Chapter 169: Regrettable Box Office

"A well-arranged plot, a fun-filled journey, just the right climax, ups and downs in character building, and a finale that will always be reunited, this is typical Ryan? Jenkins-style ideas and scripts, he always skillfully integrates various elements perfectly, with a scientific research-like attitude, the implementation of almost strict standardized production, he is simply the most precise and perfect instrument on the assembly line of Hollywood, and can always easily grasp what the audience wants to see! From the perspective of commercial screenwriters alone, no one can be better than him. ”

-- Kenneth, Los Angeles Times? Duran

"When we first saw that behemoth on the screen that had disappeared for tens of millions of years, we were still excited beyond words. The dinosaurs, a prehistoric monster that was once the overlord of the earth, but eventually became extinct due to changes in the earth's environment, is a mystery that fascinates countless people. So the moment the lifelike Tyrannosaurus rex roared in the sky on the screen, the hearts of people all over the world trembled, this shock is not only what a movie can bring, this is the throbbing brought to us by primitive life, beyond time and space to the bottom of our hearts, so that we really feel the greatness of life. ”

"In a way, this film has gone to the extreme, George? Lucas and Stephen? Spielberg teamed up to bring Ryan? Jenkins' whimsical world has been truly restored, and this movie will definitely make a strong mark in film history! ”

-- Entertainment Weekly, Owen? Graeberman

"It's the best of times and it's the worst of times. With the rapid development of computer technology, technology has brought endless hope to filmmakers, but on the other hand, with the gradual assembly line of Hollywood, the most important part of cinema - creativity - is becoming more and more declining. Although Ryan? Jenkins still can't get rid of the shackles of Hollywood's assembly line, but he can always use the latest creativity to put clichΓ© plots into it, and constantly surprise people. ”

"Jurassic Park. Hitchcockian plots can be seen everywhere, but he perfectly combines these with his own novels to dedicate a thrilling story for us! Even without the surprises brought by the dinosaurs, the plot of the movie is still brilliant, and now Ryan should think more about how to get rid of the limitations of the Hollywood model. ”

- Richard of Time? Chris

"Please continue, Nat!"

In a luxurious suite at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Natalie is sitting at the dining table, reading a movie review from the newspaper, while Ryan and Nicole are enjoying breakfast.

After the crew left Washington. The first stop was to New York, after a crazy weekend of publicity, they were a little tired, whether it was Ryan or Nicole, not only had a large number of fans, but also the focus of the media, and they were physically and mentally exhausted for two days.

I woke up a little late today, but I didn't expect Natalie to ask George to pick her up early, and she also brought a lot of newspapers.

"I'm thirsty~" Natalie put down the newspaper. Ryan had no choice but to pour a full glass of milk and push it over, "Okay, dear Nat, this is always okay, right?" ”

"Ryan!"

Nicole glared at him. She was under the impression that Natalie was a strict vegetarian and that this non-skimmed milk should be a taboo food.

"It's okay, Nicole." Natalie took the milk. Dafang took a sip and really didn't care at all.

Looking at Natalie, Nicole looked at Ryan again. The beautiful eyebrows are twisted together, and these two people have secrets to hide from her!

"Nicole, don't sue Lady Shelly, okay?" Ryan leaned over and whispered in her ear.

"What the hell are you two doing?"

Even though it was a look in her eyes, Nicole was sure Ryan would be able to read it.

"It's a secret!" Ryan squeezed his eyes as well.

"Do you want to hear it?" Natalie spoke suddenly, interrupting the two men who were squeezing their eyebrows.

"Of course, please keep going, Nat."

"Ryan clearly added feminist ideas to the film when he was creating, Ellie? Dr. Setler is the face of this, Nicole? Miss Kidman's character has a line that aptly reflects this, 'Dinosaurs eat men, women occupy the earth', strictly speaking, there is also this idea in the original novel, in Jurassic Park, humans play the role of God, stifling the possibility of male dinosaurs surviving, allowing female dinosaurs to dominate the entire island......"

"Stop~ What is this......"

The corners of Ryan's mouth twitched, if Settler's lines smacked of feminist thought, then how strange should the thoughts of those who wrote this thing be if they could be interpreted by others to interpret such a meaning?

"Nat, do you have a review of "Furious Flames"?" Nicole asked, draining the milk in front of her.

