A week before Thanksgiving, "Weakness" officially landed in North America, because "Twilight: Twilight" was unexpectedly popular, and the unusually cold film market hit by the financial crisis quickly recovered, and the producer Kidman Studio and the distributor Disney Pictures also held a small premiere for the film.

Among them, with the help of Spielberg, whose ideas began to be conservative, the premiere invited many conservative members of the academy.

Ryan also invited a large number of Hollywood movie stars with academy memberships to attend, because of the selection rules, they also have a certain say in the selection of best actors.

In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Taussy and Michael? Naturally, Oher is also invited, especially the latter, who will participate in the NFL's draft next year, and even if the film has not yet been released, his fame has already spread throughout North America.

"I made this movie entirely because I personally liked the story very much, and frankly, I was at this age and couldn't always play a girl who wasn't married, I should have played a mother, and 'Weakness' gave me that opportunity."

Accompanying Nicole into the interview area, Ryan took the initiative to step aside, and Nicole talked eloquently in front of ABC TV and other Disney media, "Hancock is a very easy director to get along with, because I don't have many opportunities to play my mother, so I'm always worried that I won't be able to play this role." On set, I always had to ask him if I had a bad performance, if I made a mistake or something stupid. He would always say that I was doing a good job, and that I was doing it, and he also advised me to speed up my pace. ”

"Oher has been an orphan since he was a child, and he has experienced the bitterness of the world. Even after being adopted, he still did not find his purpose in life, and he tried to run away from home and attempt suicide. ”

When asked by a reporter about the other protagonist of the film, Nicole did not hesitate to praise, "I think if such a person finds meaning in life, then his motivation is absolutely endless." The story of his step-by-step rise to the pinnacle of his life is instructive. ”

"What touched me the most in the whole story was Oher's upbringing, it's hard to imagine that a child who grew up in that situation could still maintain an optimistic and upward attitude, and it's hard to imagine that he was so successful and became the sports star he is today."

Before leaving, Nicole finally said, "I think this story is educational, it can teach each of us not to give up our ideals and pursuits at any time, maybe we can reach the other side of our ideals with one more step." ”

Entering the Nokia Theater, Ryan and Nicole are fully involved in their respective roles in the period before the film begins. They are overwhelmed by busy social interactions, and each circle has its own rules, and if they want to get more resources and strive for more benefits, such social entertainment is unavoidable.

If you want to win an award, especially a little goldeon like Nicole who won the third Oscar for acting, the film and the role are no longer the decisive factors, and the off-screen work is far more important than the film itself.

Otherwise, Ryan wouldn't have put that much thought into it.

As for the film itself. In fact, it tells the story of a white couple who adopt a black child, but the black child is a genius of American football.

This is a typical American theme movie, if you only look at the plot of the film, America is really as beautiful as a paradise on earth. It's a pity that even Ryan and Nicole, who invested in the film, think that the film has a hypocritical side, maybe there are many such things in the United States, but it is definitely not a common phenomenon.

It's like a passing plot in the film. In most areas, there is a sharp line between black and white neighborhoods, and it is too difficult for people of color to cross that line. Even though the North American media is shouting against racial discrimination every day.

Of course, as a film that reflects family and mainstream values, "Vulnerability" naturally does not reflect the real social conditions in North America.

Besides, the main content of the film is based on Michael? Some of Oher's memoirs also place the main perspective on the Tausi family.

If you watch the film alone, as a warm and inspirational film, "Weakness" is easy to touch the softest place in people's hearts. From the moment Tao Xi sees the big man Mike swaying in the cold wind, people can be stirred by a faint warm current, and the film uses a very pure way to let this warmth continue to bake the audience, so that they can feel the kindness expressed by the characters in the film in various ways, until the expected ending.

There will definitely be many people who question the truth of the film, but Hollywood's main theme films have always glorified the United States, and no matter how rare the beauty in the world is, the America in the film is always a paradise on earth.

This is understandable, Hollywood has always done this, and every country's main theme movies are doing the same.

As a film with a clear purpose, it is natural to highlight the heroine Nicole, and Nicole's appearance in it is also excellent.

Her role as Annie in the film? Taussy's posture as a feminist does not make the film seem nondescript, but adds some interest to the film. How Tao Xi, the "hot mother", is resolute and open-mouthed, all of which are explained by her performance, so that the audience can clearly feel that this qiē is all because of love, a kind of love that is broader than maternal love, and does not lose sincerity.

