Before leaving Los Angeles, Martin attended several promotional events for The Reader and appeared on a television show with Kate Winslet.

Time was too tight for Kate to adopt the strategy of winning the prize while pregnant.

There were no cases of lionesses biting male lions.

Martin still went to the psychiatric clinic on time to check in, which was photographed by Ivan and published in the entertainment media.

Such news has not made much splash, from fans to public opinion to quite a few insiders, all believe that Martin has psychological problems.

In early November, "The Reader" was released by Warner Bros. as planned.

For the time being, there is only one independent theater in Los Angeles.

According to the Academy's rules, a film must be shown in Los Angeles continuously for a period of time before the New Year to qualify for the corresponding Oscars.

For the first screening, the crew invited a large number of well-known figures in the Los Angeles film critics.

Awards season is the time when they need to advocate hard.

There was no red carpet at the screening, Martin got out of the car, ignored the hustle and bustle of the reporters, entered the theater alone, and went directly to the hall on the second floor.

Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes are already waiting here.

Martin asked, "Friends from the media haven't come yet?" ”

Sam Mendes glanced at his watch: "It's coming soon." ”

Kate said to Martin: "I heard that you have a good reputation in the Los Angeles film critics, and I hope that your good reputation will make them give the film some good reviews." ”

Martin has invested in these people and is confident of this: "Definitely. ”

Louise, wearing black-rimmed glasses, came from a distance and asked the three of them, "What are you talking about?" So happy. ”

Kate said casually: "I'm talking about Martin's psychological problems. ”

Louise pushed down her glasses: "Go to the psychological clinic once or twice a week, how is the effect?" ”

Martin replied, "I can't go crazy." ”

Many critics from Los Angeles went up to the second floor at this time.

The Hollywood Reporter's Todd McCarthy and the Los Angeles Times' Kenneth Turan are at the forefront.

It's the best season for film critics, and they can't wait for awards season all year round.

Martin deliberately led Kate to the circle of Los Angeles critics.

"I watched the long trailer pushed by the crew, and your character, whether he is a teenager or a middle-aged, performs very well." Kenneth Turan has reminded Martin more than once that he has listened and made breakthroughs, and there is an indescribable sense of psychological satisfaction.

Especially since this person is also a big Hollywood star.

He nodded to Martin: "I was a little worried about whether you can handle the role of being too old, and after watching the trailer, my heart can at least be put back." ”

Todd Max interjected with a smile: "Martin's artistic pursuits are worthy of his talent. ”

Martin leaned sideways and motioned Kate to come forward and said: "The main thing is that Kate has helped me a lot, and many times it is she who leads me into the play and helps me fully fall into the role." ”

This is not a lie, when filming the action scene between a middle-aged woman and a young man, Kate led him into the play.

Kate modestly said: "Martin is the best young actor I've ever met." ”

Kenneth Turan said: "Kate, you have a huge breakthrough in the drama this time, and I hope the film is the same. ”

Kate said, "I won't let you down. ”

Martin specifically said: "In order to make a new breakthrough in art, Kate made a lot of sacrifices during this shoot, and even gained weight and weight to better match the character's characteristics. ”

Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy looked at Kate at the same time and decided that what Martin said was all true.

After all, it is visible to the naked eye.

Martin and Kate went to greet the others, and Leonardo brought in some old men through Warren Beatty.

Critics are waving their flags, and the old men have real votes in their hands.

These are the real people who have a say in the awards season.

When the men entered the theater, Leonardo quietly called Martin into a lounge.

Because the relationship eased during filming in Atlanta, Nicholson followed Leonardo and daughter Lorraine to the premiere without saying anything to Martin in public.

Just like Martin's psychological problems, it's all foreshadowing now, and it's not time to exert his strength.

Nicholson said directly to Martin: "Cate Blanchett's Oscar nomination this time is absolutely gone. ”

Martin nodded slightly, and Lorraine suddenly popped up: "Next time there is such a good thing, remember to call me." ”

"This kind of money will be there later." Nicholson shoved her daughter's head back out the door: "The premise is to keep your mouth shut." ”

Lorraine is under the age of 21, and the foundation set up by her father for her can only receive a small amount of money every week, and she has no achievements in acting, and it is not easy to work hard even if she is Nicholson's daughter, not to mention that she prefers to lie down and enjoy.

For her, earning $15,000 in the short term is a bit difficult.

Lorraine thinks the bastard trio is pretty good.

She left, and Bruce, who was guarding the door, closed the door again.

