204 You are none other than you
It's a subtle feeling - your favorite movie, now you have taken the initiative to come to the door, hoping that you can star in this work, and the mixed taste is surging in your chest, and for a while you can't find the right words to describe it. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
On the one hand, the ecstasy in your heart gushes out, every muscle in your body is trembling slightly, your efforts, your hard work, your work has finally been recognized, and it is from your favorite work; on the other hand, you can't contain the fear that if your performance is not enough to meet expectations, if the director gives up the cooperation after talking, if your starring results in the quality of the work is not as expected, is this equivalent to ruining a masterpiece with your own hands?
Prior to this, "Pacific War" and "Buried Alive" were both performance opportunities that Lan Li took the initiative to win, and it can be said that Lan Li had carefully selected them and worked hard with all his might, but today, the opportunity came to the door automatically, and it was a work that he loved from the heart, and the wonder and beauty of rebirth were more real than ever.
"So, this is a movie about what love really looks like. Lan Li suppressed the mixed thoughts in his mind and said with a smile.
Drake was slightly surprised, before that, in order to seek investment, he had said this script proposal dozens of times, but everyone's focus was on the long-distance relationship, and no one realized his real purpose in writing this script, until this moment;
"Yes. Drake nodded and replied in the affirmative, "What I want to explore is that in many cases, life is not so bloody and dramatic, there is no right or wrong in love, it is just a gradual drift away, they tried, they tried, they persevered, but in the end they still couldn't make it to the end." Not every love can go to the end, and not every love loses to reality. ”
It's not just soap operas, many movies are often used to using a "shocking accident" to create drama when describing love, such as a terminal illness, such as a car accident, such as financial constraints, such as an affair and cheating, such as encountering a scumbag, and so on. But many times, in real life, there are still many times when there is nothing to be done, and the death of love is often silent, and before you realize it, everything is over.
"Distance is one of reality. To be more precise, there is no right or wrong in love, and there is no winning or losing, but love is integrated into life, or love makes life. After Lan Li's words came out, he could clearly feel that Drake's expression paused slightly, and the depth of his eyes was surging with mixed emotions, some excited, and some excited.
The sense of conflict that he wanted to say and couldn't express made Drake a little restless, and his emotions were clearly written on his face, and the scorching excitement made Drake look like he was sitting on a hot volcanic stone.
Lan Li's eyes couldn't help but flash a smile of empathy, he could feel that Drake was a true movie lover. Perhaps, Drake is not a genius like Paul-Thomas-Anderson, but he is definitely a loyal and passionate fan.
"Does this movie have a name?" Lan Li asked, all his thoughts were just his guesses, what if his guesses were wrong?
Drake opened his mouth to speak, but he choked on saliva because he was too excited, coughed violently, and quickly picked up the latte in front of him and took two gulps, which was a little soothing, "'Love is crazy'." I'm going to call it 'Love Crazy,' you know, everything is like crazy, from start to finish. ”
And so it was.
"Lan Li. Drake put down his coffee cup and gathered his thoughts for a moment before he spoke, "I know, it's just a romance movie, and I'm not Woody Allen, and I know that this is a low-budget indie movie, and I can't afford to pay you too much." But, but!" Drake saw that Lan Li was about to speak, and thought that Lan Li was going to refuse him, so he immediately raised his hand to stop Lan Li, and said quickly, "I promise, this is a wonderful work! And the test for the actors is very severe!"
Because he was in too much of a hurry, Drake's words began to pant a little, "As you said, I want to explore more about the nature of love through this movie, showing the most real face." Therefore, the actor is very important, I need you to show the helplessness and reality in love, not only not to arouse the audience's disgust, but also to arouse the audience's resonance. That kind of passion, that kind of struggle, that kind of heat, that kind of ...... Uh, that sadness, that intricacies...... I mean, I need the actors to show the complex emotions in my heart, and the audience can read their own answers without embellishment or hints from the camera!"
