"Mr. Tan, please come here."

After Zhang Tan and his entourage came to Parker Town, they were immediately picked up by the staff of Summit Entertainment, and then led all the way to the hotel where they stayed. Here Zhang Tan met Wang Zhujun, who arrived a few days in advance, and Robert Friedman, the general manager of Summit Entertainment.

Summit Entertainment is a tiny film company founded in 1993 in Santa Monica, California, and in its early years, it took almost two years to release a film and face closure at any time. Until last year, it gained a foothold a little and released an Oscar-winning picture "Missile Forces", which made a lot of profits.

This gave the owner of the company, Robert, a lot of confidence and made him decide to make a big move.

Set your sights on "Source Code", a sci-fi film from China.

"Wow, dear Tan, I'm so glad to see you in person, you're younger than I thought, the king said you're only twenty-three years old, is that true?" Robert is an enthusiastic middle-aged man with red nose and blond hair, and he gives Zhang Tan a bear hug when he comes up.

"Ahem, in a few months, twenty-four."

Zhang Tan was forced to hug Robert, this foreigner's strength is so great, he feels like he is slapping himself on the back, as if he wants to slap himself to death. Of course, Zhang Tan doesn't like to suffer, and he also tried his best to shoot it back, giving people the feeling that the two of them seemed to be passionate friends.

Passionate.

"This beautiful lady is Tan's girlfriend, right?" Then Robert has to hug Susa again.

Zhang Tan hurriedly blocked it, not giving the dead foreigner a chance to take advantage: "Yes, she is my girlfriend, Susa." ”

Susa was on the side. Seeing Zhang Tan's actions, he smiled.

Zhang Tan, who is usually smug. In this respect, it is very feudal, and the desire for exclusivity is very strong. The reason why Susa chose to be a teacher. Instead of continuing to be a star, a large part of the reason is because she knows that Zhang Tan doesn't like her woman to have physical contact with others.

Maybe Zhang Tan said that he could tolerate it, but he would definitely feel uncomfortable in his heart. Susa is smart, and she doesn't want to leave any thorns in the relationship.

And I also enjoy Zhang Tan's feeling of treating her as his own treasure and not allowing others to share it.

A few people met, and after a brief greeting, they began to talk about the exhibition itinerary of "Source Code", and there will be several film exchange meetings. Zhang Tan needs to participate, in addition, Zhang Tan doesn't need to worry about anything, he can play wherever he wants.

This film festival lasts for a total of eleven days, and Zhang Tan will certainly not wait in Utah.

On the same day, I rested for one night in Parker's small town, but I fell into jet lag, and the next day I took Susa to visit the American scenery, and occasionally came back for an exchange.

Throughout the Christmas Film Festival, he had a great time.

And "Source Code" at the film festival. It also performed well, attracting a large number of audiences to watch in the limited number of screenings. After watching it, many viewers exclaimed. It feels incredible to be able to make such an excellent sci-fi film for China.

Alonso Durague, a top film critic from the Chicago Morning Post, after reading it. For the first time, on the Rotten Tomatoes website, a fresh tomato was given a good review: "Source Code has always been puzzling. Even the director, screenwriter and actor wonder what they're doing, but the film is so addictive. ”

Top film critics are people who write film reviews for movies professionally.

The New York Times' Frank is also a top film critic. The same fresh tomato: "A very ingenious sci-fi thriller worthy of the audience." ”

Peter Hauger, the top film critic of the Toronto Star, is still fresh tomatoes: "Tan Zhang, a director from China, has turned his blunt science fiction theory into a moving one, and there will be more opportunities for him to show his strength in the future." ”

In just a few days, the film festival attracted three top film critics to score and write film reviews for "Source Code", which shows the charm of the movie.

Hollywood has the most complete film industry system, including film critics. In the United States, there are a large number of journalists who make a living by writing film reviews, publishing film reviews in newspapers and scoring movies on websites, bringing first-hand film and television information to audiences.

Many viewers will read these movie reviews before watching a movie.

Therefore, in Hollywood, film reviews are directly linked to the box office, and many box office experts will predict whether a movie will be a big hit or a loss based on film reviews. Although it does not mean that a good reputation will definitely be exchanged for a good box office, it is an important consideration.

After "Source Code" ended the Sundance Film Festival, it received a total of 84 film reviews from film critics on the Rotten Tomatoes website, of which 77 were given to fresh tomatoes and 7 were given to rotten vegetable leaves, with a freshness of 92%, and the average score from film critics was 7.5/10 (10 points), which can be described as rave reviews.

As for the audience's popcorn rating, 816 out of 947 people gave a good review, 86% of the praise, and the average score was 3.8/5 (five-point scale), which is also very good.

"Tan, Wang, I believe that "Source Code" will have a very good release performance." Robert raised his glass with great interest at the parting banquet.

The popularity of "Source Code" during the film festival gave him enough confidence that he could look forward to the final box office results.

The king will raise his glass: "This film has sold nearly 60 million US dollars (about 400 million yuan) at the box office in China and Asia, this is a very successful science fiction film, I am more confident than you Robert, it will shine." ”

Robert said loudly: "Yes, haha, cheers, Tan and Wang, I wish "Source Code" can surpass the box office of "Jing Ke Thorn Qin" in North America!" ”

The box office of Chinese films in North America, because there is no Ang Lee, and no one makes "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", so the current highest box office is "Jing Ke Assassinating Qin" directed by Zhang Chao, which got 53.7 million US dollars. In fact, there are no Chinese films that can grossing more than 10 million at the box office in North America, except for Zhang Chao, the fifth-generation leader, in the mainland.

The rest are all Hong Kong-made kung fu films, so to speak, Chinese films in North America, only martial arts, kung fu and other themes can sell at a good price.

Source Code is the first sci-fi film to be released in North America.

The box office results are very mysterious.

Fortunately, it seems that at present, it can achieve good results, after all, the reputation has become popular first.

When he was half drunk, Robert suddenly shifted from the topic of "Source Code" and said to Zhang Tan: "Tan, you should come to Hollywood to make movies, and make movies in China, the market is too small and there are many restrictions, which will limit your play!" Come to Hollywood, I'm sure your talent can conquer here! ”

"Yes, Robert, I'll be coming to Hollywood to make a movie, but not now." Zhang Tan smiled, not agreeing with the concept that the Chinese market is small.

It's a lot of classic masterpieces in his memory, which can't be filmed in China, and Hollywood is undoubtedly the best choice.

……

The leisurely days flew by, and the Sundance Film Festival ended, and Zhang Tan and Susa bought a bunch of souvenirs and souvenirs before returning to China.

The seven aunts and eight aunts have many relatives, and they always have to bring a bunch of things back every time.

There is still half a month before the Chinese New Year.

Zhang Tan didn't want to work for the time being, so he didn't stay in Beiya, and took Susa back to his hometown Heqi. After returning to his hometown, there were two things for him to worry about.

One is his marriage with Susa, both parents feel that it is more appropriate to get married next year, and Zhang Tan and Susa are also willing, so they have to worry about the wedding now.

Another is Zhang Tan's new film preparation. (To be continued.) )