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Adrian is right. The reason why the media has become so calm is that they are waiting for Howard manor to be released. The trailer of the movie was broadcasted in major TV stations as early as when "smell the smell and know the woman" got 30 million box office in North America. Consciously, both the American media and the British media seemed to turn a blind eye to it and did not make any comments. It is really interesting to compare the quarrel caused by the tango segment of "smell the woman".

Adrian guessed a little about these people's ideas. The trailer was edited very well. Although it took only two minutes, the characters, the environment and the context of the story were very consistent with the original novel, so they felt very embarrassed.

The dilemma of the American media is that the trailer and the original novel fit so well. If the movie released is bad, it is no doubt that it slaps the face now. There are countless films with excellent trailers and messy main films.

The dilemma for the British media is that the American boy can't really make a perfect Victorian style movie, can he? Although the trailer is different from the positive, who knows what the final result will be?

What's more, because of the controversy caused by the attack on Adrian a few months ago, and the development of tit for tat in "smell the smell of women", the media and even critics of the two countries have coincidentally wanted to win or lose on Howard manor. Although this situation is caused by too many coincidences, it is undeniable that the reason for this is that Adrian wants to make Howard Manor on the big screen.

Because of all the above reasons, and the release date of the film has been set on December 10, both sides have been silent since Thanksgiving, waiting for the main film to be released again.

Is it the first time that the media of the two countries can make such a tacit understanding for a film? Adrian couldn't help thinking that way. However, he did not forget his pride, so he kept calm. Before the 10th, he refused to mention Howard manor, and even rejected the premiere. With the attention of the media of the two countries, the publicity is enough. Moreover, this is not a commercial film mainly based on the box office. If you use more marketing methods, it is likely to add to the cake.

So, in a strange calm, time went to December 10, 1992.

"Howard Manor" is as low-key as "smell the fragrance and know the woman" in 600 theaters across the United States. Although fox as the publisher in the 20th century has thought of many ways, it is after all a minority film of literary and artistic plot, so it is impossible for the theater owners to set aside so many cinemas at the beginning.

However, what makes countless people who stretch their necks to wait for the good actors to break their glasses is that even if the film is very small, even if there are only 600 cinemas showing, the total box office of the first week is still up to 10 million, which actually won the 10th place in the North American box office list in the Christmas season with a large number of blockbusters.

this figure may not be enough for some blockbusters But in terms of the small number of literary and artistic films, it is quite amazing. However, it is not God who wants people to go to the movie to see the film. The reason can be seen from the feeling of the fans after watching it.

"I've always been interested in Adrian's films. He's a genius, and he always tells a lot of interesting stories. But Howard manor is too disappointing for me. It's insipid. It doesn't have any omissions or ups and downs. It ends a little better, but it's totally illogical. I wouldn't have seen it if I had known that." One fan said in an interview.

"Professor Hannibal and the wizard director's cooperation can bring us what kind of surprise, which is the most important reason for me to enter the cinema. But it turned out to be quite disappointing. I have no idea why Adrian told such a plain story. Professor Hannibal also completely lost his due demeanor. It's very disappointing. "This is the feeling of a movie fan who leaves halfway.

Of course, there are also good people. A Harvard lecturer in Boston thinks that Adrian has done a good job: "he has completely grasped what the novel wants to express and makes this film as exquisite as art. I think foster in heaven should be very happy to see Adrian's adaptation of Howard manor."

Unfortunately, such people are only a few in the minority, and most of them are very disappointed with the film. The reason is that the plot is so warm that there is basically no attractive ups and downs. Like the second fan, there are plenty of people in all States who leave after watching two-thirds of the time, so it's hard to avoid ridicule that Adrian is overdrawn.

However, even so, at the end of the second week, the total box office of Howard manor this week was still steady, with 10 million dollars in total for two weeks. Basically, it was no problem to recover the cost.

This is another stunning result, but it's not surprising to think carefully. First of all, the good opening of the first week has increased the number of cinemas to 1000; secondly, Adrian's reputation accumulated from 90 years to now, as well as so many amazing auras - he has participated in three major European film festivals once in three years, and not only have they made achievements, but also got them Palme d'Or, in the end, the youngest Best Director nomination at the Oscars - so that fans, even if they hear how prosaic "Howards house" is, will still be curious to watch it.Of course, in addition to the above two points, there is also a most important reason, the comments of the media and critics.

Contrary to most fans who complain a lot, the American media is basically one-sided in praising and flattering. Some 10% to 20% of the critics have criticized the film. But now, the proportion has been reduced to 1%, which means that 99% of the critics are positive about Howards house. Of course, the tabloids, who have always been a bit of a naysayer, or are selling for sensationalism, are not among them.

"It's a very delicate work. Adrian firmly grasps the emotion foster wants to express in the novel, and perfectly transforms it into images and sounds. Yes, the plot of this film is very dull and boring, and there is no place that can fully mobilize the audience's emotions. But it is this kind of bland that is the true meaning of the novel and the film. Only in this kind of bland can we see what the movie really wants to say. The book will come soon. No one thought that Adrian would be able to successfully put Howard Manor on the screen. Those who had laughed at him and questioned him would be able to shut their mouths. "

Kevin James of the New York Times

"frankly speaking, I never thought that such a delicate and original Victorian film would be made by an American director. From" two big guns "to Adrian, it is always a surprise. Different from Forster's other novels, love is only embellishment in Howard manor, more about life, society and class. Henry is not a good man or a bad man. His pursuit of Marguerite is true, and his coldness to his ex lover is also true. He despises the poor and thinks that the poor are the poor. Margarita is gentle and implicit, always trying to dredge the awkward relationship.

The acting skills of the three main actors are quite excellent. Anthony's excellent performance makes him completely disconnected from Professor Hannibal last year. Emma Thompson's Marguerite is a little more lively than the novel, but it does not damage her acting skills. She is the best actor in the film. Kate Beckinsale also interprets the sensitive and enthusiastic Helen deeply, but sometimes it seems deliberate when she is too hard, not as proficient as Anthony and Emma.

In short, Adrian once again gave me a surprise. I can still have such a surprise in the future

-- famous film critic Roger Albert

in short, there is a lot of praise in the mainstream media of the United States. Many people implicitly claim that this is a victory for the American director, and Roger Albert is not stingy in giving his famous thumb to Howard manor. It's really interesting to think about the ambivalence that Americans feel about Britons.

So, what's the reaction of the British media to the release of Howard hall? Although the release time in the United Kingdom and the United States is the same, all the media and critics remained silent for three days after the release. Because they really don't know what to say, just like when they attacked Adrian for directing Howard manor, the American media talked about it. However, at that time, the American media could talk about something else, while the British media at the moment did not know how to speak.

Praise? Then disguised as a slap in the face. Many people still remember the reports half a year ago? Don't be kidding. Although every movie is not perfect, there are still ways to find fault. Don't forget how many countries are staring at the British people.

A French critic who had paid close attention to the attack at first went to London to see Howards house, and then went back to Paris to praise the film in a column. He even claimed that if the film also participated in Cannes Film Festival in May, it would be one of the most powerful competitors of Palme d'Or.

Such comments immediately aroused the curiosity of many French people. After all, Adrian had won the palm of gold with "vulgar novel", and many critics and directors who regarded themselves as "art" also went to London to watch the film.

In the face of this situation, if you want to find fault, you must be careful, otherwise being caught will only increase the laughingstock. I was originally slapped in the face by that American boy. Do you have to use so much force when you slap yourself?

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