In one go, Drake finally finished, although it was a little messy, but at least he was not interrupted, "I am here, and I sincerely invite you to play the leading role in this work." ”
When the words fell, Drake looked at Lan Li in front of him, and his mood went up and down, just like a plane that encountered turbulence and cold snaps in winter, and no one knew if this flight could reach the end safely.
Drake is sure that Lan Li is the actor he has been looking for, and he has never been sure.
Although today's "buried alive" is the first time Drake has met this young rookie actor, Lan Li's performance on the big screen completely impressed him, and the explosive but delicate performance shows the emotional tension vividly, and every audience can clearly and deeply feel the fear, panic and despair of being in a desperate situation.
The most important thing is that Lan Li's dark brown eyes are full of drama, just one look, and the story hidden in them makes people fall into it. That's exactly what Drake asked of Jacob for the role.
"Love Goes Crazy" is a script based on Drake's own true story, and it would be great if the actor could have enough understanding of his life experience and family background, and these invisible backgrounds can give the character more delicate touch. Through the short conversation just now, Drake's originally hesitant mood was completely determined, it was Lan Li!
Of course, the appearance advantage of the blue gift is the icing on the cake, which is not a key element but is just as important. After all, no one wants to see a fat man with curly hair fall in love on the big screen, and this is not a "glass of wine life" about a midlife crisis, Paul-Giamatti's appearance can easily evoke people's resonance, this is a youthful young love story.
Looking at Lan Li in front of him, Drake's inner anxiety became more and more intense, all this happened so fast that he didn't even have time to make further preparations, he couldn't wait and hurriedly sent an invitation to Lan Li. This kind of feeling of gain and loss after discovering a treasure can only be understood by those who have experienced it.
What if Lan Li refuses? What if Lan Li is not interested? What if Lan Li thinks the script is boring? What if Lan Li thinks the subject matter is too boring? What if Lan Li's schedule does not match? What if Lan Li doesn't want to make an independent film at all? What if Lan Li's agent wants him to shoot a big production of hundreds of millions of dollars? What if Lan Li opens his mouth about the salary lion?
But...... But Lan Li is the only candidate in his mind at present, a unique candidate, if he misses Lan Li, then what will happen next to "Love Crazy"? Will he never find a suitable actor?
Countless mixed thoughts were surging in Drake's mind, and at the same time, Lan Li, who was sitting opposite, was thinking about the proposal, which was also an unexpected surprise for him.
From the audience's point of view, Lan Li likes the movie "Love is Crazy", but what about the actor's point of view?
As Drake said, Jacob and Anna are two very special characters, they don't have too many edges and corners and brilliance, they are just the two most ordinary college students, not geniuses, not weirdos, just two ordinary people who can be seen everywhere in daily life - this is also the basis for awakening the audience's inner resonance.
The special thing about these two characters is that they must fully show the joys and sorrows, ups and downs in love, and in the absence of edges and corners, this also means that the actors need to use their acting skills to support the skeleton and flesh of the entire character, giving the movie a fresh soul.
However, "love is crazy" is not the same as "buried alive". "Buried alive" is pushed to an extreme corner of disaster, the performance is not strong enough, the realism will not be enough, and this is a one-man show, all the tension and sparks fall on one person's shoulders, but "Love Crazy" has room for error, because the story of the whole script is full enough, and the plot and characters can complement each other.
The story span of "Love is Crazy" is very broad, nearly five years, presenting five years of life in 90 minutes, and if you are not careful, the movie will become a running account.
Although the audience can feel the emotions from the ups and downs of the script, which is enough to understand the director's intentions, it is not enough to understand the unique emotions of the characters, let alone trigger reflection after watching the movie.
However, if the performance gives life to the characters, then the resonance between the characters and the plot can easily bring the audience into the story, and it is easy to feel the conflict and tension in the script, and the explosive power that flows into the mundane and trivial life is enough to shock the soul. It's like the "boyhood" that followed.
Needless to say, "Love is Crazy" also puts forward super high requirements for actors, which will be another severe test. But......
"Lan Li, this role is none other than you!" Drake spoke again, interrupting Lan Li's train of thought, his unwavering eyes burning with a sense of determination, expressing his determination.