"Forget it, Nicole, don't be embarrassed for Nat, the critics are going to say that movie is Tom? Cruise's face-selling show, what's so good to hear. ”

Ryan is telling the truth, this hot action movie that highlights the personal charm of idols and plays cool and handsome has been bombarded by most film critics, even if Sony Columbia launched crisis public relations, it still can't change the situation.

Don't think that those well-known film critics are so high-end and tasteful, except for a few film critics who stand at the top can be relatively impartial, the others will also be affected by various factors, and fair remarks are just clouds in the sky for them.

The thing is very simple, Sony Columbia is in public relations, Ryan and Universal Pictures and Spielberg and others are also in public relations, Sony is an outsider who has not long entered the North American entertainment market, and Ryan is a group of Jews!

"Where are we going today?"

Packing up the newspaper, Natalie asked.

"Nat, what do you think will happen if I, you, and Nicole get together and walk around the streets of New York?" Ryan shook his head, he didn't want to go out and be watched.

Although Natalie has been acting in stage plays since "Killer Leon", her fame has long been spread, and she also has a large number of supporters in addition to uncle-like fans.

"Alright then, I'll go read a book."

There was a knock on the door, and George walked into the dining-room, "Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Spielberg are here." ”

"They're coming? The box office statistics for the first week are out? ”

Ryan and Nicole looked at each other. Quickly cleaned up and walked towards the reception room with Natalie.

"Hello, Stephen and Ms. Kennedy."

Natalie greeted the two politely, and the two nodded to her, and Spielberg said, "It's been a long time, Nat." ”

"Ryan, there's good news."

The rest of the people are already acquaintances who can't be more familiar, not so much politeness, Catherine? Kennedy blushed. "Want to know?"

"Could it be that the box office broke 100 million in the first week?"

Ryan feels that to be so excited for these two people must be an unprecedented number at the box office in the first week.

"It's just a little bit closer."

Spielberg's excitement revealed a hint of regret.

"How much is that?" Nicole asked.

"Nine six million eight thousand dollars!" Catherine? Kennedy still seems a little incredulous.

"Oh, God!"

Nicole and Natalie, one big and one small, exclaimed in unison, this is indeed an unprecedented number!

"Hell!"

Ryan was completely different, and if he had known this, several of their investors would have jointly funded the box office in the first week, pushing the box office over the $100 million mark.

This practice is normal in Hollywood. According to the gossip that circulated, Tom? Cruise bought millions of dollars at the box office on the first day of "Flames."

"It's a shame." Ryan could only sigh with emotion.

"Regrets?" Natalie first looked at him unpleasantly, "Come on." Ryan, you can't tell how happy you are right now. ”

"Stephen, Kate, we should get the word out. Especially overseas, I think this film has the potential to hit the $1 billion global box office! Ryan ignored Natalie and looked at the other two.

"I'll do my best to communicate with Universal Pictures."

These are the things Ryan said. When it comes to the benefits of all parties, it is natural to pay special attention to them.

"Kate, how are our merch selling?" Ryan asked about another big chunk of income.

"The specific figures have not yet been counted, but there are out-of-stock situations in many places, and the supply of suppliers we have contracted is a little tight."

Although there are no definite figures, this is already the best piece of good news.

"There's good news, Ryan."

Everyone here is a community of interests, so naturally you don't need to hide it too much, Catherine? Kennedy handed over a statistical report.

Ryan glanced at it, it was last week's North American box office charts, there was no suspense, "Jurassic Park" topped the list, and the second place was "Flames".

It's just that compared with the first terrifying figure of more than $90 million, "Furious Flames" is only $26.56 million, including Tom? Cruise paid out of his own pocket.

Cruise Pictures and Sony Columbia are doomed to lose their money!

"Furious" is a coldplay-only popcorn movie, unlike Jurassic Park, which has a huge number of fans as a base, and the former tends to see a higher percentage drop in the second week, to put it simply, it is no longer threatening.

I await the day you go bankrupt! Ryan felt a light in her hand, the report had fallen into Nicole's hand, she only glanced at it, and a bright smile couldn't help but appear on her cold face.

"Alright, Ryan, that's it for now, Kate will contact you if there's anything."

Spielberg and the others stood up at this time to leave, "I made a wise decision at the beginning, thank you for choosing me." ”

Regardless of the box office success of the film in the future, they have created a achievement that has attracted the attention of filmmakers all over the world, even if they are as old as Spielberg, they will still be proud.

"You're welcome, Stephen, we'll have more and more opportunities to work together in the future." Ryan said with a smile.

"I believe that!" (To be continued......)