Chapter 674

If it is made into a movie according to the original "samsara of killing", it is likely to become a Japanese movie like "big escape" or "confession", with a heavy and profound theme; But the Hollywood adaptation is a commercial popcorn, so it can't be.

Instead of positioning the theme as reincarnation and life, it is better to focus all the weight on cage, focusing on his growth and transformation, from the first deserter to the last unsung hero. In this way, not only the original rhythm of the film will not be dragged down, but also more things can be understood through the growth of this character.

As Paul said: the meaning of war, the meaning of death, the meaning of life. In lanli's view, there is another hidden clue, the meaning of time.

All of a sudden, the heated discussion calmed down, and all eyes were focused on Langley. Paul also asked, "is that so?"

Lan Li didn't hold back, so the corner of his mouth rose, "Why are you asking for my opinions? I'm just an actor, not a screenwriter. I gave some advice from the perspective of character growth, and the next thing is still for Derek and Billy

It's not humility, it's truth. Lanli didn't have any idea about writing scripts. All the ideas came from the development of characters and stories.

For actors, an excellent script should be intertwined with the development of the story and the character. Either the occurrence of the event has an impact on the character, or the personality of the character determines the direction of the event. There is no waste plot or fragment. Whether it's a commercial film or an art film, it's the same. Excellent commercial film scripts also have such requirements. Even the most "ordinary" way to save the world, the story is closely related to the role.

However, the actor's perspective also has limitations. First, he can't see the whole situation; Second, he can't see other characters; Third, he can't see the relationship between the context of the story, the sublimation of the role and the film. It's never easy to write a play.

As a result, Billy said, "explain it as an actor."

Langley did not continue to refuse, "Paul's meaning is basically accurate, I think the script can be divided into three parts, the first part is the beginning, the second part is the growth, the third part is the review." Finish saying, blue Li also picked to pick eyebrow, "how, have a little Oriental reincarnation charm?"

Everyone nodded in a daze. After interpreting the same theme in the way of ancient Chinese poetry, even in English, it still has a unique flavor“ The original novel "samsara of killing" comes from Japan, and the interpretation of Hollywood lacks the charm of Oriental culture after all.

"The first part, cage's first meeting with team J. When the players tour, the role setting and lines writing can be changed. Cage is the outsider who accidentally intrudes into the game, while the players are the insiders who stick to the war. " When I first communicated with Jeff, lanli just had a vague concept, which was incomplete and not in place. But now it has gradually become clear. This kind of brainstorming feeling is really good.

"The second part is cage's death cycle on the battlefield. In addition to Rita, cage needs to see the different deaths of his comrades in arms. Some died because of his stupidity, some died to save him, some died because of his drag, and some died to save his teammates. "

When Randy was making a comment, Tim suddenly raised his hand, which made Randy pause for a moment. Tim said carefully, "I think there's something to add here. It's not just death, it's their belief in trying to win the war. If it's just a one-sided massacre, it's just a connection between cage and his teammates, but it's disconnected from the war. So, even if it's death, these soldiers are still fighting tirelessly, trying to win. I think it's important. "

Then, after a pause, Tim noticed that there was no sound, blinked and nodded, "well, I'm done." The expression was chagrin, and he was not sure if he was right. Although you should be the most influential producer in the audience today, Tim still has too little experience. This is his first time as an independent producer after leaving the "Harry Potter" series, and he is still lacking in confidence.

"Pa", lenley snapped a finger, Tim suddenly raised his head, and then saw lenley's approval expression, "it's not the job of a screenwriter, it's the job of a director." Langley turned to look at Paul.

This kind of detail, in fact, is just a line in the script, "soldiers fight bravely", but how to present and interpret it mainly depends on the director's scheduling.

For example, an alien massacre of soldiers scene. According to Lan Li, the focus should be on the pictures of soldiers killed, which may be torn apart to create more visual impact; But according to Tim, the point should be that soldiers are not afraid of death in the fight against aliens, and they are still fighting tenaciously even before they die.

This kind of perspective, lens, composition is different, the content presented is naturally different, and the influence on the hero cage is also different. Naturally, the final effect of the finished product is also very different.

