King of Hollywood Chapter 207: The reason

In the past life, the series of "The Legend of the Dark Night" as a film with a moderate investment in the middle, is still relatively successful, and at least has some loyalty. But the most talked about in this series is the background setting, the urban war between vampires and werewolves, and the heroine Cate. As for the plot... what is it?

Okay, it’s a bit overwhelming to say that the plot is still there and basically coherent, but it’s not particularly meticulous. Simply put Romeo and Juliet on it, and the funds are limited. The focus is on CG and action. , So I had to sprinkle dog blood on the plot. It's not that the story can't be spoiled by dog ​​blood, but how to sprinkle it beautifully and make the audience accept it will take some effort. For example, "Titanic" "You jump me and jump" or "You will die in a warm bed, not here", everyone agrees that this is bloody, but Cameron is able to accept and be in the audience The world earned 2 billion dollars at the box office.

So it’s inevitable to modify the story. Adrian replaces the male protagonist with a little girl. If it’s still limited to the original frame, it’s not easy to modify it beautifully, but if you jump out and redesign the plot, you can put it Open your hands and feet, let's talk about it, can't you sprinkle dog blood with a little girl? Maybe it will be better.

The story continues to develop, and Selena quickly catches up with the werewolf, and then has a fierce battle in a messy mall, and both sides have shown their mentality without care. Selena was okay, but her eyes turned blue and her sharp teeth were exposed. However, the werewolf is much thicker, and because the funds are still sufficient, the hair is basically slender.

This fight is still a contest of speed and power. Although the vampire is not much worse than the werewolf in strength-at least it is set-but a woman will knock down a guy who is almost twice as big as him. This kind of thing seems a bit untrue at all. Although this is originally a non-realistic work, it is too exaggerated and not very good.

Although the werewolf has done his best to stop the most powerful nightwalker in this vampire, he is not an opponent after all. In the end, he got two silver darts in the body, fell out and smashed a large piece of glass and lay dying on the ground. But just as Selena stepped forward to solve him, a more ferocious werewolf was suddenly killed next to her. The head is about the same size as the one on the ground, but it is more flexible, more agile, and more combat conscious.

Silena suffered a loss for the first time since her appearance, and was completely suppressed by surprise, and finally flew out. However, even though she jumped up immediately and posed without fear, the other party did not seem to intend to entangle her too much, staring at her with a cold smile. The wounded werewolf carrying the ground left immediately.

The opening action drama is basically over here, and the following cultural drama begins to introduce the situation of the two races in a general but very comprehensive way. The vampire has basically not deviated from the traditional image, mysterious, elegant, luxurious and Decadent, the only one out of tune is the one who barely smiles. Selena, the head of the nightwalker like a machine.

They are still in the pattern of the three giants taking turns in power and parliament, but unlike the original version, the vampires are divided into hawks and doves, because the werewolf power has been slightly strengthened. After all, the werewolf problem is not easy to deal with though. But they can act during the day, which is more conducive to their integration into human society, so as long as they can operate, the forces should definitely not be much weaker than vampires.

Among the Big Three, Marcus does not care about anything, Victor is a hawk. And Emilia is a dove. Although Emilia is currently in power, she is actually in a semi-overhead state. The head of the nightwalker, Selena, is Victor’s adopted daughter, and the second character, Klein, is an ambitious thinker. The guy to be superior.

Of course, Amelia’s so-called doves are nothing more than giving her something as a master after the truce with the werewolves. For the werewolves who were vampire slaves centuries ago, she thought she did this Pie is enough. So one can imagine how ridiculous this peace is.

These are background settings, revealing parts in various ways throughout the story, and then letting the viewers put together the prototypes themselves, the main storyline is still unwaveringly moving forward. Selena, who returned to the station, was puzzled by the werewolf, because the other party was very similar to the former werewolf leader Lucian recorded in the data, and at the same time, she went to the weapon manager to ask about the ultraviolet bullets used by the werewolf.

This is also one of the most interesting places in "The Legend of the Dark Night" series, using scientific methods to explain the production of vampires and werewolves, and why vampires are allergic to ultraviolet rays and werewolves are allergic to silver appliances. It can be seen from the self-appellation of the two races in the original content introduction, but unfortunately, I did not stick to it in the end. After all, this is a medium-invested commercial film.

Although Adrian had strengthened this aspect when people were writing novels, they could not see anything in the movie. This is also the case, after all, movies and novels are two different carriers. As I said before, reading novels feels that there is something in front that is confusing, and you can turn back and re-read, but you can’t turn the movie back in the cinema Go back and look again.

