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"Gladiator" is a work with relatively little controversy, because whether it is Ridley Scott or Russell Crowe, or even the choice of subject matter, they are extremely safe. Look at this configuration: a big director, in the A first-class actor at his peak, an epic hero, from the perspective of awards, this is already a work that is quite flattering.

However, this does not mean that the people who attended the premiere today will look at it favorably. On the contrary, the film critics will look at it with stricter standards, because everyone knows that you are heading for the Oscars. Is it enough? Standard, whether it is worthy of the general optimism, he has to use 12 points to judge. In fact, many people have this kind of mentality. The more people say it is good, the more he hopes to find out that it is not good enough-this can show that he is of high standard, unique vision and unique style. On a certain level, this is true, which is why there is often a saying that the truth is in the hands of a few.

Brent and Haven are old friends—basically any big-budget film that has its New York premiere brings them together. The New Yorker and the New York Daily News are also reputable outlets that no one can ignore.

"I hope Ridley doesn't use too much force." Brent saw that the media and other colleagues were still seated, and the main creators were already in the front row. "I think he's crazy about Okas."

Haiwen is already in his fifties, and he is a well-known name in the film critic circle. Hearing Brent's slightly sarcastic statement, he disagrees, "Hollywood directors and stars care about these things, money and fame. , Oscar is certainly worthy of the madness of every Hollywood careerist."

"Yeah, but I think it's too much to make a movie with the Oscars in mind. Awards are for film achievement, not for directors and actors."

The old-school Haven and the more radical Brent have their own reservations. They are actually right. The movie itself needs a certain sense of independent thinking. If the film is made with awards as the center, it will inevitably weaken or even lose this thinking.

But the difference between the strengths and weaknesses of movies and awards is so obvious. If the Oscar is stronger, then the movie will revolve around it, otherwise the Oscar will not condescend to please you.

Of course, Brent and Haven both understand this truth, so the dispute is just a taste of it.

In the end, it depends on the quality of the "Gladiator" movie.

About twenty minutes after they sat down, everyone was seated, the lights in the auditorium were turned off, and the big screen started to light up.

The names of DreamWorks and Universal are at the top of the title, which in a certain sense also reminds these film critics and media who have the right to comment. This is not an independent film company, Steven’s DreamWorks and the giant Universal Pictures , but gave a lot of money just now.

But this is normal, everyone is full of peace of mind, secretly thinking how to be worthy of the reward, but also to attract the attention of the audience, a lot of rhetorical praise, but it can't promote sales.

From this point of view, Daniel is a bit unreasonable. Among so many film critics here, except for the small group at the top of the industry, many of the rest plan to use Daniel as a breakthrough.

There is nothing wrong with this, if you plan to use actors to comment on the film, it is difficult to say that you will be convincing if you use a supporting role with no role. Because he is an old man with eccentricities, which would be ridiculed anyway.

Russell Crowe,

Connie Nielsen and Daniel Sandler are the only three choices.

Here, Crowe is in full swing, and if he wants to use him as a breakthrough, I'm afraid it's not much easier than dealing with DreamWorks and Universal - once an actor is in a period of rapid rise, he will inevitably be surrounded by various interest groups, If you move him, it means you have moved those people's cakes.

For Daniel himself, when he participated in the USC Short Film Contest, Universal once hinted that it would do public relations for him. With Crowe's current status and commercial value, of course the forces involved are stronger and greater.

It's hard to start with Crowe, and Connie Nielsen is honestly an untalkable actress, basically not newsworthy, and in a movie like "Gladiator", it's actually hard for a woman to be called is the main character.

We're all smart, and when you think about it, Daniel Sandler is a candle in the dark. His few convincing productions -- inconclusive in acting, but not lacking in popularity and attention -- are newsworthy, and even pretty big. Not to mention that there is no actor in "Gladiator" who is more suitable than him. Even in all the movies that will be released in the second half of this year, there is basically no actor who is more suitable as a breakthrough than him.

Sitting in the first row, Daniel really felt a little cold behind his back, and many people looked at him with green eyes.

After a few simple background introductions, the film officially begins.

The background music is as everyone imagined, calm and powerful, and well rendered-it is a movie of a certain standard, this is everyone's first impression.

The film begins with Maximus's Germanic War, and Crowe's performance is still eye-catching. Compared with more solemn and solemn heroes, he looks more at ease-which means he will be more like A human general, not the cold gods of Olympia.

"Smart mobilization to die." Brent thought to himself, and after a few minutes, he was relieved that even if Ridley was really crazy about Oscar, he was still smart enough in this movie, Maximus This pre-war mobilization lacks a lot of blood and incitement, but it is more plain and firm. This is a symbol of a sincere movie.

Haven's focus is not the same as Brent's. Instead, he feels a little regretful. The war scenes in the movie are still too messy. It can be seen that Ridley is trying to create a more realistic battlefield of Romans and Germanic savages. However, due to the loss of expressive power, the shocking feeling brought by reality is not well reflected. Of course, on the whole, the first ten minutes of the movie are still worthy of everyone's expectations for it.

After Rome's victory, the old emperor had a close-up, and it could be seen that he was a little too weak. And after switching to the interior scene of the luxury carriage, many people started to straighten their backs unconsciously after being slightly taken aback.

The battle scenes are tone-setting and refreshing, exciting and exciting for the average audience, but critics won't pay too much attention to them. After entering the official plot, it is the focus of their viewing.

A beauty lying on the sofa, and a silhouette of a young man in a blue dress.

In almost an instant, everyone understood who these two people were - this is the advantage of highly commercialized movies. The three protagonists each have their own roles. As long as you have a little understanding of the movie at the beginning, you can quickly identify them with the characters in the movie. .

Connie Nielsen as Princess Lucilla and Daniel Sandler as Commodius - the current heir to Rome.