Inside the door, Nicholson said: "Martin, there are still interesting things in the future that must not be left behind, otherwise...... Don't blame me for turning my face out with you. ”

Martin is right: "You are the boss of me and Leo, and of course you want to be at the front when there are fun things." ”

Leonardo's wall-to-wall grass has a particularly tacit understanding: "Martin and I are responsible for covering you in the back!" ”

Nicholson raised his hand and pointed to the two younger brothers, and was the first to leave the lounge and return to the screening room.

Martin and Leonardo waited a few minutes to go back.

"The Reader" has already begun screenings.

The plot of the film is logical, the editing rhythm is just right, and the gloomy picture is easy to make people fall into memories of the fifties and sixties.

Among them, topics such as the crisp massacre that the judges like in this era have been added.

In a few years, the subject matter will not be popular.

In the face of LGBTQ, vulnerable.

The plot is not lacking in violent emotional conflicts, such as between dignity and suffering, such as law and emotion, and so on.

These are not Martin's concerns, he just plays to his own extreme according to the character script.

Kenneth Turan didn't take his eyes off the big screen, but skillfully took out his pen and notebook and wrote quickly, so as not to forget it for too long.

The crew chose the most suitable two actors, Kate was strong, direct, and stubborn, with an almost decisive determination in her eyes. The young male protagonist played by Martin will make people completely ignore the actor himself, clear, delicate and sensitive, innocent and fragile, like the grass that has just grown in spring. ”

As for the fiery action scenes, they are nothing for Hollywood and the Oscars, let alone for critics.

Kenneth Turan looked at Kate, who was completely active on the screen, and wrote: "The intersection of spirit and body is sublimated by the spiritual exchange of reading......"

As the plot progresses, Martin on screen matures, and what remains unchanged is that he always controls the role, even if there are a few flaws that can be ignored.

The heroine Hannah committed suicide unexpectedly, and the inheritance she left behind was naturally donated to the descendants of those Jews, which is extremely politically correct.

Seeing the end of the movie, Todd McCarthy said: "What I was most worried about was originally the middle-aged part of the actor's play, after all, Martin has no relevant life experience, and I didn't expect him to perform so well." ”

Kenneth Turan sighed a little and said: "Have you noticed that Mischa is a growing character, in middle age, the dullness and restraint unique to middle-aged Germans are played by him extremely expressively, he doesn't even make too many too complicated and exaggerated changes, his actions are orderly and calm, full of vicissitudes." ”

Todd McCas nodded in agreement: "Compared to his nemesis Leonardo, Martin is clearly a little better. ”

Kenneth Turan laughed: "Isn't that a recognized fact in the Los Angeles film critics' community? ”

Leonardo, who didn't know where he was, probably fainted in the toilet crying.

The applause rang out, and the comment booth was especially enthusiastic, this film is too much of a film critic's appetite, it should be taken off, it should be discussed, it should be discussed, the conflict should be clashed, the plot logic is smooth, the actors' performances not only pull their hips, but even add points, and finally make a political correctness, what is not a good film?

The applause from the general audience in the back row was equally enthusiastic.

The girls were full of regret: "Martin didn't reveal a key point, bad reviews!" ”

"Yes, let the director hurry up and release the edited version, I want to watch Martin."

"What do you know?" Rachel hurriedly reassured the fans: "That little bit is NC-17, who will supply Martin for the loss at that time?" ”

The people here applauded and gave the warmest applause.

The main creative staff of the crew took the stage for a curtain call, and was interviewed by media reporters, talking about some interesting things during filming.

But compared with director Nolan, the screenwriter who is responsible for writing tidbits in the crew is a little worse.

At the end of the movie, Martin waited a little as he left, and went all the way with Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy.

Before Martin could speak, Kenneth Turan said, "The character is better than I thought. ”

He stretched out his hand and shook Martin heavily: "Congratulations, you have broken through the limits of the big screen." ”

Martin hurriedly said: "You also played a key role in my guidance, and when I was confused, I saw clearly how to go in the future. ”

Todd McCarthy looked preoccupied: "We critics don't want to see Hollywood too commercial, and that's the responsibility of film critics!" ”

Kenneth Turan reminded: "You have to take control of the road ahead, and you have to balance business and art. ”

"After the Joker in Batman, I picked up the male lead in David Fincher's new film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Martin deliberately emphasized: "I will interpret Benjamin's life, from the moment he was born to the time he was close to death. ”

Hearing about the director, the characters and the project, Todd McCarthy felt a sense of identity: "Yes, challenge yourself one time at a time, push yourself to the limit one time at a time." ”

Martin was fascinated: "I also hope that in a few decades, when the media and the public talk about me, I will be an artist like Nicholson." ”

At this moment, Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy have set the overall wind direction in the Los Angeles film critic scene.

(End of chapter)