Spring is often the most dull season for Hollywood movies, and it is not even as good as September and October after the end of the summer season, and there are very few blockbuster movies.

But "Fast Pursuit" changed this situation, and used the hot attendance rate to tell all film companies and theater companies that it is not that there is no audience in the spring file, but that the film is not attractive enough.

Not only ordinary audiences, but also many stars, directors and producers, especially professionals in the field of action movies, have also entered the theater to watch "Fast and Furious".

In Los Angeles, Tom Cruise and Brad Bird enjoyed the film together in a VIP room at the Shellrk Cinema in Century City Plaza.

The audience on the first floor has ended, but the two have no intention of leaving, and plan to watch it a second time.

Brad Bird, who directed "The Incredibles", has a notebook in his hand that is densely filled with just watching notes.

"The box office in North America exceeded $20 million on the first day of release, and the word of mouth was so good that it exploded." Tom Cruise said of the latest information: "The actual investment in this film is more than 40 million dollars. ”

Brad Bird nodded and said: "Actually, I almost reached a cooperation with Martin Davis, Tom, you know, my agency is WMA, at that time, Martin Davis's "Wanted" was looking for a director, Ali once approached me, and I was also interested, but I didn't have confidence in him, and I gave up before I met him. ”

Tom Cruise said: "I think this film will help us with the next "Mission Impossible 4" that we are going to operate. ”

Brad Bird said directly: "The action scene design of this film, as well as Martin's personal action design, have something worth learning from. ”

Tom Cruise has been in trouble for the past two years, and several works starring him, whether it is "The Lion's Mouth" or "The Assassination of Hitler", have all received mediocre responses, and he is about to fall from the supergiant position, and he urgently needs a masterpiece to stabilize his position.

The Mission Impossible series was naturally put on the agenda.

This time, he chose Brad Bird, who had directed Pixar animated films, as the director.

Brad Bird said: "Tom, I think it's important for you to talk to Martin about a lot of the things he showed in this film, and it might be of great help if they could be used in our future films. “

Tom Cruise has always been a big fitter, but there are some things he has to admit: "I'm nowhere near as good as Martin." ”

Brad Bird glanced at his notebook and said, "What is Martin most commendable about in this film?" In person! The Santa Monica Pier incident brought the initial heat to the rush killing, and more than a dozen different versions of the dock video can be considered as part of the film. ”

He thought about it and said: "Whether it is the dock incident itself, or the long action shots used many times in the film, Martin brings a sense of reality, as well as the courage and will that are extremely compatible with the character itself!" “

Tom Cruise recalls the video of the dock incident, thinks back to the movie he just watched, and thinks about what Martin has experienced, and suddenly gets an inspiration: "Experience these dangerous scenes and complete those incredible action scenes yourself!" ”

Brad Bird was stunned for a moment, still thinking.

Tom Cruise, a star who understands the mechanics of the film market very well, immediately thought of more: "Our film, which is called the impossible task, is to break the limit, and I personally play those impossible scenes, which can not only increase the attractiveness of the film itself, but also bring excellent promotional materials!" ”

Brad Bird got it and said, "You're a superstar, the publicity will work well. ”

Tom Cruise nodded slightly and asked, "What if I ask Martin to play a role?" Design a character that is slightly less weighty than Ethan Hunter. ”

A supergiant, a superstar, the two combined...... Brad Bird resisted the temptation, the role was too difficult to balance, and said euphemistically: "The salary budget will explode, Paramount will definitely not agree." ”

Tom Cruise dropped the idea, saying, "I had people reach out to Martin Davis and talk to him personally. ”

Brad Bird said: "It's fine. He added: "Not only these, but also marketing, a bloody case caused by a dog, which has only been a few days later, has become a hot topic of discussion on the Internet." ”

"I specifically asked Warner Bros. about it." Tom Cruise said: "The idea for this part of the marketing came from Martin and was also run by his studio team. ”

Brad Bird laughed: "Martin Davis's dog has become the most unprovoked presence in all of America. ”

Tom Cruise smiled helplessly: "An old guy like me wants to ask a young man like Martin for advice......"

But he has been popular for nearly 30 years, and in the past few years, the whole media has smeared him, but he still hasn't been fooled, and he is indeed unique.

For example, you can calm down and learn from the strengths of others.

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At the AMC Theater in Century City, Quentin and Harvey Weinstein are leaving their private rooms and heading to the parking lot.

Harvey said as he walked: "I didn't expect that one day I would also contribute to the box office for Martin Davis and Warner Bros. ”

Quentin laughed weirdly: "Who made you have a bad relationship with them, you can't get a free ticket." ”

Harvey didn't want to speak for a moment.

