The old table clock in the living room struck three times, heralding the arrival of midnight, and Guy Ritchie sighed softly, and then reluctantly took his eyes off the script. He subconsciously brought the cigarette to his mouth, but found that the cigarette in his hand had already burned out, and finally shook his head helplessly and threw the cigarette butt into the ashtray.

Guy Ritchie closed the script and moved his body from side to side, sitting a little stiff. His eyes were averted, but his mind was still immersed in the story of the script. Lin Mingyang left two major suspense at the end of the plot: the whereabouts of Sherlock Holmes and the true identity of "Noah".

It has been rumored that Lin Mingyang left Harvard because he lost interest in his coursework, but at this time, Guy Ritchie overturned this conclusion. After reading this script, who would dare to say that Lin Mingyang is not interested in psychology? All the plots of Lin Mingyang are set up closely related to the psychology of the audience, and in the arrangement of suspense, they can continue to give the audience a strong psychological hint to watch it.

It is not easy for a reasoning-led movie script to do this, you must know that in today's booming film industry, all kinds of best-selling novels have been adapted and put on the big screen, but mystery novels have been received coldly by people, but the twin brother suspense novels of mystery novels have become the favored objects of film and television adaptations, and the most fundamental reason is related to the performance of movies.

Movies are generally considered to convey information to the audience through sight and hearing, and the embarrassment of speculative fiction is that thinking, analyzing, and reasoning are all activities that occur at the human psychological level, and novels can express the psychological activities of characters in words.

The most direct way to show the process of reasoning in the film is to show it through the language of the protagonist. But reasoning is a very complicated process, not one or two sentences can be said clearly, if a movie is watched, the audience only sees a non-stop mouth, such a film is doomed to failure.

The high-IQ movies that are very popular in Hollywood nowadays take a different approach, using picture details to hint at the logic of reasoning. This method is considered to be relatively successful in practice, but the shortcomings are also obvious, and it seems to be "laborious".

This is also a common problem of high-IQ movies nowadays, the audience must pay attention when watching the movie, and when watching it, it is likely that they will not be able to figure out who is who, or which is where, and when they are still thinking about who and who in the last scene, the next new ** is here again, in short, the director deliberately brings the audience to the whirlpool of brain teasers, so that the audience's brain can't be idle for a moment, and the eyes must not blink, in case you come back from the toilet, it's over, and some places in the back are likely to be incomprehensible.

The key to the success or failure of this kind of film is whether the plot can be engaging, so that the audience cannot understand and make the audience think about the two sides of the same coin, but the effect is completely different. The former is likely to be abandoned by people, and the box office is dismal; And the latter is very likely to be regarded as a classic by the audience, and every detail will be discussed with relish.

Guy Ritchie's "New Sherlock Holmes" has achieved such an effect just from the script, although the plot can still pick out the unsatisfactory points, but the creativity with the commercial surname quality has indeed achieved the ultimate in subversion.

However, Guy Ritchie has to admit that such an extreme change is quite interesting, at least the audience will have a sense of novelty when watching the movie. This novelty must first come from the change in the temperament of the new version of Mr. Holmes. From the moment he saw the script, he couldn't help but look forward to it, and Guy Ritchie wanted to see how Lin Mingyang played this extreme "transformation".

In the familiar impression that Sherlock Holmes should be disdainful of exaggeration, in the nature of an observer, he should prefer to quietly "read" the people and events around him. Although Lin Mingyang's Sherlock Holmes is not so eyebrow-raising, the occasional sentence or two of dry humor is enough to burst into laughter, and it is difficult for people to believe that such a character is the legendary "detective".

Although there are some spoofs in this subversion, if nothing else, in terms of character affinity, it is a lot stronger. It is precisely because the image of Sherlock Holmes is so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people that both in terms of words and the classic TV series made by the British in the past, they have done their best to create the appearance of a detective that meets everyone's imagination; The new version of the movie should follow the old path of "having both form and spirit", and it may not necessarily do better than its predecessors; Even if it is as good as its predecessors, it is just picking people's teeth, where is the creativity?

Lin Mingyang is definitely not a person who is willing to be in a rut: he has to make something different. In such a psyche, it is not at all surprising that he wrote such an alternative Sherlock Holmes. Anyway, for commercial films, stimulating curiosity is also one of the important tricks to attract money.

While transforming the classic characters, Lin Mingyang also changed the way he interprets the story. As we all know, if Sherlock Holmes strips away the process of reasoning and analysis, it is really putting the cart before the horse.

Lin Mingyang has kept enough sobriety on this issue, although he is bent on seeking novelty and curiosity in the plot, he even does not hesitate to add fashionable elements such as time travel and virtual games. But the focus of the whole plot is still on the reasoning of the case, at the beginning of assisting Sophie to solve the case was just a plate of hors d'oeuvres, and when the big dish of "Jack the Ripper" was served, the whole film was completely highlighted by reasoning.

