"The Grim Reaper" was finally released, on March 17, in 2,500 theaters across the United States. As a film with a medium investment ten years ago and now only a small budget, there is naturally no premiere, even if Warner, as the parent company and distributor of the new line, has a lot of money, but it is not something that can be wasted at will. Of course, they still spare no effort in publicity, who let the new line pick up a big bargain.

At first, I just thought that Sean was cheap, and there was a gimmick to play the leading actor in the new work of the Oscar for Best Director, so I didn't think I would lose money, so I used him under Frederick's lobbying. However, at the end of the year, first "The Genius Ripley" had a double harvest at the word-of-mouth box office, and then it was revealed that Sean was only 19 years old, followed by a Golden Globe nomination, plus scandals, etc., which made his fame rise to several levels.

The actor of the movie suddenly became a dazzling star because he suddenly became a rookie actor, which is undoubtedly good news for this movie, and the low-budget production will not miss any opportunity when promoting.

What's more, God is not enough, when the Oscar nominations are released, Sean's name is on the list. In addition, this is the first time in 20 years that an actor under the age of 20 has been nominated, and his popularity has been rising more and more for a while. So, when "The Grim Reaper Comes" hit Hollywood rising star Sean? After Don starred in the signboard, it was basically expected to make waves.

Those who are new to Shaun's movie will undoubtedly be looking forward to the young star's new work, especially a thriller, and those critics will also want to know, Shaun, who was nominated for an Oscar for his acting skills beyond his age? Tang, in such a low-cost commercial film, also plays a role about the same age as himself, what kind of performance can he have.

In this case, and the release time was on the eve of the Oscars, so three days after the weekend release, "The Grim Reaper is Coming" won 17 million at the box office and ranked second in the North American box office list. In fact, this result should have been able to reach the top of the list, March is recognized as the off-season for movies, and under normal circumstances, a weekend box office of 15 million is already considered a big hit, let alone 17 million.

It's just that the previous movie that occupies the top spot is bigger, and that is Julia? Roberts starred in "Never Compromise" as the heroine. Compared with the rising star, Julia's box office appeal is undoubtedly much higher, even if this movie is more literary, there are still countless fans who enter the theater for her. In addition, the story is not dull, there are twists, climaxes and passions, and it has been released since Tuesday, and after three days of fermentation, it won a high box office of 28 million in one fell swoop over the weekend! So "The Grim Reaper is Coming" did not lose unjustly.

The box office has fallen, but the reviews have been good, and many critics have praised the novelty, which is the most thoughtful horror film in recent years.

"The director has integrated fatalism into it, completely creating a terrifying feeling with the atmosphere, although there is also blood splattering, but it is much better than those horror films that focus on it. The so-called Grim Reaper did not appear in the whole film, but it pinched the hearts of the audience every minute and every second, making people worry about the surviving characters who kept dying, and the director's bold imagination added a lot to the film. Someone wrote.

"The most worrying, or the most frightening, is that every death is an accident, something that can be encountered in life. Coupled with the fact that there are no obvious logical errors, this puts a lot of pressure on the audience and makes people more engaged, a very good horror film. Someone else wrote.

Sean's original proposal for the plot of Todd's strangulation and the water flowing out of the ground played an important role, and it is said that director James ? Huang deliberately used two different ways of flowing water here in the two test screenings, and when he asked about the results, almost all of them thought that the flow of water was a little too deliberate.

After being corrected here, and then complementing the accidental deaths of the later characters, although the whole movie does not say that there is a qualitative leap, it also makes the statement that the Grim Reaper is coming more self-consistent, so it has received more praise in terms of word-of-mouth. Even if some people call the movie rubbish at all and pick thorns everywhere, there are still people who enter the theater because of the good reviews.

Of course, it's all commercial, artistic? No kidding, how much more artistry does a commercial film need? Well, if you really want to talk about it, it makes sense to show the fragility of human nature and life through the impermanence of fate.

And the fact that the movie is a commercial film has also been used by some people to counter the attacks of others on Sean, although it seems to be a disservice.

The criticism of Sean is much more intense than that of the movie, and it has become two extremes entirely, with those who think he plays badly feel that he doesn't look like a high school student at all, and it is better to play an older role, while those who think he plays well feel that this is the role he should play. This is actually a good thing, the former is recognizing his acting skills in "The Genius Ripley", and the latter is recognizing his acting skills in "The Grim Reaper is Coming", although Sean restrained his desire to perform in the filming of "The Grim Reaper" and fully cooperated with the director's rhythm, but in general, he still showed the feeling that the character should have.

