Although it is a remake of the Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs", "The Departed" is a completely Americanized film, and there is no trace of familiarity in the same story line, which may be the most direct reflection of a master director who has never used his own voice to speak, or perhaps the most direct manifestation of cultural differences.

"The Departed" is definitely playing a deep Martin? Scorsese-like imprint, if you can read romance, sadness, and delicacy in the Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs", then what you can read in "The Departed" is only cold, cruel, and rough, which are two styles that are absolutely opposite.

This is North America, and "Infernal Affairs" only got more than $160,000 at the box office here, whether from the perspective of impacting the Oscars or considering the box office of the film, this change is necessary and relatively successful.

"Legendary director Martin? Scorsese's new American crime masterpiece, his talent shines at its peak. ”

"This story completely took Martin? Scorsese's artistic and spiritual attainments are equally strongly expressed. ”

"This is the most dynamic, exciting and uplifting film of the year."

"William? Monaghan's script is completely stunning, the set is excellent, the emotions are at their peak like lava melting, and the film's lines and complex plot are amazing. ”

As Ryan expected, "The Departed" received praise in North America, and the word of mouth in the media was almost overwhelming, including Roger? Albert and a large number of other well-known film critics have given this film a score of ten points, and even in most of the film review columns in the media and the Internet, it is extremely difficult to find a review below seven points.

As for the original "Infernal Affairs", in the eyes of the media and film critics in North America, just like the French original of "True Lies" and the Italian original of "Smell the Woman", there is not much value at all.

If media reviews inevitably bring a regional perspective, the box office is undoubtedly the best reflection of the general North American audience's acceptance of the background culture of the two films.

"The Departed" earned $26.88 million at the North American box office over the three days of the weekend. It's not too impressive, but it's already Martin? Scorsese's best North American first-week box office ever.

In ten days, this film has accumulated nearly $60 million at the box office from North America, and has received praise from countless gangster film lovers, and its rating on IMDB once hovered between 8.7 and 8.9 points, although it gradually decreased to 8.6 points, but this is already comparable to the scores of old Martin classics such as "Goodfellas" and "Taxi Driver".

Even if the IMDB score above does not bring any substantial help to the box office of the film, it can always reflect some problems.

Especially in Martin? In the eyes of Scorsese's die-hard fans, "The Departed" is his successor to "Goodfellas". The best work.

From the moment the movie was released, Martin? Scorsese and the team behind him began their pre-awards PR work, seemingly learning the lessons of the previous failures, and the elder Martin and the film's investor, Plan B Films, came up with more resources, including Ryan himself, who had received Brad? Pete and Gwyneth? Paltrow's phone.

Disney didn't go straight for Best Director and Best Picture this year, and Ryan wouldn't mind voting for Martin? Scorsese and "The Departed", the reason why the other party values him so much is also because his vote will affect many judges.

And it's also a favor. When the time comes next year, these related people are bound to return this favor to him, and next year's "Black Swan" will ......

"...... so"

Put down the novel in your hand. Nicole looked at Ryan, who was sitting on the sofa opposite and flipping through the newspaper, "Martin? What are Scorsese's chances of winning next year's Oscar for Best Director? ”

"There are already films that guarantee quality." Ryan closed the newspaper and looked up, "The rest depends on PR." Martin is not without an advantage, and if nothing else, most public opinion will be biased in his favor. If the nomination is rejected again, the college will face a lot of pressure. ”

"That's a subtle reminder to the academy that you should give me a trophy for Best Director." Nicole also knows some of the tricks of PR "without touching their bottom line." ”

"That's right, PR costs a lot of money." Ryan simply put the newspaper on the coffee table, "but how to use this money is also very particular." ”

"Then you think I'm in the situation of having two Oscars for Best Actress." Nicole suddenly showed Ryan the non-fiction novel in her hand, "Will they give me a third one?" ”

"Honey, if you don't have faith in yourself." Ryan can't guarantee anything, after all, the one in her previous life, winning the award is more a recognition of her years of hard work and status in Hollywood, "I can help you find a heroine." ”

"Documentary themes." Nicole didn't take his word at all, "The characters who touch on family, affection and struggle are obviously more likable than the heroine in the script of "Australia." ”

"That's right." Ryan suddenly remembered, "How much did it cost to get the adaptation rights?" ”

"$3.2 million plus three percent of the North American box office." Nicole seems to have a headache with this, "Now if you want to get the rights to film adaptations of literary works, the number of checks that need to be written is getting higher and higher. ”

"I'll give you a Jian, dear." Ryan pointed to the tall American football player on the book cover, "When the writing team adapts the screenplay, you'd better find the right actor early, which requires a super black guy who is at least six feet four inches tall and has good acting skills." ”

"Oh, ......yes," he adds, "and start training as early as possible, he's a great American football player in the film." ”

Although there is no shortage of actors in Hollywood, it is really not easy to find such special actors.

