Chapter 623： Consecutive records

"Star Wars" has long been more than just a movie, it is a discipline, an empire, and even a religion. Its influence on American culture and society is undoubtedly powerful.

When President Ronald Reagan named his missile defense program "Star Wars" in the 1980s, the world was shocked; and more than two years ago, Enron employees made false accounts of "Skywalker" and "Dass". The public couldn't help but be astonished when he came under the name "Wade".

The Star Wars series launched its first film in 1977, and it has been nearly 30 years now. The five films released have all achieved great commercial success, and each time a new film is released, it will become a grand festival for Star Wars fans.

For Star Wars fans, "Star Wars" means a kind of belief. "Star Wars" is not only the memory of some special film scenes or characters, but also the memory of youth.

For example, after Jennifer Lopez participated in the premiere in North America, he once told reporters, "I was a kid when I watched "Star Wars". It was the first one. It was so shocking. Now this series But when it comes to the end, I feel that I will lack a lot of spiritual enjoyment in my future life."

Although the Latin queen is suspected of being a show, her view is undoubtedly the most appropriate description for movie fans.

As early as a week before the film’s release, a global employment agency predicted that the film’s release would cause the US economy to lose more than 600 million U.S. dollars, because many employees would take time off from work to watch the premiere.

In Hollywood, although the Chinese Grand Theater, the traditional theater that originally screened the Star Wars series, has no plans to show the premiere, there are still hundreds of fanatical fans who lined up there for more than a month, hoping to persuade them. The theater staff changed their minds.

All these show the expectations of movie fans, especially North American movie fans.

Therefore, "Star Wars 3: Revenge of the Sith" broke the box office record for its North American premiere day.

The film’s North American box office on the first day reached 51.53 million U.S. dollars, pushing the box office record on the premiere day to 50 million U.S. dollars, although the North American box office plummeted to 35.55 million U.S. dollars the next day. But in the following Sunday, the single-day box office rushed back to 49.09 million US dollars.

On Monday, a professional investigative agency immediately issued a comment on this phenomenon.

"After experiencing the movie-watching frenzy on the first day, fans found that almost all of the common problems of the Star Wars series of films existed in this film, and the emotional drama was too bloody. Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala's The lines were pale and weak, and expectations fell, which caused a sharp decline in the box office numbers the next day. However, a great director can create a great series of movies, and a great actor can save the box office of the movie."

"Although George Lucas has done enough, the transformation process of Anakin Skywalker is still abrupt. However, Ryan's performance saved the role and gave the role of Skywalker to a great actor, so to speak. It was George Lucas' most wise decision in the trilogy of Prequel to the Star Wars."

"Compared to the thinness and casualness in "Attack of the Clones", Ryan undoubtedly invested more energy in "Revenge of the Sith" and also had an amazing performance. Not to mention that after putting on the hood Those dark eyes, just a few scenes of the characters' inner struggles, let people see his profound acting skills."

"To paraphrase the evaluation of professionals, that is, while remaining confused. At the same time, he appeared desperate and angry enough, like a trapped beast being forced to a corner. He was trapped internally and externally, and was forced to make a decision. In the end, he made a pity. Tragic choice!"

"With such an outstanding performance, it is no wonder that fans are brought back to the theater!"

Although it was a complimentary comment, Ryan scratched his head a little when he saw it, because George Lucas asked for a more relaxed relationship. He admits that he didn't put too much energy into performance in this movie...

Perhaps Natalie's words have some truth, a person who is filled with darkness in his heart plays a dark role. There is no need to perform at all.

In any case, it is an indisputable fact that "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" has to create another record. The first week of box office of 136 million US dollars not only sits on the throne of the North American box office leaderboard, but also creates new ones. Box office record for the first week in North America.

Such a hot film, the increasingly weak film critics will naturally not let go, they have jumped out to express their views.

"Star Wars Episode 3 has more action elements per minute than the previous five movies, and the scenes are spectacular. The special effects are more mature than the previous episodes, and of course they are not necessarily very effective. In general It's better than the previous two, but it's far inferior to "The Empire Strikes Back"!"

This is a comment from Roger Albert of the Chicago Sun. Some people are indeed old and always like to live in the memories of the past, but never want to see new changes in the world.

