Chapter 148: Change!
The New York Post's argument is reasonable, and based on the above points, even some people who have faith in Leila can't help but start worrying about her. Although they don't think that she is carried away by success, as the media says. But I don't want her to be hit by this movie that is not destined to get a good box office.
"Let's come back and make horror movies! Even if you only shoot some screams, we'll see the end!" was the voice of the fans who supported her.
In the face of the overwhelming sounds, neither Leila nor the new line side cared, and even pushed it in the back.
For Layla, she really doesn't have any psychological pressure at all, because she knows very well that this will be a movie that will be loved. As for the filmmaker, they are more willing to see the attention generated at this time, if it is blindly praised, it is estimated that it will be more stressful, but now it is all unfavorable voices, which makes them feel that this is very good.
The higher the audience's expectations, the higher the requirements for the movie. When the time comes, if you don't make a movie that meets their expectations, you will definitely be sprayed half to death. But if you don't look forward to it from the beginning, as long as the movie has something to look forward to, it will be a surprise to the audience.
Lyra flipped through the newspaper Claire had brought her, and was surprised not to find Cooper's comment. Basically, as soon as she makes any moves, the first person to stand up and spray her is definitely that person.
"Did you really blow him too hard?"
If this is the case, she can only express regret, without him standing up to fight with her, it will be much weaker in terms of publicity and hype.
The entire crew was arranged by the filmmaker and Chen Long, and Leila only needed someone to arrive. Of course, she has a very high degree of freedom, and if there is someone she wants, she only needs to open her mouth and someone will immediately help her deal with it.
She was very satisfied with this. Now just wait for the script revision to be completed, and the filming can officially begin.
After seeing Leila's rectification of the script, the unhappy screenwriter took the script to the filmmaker, and the filmmaker handed over the task of communication to Chen Long. Who made Leila's identity too strong, and there were really not many people who dared to question her decision in front of her.
Chen Long was also a little embarrassed when he received the task, and he wanted to tell the filmmaker that he and she were not very familiar with her. But for his dream of entering Hollywood, he could only ask Laila out in the end.
"Will this change have any effect on the style of the work?"
"Do you want to succeed?" Leila took a leisurely sip of her tea.
"......" Long Chen had already understood what she meant, and he was also a little dizzy by her strong confidence.
Her meaning is very simple, if you want to succeed, do what she says, if you don't want to...... Don't blame her then.
"Okay, I'll communicate the script over there. Gritting his teeth, he had already made his choice.
On the playwright's side, or on Leila's side, he had no choice when he broke the boat to ask Leila. Either trust her completely, or don't look for her in the first place.
Lyra's lips curled with a smile behind the teacup. Being able to make the right decision in such a short period of time is not something that anyone can have, and it is no wonder that he can mix in Hollywood with an oriental face in the future.
Since he is so cooperative, she doesn't mind saying a few words to him: "I have seen several oriental kung fu movies you have made before, and it is really good from the perspective of Dongfangyi." ”
She is telling the truth, but in Chen Long's ears, it will inevitably be regarded as a kind word.
"Hehe, it's okay. He didn't know what to say in this situation. Complimented by a teenage child...... Why does he still feel so happy in his heart?
Leila couldn't explain it, so she smiled and continued: "Bruce Lee's kung fu films are popular in the West, and I think it's because he brings a new breath to Hollywood. His movements are fierce and sharp, and he has a chic style that is completely different from the fights in Western movies, which fans like and are willing to imitate. ”
"And your kung fu movie goes in a different style, more fun, more relaxed, more witty, without that heaviness. It can make people laugh when they see certain movements. It's true that this breaks the tension of the storyline a bit, but again, you bring in humor and form your own style. I don't think that needs to change. ”
Her words went to Chen Long's heart. He didn't think he would be worse than others, but everyone was telling him that Bruce Lee's kung fu was popular, which made him shake himself a little.
"What does this style have to do with the changes in the script?"
"Of course it does. You're going the witty route, and your partner is a stilted guy who doesn't understand the style, do you think that can still collide with a fire-filled plot? I don't comment on anything else, at least in this movie, I think you need a guy who is more in tune with your style, more funny, more humorous. Preferably the kind of person who makes people laugh when they see it. ”
One is funny and the other is old-fashioned, and maybe at some point it will also produce a good chemistry. But don't forget that in this movie, Chen Long is not playing a funny character. On the contrary, he was more principled and stubborn in some places. In this way, with an old-fashioned partner, the humor that should have been revealed is covered up, and the non-impactful shots will only make the audience doze off.
"I see. Chen Long understood what she meant, and he looked forward to her directing even more.
In the end, the script was revised according to her opinion. Even if the screenwriter is unhappy, he has to make compromises under the pressure of the filmmaker. Speaking of screenwriters Jimmy Koufo and Ross Lamanna, there are also many outstanding works in later generations. Especially the former, he has also written many episodes for the more popular dramas Grimm and Ghost Whisperers in later generations.
Capable people are usually more characterful, and there is an old saying in the East called "literati are light", which means that literati look down on each other. In ancient times, those talented people thought that their own articles were the best, and they didn't look down on other people's articles at all.
The same is true for the two screenwriters, after seeing Leila make so many requests for them to rectify, their first reaction was not to think about whether it was right to change so much, but to run directly to complain. Why would a little girl dare to point a finger at their work? Who does she think she is?
It's just that I made two low-budget horror movies, and I was lucky enough to be liked by fans, do you really think that making kung fu movies is so easy?
The complaint was sued, and the filmmaker did go to Leila to communicate, but the result was completely unexpected by them, that is, according to the director's meaning - change!