""Weakness" is a very sincere film, it allows people to see the temperature of true love."

"It's a great performance, and I still feel a little bit unsatisfied."

As soon as the film ended, a large number of guests rushed over to greet and congratulate them.

Although blonde hair and glamorous and sexy styling do not conform to Oscar's usual aesthetic, Annie? The character of Tao Xi is still ingenious, and it is very in line with the aesthetic tastes and values of the mainstream American class.

Since the film was officially released in North America, it means that an Oscar PR battle has officially begun, and a large number of media have been in full swing.

"Weakness is undoubtedly a successful attempt, Nicole? Kidman plays a friendly, kind, and responsible white adoptive mother, and the role of a mother is a completely page-turning sacrifice for an actress! ”

The Los Angeles Times report is not an exaggeration, and Hollywood has an invisible rule, in which actresses who have played older mothers can hardly play roles such as dream lovers anymore.

Of course, with Nicole's acting career gradually transforming behind the scenes, she doesn't care about this now, otherwise she wouldn't have taken on this role.

"Nicole? Kidman portrays a great mother figure, and she gives the character a charm that makes people feel the greatness of human love. ”

-- The New York Times

"Miss Kidman has portrayed a gentle, kind and empathetic mother very well, and there is no shortage of treasure moments, and from time to time a few lines pop up to make people laugh, this may be the pinnacle of her acting career? In short, what did she say to Anne? The interpretation of the character of Tao Xi is the biggest highlight of the film. ”

-- The Washington Post

"The inspirational label of the movie itself comes first, but Nicole? On the basis of Kidman's outstanding acting skills, he also played a little sexy, with a thin waist that does not cover a hand, decent clothes, exquisite and flawless makeup, and a sunny smile that is completely different from the cold and glamorous of the past, if - maybe - probably - maybe, anyone who has seen any film starring Nicole will walk into the cinema, look at this woman, imagine himself as Michael, and accept her full love. ”

-- Yahoo Entertainment

The applause of the media was not unexpected, and Nicole's performance in it deserved such praise, and even the Associated Press commented that if Nicole? Kidman can't be shortlisted for the Oscar for acting, which is the big upset of this year's Oscars!

If "Twilight: Twilight", which was released two weeks ago, is a dark horse, then "Weakness" also shows the elements of a dark horse.

The film opened in North America with 3,110 theaters and received $39.8 million in the first three days, which is not particularly good, but compared to the subject matter of the film, it can already be satisfied.

And in the second week, "Weakness" showed the dark side of the dark horse enough, especially with the Thanksgiving holiday in the middle, just from Monday to Friday, it slashed $55.45 million in North America, and by the end of the three days, it took another $40.2 million.

In just ten days, the film swept away $135.45 million from North America, which is not a winning film at all, and it is a box office that can only be obtained by commercial blockbusters.

The film, which cost only $30 million, and together with the small production Zuò's "Twilight: Twilight", it won a high box office at a small cost and completely dominated the North American film market in November.

In addition to Nicole's own appeal, there is a reason why "Weakness" can achieve such box office results, this movie taken from the theme of American football has been half successful, you must know that North America is extremely fanatical about American football, and the TV ratings of American football season are super high, and as soon as the so-called American football comes out, other sports must be sidelined, not to mention the super influence of the annual Super Bowl.

In addition, "Weakness" is completely different from the popular "Twilight: Twilight" at the same time, with an audience dominated by Lori and grandmother, and the two will not compete with each other in the film market.

By the end of its third weekend, "Weakness" had grossed $169.87 million in North America, and the film's North American box office trend was heading straight for $250 million and beyond.

At the same time, Disney and Ryan's PR teams are running around, and Nicole is also frequently holding party dueì and pull films, actively fighting for votes for herself.

Relatively speaking, the film's success made Ryan a little worried, and God knows whether the more conservative and stubborn judges will treat the film as a complete commercial because of the super high box office figures.

The ideas of those old-fashioned schools cannot be measured by ordinary people at all.

It's been a long game, and it's just in the middle of the game, but Ryan is out of the game for the time being after giving the team a good job, because The Avengers is in the final stages of preparation and can be officially launched at any time. (To be continued......)