Chapter 152: It's Not a Garbage Movie
"The box office of "Eight Mile" exceeded 100 million in the second week, and Link's hype level rose sharply again! More than $150 million has been squeezed out of young people. He used a garbage movie to let the world declare that his heart is infinitely dark. ”
When it was learned that the weekly box office of "Eight Mile" in the second week reached 117.99 million. Hemmer, who was the first to stand up and bombard Link, couldn't sit still any longer.
Not only did he write the headline in his column, but he also announced that he was going to join forces with film critic Harrison to petition the Motion Picture Association of America to ban "Eight Mile."
"Link must not be allowed to wantonly harm the next generation of America." In the joint petition of Hemmer and Harrison, there is such a sentence.
Originally, the two of them thought that this petition would be strongly supported by other media, but in the end, they suddenly found that the media that were still following the two of them to bombard Link a few days ago were silent today without any reason.
Seeing this situation, Harrison exclaimed even more bitterly: "Unscrupulous media, they are shaken again." You don't care about the next generation in the United States, we do. ”
When the gray-haired Harrison and Hemmer drove to the Motion Picture Association of America, they saw that there were already hundreds of angry young people waiting there.
I don't know who cursed first, and suddenly the young man of a few hundred meters began to crusade against them.
"You two trash, scolding this and that in the newspaper all day long, as if you really think of yourself as God's spokesman? Can't we tell if a movie is good or bad? ”
"Old thing. Do you understand what a movie is? Have you ever finished watching Eight Mile? ”
"Relying on the old and selling the old, shameless!"
"You sit in your office all day reading the newspaper and watching TV, can you understand a movie?"
Say. Have you received money from someone else? Was it a deliberate attempt to hit "Eight Mile"? ”
"Moths, you are the moths of society."
"That's right, you treat us as bad teenagers all the time, and I think you are the real bad guys."
……
By the time hundreds of people launched a fierce verbal crusade in unison, Harrison and Hemmer were already pale and trembling.
The ears were full of young people asking, 'Do you really understand movies?' ''Did you really finish watching the whole Eight Mile?'' ’
This series of questions suddenly made the two of them tremble.
"yes. I just watched a few shots of Eight Mile, so why should I say it's a garbage movie? Is it because Link doesn't follow the traditional style of cinema? ”
Hemmer was silent suddenly, no longer as straightforward as he had been.
And Harrison is also asking himself, "If 'Eight Mile' is really a garbage movie." So why do so many young people still choose to support it? Is it really just because Link's hype is clever enough? ”
The two old men were surrounded by hundreds of young people, and they were being questioned from all directions, each of which made their hearts tremble.
Until the two of them left, they didn't set foot in the American Film Association. Even the petition didn't know where it was lost. Maybe it's been torn to shreds by some young man.
That's a signal!
The media seized on the signal. And the signal began to amplify, and at the same time, the previous exit began to be abandoned in the report.
It's not because they've discovered it with their hearts, it's not that they feel how good "Eight Mile" is. Rather, yesterday's newspaper that criticized Link and "Eight Mile" did not sell quite well, and a large number of readers called and scolded the editorial department.
That's right, this signal is quite important.
Coupled with the fact that Hemmer and Harrison were besieged by hundreds of young people, the direction of media coverage was completely reversed.
"Eight Miles. A masterpiece tailored for young people! Adults say it's rubbish, but that doesn't stop young people from chasing it. "Eight Miles" has been enshrined as the Bible of the 21st century by countless people and teenagers! ”
The other day there was also an American Television Newspaper that published Harrison's film review. Today, I quickly made an adjustment and immediately made "Eight Miles" a 'Bible'!
The New York Times was not simple, seeing that the wind had changed, it immediately turned its guns and began to attack those who had scolded Link.
"Everybody said 'Eight Mile' was rubbish, and they all said Link was humiliating the art of cinema with a million dollars. But it turns out that the art of cinema is indeed humiliated, and Link's million-dollar film has made countless young people crazy! Not because of how good the hype is in Link, but because "Eight Mile" hits the point where young people need it most. ”
"Young people need idols, so Link made one, and then let young people chase them, imitate them, and learn them! Eminem won in the movie, and his huge fan base began to follow in his footsteps and began to work hard. They are no longer delinquent teenagers, but a group of cute kids who are crazy about their idols. The Washington Post made the headline the headline.
Not only the print media, but also the television media have kicked those education experts away. The TV is still the same anchor, and even her smile hasn't changed, but the report in her mouth is very different from a few hours ago.
"Special report on N TV. For the name Balala, I don't know how many people still remember her. That's right, it's the little girl who appeared in the cinema alone in order to watch "Eight Mile". At that time, her parents anxiously called the police in order to find her. But what about her now? Our station has already made a feedback report on Balala today. ”
In front of the TV, Weilin and her son Darren sat on the sofa with a smile, watching the TV together.
Darren suddenly smiled at his mother: "Thank you, mother." ”
Wei Lin touched her son's head and asked puzzledly, "Why do you want to say thank you?" ”
"Because you've never stopped me from watching 'Eight Mile,' even if I watched it three times. You haven't stopped me. ”
Wei Lin also laughed: "As long as you like it, your mother will support you." ”
And the report on the TV continues, and the family of three is in front of the camera. Balala shyly answered the reporter's question.
Her parents were much calmer.
Balala's mother said: "The reason why I chose to let my child watch "Eight Mile" is actually because the children in the neighborhood have changed amazingly after watching "Eight Mile." ”
"Oh? What exactly has changed? The reporter asked.