Although he has made it clear that he will carry out the subversion to the end, in the face of classic stories and classic characters, Lin Mingyang is not too outrageous. In fact, after reading the script, Guy Ritchie still found a lot of classic Formosky tunes in the process of reminiscing.

Especially for the hobby of this strange detective, the script also gives a lot of details. For example, his "otaku" trait, when he doesn't take on the case, he hides in the dark room to practice shooting and do experiments; For example, he is a "violin controller", and he drags a piano to play randomly when he has nothing to do; As for the "quirk" of indiscriminate use of cocaine to stimulate thinking, Lin Mingyang did not shy away from it because of the sensitivity of Western society to "drugs", and some of Holmes's unbelievable words and deeds in the plot are enough to imply that this guy is actually a drug addict.

Under an overall unbounded structure, it is really surprising to see such careful details that "respect" the classic setting, which shows that Lin Mingyang's original intention is not to completely subvert the classics.

Although tomorrow is the day when the divorce case between Guy Ritchie and Madonna is announced, the reason why Guy Ritchie can't sleep in bed that night is because of the script sent by MGM, and his mind is full of the plot of "The New Sherlock Holmes", so that he stays up all night. When he showed up in the courthouse surrounded by media the next morning with red eyes, everyone was taken aback.

Guy Ritchie's state is very worrying, because the previous court's attitude was obviously in favor of Madonna, so today's verdict is likely to be very unfavorable for Guy Ritchie, and people who know him well are even worried that he will have excessive words and actions in court.

But Guy Ritchie was much more than people expected, and from the time the verdict was handed down to the time he walked out of the courtroom, he seemed very calm, which was in stark contrast to his reddened eyes.

Of course, the media doesn't think about Guy Ritchie's mood at this time, all they want is a piece of news that will attract readers. Guy Ritchie came out of the courthouse, and countless voice recorders and microphones were all stretched out in front of him at once.

"Mr. Guy Ritchie, are you satisfied with the verdict?"

"Mr. Guy Ritchie, do you have any plans for marriage?"

…… Guy Ritchie did not shy away from reporters' questions as usual this time, and he was calm in front of the media: "This divorce negotiation did not cause much pain to both parties. I knew what I wanted, and Madonna knew what she wanted to keep. ”

"I was in a bad mood for a while during my divorce. But in the end, I still felt that the divorce judgment was reasonable. If you have to go through a long lawsuit for the property of both parties, life will become unbearable. It's wise to end the marriage when things get worse! ”

"My work was on a standstill in order to deal with this, and to be honest, the days without movies are worse than the feeling of divorce, and I will get back to the state as soon as possible... Yes, I'm ready! ”

Madonna's divorce was hyped in the media, and Guy Ritchie's statement appeared in the newspapers the next day. At MGM's headquarters, Ex saw the story in his office.

"This Guy Ritchie is self-aware!" Ex put down the newspaper in his hand and nodded at the assistant Cod, who brought him coffee.

Cod replied, "I think Guy Ritchie is losing a bit this time." ”

"You don't understand that you're not married yet, but I think Guy Ritchie is relieved!" Ex sighed with some emotion, he didn't understand the benefits of being single as he was in the palace of marriage.

Cod smiled shyly, and Ex then asked, "By the way, did that guy Felix's call go through?" ”

"Mr. Felix's phone has been unanswered yesterday, and today his phone has been turned off!"

Hearing the news, Ex just let out an "oh", he wasn't worried that anything would happen to Lin Mingyang, Lin Mingyang's guy had disappeared intermittently, and Ex generally didn't bother to care. It's just that now Exx has something to discuss with Lin Mingyang, and it's a little troublesome to not be able to contact him.

No one knew where Lin Mingyang went, and Ex could vaguely guess it, but he was just not sure which woman Lin Mingyang was staying with at this time.

After careful consideration, Acks still grabbed the phone on the table, his first thought was Kate Beckinsale, after the phone was connected, he naturally did not directly ask Lin Mingyang if he was there, but knocked on the side to "inquire".

Lin Mingyang was not at Kate's, Ex hung up the phone with some disappointment, and then dialed Megan Fox, Angelina Jolie and Blake Fluley one after another, but they couldn't find Lin Mingyang, he began to feel a little anxious, where did this guy go?

――――Time went back to twelve hours ago, Lin Mingyang's mobile phone suddenly rang on the way home, and the caller showed Scarlett Johansson.