Suddenly, someone nearby shouted, "Don't rob my dog, do you want to start a bloody crime?" ”

Another shouted, "You're neither Jonathan nor Martin!" ”

Many people around looked over there, and many laughed, apparently understanding the meaning of the words.

Harvey shook his head: "A $40 million investment movie made a $100 million blockbuster hit ......"

Quentin stopped and looked over there: "If you had given me a Martin, Inglourious Basterds I would have brought you a $200 million blockbuster." ”

Harvey thought of Martin's rejection of his invitation, and then looked at the popularity of "Fast Pursuit", feeling that he had lost 200 million in vain.

What he didn't earn was what he lost?

Harvey asked, "What do you think of this film?" ”

"It's outstanding, I think it's going to be a classic in the action." Quentin's voice changed: "But there is a little shortcoming, Martin fired so many shots, and there was not a single shot!" ”

Harvey ignored the old man's crazy words and said: "Another film by Martin Davis, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" with David Fincher, will go to the Cannes Film Festival in May to participate in the competition unit, and "Inglourious Basterds" will also participate, you and the creators should prepare more." “

Quentin has no personal conflict with Martin, but the competition for the award at the Cannes Film Festival is related to the entire promotion plan of the film.

Winning an award from Cannes, whether it is an actor award or a film award, will be of great help to the subsequent commercial development of the film.

The older generation of Hollywood either analyzed the factors of Martin's success, or envied and hated, all of them paid more or less attention.

Many people in the new generation are also paying attention to Martin and the movies he starred in, and some of them also regard Martin as an idol.

On Saturday night, Kristen Stewart drove Dakota Fanning and Sophia Stallone to Santa Monica Commercial Plaza in her car.

They had already made an appointment to watch Martin's new film together.

The car was parked in the underground parking lot, Dakota took out two silicone bowls, handed them to Sophia, and said, "Quick, stuff into your clothes, be bigger, be more mature, don't let people see that you are a little kid!". ”

"You're a little brat!" Sophia took it and stuffed it into her clothes, and the originally ordinary airfield immediately turned into a mountain.

Christine glanced at the time and urged, "Hurry up! Hurry up! I've read media reports that there are a lot of people booking tickets, and you can only sit in the corner when you go late. ”

Sophia stuffed the silicone, and took out the makeup mirror to see, she was wearing heavy makeup, and she was dressed very maturely.

Dakota said: "No problem, there are many people watching Martin's new film, just watch you almost, who cares about your specific age." ”

Sophia put away the makeup mirror and opened the car door: "Let's go!" Let's go! ”

The three of them entered the mall together and went straight to the nearest Cinemark chain cinema.

Both Dakota and Sophia greeted the family, saying they wanted to stay at Christine's house.

Although the time is a little late, there are many customers in the happy house, and the front hall is full, most of them are fans waiting to watch the rapid pursuit.

Christine waited in line for a long time to get the three movie tickets she had booked.

There are too many people in the front hall, there is no place to sit, and the queue in front of the ticket gate is almost to the entrance of the theater.

Three people went over to line up.

Dakota said: "When I grow up, I can have the appeal of Martin, and I can wake up with a smile in my dreams." ”

"You're famous." Sophia said.

"My fame comes from being a child star, and it's all a drag when I become an adult." Dakota pointed at Christine: "There are very few child stars like her who have successfully transitioned. ”

Christine said that she had experienced it firsthand: "You have to have big people to carry you. ”

Sophia understood and asked Dakota, "You want to play with Martin?" ”

Dakota was noncommittal.

Soon, the three of them checked their tickets.

The ticket inspector just glanced at Sophia's bulging chest and let the three of them in.

Entering the theater, as expected, there were many people like receiving a grand prize for free, and the three of them could only sit in the back row, looking at the past full of stalls full of heads.

Dakota said: "This film is going to explode at the box office. ”

Sophia rolled her eyes: "It's already exploded, okay!" ”

The lights came on the screen, and Christine reminded, "Shut up and watch the movie!" ”

A day after Saturday, "Fast Pursuit" still maintained Friday's high popularity, with another $21.97 million at the box office in North America.

The film has a good reputation and is full of topics.

"A bloody case caused by a dog" has been ranked first on Google's hot search list for two consecutive days!

The topic of extension is also spontaneously spread in the memes of fans.

Memes like "You want my dog's life, I want your dog's life" have become a favorite topic on the Internet.

With the help of topical marketing and the impact of the most critical Santa Monica incident, "Fast Pursuit" won $58.89 million at the box office in three days in the opening weekend of North America!

This also set a record for the opening of an R-rated original non-sequel film.

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