But when the guys who shouted, "This is a commercial film, and commercial films don't need the acting skills of literary films," the debate turned a little sour, and it sounded like they were talking...... He has no acting skills at all when he acts in commercial movies? Even further extension, acting in literary movies is okay, but acting in commercial movies is not serious and professional enough.

Well, Sean made it up in the back, but those words are indeed easy to misunderstand, but fortunately, most of those who hold this opinion are online, and it is not yet a trend. As for the guys who are attacking Sean completely because they don't like it, they don't have to worry at all, the Oscar nominations and the 17 million weekend box office are there.

But in any case, as the leading actor, the attention and controversy he has received greatly exceed the movie itself, and it has to be said that it is difficult to see.

After all, it's not just acting that is causing controversy, and since the beginning of the second Monday, the tabloids have been reporting: Sean? Don and the heroine Catherine? Haigel's fake play really sparked.

However, this time it was not reported by the New York Post, this time it was reported by the New York Post in conjunction with several tabloids. As for the cause, it's very simple, Catherine's fame has further improved after starring in two consecutive horror and thriller movies, and the actor is still Sean, who has just risen, and has to be asked this and that by Yujian's reporters.

Then, her agent is her mother, and her mother is a big mouth, dare to say anything, and don't think about the consequences, probably Catherine told her mother about having slept with Sean, so when some reporters deliberately asked about Catherine and Sean's relationship, her mother claimed that her daughter and Sean were dating.

No one knows what kind of virtue an entertainment reporter is, these guys dare to start with "who and who is there", and dare to write "who and who are in a hot fight", so the gossip tabloids about Sean and Catherine's various versions of the scandal can be regarded as flying all over the sky. If it was said that he and Gwyneth didn't get a picture of Sean going in before, plus Gwyneth had some connections, and the agents on both sides dealt with it quickly, so they couldn't spread too widely, then now they don't have so many scruples.

Sean is at most a newcomer who has just become famous, and Catherine is at best a young actress at the top of the second line, not to mention the woman's mother's personal admission, how can she do it if she doesn't play it? As for Sean, who cares what troubles he will have.

"Anyway, I'll leave this matter to you, Fred, anyway, I don't want to have any contact with them for the time being, any contact." Sean said this on the phone, with a hint of annoyance in his tone.

Now he is like two people, with a pair of wide black-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose, plus a baseball cap with a low brim, and a shrunken neck, which is completely different from his usual appearance in front of the camera. This is also the reason why Weishenme, who can openly stand in front of the store and call the agent in this situation.

"Okay, I have something to say to you now, so I'll ...... you like that" Sean was about to hang up the phone, and then hesitated when he thought of something, and finally just said: "By the way, there is one more thing I need to talk to you, Fred, I need you to recommend me a suitable person in charge of the film company." Okay, don't ask so much, I'll talk to you later, so let's get ready. ”

Then he hung up the phone, sighed softly, and looked back to see Naomi just out of the fitting room. A short dress with lace cut-out gray, plus a black long-sleeved jacket, black stockings and high heels, and a black women's rectangular leather bag, with parted hair, has a unique temperament.

"Wow, you look pretty, Nami." Sean smiled and blinked.

"Really?" Naomi spun around in the mirror a few times, looking like the outfit but a little nervous at the same time.

"I think...... The previous set was also good. She added, "A light gray loose knit jacket with a long blue scarf, dark gray trousers and flat shoes are perfect for spring and autumn." ”

"But there are drawbacks," Sean pinched his chin and looked at her, "the upper body is a little bloated, like this set makes you look too slender, so-"

He snapped his fingers at the waitress next to him: "Let's pick up these two sets along with the previous one." ”

Although the waitress always wore a professional smile, she was somewhat unimpressed, after all, Naomi looked slightly better, but Sean was a little too old-fashioned to hide people's eyes. But after hearing this, she was stunned for a moment, and then happily took the credit card handed over, which was a big order.

"Sean......" Naomi was also stunned, followed by a somewhat uneasy cry.

"Don't worry," Sean smiled, "It's only a few tens of thousands, I've made some money lately, and I'm thinking about how to spend it." ”

"Got some money?" Naomi pursed her lips and fell silent.

Sean shrugged his shoulders as he took the bag from the waiter, took back his credit card, and dragged her out of the place.

"Do you have anything to say to me?" After getting into the car, Sean looked at Naomi who was in a bit of a trance and asked.

"Yes," Naomi sighed, turning her head away, "but I already know the answer. ”