Pressed the answer button of the Bluetooth headset, and Scarlett's sweet and greasy voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of playfulness in between, "I didn't expect it to be me, right?" ”

While driving, Lin Mingyang did not forget to joke with Scarlett: "There are indeed some accidents... If you're looking for me for something other than the role in that film! ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Scarlett said on the phone: "I ask for a salary increase!" ”

Lin Mingyang smiled: "I know you mustered up the courage and made a lot of determination to call me, but with all due respect, this excuse is not smart at all... I mean, you're not that boring! ”

Scarlett asked angrily on the other end of the phone, "Then what kind of excuse do you think I should use to find you?" ”

Lin Mingyang thought for a moment, and then replied: "For example, inviting me to dinner, I think it's a good excuse... Even if you really ask for a salary increase, it's best to bring it up in person! ”

"Why?" Scarlett asked curiously, "Hollywood estimates that few people can refuse you in person... I'm no exception! ”

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, and then Scarlett finally mustered up the courage to whisper, "Then will you come to my house tonight?" ”

The intersection in front of him turned into a red light, Lin Mingyang didn't pay attention for a while, and when he found out, he could only slam on the brakes, accompanied by a harsh noise, the car tires and the road surface grinded a brake mark, and the blue sports car stopped in front of the intersection.

"Your home... You don't really want to invite me to dinner, do you? ”

"Any questions?" Scarlett heard the surprise in Lin Mingyang's words, and suddenly felt a little unhappy in her heart: "If you have other things, then forget it!" ”

She just tried to talk about her surname, but Lin Mingyang on the other end of the phone didn't do it, seeing that the fat in his mouth flew like this, could he not be in a hurry?

Lin Mingyang hurriedly explained: "Of course I'm free... But I don't know where your home is. ”

Scarlett gave Lin Mingyang an address and instructed: "This is my private residence in Hollywood, I don't want others to know about this place, so you'd better keep a low profile when you come." ”

Lin Mingyang smiled: "Bouquet roses shouldn't be considered high-profile!" ”

-- Scarlett Johansson not only has a perfect appearance, but also knows how to invest, he told Lin Mingyang's residence is one of her investments in Hollywood, this mansion in the middle of the mountain is strategically located but not as striking as Beverly Hills, the slope-like terrain is constructed by the designer to create a jagged platform, the decoration of the house is also very emotional, in addition to luxury but also quite tasteful. In Los Angeles, where every inch of land is at a premium, such a mansion is naturally an astronomical price.

Compared with the mansion in front of her, Scarlett's dress today has changed to a glamorous shape, and she should take a fresh route. She waited at the door early, and the white low-cut dress looming under the denim sundress couldn't cover the roundness and fullness of her chest, and the bulging was infinitely reverie.

With her long flowing brown hair draped casually behind her and a faint lip gloss on her lips, Scarlett at this time looked more like a juicy wild strawberry than a glass of Italian red wine that would make people heat up.

Lin Mingyang was obviously shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of him, so much so that he stood there in a daze after getting off the train. His stunned look saw Scarlett Johansson over there and chuckled: "You can't come empty-handed, right?" ”

After her reminder, Lin Mingyang remembered the bouquet of roses in the passenger seat, and when sending the flowers, Scarlett politely hugged him, despite the clothes, the amazing bullet surname on Scarlett still made Lin Mingyang's heart sway.

Lin Mingyang's small action of taking advantage of herself while hugging was naturally noticed by Scarlett, but she just glared at Lin Mingyang angrily, so charming and moving, but there was half a sense of blame.

Scarlett found a vase in the living room and inserted the roses brought by Lin Mingyang into it, and while she was busy, Lin Mingyang looked around at the interior of the mansion.

After walking around the living room, Lin Mingyang suddenly stopped, because he smelled an enticing fragrance.

Following the direction of the smell, Lin Mingyang unconsciously came to the restaurant. A sumptuous dinner was already on the table, and two candles were there, clearly in the form of a candlelit dinner.

Scarlett arranged the flowers, but there was no trace of Lin Mingyang in the living room, she hurriedly looked for it, and when she entered the door, she happened to bump into Lin Mingyang looking at the layout on the dining table with interest.

"This dinner is really sumptuous..."Lin Mingyang slurped, then pointed to the two red candles, "This is also for me?" ”

Scarlett blushed, she hurriedly stepped forward to pick up the two candles and hide them behind her, "This is the last time I used it, I forgot to collect it just now..."

Lin Mingyang shook his head helplessly, he saw another lame reason.

"But those candles are obviously new..."

The lie was exposed in person, and Scarlett stopped twisting it, she put the candle back on, pulled out a chair and sat down generously, and the hostess nodded towards Lin Mingyang with a full face.

As soon as Lin Mingyang sat down, Scarlett sandwiched a steak for him. But after saying thank you, Lin Mingyang had no intention of doing anything.

"Why don't you eat... Why are you looking at me all the time? Scarlett glared at Lin Mingyang.

"I don't think the pleasure of enjoying food is as fulfilling as appreciating beautiful women!" Lin Mingyang shrugged his shoulders seriously: "Just kidding... Actually, I think this candlelit dinner is like something missing! ”

(To be continued)