What was the name of that person in the previous life?

Ryan scratched his head, he really couldn't remember anything other than his size.

Suddenly, the door of the villa hall was pushed open from the outside, and in the sound of small footsteps, Taylor, who was dragging a huge suitcase, walked in, and when Elsa rushed to her side to take the suitcase, the guy moved his two long legs in beige slacks, came to Nicole, and fell directly into the couch, not caring about his image at all.

"Dear Elsa......" she said to the butler, who had put her suitcase aside, "may I have a large glass of strawberry juice?" If not, chilled soda will do. ”

"Wait two minutes." Elsa picked up the phone and dialed the kitchen number.

"Honey, is your propaganda journey complete?" Ryan looked at Taylor, the girl who had grown up stuck out her tongue and straightened up from her crooked state, "It's still early to finish, it will take at least a month, and the day after tomorrow I will go to Nokia Plaza to sign the sale, and I will stay here for two days temporarily." ”

"Why didn't you come home?" Nicole asked, looking up.

"There's no one at home, it's a small place full of paparazzi." Taylor took the strawberry juice from the maid, said thank you, and after taking a big sip, continued, "This is my home too, and I miss Sunny too." ”

"So......" Ryan tilted his head to look out of the window at the villa, "you brought a bunch of reporters and paparazzi?" ”

"Ah......" Taylor said with a grin as his royal blue eyes rolled, "It's a big place, and it's heavily guarded, so those fools can't take any pictures." Besides, they know who the owner of this place is, and they don't dare to be too presumptuous. ”

Before Ryan could continue to speak, she jumped up from the couch and ran towards the nursery, "I'm going to see Sonny." ”

"Alison." Nicole told the tall back, "Sandy is sleeping, don't wake her up." ”

After saying that, Nicole instructed the housekeeper, "Elsa, tell the kitchen to cook Allison's favorite dishes for dinner." ”

Taylor went and came back as fast as she could, but after ten minutes, she was back in the hall, and after she sat down, she drank the rest of the strawberry juice from her cup in a few sips.

"Those paparazzi." She muttered and complained, "From the moment I got out of LAX, I started chasing after me all the way to Beverly Hills." ”

"Do you want more?"

Elsa walked over with a larger glass, and when Taylor nodded, she refilled it.

"Thank you, Elsa." Taylor stood up and hugged her gently, "You've done the best for me." ”

"You really said Lisa would be sad." Elsa casually joked and walked back to her seat.

Taylor sat down and took a small sip of bright red strawberry juice, "I haven't seen Sunny in a month, she's grown so big." ”

"Babies develop fast."

Hearing Ryan's words, Taylor nodded and asked, "Will she call Daddy and Mommy?" ”

"Not yet." Ryan shook his head, "It is estimated that it will take a few months, so there is no hurry." ”

"Oh, that's right." Taylor's eyes rolled again, obviously trying to figure out something, "I have two days off, I must let her speak first and call my sister ......"

"No, why am I wrong again?" She tugged at her long, platinum-blonde curls, "It should be Aunt Taylor." ”

"Trust me, dear." Ryan said as he picked up a pile of newspapers he had flipped through earlier, "When Sandy grows up, he'll only call your sister." ”

Probably thinking of Lily and April, who was already able to speak, Taylor's golden eyebrows slowly twisted up, and after thinking about it for about half a minute, he said with a slumped face, "It's better to be casual." ”

Putting the newspaper away, Ryan put it on the side of the shelf, walked to a cupboard, pulled open the door, and pulled out a two-foot-tall blue-red model of a machine.

"This is the first Optimus Prime model produced by Hasbro to accompany the movie, and it can be transformed." Ryan handed it to Taylor, pointing to the '001' number on the model, "Bumblebee and the others are in the storage room, you can see for yourself later." ”

"Ah...... That's great! Taylor almost snatched it from Ryan, "I almost forgot about it, our movie is almost out." (To be continued......)