This is a classic battle that took place 2,500 years ago, this is a visual feast of swords and swords, and it is also an epic blockbuster with an alternative style. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Of course, in this era of the gradual decline of epic films, if the style is not unconventional and prominent, "Three Hundred Spartan Warriors" may suffer box office disasters like "King Arthur", "Alexander the Great" and "Heavenly Dynasty".

The reason why this movie is attractive, in addition to those historical factors other than the movie, is more than half due to its suffocating image charm, Zach? Schneider has taken blue-green screen technology to the extreme, creating CG synthetic images with a charm that transcends reality.

The dark and warm tones, splashes of blood and tumbling earth are repeatedly expressed, and the freeze-frame images of the camera constantly appear between fast and slow rhythms, which can easily arouse the emotions of the audience, which almost integrates all existing methods of expressing the tension of the image, and can also make the audience watch it with great interest.

Among them, there are also tall, strong men with eight-pack abs who run like Hercules, and whenever the close-up is shown on these men, there will be screams from female viewers from time to time in the back......

As an epic film, of course, fierce war scenes are indispensable.

In the many attacks repelled by the Spartans, the tragedy of the Persians is indescribable, and the three hundred people are almost portrayed into god-like characters by the film, dealing with ordinary enemies is like chopping melons and vegetables, in this harsh and bloody battle, the Spartan warriors regard death as home, until the last drop of blood on their bodies is shed.

It's a film where there's basically no tenderness, and the screen is full of broad shoulders, protruding biceps, and bloodied severed arms.

"The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" doesn't need tenderness, it's just strength and perseverance.

The features of the film are very prominent, and the shortcomings are also obvious.

Because they are so attracted by the picture and rhythm, most viewers are difficult to be impressed by the characters and their personalities after watching it, even if it is the character of the protagonist Leonardo, I am afraid it will not be better than Gerrard? Butler's exaggerated muscles left an even deeper impression on the audience.

The performance in this film can only leave an extremely diluted imprint.

For a commercial film, though. It doesn't matter, and it doesn't spark revulsion from the mainstream audience.

In terms of technology, "Spartan 300 Warriors" uses the industry's most mature blue-green screen plus CG computer technology. Quite complex multi-layered picture compositing, to a degree that is no better than "Iron Man".

Especially the frequent use of fast and slow motion free switching, Zach? Schneider took the technology that Duke used so often in his early days almost to the extreme.

What makes a good movie?

If you look at it from the perspective of the connotation of the film, "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta", which wins by selling various techniques, is definitely not a good movie.

But most of the audience. It's enough to watch movies to get what you want, these people are watching the scenes, which is a blood-pumping feeling. It feels refreshing, that's a good movie, you can't ask every movie to reflect real problems, right? Mainstream audiences just want simple entertainment.

From this point of view, "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" is a good movie.

Not only Duke, but Zach? Schneider is a commercial director for his own positioning.

Commercial success is naturally the focus of their attention, so when "The Three Hundred Spartans" grossed $71.88 million in its opening weekend in North America, it was a good thing to criticize. Praise or not, in fact, it is not so important.

The important thing is that the film has been a huge commercial success.

"The Matrix: Reloaded", "The Matrix: The Matrix Revolution" and "The Three Hundred Spartan Warriors" were successes one after another, Zach? Schneider instantly became a hot director.

This circle, after all, depends on commercial achievements to speak, even if it is a literary film, the production company is willing to invest, not for the so-called artistic pursuit, but to obtain commercial profits.

"Zach has become a very successful director."

In the banquet hall room, many members of the Duke team gathered together to chat before the banquet began. "Later Wallace? Lee also got the opportunity to direct alone, and although "Tales of the Night" only received more than $60 million in North America, it also made a profit through overseas markets and TV and video rights. It is said that a sequel is already in the works. ”

Speaking of which, Tina? Faye looked at Anna? Prinz, "Don't you want to direct alone?" ”

Years of working with each other, Anna? Pritz knows Tina? Fei just asked briefly and said directly, "When I first entered the film industry." I really want to be a director who can take charge of big productions, but the more I get in touch with it, I find that the pressure I need to face is too great, so big that it can make people collapse. ”

She laughed, "I don't want to be burdened with such pressure, the huge pressure for Duke to carry, I can easily get the job done, and that's enough." ”

"Anna is looking for too simple." Scarlett? Johnson walked in from the outside, just in time to hear the latter sentence, pulled over a chair, and sat down in Tina? Fei said, "Simple pursuits are more likely to feel satisfied and happy." ”

"Are you talking about yourself, Scarlett?"