Balala's father laughed, stroked his daughter's little head, and said, "Just look at my daughter, she said that she would work hard like an idol Eminem." That's when we heard that. It was a joy all day. ”
The husband and wife looked at each other and laughed on the TV.
Link was also sitting in front of the TV, silently watching the report on the TV. When I saw the little girl named Balala. When he said to the camera that he wanted to see Eminem, he jumped up immediately.
"150 million is too little, too little."
Link whispered nervously as he dialed Eminem's private number.
"Eminem. Come out with me right now. ”
Such a short sentence is finished. Link hung up the phone, the smile on his face widening.
"Trash movies? Which bastard said Eight Mile was rubbish? Lao Tzu is definitely going to smash his dog's mouth. ”
Hearing Link's words, the three big beauties had already rushed forward and tore someone's dog mouth hard.
It's Thursday, the last Thursday of December, and it's Christmas.
There was a noticeable increase in the number of people on the streets, and the national holiday began.
A similar scene is happening in front of major movie theaters across the United States.
Many parents choose to be on the special day of Christmas. Walk into the movie theater with your own children, and the conductor hands them a couple of tickets for "Eight Mile" without asking. Then collect the money and do it in one go.
"Christmas is a time for family reunions, and I'm too busy to care for my children. So, for this Christmas's gift, I got a movie ticket for the kids to get a taste of the excitement in the movie "Eight Mile." ”
A parent with three children said to the camera with a smile.
The female reporter in charge of the interview smiled at several children and asked, "Little guys, are you happy to watch "Eight Mile"?" ”
With happy smiles on their faces, the three children shouted neatly: "Open ...... Heart......"
When she saw the family walk into the movie theater, the female reporter slowly exhaled.
"It seems like I'm all wrong, 'Eight Mile' isn't a garbage movie. It's just that we can't understand it. ”
The photographer laughed: "How do you know if you haven't seen it?" As...... After the interview, let's go and see it together. ”
The female reporter gave him a blank look: "Is this an invitation to watch a movie?" ”
"Of course!" The photographer looked at the beautiful eyes of the female reporter and smiled.
At this time, two familiar figures came into view. The cameraman, who had just flirted with the female reporter, suddenly pulled the female reporter and ran over.
After getting closer, I found out that the other party was the Hemmer family and the Harrison family.
Seeing the reporter approaching, a look of embarrassment crossed Haimer's face. Harrison laughed, "Old man, have you forgotten what you just said?" It just so happens that the reporter is here now, so let's get started. ”
Hemmer nodded as well, and glanced down at his grandson, already with a smile on his face.
"Harry, do you like watching Eight Mile?"
Grandson Harry nodded nervously, a little scared of the serious grandfather.
Hemmer touched his grandson's head, nodded slightly, and then looked at the reporter who came running.
As for Link, he's now rushing to a middle school with Eminem. It is here that Bharara attends this school, where Eminem will put on a great show for the students of the entire school.
There was a large number of excited young middle school students, ranging in age from thirteen to fifteen. It was a little cold, and the children were smiling with excitement on their red faces.
When Eminem walked on stage, the children in the audience suddenly burst into fierce applause, and their little palms were red.
"Eminem, Eminem."
"Eminem is so handsome."
"Eminem, I love you."
……
The children screamed loudly and made children's sounds.
Eminem's face was rarely less indifferent and more warm.
"A new song, for Balala."
When Eminem said this, the group of children suddenly erupted in exclamations, and everyone looked at the little girl sitting in the middle.
Accompanied by her parents, Balala accepted the baptism of the eyes of her classmates and smiled so happily.
When Eminem started singing, not only the children, but also the parents who came together cheered loudly with their children.
Link stood backstage, and Julie suddenly hooked his palm with her little tail finger.
"Is this hype?" Zhu Li said with red lips curled.
Link smiled faintly, "What do you say?" ”
Jessica and Mira, who were next to her, turned their heads to look at Link as they cheered for Eminem.
"It's definitely hype, when you saw that little girl saying she wanted to see Eminem, her eyes were green."
Mira also snickered and nodded: "That's right, you black-hearted big profiteer, you will definitely not be so kind." ”
Link shrugged his shoulders: "Look, I finally made up my mind to be a good person, but I still have to be called hype by you." Next time, resolutely be a big bad guy who everyone hates. ”
"Chee, you're bad enough, okay?"
Jessica couldn't help but hold out a scallion finger and tap it on Link's forehead.
Mira also smiled: "If you are a good person, you will not find a bad guy in the world." ”
Link looked hurt and looked at Julie aggrievedly.
Angelina. Zhu Li couldn't help but glance at him: "Look at the people who want me to say good things about you against my conscience, the eyes of the masses are bright." ”
"Okay, okay, I'll throw in the towel." Link clutched his forehead and deflated.
At this moment, suddenly a small head was revealed. When she saw Link being interrogated by three beautiful women, she immediately snickered and sneaked over.
Just as Link was laughing with the three big beauties, a pair of cool little hands suddenly covered his eyes.
"Guess who I am?"
Link immediately laughed when he heard this familiar voice.
"Fatty, don't pretend, even if you pretend to be that gaga girl's voice, I can definitely hear it."
"You're fat." Dy-Gaga let go of her little hand angrily: "It's not fun at all." ”
The three big beauties next to them were already giggling.
"Tell me, how did you escape from your father's clutches?" Link couldn't help but laugh too.
"Don't speak ill of my father."
Dy-Gaga wrinkled her tall little nose and glared at him fiercely. (To be continued......)