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Although it is believed that a 2D movie like "The Dark Knight" cannot surpass "Titanic" at the box office, Duke will not ignore the power of this film, after all, the North American box office of this film is close to $400 million in just two weeks after its release. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Overseas, "The Dark Knight" is indeed as Duke expected, a little bland compared to the North American box office, but the data obtained is still impressive.

In the three days of its first weekend abroad, the film earned $6.57 million in Brazil, $8.68 million in Mexico, $12.94 million in France, $15.62 million in Germany, and $26.09 million in the United Kingdom......

In the Hiss? Ledger's hometown of Australia, "The Dark Knight" earned $18.72 million in its opening weekend, setting a new weekend box office record in Australia.

And at the just-concluded Brisbane Film Festival, the organizing committee awarded Heath? Ledger Chawell Award for his contribution to the Australian film industry.

These have stimulated Australian audiences to pay attention to The Dark Knight.

However, "The Dark Knight" has received a lukewarm reception in one of Hollywood's main box office markets, with the Japanese have always been unaverse to superhero movies, and the Batman franchise is no exception, earning less than $3 million in Japan in its opening weekend.

Even so, the film grossed $185.66 million from overseas in its opening weekend, becoming the first film to blow up the global market this year.

Combined in North America and overseas, the total box office of "The Dark Knight" easily exceeded $500 million, reaching $561.32 million.

Although the overseas box office is somewhat flat compared to the North American box office, "The Dark Knight" has a good reputation in various countries where it was released.

Hong Kong's Oriental Daily believes that. In Hollywood's Super Wonder Films, "The Dark Knight" is particularly wonderful, very thrilling, no child's play, and excellent CG special effects are supplemented by real materials to form a compelling visual effect. The level in front of and behind the scenes is extremely high.

The British newspaper The Times directly relayed the exact words of several fans interviewed, "The Dark Knight is a rare masterpiece", "the biggest surprise this summer and so far this year", and "undoubtedly the best film of 2008".

France's Le Figaro is also a rare tribute to a Hollywood film – when was the last time you saw an impeccable, thought-provoking, bold, intense, and always entertaining blockbuster?

The crazy box office and word-of-mouth have not only brought huge profits, but also Warner Bros. for the future, especially some plans for DC's superhero movie style.

"The audience is always looking for fresh thrills, and I think they are to a certain extent. I'm tired of the types of superhero movies of the past. ”

In the Warner Bros. boardroom, Jamie? Johnson looked at the information and said, "The success of The Dark Knight can give us a lot of hints, and I think DC will be a superhero movie in the future. It can be made more serious and realistic, rather than taking a hilarious route like Marvel. ”

"The Dark Knight has brought more than just financial gains to Warner Bros."

Doug at the top of the conference table? Walter looked at Duke and said, "And those elements of how a DC superhero movie is made." ”

All the executives are nodding their heads, and since there is a successful template, the next step is to continue to make it according to this template.

Vice President Robert? Solomon also said, "I think the next DC superhero movies can get rid of those 'funny' elements." The style is more serious and darkened. ”

Many people's eyes are turned to Duke, and the DC superhero movie that was almost on the verge of ruin is now under his hands. created a splendor that the genre has never seen before, making DC's superheroes a hot topic again......

There is no doubt about what the future of DC superhero movies should be, and Duke has a heavyweight voice.

Serious? The Dark Knight is not serious at all!

Closing the new Superman script in his hand, Duke looked at the people sitting on either side of the conference table and said. "I think the premise of the script is pretty good, showing a superhuman side. Jean Clark? Kent's approach to finding himself is also commendable, but there is one ......"

Everyone pricked up their ears. Superman is one of the biggest signatures of DC Comics and Warner Bros.

"I think the content of the script is too dark, and Superman is not Superman at all." Duke thought for a moment and said, "Clark? Kent vs. Bruce? Wayne are two completely different characters, and it would be inappropriate to apply the style of The Dark Knight to the new version of Superman. ”

He looked at Doug? Walter, "I don't think it's a smart choice to get rid of the 'fun' stuff in the film and make the rest of the DC superhero movies in a serious and dark style. ”

The darkening style can be used, but according to the Warner Bros. management, each DC superhero will become some sad characters, and will strictly follow the principle of "not funny".

