office of Star Wars, indicating that the new era will definitely replace the old era. In addition, this drama explores human introspection and redemption of the sense of existence from a far-reaching perspective, and is full of avant-garde sci-fi spirit! "

"Let's look back at Saw. It's easy to shoot at home. If I look at it from my personal point of view, I will rudely evaluate two words: shit! Yes, it is shit! Not because I have any special racial discrimination, nor because I am too sensitive to China people, nor because I am not interested in horror movies ... On the contrary, I like watching horror movies very much. I grew up in the story of werewolves and vampires. Because of this, I scoff at this affectation and want to show off plasma, disgusting pictures! Compared with The Matrix, it's not up to grade at all! "

Another American media also said: "God, this is the best science fiction film I have ever seen! Yes, the director's incredible imagination framed the future electronic world, allowing human beings to exist in the hard disk as electronic symbols. If you have to find a drama to illustrate this truth, it is "City of Moving Soul" produced by New Line Film Company last year. Only in the "City of the Soul", the protagonist finally discovers that the huge city in the movie, which is always dark and will be turned upside down at midnight, is actually a floating body controlled by aliens with super powers; Similarly, in this matrix, the protagonist Nick wakes up and finds himself just a data symbol living in the future electronic world. This bold assumption of overthrowing God's theory of creating man and the Bible Genesis made the Wachowski brothers a genius! "

"In contrast, Saw, a horror film made by the new director, heard that the title of the film is quite loud. However, no matter from the depth to be expressed or from the shooting technique of the whole drama, Saw has already fallen to the bottom! That's right, this is a nine-category horror film that occasionally becomes popular with bloody gimmicks! I really don't know why so much multimedia was used to flatter before. Can we say that this drama is a classic horror film by designing several killing organs at will and giving it some sacred meaning of killing by talking to ourselves? ! Ridiculous! It's really ridiculous! It is estimated that even God will laugh till his stomach hurts! Looking back at the online hype and newspaper hype before this drama, you can see at a glance that what you see is actually a low-cost junk film! "

Undeniably, in the mainstream media in North America, most people think that Saw can't compare with The Matrix in both quantity and box office.

Saw broke 100 million yuan in four weeks, and The Matrix broke 100 million yuan in three weeks, and the box office of the play has now accumulated more than 300 million yuan. Is it comparable to the drama of chainsaw? !

From the director's point of view, the Wachowski brothers are serious whites, but Yi is from China. Judging from their debut, the Wachowski brothers are also much more formal than Yi Yangfei, who became a monk halfway. Judging from the talents of both sides, Iraq's greatest achievements at present are horror films and * * films, but the audiences of these two films are limited. Unlike the Wachowski brothers, they are good at science fiction movies. This type can be said to be popular and can be popular in North America and even the world.

So, after the comparison between the two sides, the Wachowski brothers won and became the Hollywood genius brothers group, and they became the Hollywood upstart on Yi Yangfei's head!

However, some people think that this judgment is unfair.

First of all, there are three reasons why Saw's box office shot by Yi is not as good as The Matrix. First, there are fewer cinemas than The Matrix. When Saw was released, there were only 15 cinemas, while Warner produced more than 25 Hackers, with almost 10 cinemas. Second, Saw belongs to the real R-class, which greatly limits minors' viewing. As we all know, there are tens of millions of minors in the United States; Third, the mainstream media in the United States recommended The Matrix much more strongly than Saw, which has been struggling with polarized comments.

Based on the above reasons, some analysts have pointed out that if Saw and The Hacker are put on the same starting line, the box office performance of Chainsaw Scare will be at least twice as high as it is now! From the investment point of view, Saw has invested more than10.5 million US dollars in filming, and the total investment is estimated to be around 50,000. At present, the box office exceeds $65.438 billion, and the investment-income ratio reaches 1.20. The Matrix invested $600,000, and the publicity cost was as high as $800,000. Today, the box office revenue in North America is more than 300 million, and the investment-income ratio is 1:5. In this way, it is obvious which play is more successful!

