The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1186 Absolute Surprise
Media comprehensive review, 77 points.

Surprise, absolutely surprise!
Although it did not receive a 99-point praise, the "Elephant" returned to the North American market and reversed its reputation, delivering a satisfactory answer.

It can be seen from the scores that controversy still objectively exists. Obviously, this is not a work that everyone loves, but the controversy makes people curious. Under the cover of such media reviews, praise and affirmation undoubtedly prevail. So, how will the general public view it?

Somewhat surprisingly, the cinema score announced the results early.

As mentioned before, the so-called cinema score is a comprehensive score calculated from the rating cards filled out by the audience when they leave the theater after watching the movie.

This score reflects the preferences of the general public more directly than any other data.

"Master and Commander", B.

"The Butterfly Effect", A.

It is obvious at a glance that the audience's preference can be seen from the theater scores, and it is no wonder that the "butterfly effect" finally creates good box office results.

But generally speaking, theater scores are limited to films that have been released widely.

Firstly, there are enough reference samples.

Secondly, cinema score statistics agencies mainly cooperate with large cinema chains.

Naturally, it is very difficult for works that are screened in art theaters to generate theater scores, and some works do not receive any ratings until they are taken off the shelves.

Then, something unexpected happened—

The cinema scores for "Elephant" are online.

This incident even attracted the attention of mainstream media such as the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, and they reported it as soon as possible.

According to reports, although it was a preview, all tickets for "Elephant" were sold out, providing enough samples for the cinema's score; they gave a reference score for the first time.

However, the cinema scores made a special note: the preview data is for reference only.

The core message is that during the preview period, the review scores were mainly from veteran movie fans, enthusiastic fans, and professionals, and there were still some differences from the scores received from the general public.

Despite this, the appearance of the cinema score is still eye-catching——

A-.

Media: Gasp.

Although this was just a reference score during the preview period, and everyone understood the reason and there was no need to repeat it, all the media were still stunned when they actually saw the score in the theater.

Doubt your own eyes!

At this time, the "Cannes feedback" finally resonated in the online forum.

Twenty years later, the existence of social networking platforms allows people to read feedback from the front line without distinction at the first time. People going to the Cannes Film Festival can throw out big news through their smartphones at all times, and movie lovers from all over the world can "attend online" without going to Cannes.

Now, it’s not possible.

Until now, seven months have passed since the Cannes Film Festival, and the preview of "Elephant" has finally brought to the surface discussions among netizens surrounding the preview in major forums.

“Movies make an ordinary day look different.”

"Avant-garde! The collective aphasia in the whole movie reflects the current situation of the whole society through calm camera language, and truly transforms the school into a microcosm of society." "People ignore Gus Van Sant's use of camera. Personally, I think he consciously injects some warmth into the movie to dispel the cruelty of violence."

“The splicing of the movie shots is as smooth as water, and the connection between the piano performance and the game screen is as good as finding the connection points in the images of different styles and logics, and finally using montage techniques to show the real power hidden behind the shots. Gus Van Sant is awesome!”

"In a way, I was reminded of Michael Haneke, with his focus on the different roles that media play between cinema and reality. Gus Van Sant had the beginnings of a master."

At this moment, when people paid attention to netizens' comments, they realized that as early as in Cannes, "Elephant" caused a lot of controversy, and those controversies were already full of praise.

Moreover, as time goes by, it becomes more and more serious.

After waiting for the Cannes Film Festival to end, I will savor it carefully, calm down and organize my thoughts, and break away from the days of being bombarded with movies one after another. I will truly have the time and space to recall those movies, and the feelings and reflections they present in my memory will appear different.

“There are indeed many excellent works in the main competition this year, but I have to say that the aftertaste of ‘Elephant’ is comparable to that of ‘Dogville’.”

"I didn't like 'Elephant' when it was in Cannes, and I didn't even have much of an impression of it, but now I'm afraid that's the movie I think about most, and I need to go to the cinema to watch it a second time,"

"I'm a big supporter of 'Dogville,' but now it seems that Gus Van Sant is less dramatic and more deep and wide."

During the closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival, controversy arose due to the recall of the crew list. The absence of hotly debated works such as "Mystic River" and "Dogville" was undoubtedly a huge pity.

More than half a year later, these works have gradually hit the big screen, and the audience finally has the opportunity to serve as judges for the main competition of the Cannes Film Festival.

Hot discussion, focus, debate.

Fully boiling.

The media could no longer contain their curiosity. Following this trend, could the previews of “The Elephant” on Saturday and Sunday really bring any surprises?

Just the thought of it makes me excited.

It is frankly admitted that the success of "The Butterfly Effect" was a huge surprise. No one expected Anson to dominate the box office market like this. In contrast, it is a consensus that "Elephant" will not be a box office hit, but this film has already won the Palme d'Or, which is undoubtedly an important breakthrough in Anson's career.

However, now, "Elephant" actually has the opportunity to bring some surprises in the box office market?
Things suddenly became interesting.

Even Tom Cruise and Will Smith can't draw audiences to the theaters to watch award season movies. Among the actors currently active in Hollywood, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep are probably the only two actors who can do so.

Whether it is a genre film or an art film, it is attractive to the audience.

Of course, Jack Nicholson and Robert De Niro also have such appeal, but their performance in the mainstream box office market is slightly weaker.

So, just when people thought Anson was the next Tom Cruise, it turns out that Anson is the next Tom Hanks?
Just imagine, while "The Butterfly Effect" is still in theaters, the appearance of "The Elephant" can actually create surprises.

No wonder the media is in an uproar.

Originally, we shouldn’t have paid attention to the box office of “Elephant” because there was really nothing worth noting during the preview period, but now all major news media can’t help but pay attention to it.

A new wave of craze is quietly rising.

However, as the person involved, Anson did not feel it.

Don't read the news, don't browse the web, and temporarily block Edgar and Eve. Hollywood seems like another world. Then you will find that outside of Hollywood, there is a vast world where movies are very important, but not that important.

Anson continues to enjoy his performing life in New York step by step and immerses himself in the role wholeheartedly.

Until Saturday, when Anson suddenly remembered that "Elephant" was in theaters!
(End of this chapter)