John who lost weight successfully? Schwartzman, who had lost much weight but still sat in the wide sofa chair, made a gesture that was only four feet tall, "You were that tall the first time I shot for you." ”

"Do you need me to call you uncle, John?" Scarlett turned her head away, to John? Schwartzman raised an eyebrow, "Mr. Schwartzman? ”

John? Schwartzman had suffered a lot from Scarlett before, so he quickly shook his head, "You better call me John." ”

A few people laughed for a while, Anna? Prinz couldn't help but ask curiously, "What about Duke?" He said he was going to have a treat today, why hasn't he been seen yet? ”

"You were going to come with me." Scarlett? Johnson explained, "As I went down the stairs, I answered a phone call and rushed to the study, as if there was an urgent matter. ”

She picked up the silver kettle, filled everyone with coffee, and said, "Leave him alone, let's talk about dinner." Duke has hired a new Chinese chef who makes Chinese food that is very distinctive, and you will have a good taste for a while. ”

Dinner is still being prepared, and the chef hired by Duke is a second-generation immigrant who can make dishes that are more in line with oriental flavors, as well as Westernized Chinese food.

Of course, Duke asked the chef to prepare the Westernized Chinese food.

Upstairs in the study, Duke was working with Rupert? Murdoch called, and the media mogul spoke very politely, because Duke's original proposals have now played a huge role.

As he went downstairs, Duke received definite news from Time Warner that a joint delegation of Time Warner and News Corp. had concluded negotiations with the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and that the two sides would sign a formal investment agreement on July 1.

More than a year of hard work has finally borne fruit, and Duke is relieved and happy at the same time, which means that the infinite and vast market on the other side has opened its arms to him and his films.

Back to the den with Doug? Walter chatted a few words, and Duke received Rupert? A call from Murdoch.

Although the media tycoon from Australia did not say anything, there was still a little excitement in his words, and the end of the Warner Fox World investment negotiations brought immediate knock-on effect to News Corp., which will be owned by News Corp.'s Phoenix Satellite TV in the form of a satellite channel to fully enter the TV market across the Pacific in the next year.

Although there will certainly be a series of restrictive policies and measures, Rupert who wanted to pry open this market in the 90s? For Murdoch, it can be regarded as the fulfillment of a long-cherished wish for many years.

And entering means more opportunities.

Just like Hollywood has always done, the market is always nurtured and never formed naturally.

Finally, Rupert? Murdoch extended an invitation to Duke to travel across the Pacific to witness the signing of the Warner Fox Grand World investment agreement.

Duke will be on vacation throughout June, and in July he will officially begin preparations for the new film "The Dark Knight", and for such a film, the year is extremely tight, and there is a lot of work waiting for him.

So, just after a little consideration, Duke politely rejected Rupert? Murdoch's invitation, but Jean Tina? The Philippines went to the other side of the Pacific Ocean instead of himself.

And, of course, Doug, who represents Time Warner Group? Walter.

The market on the other side of the Pacific also deserves their attention.

After answering these phone calls, Duke left the study, went downstairs to the kitchen to have a look, and saw that the housekeeper Emma was here, so he went to the dining room with confidence.

The spacious dining room is decorated in a futuristic science fiction style, and the dozen or so people sitting around the table are basically core members of the Duke team. Coppola and Zach? Schneider also rushed over.

This team is not without contradictions, such as Zach? Schneider and John? Schwartzman has never had more than 10 non-working conversations in a decade, but these people are well aware that they are not only partners, but also inseparable mutual interests.

Conflicts only arise in private situations and never erupt when the team needs to work together.

In fact, this has something to do with Duke's style of doing things, he knew from the beginning of the formation of this team that relying on friendships and the like to maintain a team's cooperation is very unreliable, strict contracts and common interests, in this business-oriented circle, the effect is obviously better.

Although some people went out independently, they still had close ties and cooperation with Duke, and it didn't matter what the dish was for this dinner, what mattered was that these people would work together now and together for a long time to come.

The next collaboration is called The Dark Knight. (To be continued.) )

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