The Greatest Showman

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"When Cage changed from a manipulator to a participant, he gradually realized that all his words were just hypocritical lies. Or it was the delicate mask that the elites displayed in front of the public."

Jeff's eyes lit up with Renly's words, which were the exact opposite of the core idea of ​​"Saving Private Ryan" and uncovered the hypocrisy and lies behind the government's pretext for launching war. Of course, "Saving Private Ryan" is set in World War II; while "Edge of Tomorrow" alludes to the Iraq War -- at least, in the current script. However, the essence of the two wars is different.

"For war, there are two most important points. First, teamwork; second, peace."

Renly continued to speak, but the voice stopped abruptly, leaving a tail in the air, and Jeff couldn't help asking, "What else?"

"That's all."

"That's all?"

Facing Jeff's surprised expression, Renly laughed and nodded lightly, "Yes." He affirmed again, "We are shooting a commercial film, not an art film, otherwise, we will discuss it now. The angle is completely different.”

Could 'Edge of Tomorrow' be a classic sci-fi movie? It has such potential, and the script can explore the relationship between time and life. In reincarnation again and again, the precipitation and tempering of life is unimaginable. In Buddhist scriptures, reincarnation is suffering and destiny. This kind of philosophical speculation can be photographed more deeply than "Interstellar".

Can 'Edge of Tomorrow' make a great art film? This is something that can be tried. With the special role of William Cage, it reflects the indifference and strength of the entire government/government high-level, blindfolded in the face of war, and ignores the death of life and the harm of war for the sake of profit. , and then insinuates the lies of the White House in the Middle East in recent years.

But Renly believes none of that is necessary.

"Edge of Tomorrow" is a wonderful commercial film. Can it reach the height of "Inception"? Maybe it can, maybe it can't, the point is, at least it can go a step further on the original basis of the previous life, and focus all the thinking on the role of Cage, and see the big from the small. It is enough to leave room for the characters to grow and for the story to think, and there is no need to hurt any more. This is enough to make the movie an excellent commercial work.

Therefore, the views expressed by Renly just now revolve around Cage, and are only limited to Cage. In the reset of time again and again, Cage has grown, sublimated, awakened, and transformed at the same time. This will not overwhelm the guest and destroy the overall structure and rhythm of the film; but it will not be superficial, just stop at the first layer of popcorn flavor, leaving the aftertaste to ferment time. At the same time, let the characters and stories become more full and three-dimensional.

In the last life, the rhythm of "Edge of Tomorrow" was extremely tight. Not only did there not be any pee spots in the whole process, but there was even no room for the characters to develop and change. All the focus was on Cage alone; on the other hand, Tom Cruise's production team has also continued the usual production routine, and has created a hero image that saves the world with ease, which lacks new ideas.

In Renly's view, this limits more possibilities for the film.

According to Renly's idea just now, outside of Cage, the script needs to give other characters more room for development, and besides the heroine, it also requires more interaction between Cage and other teammates, not just the hero and the heroine. The love line of the protagonist, as well as the friendship line between the hero and his comrades.

Only in this way, every death of teammates and heroine, the impact on Cage will be highlighted. Then it shows the transformation of Cage: choose teamwork rather than single-handedly in the decisive battle. The war can not be turned around by one person, nor can it be won by relying on one person behind the scenes; and then the final annihilation , completes the final piece of the puzzle, showing Cage's transformation from war beneficiary to war opponent.

In fact, these ideas do not need too many plots, and often just add one or two shots, or one or two details, which are simple enough, which is enough for commercial films to outline the character image and character relationship. But even so, without affecting the rhythm of the whole movie, Cage's scenes are bound to be cut to achieve more balance——

Tom Cruise would never agree with that. Even if Tom nodded, his entire team would not agree.

However, if all the ideas can really be executed effectively and correctly, the finished quality of Edge of Tomorrow is definitely something to look forward to.

Jeff was a smart man, and Renly's simple words could draw a grand picture, and he had to admit that he was persuaded by Renly. Even, he had a little expectation for "Edge of Tomorrow" in Renly's mouth, Nintendo games? Jeff was really eager to try.

The script adaptation of "Edge of Tomorrow" is actually a script that Hollywood production companies are unwilling to touch - otherwise, it would not be the turn of a nobody like Derek to complete it.