Paul held his chin in deep thought. However, he waved his hand to show that he had understood and let us continue. It gave Tim some courage.

Langley went on again, "the third part, the end of the war. When everyone is resurrected, cage passes by his comrades in arms. He knows them, but they don't know him; Then, cage and Rita meet again, cage's vision is to experience the vicissitudes of reincarnation and moved, and Rita saw a strange but familiar man. By the way, this picture can be consistent, and then the eyes of the first meeting, the eyes of the last meeting, with this difference to interpret the meaning of time, for the audience to think

Life is just like seeing for the first time. The power of time is always so powerful and merciless. It can destroy the most sincere and simple emotions, but it can also precipitate the most beautiful, profound and tenacious emotions. For cage, he has gone through a lot of vicissitudes; For teammates and Rita, what they see is cage after the reincarnation of life and death, but for the first time, it's like a different life.

In a sense, this gives reincarnation another meaning, but also gives the film another Oriental Zen rhyme.

With that, Lan Li leaned back slightly, picked up the water cup in front of him, took a big drink, moistened his throat - after he came in, he had no time to order coffee, and had a full discussion.

"Between the second part and the third part, how about cage's change of mind?" Derek asked, "we just discussed the relationship between cage and his teammates. What's the role of that? Teammates are fighting for home, how cage's attitude has changed? Why are all these parts gone? "

"It's your job." Just like shaking off the shopkeeper, lanli said without taboo. Derek was speechless, and his stunned expression made lanli laugh.

Billy took over the conversation, "the meaning of lanli is not complicated. In the process of fighting, that is, in the second part, cage established a connection with his teammates, and then we can insert some small plots to show his teammates' attachment to their home."; But these teammates, as well as Rita, as well as the home behind them, have become the reason for cage to summon up courage and face the difficulties

With that, Billy suddenly fell into his own thoughts, quickly wrote it down in his notebook, left a few words unfinished, and then kept silent. After a while, he looked up again and continued without any exception, "in the second part, cage has been fighting with Rita, but so have his comrades in arms, It's just that the comrades are the first half of the fight, and Rita is the second half. Later, cage couldn't stand their death again and again, and finally decided to fight against the aliens alone with the weight of war. "

Derek suddenly realized, "but then he found out it didn't work. He can't be a lone hero. It's not his own war. So he joined the showdown with his teammates

In this way, the whole story becomes clear immediately. Take cage's growth as the core thread, fill the emotion with the reincarnation of time, and support the whole war. Of course, the most important thing is the fight. After all, this is a popcorn commercial movie. The whole core is as simple as possible, stripping off those complicated thoughts, and bursting out the joy of the bloody war. The balance between writing and playing depends on the director's control.

If their ideas can be effectively and successfully implemented, it is bound to be very different from the previous version. It may be a good thing or a bad thing. Everything is unknown, but lanli can't wait now. The unknown is always exciting, even in the face of a failure, but at least he tried his best.

"Why on earth did we start this topic?" Billy went around, his thoughts were all in his notebook, and he couldn't remember for a moment.

"Theme core." Derek said, "and then for the title of the movie."

"What do you think of the title, 'we are all mortals' Tim expressed his opinion, "in this film, there is no real hero. The so-called hero is the achievement of ordinary people after a lot of tempering."; And every mortal is a hero, a hero guarding his home. "

"We are all mortals." Lucinda, who had never spoken, repeated, shaking her head. "It's not catchy enough, it's not selling." What about the title "Nirvana" or "reincarnation"? Simple and direct. "

Paul suddenly approached Langley and asked in a low voice, "what does reincarnation mean in eastern culture?"

"Well." Lan Li was suddenly baffled, which is really a huge topic, "the soul is not scattered, but has always been imprisoned in time and space, repeated over and over again."

Paul suddenly nodded and said, "what do you think of the name 'tomorrow's edge'? I've always been stuck on the edge of tomorrow, unable to go to the future or return to the present, so I keep breaking through and reaching out and trying to touch tomorrow. " How about tomorrow