Of course, it all happened four weeks after the release of Saw. In fact, matrix and chainsaw can't make a final comparison at this time. It is too early to compare the release of The Hacker before the release of Saw, and the overseas box office data of both sides have not been counted.

When the whole Hollywood was noisy, Yi, who was compared to the Wachowski brothers, spent a very romantic holiday in Santa Monica Beach near Los Angeles.

Golden beaches, blue sea water, coconut trees with lush foliage and the sky with white clouds are all painted with dazzling and fantastic gold by the sunset. In the distance, a glow rises behind the mountain, like a blazing flame, which makes the blue clouds burn gradually. The wind, the sunset, the sea and the beach are gradually merging together in the chase and play, reflecting each other and being beautiful.

At the seaside where the sea breeze blows gently, you will always meet sweet people who stick together. Two lovers playing guitar and singing in the sea breeze looked at each other happily, their eyes shining with love. The boy is playing the guitar and the girl is singing. Their eyes always refuse to separate and meet each other, regardless of you and me.

Happy people always have the same happiness!

By the coconut tree, a wandering artist is playing the guitar.

Yi wore sandals and a straw hat and put $20 into the guitar case of the wandering artist.

The guitarist nodded his thanks.

Yi Yangfei said, "Don't thank me, man, I need your help!" " "

"Oh, come on, do what?"

"Well ... I hope you can play a better song in love in the future ..."

"Oh, man, I see. Are you going to propose to your girlfriend? "

"No, no, not yet."

"Is that the centenary?"

"That's not ... I just want to surprise her and give her a formal promise!"

"oh, I really understand this time ... well done, top notch!" Guitar man thumbs up.

Yi Yangfei smiled, "Yes, good people, the best!" "

……

With music, of course, there are flowers, but unfortunately, Yi forgot to prepare them. Actually, this time, I made a deep confession to Hathaway. This is Yi's improvisation, without any preparation.

But it doesn't matter. What does he eat, Chief? Life as a director is very difficult.

I saw him running to the beach and soon found his target. A white fat man is holding a big bunch of flowers for his girlfriend who is also white and fat.

"I'm sorry, my friend." Yi Yangfei said, "Can you sell me the flowers in your hand?"

"Ha, what did you say? Sell you my flowers? " The white fat man pushed his toad sunglasses. "God, are you crazy? Look, my bouquet is for my dear Alice. I will never sell it to you, yes, never! " Fat people speak forcefully.

White fat girlfriend Alice is happy. Boyfriend is too principled and loves himself too much.

I: "How about $65,438 +0?"

"Ha, 1 dollar just wants to buy me off. You also underestimate my love for Alice! Tell you, love can't be bought with money! "

"Yes, you underestimated his love for me!" The fat woman gave Yi a white look.

"How about 150 dollars?"

Glug, the fat man swallowed, "I said that love can't be bought with money ... my love for Alice is loyal, and this bunch of flowers will only belong to her!" " "

"Three dollars, no more!" Yi Yangfei directly took out 300 yuan and waved it in front of the fat man.

"Oh damn, I told you ..."

"Well, it seems that you have really made up your mind, so I have to buy someone else's ..." Yi is ready to change his goal.

The fat man quickly took away his 3 dollars. "I said that love can't be bought with money, but flowers can!" "

Yi Yangfei smiled, "Thank you!"

"Wow!" The fat woman almost cried. "Shit, you just said you loved me!" " "

The fat man threw out a dollar. "Oh, if I love you less, my pocket will swell a little!" " ! Come on, I'll treat you to a barbecue ... "

Fat woman smiles through tears.

……

Coconut breeze slowly, the waves raise a few spray, like a beautiful dance.

Yi Yangfei put the flowers on her back and stood under the coconut tree. On the opposite side, Anne Hathaway wore a refreshing veil and walked slowly on the soft beach.

Anne Hathaway doesn't know what he is doing. She looked at Yi with a gentle smile on her face and said, "Hi, Yi, what did you call me for?"

