The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1148 Drama Whirlpool
The concept of holiday season exists not only in North America but also in overseas markets. The only difference lies in the degree of popularity and market potential.

Naturally, the head-to-head competition between "Master and Commander" and "The Butterfly Effect" also extended to overseas markets. Relying on the appeal of the two protagonists, Russell and Anson, the overseas distribution of the two films did not encounter too many obstacles.

In fact, as of 2003, the overseas distribution capabilities of th Century Fox and New Line Cinema were almost the same, and there was no obvious gap in North America. They mainly relied on cooperation with local distribution companies to promote movies, and the final effect depended on the negotiation ability of the distribution department.

So, despite differences in release dates in some countries and regions, "Master and Commander" and "The Butterfly Effect" were released simultaneously in six countries and regions, and the tense atmosphere in North America extended outward.

These include several important overseas markets such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, etc.

For both films, the head-on confrontation continues to heat up, and the life-and-death contest is not just happening in North America.

For movie lovers, this is undoubtedly good news. They don’t care whether a movie wins or loses at the box office, they only care about whether they can see wonderful works.

Karl, who lives in Paris, naturally would not miss the opportunity to join this trend as soon as possible.

The first choice is still the "butterfly effect".

According to Carl's idea, "The Butterfly Effect" is lighter and less burdensome. After watching it, one should still have the energy to watch "Master and Commander"; but if it is the other way around, it might be difficult.

However, Carl now began to doubt his own thoughts.

After sitting in the theater chair for a long time, Carl finally stood up and left with a slightly hesitant step, his mind churning with thoughts——

The ending of the show just now was slightly different from what I had imagined.

At the end of the story, Evan does return to Andrea's belly through home video, and he is born safely, starting a new life.

When he was seven years old, Evan saw Keller walking towards him on the street and was slightly startled; but in the end, he said nothing and just walked past him.

Keller also noticed Evan, his expression a little hesitant, but unfortunately he didn't remember anything. In the end, he just walked straight ahead without stopping.

This time, they didn't know each other at all, and their lives had no intersection.

So, Evan finally gave up his obsession, his obsession with trying to save Keller, his obsession with trying to find perfection and happiness.

This is cruel.

Because Carl understands what this means, the suffering that Keller and Tommy will endure will continue, which is undoubtedly a torture for Evan.

Is this the ending they hoped for?
Evan finally realizes that his father was right, that he shouldn't play God, that he shouldn't try to chase perfection, that he shouldn't think he can save everyone.

But is this the truth?

Evan did not save Keller and Tommy from the dire situation, and at the same time gave up the possibility of pursuing his own happiness. Is this the "correct" life?
Karl didn't know and didn't understand, countless thoughts filled his head.

Standing in the cinema lobby, Karl was a little confused.

According to the plan, he should go to the next theater to watch "Master and Commander", but now he is standing there like a fool.

"...I heard that there is a different version, with a happy reunion ending."

"What do you mean? Evan and Caleb are together? How did he do that?"

At the side, he heard whispered conversations. They were hurriedly leaving the cinema. Carl stepped forward reflexively, and his body even acted before his brain, stopping the two young men.

"Is it the 'butterfly effect'?"

The two fans were not surprised.

"Yes, at 'Medici Lights'. My friend said the ending shown there is different."

"The cinema is at..."

Carl nodded repeatedly, “I know, I know, we have to speed up.”

Without time to explain, Karl had already trotted out. "Light and shadow", how could Karl not know?

This cinema is famous for its screenings of overseas and niche films. It not only screens award-winning works from film festivals, but also independent films that mainstream theaters are not keen on scheduling. It is very famous among movie lovers.

At the same time, "Light and Shadow" has also been well received for its private viewing experience.

Simply put, there are limited seats to ensure that there will be no noise, photography, sleeping, etc. in the screening room.

This is a niche private space dedicated to movie lovers.

I never expected that "light and shadow" could also show the "butterfly effect".

So, they have to hurry, otherwise there might not be room.

Fortunately, "Light and Shadow" was not far from their location, just two streets away.

Carl ran all the way and arrived breathlessly. The other two arrived one after another, patting their chests and breathing heavily, with confusion on their faces.

"Why are we running?"

Karl was stunned. He didn't know either:
Logically speaking, "The Butterfly Effect" is a genre film, neither niche nor artistic, and all the major cinema chains in Paris will release it; plus, it is competing head-on with "Master and Commander" today, so the attendance rate is worrying.

At "Light and Shadow", they don't have to worry about movie tickets being sold out.

Besides, hasn’t he already thought about it? After watching “The Butterfly Effect”, he will watch “Master and Commander”, and he still has two blogs to finish tonight.

So, why are they running?
However, before Carl could explain, a crowd of people quickly gathered at the entrance of "Light and Shadow", like crowded zebras on the African savannah.

Karl and the other three were stunned and looked at each other in shock.

The first thing that came to Carl’s mind was, “Buy a ticket.”

Turning around, without hesitation, Carr immediately went to the ticket window and shouted, "Anson Wood next."

In three seconds, you get a movie ticket.

Karl stared blankly at the movie ticket in his hand, lost in thought for a moment——

Wasn't he going to watch Master and Commander? So what was he doing here?
Who am I where am I and what am I doing?
Three questions of the soul.

But soon, Carl should be thankful, because all the movie tickets were sold out in just five minutes.

incredible!

And, that's not all.

I learned from the ticket seller that all three consecutive showings of "The Butterfly Effect" this morning at "Light and Shadow" were sold out. They are a small cinema with only one screening room, and they did not schedule "Master and Commander" at all. They originally thought that "The Butterfly Effect" might be excluded and ignored, so they scheduled three shows on Friday morning, but the actual situation was completely unexpected.

Additionally, the ticket seller confirmed that they only got one copy during the opening weekend—

In other words, an ending.

If the audience is interested, they can be prepared to watch multiple endings and go to different cinemas.

The "Light and Shadow" version, coded with the number "2", seems to be the second version of the ending.

However, in the second week of its release, cinemas can submit applications based on their own attendance and screening schedules to obtain more versions of the ending.

As for how many versions there are, it is entirely up to the cinema to decide based on its own situation; how to arrange the screenings is also decided by the cinema itself.

Such a screening strategy is truly bold.

It can even be called crazy!
(End of this chapter)