Younger film critics appreciate the film even more. Female film critic Claudia Pugle said in the column of "USA Today", "Even for non-Star Wars fans, "Star Wars: Episode 3:" Revenge of the Sith is also very fascinating, and fans of the series may be ecstatic to go to another galaxy."

She gave the movie a high score of nine.

In general, the film critics still praise the film. After all, this is the end of a series, and this series was still considered by the film critics to be "cheap entertainment" and "children who must die", perhaps nearly three times. Ten years later, film critics still remember the hot slap on their faces from the "Star Wars" series.

"The movie's scenes, influence, and iconic actions are all outstanding and almost perfect!"

-"Wall Street Journal"

"The best part of George Lucas's Star Wars!"

-"Hollywood Report"

""The Revenge of the Sith" brought a successful conclusion to the galaxy named'Galaxy'."

--"Washington post"

The problems of this movie are also obvious and prominent. George Lucas is really not good at designing romance plots and dialogues. Most of the criticisms of this movie are directed to the dialogues, especially in romantic scenes. The film critics And movie fans invariably criticized some of the lines in the film for being pale and weak or even clichés.

However, these will not affect the huge success of the film at the box office.

In France, where the official premiere was held, the box office in the first week reached more than $26 million, which also broke the local box office record for the first week.

"Star Wars 3: Revenge of the Sith" also performed well in the first week of the box office around the world, with more than 1,800 US dollars in Germany, more than 12 million US dollars in Australia, more than 19 million US dollars in Japan, more than 22 million US dollars in the United Kingdom...

This year’s Cannes Film Festival is not a paradise for European and Asian literary films at all, but Hollywood’s world, the focus of newspapers and movie fans’ discussions, and it’s all covered by "Fahrenheit 911" and "Star Wars Prequel 3: Sith "Revenge" grabbed it all.

If it weren't for "The Superman Family" to be officially released at the end of May, I'm afraid those so-called art films would be really scarce.

"Star Wars 3: Revenge of the Sith" has achieved great commercial success. European movies that are about to die will never be able to match. Some reporters from Europe will inevitably say that "Hollywood has only business". He would even say these words to some filmmakers from the United States.

Ryan and Natalie were asked this question by several reporters when they were strolling along the coastal road.

"George Lucas' achievements are beyond the reach of most artists. He created a great world and fascinated us."

In the face of these guys from Europe, Ryan doesn't mind saying a lot of good things for Hollywood's ‘comrades’, not to mention George Lucas is still his friend.

After saying this, Ryan nodded his finger behind him, and a bodyguard immediately came up to stop the reporters, and he accompanied Natalie to the waterfront pier.

As for the questions about the actual relationship between the two, Ryan and Natalie ignored them. All of them had a tacit understanding and would never answer questions in this regard. If there is a tabloid that likes hype, then go for it. , Ignore it.

On both sides of the coastal promenade are tall and neatly arranged palm trees. The side facing the sea is the famous golden beach, and at the end of the beach is the famous luxury yacht marina with dozens of luxury boats with a unit price of more than one million US dollars. yacht.

"Next time I come to Cannes."

The two gradually approached the pier and looked at the white yachts. Ryan said to Natalie, "We will take the yacht directly."

"Do you think that the small marina in Cannes can park 400-foot yachts?"

Taking a step forward, Natalie stepped on the trestle bridge of the pier and turned to the railing. Her brown eyes chased a flying seagull and turned to the sky. Ryan stood beside her, looking at the calm sea, and continued As a joke, "We can park the yacht on the open sea and then take a helicopter to land directly on the tarmac on the top of the hotel."

"As long as you like it, then I will accompany you." Natalie squeezed his hand firmly.

She knew very well that Ryan would only say these unscrupulous jokes when facing people close enough.

The two of them held hands and walked slowly towards the end of the trestle bridge, occasionally seeing a unique yacht, and would stop to comment. When some yacht owners invited to take a group photo, they were enthusiastic and they did not refuse.

"Will you go back after the film festival?"

At the end of the trestle bridge, Natalie looked at the blue water below, "Sophia and Ms. Kennedy agreed to let me be one of the assistant directors. We will prepare the movie with them."

"This is a rare learning experience." She added.

"I will go back after the awards ceremony."

Since he has agreed to attend the French side, he will not fail. (To be continued...) ()