"I have a present for you."

"a gift?" Hathaway blushed when she remembered the shoes that Princess Yi Yang gave her last time and the extremely ambiguous scene.

"So, why don't you take it out?" Hasawi quipped.

"Right away!" Yi motioned that the guitarist next to him plucked the strings and played a beautiful guitar.

The sun was setting slowly. In the beautiful music, Princess Yi Yang flashed the incomparable flowers from behind and handed them to Hathaway. "Annie, this is my first time to send you flowers. I hope you like it."

Anne was slightly dazed and then smiled sweetly.

Yi seldom sends flowers to people. Once Hasawi asked why, Yi Yangfei said, "Flowers can only be given to the woman you love. Send too much and it will overflow. Everything that overflows is not precious! "

Anne Hathaway gently took the flowers, and her face was full of sweetness. She leaned over and kissed Yi Yangfei's face deeply. "Thank you, my dear Yi."

Yi Yangfei held her hand and smiled and said, "I am the one who thanked you, Annie. I promise you, you will be my favorite person forever! " "

Just when they were so sweet, a sudden sound of mobile phone disturbed this happy moment.

"Your phone, sir." The guitarist stopped plucking the guitar and said to Yi.

Test it. It's too inappropriate for this mobile phone to ring at this time. ...

Yi got through to his mobile phone. It's Durex, the publicity director. Durex's words on the phone were brief. "Hurry back for an interview."

"Ah?" Leng along while, Yi Feiyang just found out. It turned out that Time, the largest magazine in America, wanted to do a private interview with Yi Feiyang. In Durex's view, this was definitely a good publicity opportunity. You know, it's usually not the president, business celebrities or movie and sports stars who can appear in Time magazine. This stems from the strong background of Time magazine and its extremely critical eye for interviewees. Therefore, many people are proud to be in Time magazine.

Since Yi was appointed as the propaganda director of Dream Film, Durex has been thinking about how to shape the company's image and how to improve its popularity. Now Yi Yangfei has been selected by Time magazine instead of competing with his Wachowski brothers. In a sense, this is a rare victory.

Flying is easy, but it hurts. Why do you have to make such an "unexpected" phone call every holiday? !

Durex seems to have guessed Yi's thoughts, so he added: "Focus on career!"

Yi Yangfei sighed and hung up the phone to apologize to Anne Hasawi, but Hasawi blocked his lips with her finger. "No, you don't have to say it. Go ahead. "

Yi Yangfei shook her hand tightly, then kissed her deeply on the forehead and turned away.

Behind her, Anne Hathaway looked at her lover in the sunset with flowers in her hand, just like a wife who saw her off.

……

When Princess Yi Yang arrived at the interview site, Durex and Mr. Straw, editor-in-chief of Time magazine, had been waiting in the western restaurant for a long time.

Seeing Yi Feiyang, Durex and Straw quickly stood up to welcome him.

"This is Mr. Straw, editor-in-chief of Time magazine's film edition!" Dulles, who has always been concise and quiet, rarely acts as an introducer. "This is Mr. Yi Yangfei, president of our dream film company."

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Straw!" Yi Yangfei carefully looked at the Stroum who disturbed his vacation plan. He is not tall and wears a pair of big glasses. He is about forty years old. He looks steady and funny.

"I'm glad to meet you, mr. yi. You are a celebrity in the film circle now. " Straw shook hands with Iraq in a friendly way, showing a very pleasant appreciative smile.

"Sit down, guys. Hey, two more coffees! " Durex told everyone to sit down and then shouted to the waiter.

"I apologize to you. I have other things to do. I didn't expect you to give me an exclusive interview. Yes, this is a surprise. " Yi Yangfei smiled at Strom and made no secret of his unexpected mood.

"It's a little late for us to say hello here. Generally speaking, a celebrity like you needs a day's notice to be interviewed, but this Mr. Durex from your company said that you can be interviewed immediately ... Yes, I really want to thank him. His efficiency is really high. " Strauss praised Yi Yangfei around Durex.