Let’s go back to the movie. Although Selena’s main focus is on the relationship between the giant werewolf and Lucian, but at the same time, she wonders why both sides are fighting for the little human girl. Then the camera turned and came to the werewolf side, they were also discussing the escape of prey.

"I am very disappointed, gentlemen, I am very disappointed. We took a huge risk. With the help of some people, we finally let the target escape, but failed at the last minute. I was very disappointed." Lucian, the wild, stared at his men in the middle of the lobby of his den.

He didn’t dare to nibble, or the **** man he had saved himself before came out from inside after bandaging: "Sorry, head."

"You should feel lucky. Fortunately, they did not use the last silver nitrate bullet, otherwise you will not be able to come back." A thin old man came out with him, "Lucian, there is good news, there is another Bad news."

"Tell me about it." Lucian waved.

"The good news is that the blood sample is working, basically... it's perfect. The bad news is that the blood must be kept fresh," the old man spread his hands.

"Very good," Lucian knew what he meant. "Everyone gave me action and they must be found out in the shortest time!"

"Let’s go too, head," the **** head has also been added. "As long as they are still in this city, I will find it for you."

The werewolves are in action, and the vampires are not idle. Amelia is furious at the result that the target finally slips away. Let Klein have to retrieve it in the shortest time.

"I don't understand, sir, why do we have to have that little girl, there are many samples." Kraun puzzled.

"You don't need to understand, in short, mobilize everyone. You must find her." Amelia said loudly, in this version, she is finally no longer a dragon set that only appears once.

Then she turned to Selena who was called over: "Bring the little girl back. If you can't bring it back... then kill her."

Although Selena is Victor’s adopted daughter. And one thought was on hunting the werewolf. Although he had doubts about the werewolf, there was no more evidence, so he agreed, and Klein next to him was jealous. There is no doubt that in this edition now. Lucien should still be this guy in the vampire side, for similar reasons-in order to take control. Of course, he didn't know what that girl meant to Alexander's descendants.

While both the vampire and the werewolf were in action, the men and women who were hiding in the small hotel with the little girl were also in a hurry.

"We are going to escape, I never want to go back to that **** ghost place!"

"I know I know, but how are we going to escape? We have nothing, and we are looking for more than that **** vampire in the waist! You see. That's...that's a werewolf..."

"We always have to find a way to find out, if they are found, no matter who it is, we will die!"

A man and a woman quarreled quietly and hurriedly in the room, knowing that a very naive but indifferent voice sounded: "You can hand me over."

The little girl who had barely spoken since she brought it out finally opened her mouth. Her expression was very indifferent, and she seemed to be accustomed to being manipulated by others. I have to say that Dakota's acting skills are excellent. At least at this stage, there are very few people of his age who can compare. The sense of sadness is more than that.

"I believe that all they want is me." The little girl continued.

On the contrary, these men and women closed their mouths, and they escaped together anyway. Even if they thought about it, it would not be possible to do so. But without waiting for them to come up with a better way, the werewolves came. The order these guys got was to ask the child. Naturally, this pair of men and women came to an end.

In the face of the sudden werewolf, although the little girl had a panic expression and shrunk into the corner, it basically remained an indifferent appearance, until after receiving the information, Selena came alone. appear. Although this kind of cliché is cliché, as long as the rhythm is well grasped, the audience likes to watch. Not to mention, when Selena broke through the window, Adrian clearly heard that Lily, who was watching beside her, was relieved.

The next battle is naturally another, with firearms, fists, swords, hidden weapons, taking turns in battle. As one of the biggest selling points of this movie, the effort in this respect is enough, whether it is stepping on the wall and flying in the air. , Or the shooting style of gun fighting, are quite exciting. Of course, the most exciting thing is the confrontation between Selena and Lucien in human form, a standard speed and power duel.

This fight Adrian has paid special attention to, and also communicated with the action guidance from the Hong Kong side. In short, fight fast, but it will not be too fast to be unclear, some similar to the future. The round table of the Kung Fu movies played against the taste of the last game. In this way, coupled with the actual effort in cutting, the scene is naturally very beautiful.

"Are you Lucian?" Selena asked in a temporary confrontation.

"It's a surprise that you actually knew me. For hundreds of years, you are still so beautiful, Selena." Lucien said in a frivolous, careless tone.

"It was you at that time?!" Selena's eyes turned blue. Sharp teeth are also exposed, becoming more and more dangerous.