This kind of behavior is obviously overkill.

Duke is well aware that Hollywood is an extremely serious circle.

For example, once Hollywood saw the success of "Avatar", but only focused on the 3D side of it, so it decided to release as many 3D works in theaters as possible, and several major companies saw the success of "Inception", but they didn't think like this - oh, it turns out that audiences like to watch high-quality original sci-fi movies - it thought, let's remake films like "Cosmic Dragon" and "Total Recall......

The success of "The Dark Knight" has not only brought Warner Bros. to follow the trend of DC superhero movies, but also other companies that have moved faster, such as Sony Columbia Pictures, which got the copyright of "Zorro's Mask" from DreamWorks, after several years of difficult birth of the sequel due to various problems, it was just announced on Monday that the sequel was officially launched, and claimed that the new version of "Zorro" will not be a grand theft film in the traditional sense, but closer to the style of "The Dark Knight". Realistic style and emotion as the core to show the character. ”

Even, in the case of the crazy advance of "The Dark Knight" in North America, some companies and market research agencies believe that the audience no longer likes "funny" superheroes.

Robert? Solomon didn't seem to agree with Duke's words, saying, "But the Dark Knight ......"

"I did use a dark style and a realistic approach to The Dark Knight, but it had to be based on one principle," Duke interrupts Robert. Solomon's words raised slightly, "They have to be exciting, lively, and entertaining big-screen entertainment!" ”

No matter how dark and realistic it is, "The Dark Knight" is also a highly entertaining commercial masterpiece!

As a major shareholder of Warner Bros. and a member of the board of directors of Time Warner, the success or failure of DC superhero movies is directly related to Duke's vital interests, and he does not want to see the series go further and further on the road of blind darkness as it once did.

As he just said, the dark style can be used appropriately, but it must not be completely stripped of the 'interesting' content.

Duke raised his voice again to strengthen his tone, "I'm not going to waste time here quoting those funny lines and scenes from The Dark Knight, all of you have seen this film and have your own preferences, and anyone who thinks this movie is very serious has either never seen it or just hates Michael so much?" Kane and Lawrence? Fishburne's performance. ”

Then he looked at the top of the table, "During the shoot, I told Doug that this series would be for teenagers and even children around 13 years old, and I did that when I was filming and producing. ”

Although the MPAA will also be publicized, the rating of the PG-13 of "The Dark Knight" is enough to say a lot.

The Dark Knight is indeed heavy, but it has nothing to do with seriousness, which is often the opposite of entertainment.

As we all know, entertainment and PG-13 rating are one of the basic conditions for a film to be a big hit.

The Dark Knight is a box office blockbuster not because it's serious, dark, and somber, but because the vast majority of its content is high-quality, well-thought-out, and cleverly conceived entertainment, with gripping thrillers, real humor, and compelling characters.

The film does touch on dark themes and has characters who are burdened by their own insanity, but the overall is full of energy and humor.

Some people think that The Dark Knight is so successful because it is "gloomy, serious, and realistic", but this is an oversimplification.

is like the former "Sixth Sense" received nearly $300 million at the box office in North America, not because of the shocking reversal of the plot; "Avatar" made $2.7 billion worldwide, and it's not because it's just a 3D movie.

"Duke, if you don't exactly follow the style of The Dark Knight." Doug? Walter looked at him and asked, "What ......do you think?"

Frowning slightly, Duke thought about it for a few seconds before saying, "There are many reasons for the success or failure of a movie, and it's dangerous to always blame it on one factor. In addition, it is important to note that popular movies, especially super-hit movies, are popular because they are all-round entertainment works with a certain quality. ”

"I think the dark style can be used, but it can't be abused." Duke finally said, "Can we get Clark? Kent finds himself back, but can't make him like Bruce? Wayne is also in deep pain and can't extricate himself, and other characters such as Aquaman and Wonder Woman are even more inappropriate. ”

Compared with Marvel's relatively relaxed and entertaining route, although DC's heroes have a deeper hatred, if they are all blackened, the audience will inevitably get bored.

Of course, seriousness is a poison for any superhero movie. (To be continued)

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