Yi Feiyang fainted. It turned out that the interview was so urgent. Durex was cheating in it and wanted to stab each other with her eyes. Durex pretended not to see it, and Yi Feiyang was speechless.

"Ha ha, this is the beauty of my assistant. I don't like to postpone anything. What I can do today will never be put off until the day after tomorrow, so I love him to death! " Yi Feiyang patted Durex on the shoulder again.

Iron sand palm!

Durex smiled brightly.

"Well, we don't delay the time, the interview had better start. First of all, I want to ask Teacher Yi, what do you think of your horror film Saw, which has won such a high box office at present? "

"How about the box office? In fact, the complete data has not been counted yet, and it will take us more than half a month to draw the drama in North America, so I can only vaguely say that the box office is ok for the time being. "

"Ha ha, what do you think the final box office of this play will reach? North America and overseas together ... "Straw wrote in his notebook.

"Well, of course, the more the better!" Yi Yangfei shrugged and smiled. "But at present, North America and overseas may exceed 200 million ..."

"Break two hundred million? Why do you have so much confidence in this play? You know, this is an R-rated movie! "

"Very simply, the box office in North America has exceeded 100 million, and the horror movies in Europe and Asia are not lower than those in North America, so I believe that the box office in those two regions will almost reach 100 million, so it is very possible to add up to 200 million." Yi Yangfei didn't dare to put the words to death.

Straw nodded, made a note in his notebook and continued: "mr. yi, do you mind if I ask a sharp question?"

People in Time magazine are just different. Other reporters don't say hello at all, they just catch you off guard.

Yi Yangfei began to have a good impression on this Mr. Strawm.

"Sorry, I will answer truthfully."

"Now, many people like to compare you with the Wachowski brothers in Hollywood. So who do you think is the real genius of Hollywood? ! "

This question is sharp enough, and now this discussion has spread in North America. How can Yi Yangfei say that she is a genius? That's arrogance. The other person is a genius, that is inferiority!

"Haha, in my opinion, there is no real genius in Hollywood film industry at present!"

Stroum was stunned by the sudden words. "What do you mean?"

"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." Yi Yangfei explained. "If I remember correctly, this sentence should be said by Edison. However, when many people talk about this sentence, they just like to miss the key sentence behind:' But the inspiration of 1 is the most important, even more important than the sweat of 99'. Therefore, as a filmmaker, if he can grasp the inspiration of 1, then he is a genius! But unfortunately, there are very few people who can really grasp this inspiration! "

"But when we interviewed the Wachowski brothers, they said they were geniuses! As for you, dear Yi, they think you just took advantage of the luck of the last scene! " Straw's remarks made Yi Yangfei suddenly taken aback.

Durex, who has been silent all the time, is also surprised.

I got the news before, didn't Time Magazine not interview the Wachowski brothers? How is that possible? ...

Seeing Yi Yangfei's puzzled expression, Straw explained: "Yes, maybe I didn't make it clear before. At first, we didn't intend to interview the Wachowski brothers, but in order to attract more readers' attention, we want to compare you two. The Wachowski brothers are very enthusiastic. Before that, they took the initiative to contact me and had a simple interview. "

Yi Yangfei and Durex understood that the Wachowski brothers were interviewed first, and Time magazine deliberately turned them into a "two-person opposition" situation, which caused controversy.

Now it seems that the Wachowski brothers took the lead and flaunted themselves as "geniuses", while Yi Yangfei just took "luck"!

What shall we do? I can't take back what I just said.

The momentum is slightly weaker than the other side. As soon as the report comes out, it will definitely bring adverse effects to the dream film industry.

Thought of here, Yi suddenly had a brainwave and an idea.

Whoever can grasp the inspiration of 1 is a genius!

Aren't you conceited geniuses

Ok, let's have a try!

Easy to float in the sky mouth peep out one silk sneer at.