"How did Victor tell you this? Oh, of course, he always makes people believe this." Lucian sneered and began to transform.

In spite of this, Selena maintained certain restraint, remembering to take the little girl back, so when she was repressed by Lucien who was transformed again, she immediately took the little girl quickly after pushing back go away. Lucian did not catch up. It just restored the human form and looked at the distant vehicle with a complex hum, then notified others to chase.

Because of this, Selena did not go back immediately, but found a place to settle down temporarily.

"You are not injured?" she asked after checking the little girl.

"No." The little girl replied calmly.

"Are you afraid of me? Do you know who I am?" Selena was a little curious.

"I know." The little girl was still indifferent, just holding her knees subconsciously.

"Where are you from." Selena asked again after the silence.

"Lab," the little girl looked up at her, "Your lab."

"Our...lab?" Selena narrowed her eyes. "What laboratory do you use?"

"I don't know, they... always draw my blood... tube after tube..." Although the little girl was still indifferent, the fear in her tone was very obvious, and she closed her eyes and seemed afraid to recall .

It’s as cold as Selena, and she can’t help but feel slightly moved. It seems that something buried for a long time has started to loosen. After a long time, she said: "It is safe here. No one will hurt you here."

"Will you take me back?" the little girl asked softly.

"Not for the time being." The **** messenger, Selena gave this answer.

The little girl quickly fell asleep, and Selena stood for a long time by the window, under the dim light coming in from outside, although her face was still cold. But the audience knew that she must have made waves in her heart. Finally, she walked in front of the sleeping little girl, staring at her silently, her face gradually softening, and pictures were interspersed in the lens.

That was the picture of her once in this world as a human being, a happy medieval little girl, and her parents bathed in the sun. Poverty is very happy.

The director is doing very well here. Because the vampire is the protagonist in the whole movie, it is mainly based on cool colors, and the whole is dark and wet. Even though the vampire’s residence has a more gorgeous color, it is just to highlight their brother. Special decadent. But when Selena began to recall, the tone of the picture began to warm up, like a touch of winter sunshine. Although it looks far away, it still gives people a warm feeling.

Selena's face also gradually thawed, her eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a trace of heartfelt pity. Throughout the movie, the heroine doesn't have many expressions. Most of the time, she looks cool with a cold face, like a killing machine, so these few expressions are very attractive. What's more, the acting skills accumulated by Cate's previous films prepared for her by Adrian are all concentrated at this moment. Plus, as a mother, the feelings are naturally extra invested, the kind of hidden deep inside The maternal breath of the place is silent but extremely strong, and it is easy to show Selena's inner world in front of the audience and resonate.

"It's great, Cate, let's say the appeal of this moment is not to mention commercial movies, even those niche movies are not so strong." Adrian said to Cate ear.

"Of course, I have practiced this lens countless times in private." Cate gave him a blank look, followed by a sigh, "It's a pity such a lens."

"So how much do you want?" Adrian deliberately opened his eyes wide and turned to his daughter, "Look, Lily, your mother is really greedy."

"Don't be noisy, I'm going to watch a movie." Lily waved her hands impatiently, and directly blocked Dad's words back.

"This little guy..." Adrian muttered, and Cate still grasped his hand and continued to appreciate it.

Because of the outstanding performance of Cate, this lens has become the most classic lens in the entire movie, and it has become an opportunity for Selena to change. Another reason for not being the original Romeo-type actor ~ IndoMTL.com ~ There is nothing wrong with using love to change the heroine, but it is a bit awkward to use this trick in a movie of this commercial type whose main selling point is action Too. In any case, although Victor killed her family and turned her into this, Selena is a vampire after all, because love betrays her race, if there is enough foreshadowing, if not, then How much will give people a feeling of not familiar with the white-eyed wolf, the audience may not realize this, but they will always make such an impression unconsciously.

Not to mention the background, Selena has been alive for almost a thousand years, so easy for a man, this dog's blood is too bad. The reason why this medium-invested commercial movie is rarely recalled, even if it is aftertaste, it is mostly aftertaste action and CG. First, because unlike literary and artistic films, it can resonate emotionally. Second, it is difficult to withstand the details. .

So instead of working **** love, it’s better to play with the affectionate idea and use an unfortunate little girl to evoke the memories of her heart, evoke her innate motherhood, wake her up to be a human being, and then be It was later revealed that Victor was the murderer of her family, and the betrayal became more logical.

As mentioned earlier, changing to a little girl can sprinkle dog blood, and it can sprinkle better. (To be continued)