First, it needs to build a grand world view, not only the screenwriter needs to have a solid foundation in science fiction, but the script requirements are very strict, and during the shooting period, it also requires a lot of manpower and material resources to complete, and the visual effects are bound to become big head.

Second, the original book is in Japan, and the translated English version sells in the United States in general, and the mass base is weak. Even more unpopular than "Transformers" or comics.

Movie quality is not

As expected, it's just a small matter; the point is, if 100 million or 200 million dollars are dropped, there is no sound at all, that is the most deadly. So, the script for Edge of Tomorrow is blacklisted — script projects that no company is willing to invest in.

Naturally, Jeff locked the male lead candidates on the first-line big names to reduce the risk of investment.

In addition to Brad, Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr. are all considered objects, and even 69-year-old Harrison Ford, because he has been unhurried To connect these big names, the speed of the project itself is naturally not fast.

But now, things are taking a different look. Choosing a first-line big name can certainly reduce the risk, but the script must be tilted towards the hero. To some extent, the quality of the finished product will be sacrificed to achieve the heroic demeanor of the hero; but if you choose a newcomer, you can create a solid and strong character with a new lineup. Excellent finished product, even to a stunning level.

The newcomer here is not just any newcomer, but Renly Hall in front of him. So, would this be a good bet?

Jeff nodded lightly, his head turned quickly, but there was a hint of admiration in his eyes. Recalling the brief confrontation between Renly and Brad just now, I feel more and more amused, "Do you realize what kind of results your opinion just now might lead to?" If Renly is not clear, Jeff is willing to explain, " The role of the male protagonist will be diluted, allowing other characters to have more room to play, and the focus of attention will inevitably be scattered."

The corners of Renly's mouth pursed slightly, and then lifted up, "You know, a one-man show doesn't mean that the work is necessarily good, and it doesn't mean that the lead actor is guaranteed to attract attention. The charm and ability of an actor are never measured by time and weight."

Unhurried, concise and powerful, in those understated words, a powerful aura burst forth from the inside out, confident and proud, showing the arrogance that belongs to an actor deep in his bones for the first time in Jeff in front of. It is this actor who was born with "Buried Alive" and "Crazy in Love" successively; that is, this actor, who stole the entire work in a short performance in "Fast and Furious 5". style.

In Jeff's mind flashed a figure of an actor: Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Tom Hardy, Charlie Hunnam, Andrew Garfield, Channing Tatum, Henry Cavill. But all these figures gradually disappeared, and in the end only Renly Hall was left.

He still has time to choose, and there is still room to choose.

Not to mention, in the brief conversation just now, Brad showed a little curiosity, they should sit down and talk slowly; then pick a suitable producer and have a second round of conversation with Brad, aiming at The entire project is evaluated across the board and continues to convince Brad to join...

But, he doesn't want Brad anymore. He also doesn't need time and space.

"Then I'll wait and see." Jeff made his decision, extending his right hand toward Renly. "I'm looking forward to the Renly Hall version of William Cage."

shake hands. In any formal occasion, in any negotiation occasion, it has a special meaning. The most widely known and commonly used meaning is: reaching a cooperation agreement.

Renly stretched out his right hand and held Jeff's right hand politely, "The burden of a commercial blockbuster isn't something everyone can afford, and I'm already feeling a lot of pressure now. My breathing is a little uncomfortable. Is it a normal reaction?"

Having said that, Renly's expression was not flustered at all, and his breathing was still normal. Jeff laughed, "What I'm looking forward to more is that you can start a conversation with the screenwriter. By the way, have you met Derek?"

"By phone," Renly said.

Jeff nodded, "You can tell Derek all the ideas we exchanged just now, and see what we can do to make this work another 'Inception'."

"I'm an actor, not a screenwriter, just talking on paper." Renly was not humble, but told the truth. Writing a screenplay is not an easy task.

Jeff shrugged, "What we need is not your writing, but your thoughts. That's the most precious thing." Jeff has always been like this, he was like this with Ben, he was like this with Christopher, and now he is like this with Renly Also like this. He believed in his own vision and firmly believed, "By the way, do you have any thoughts on the director?"

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