Chapter 696： 0 million box office director

"Life is a river, it just rushes forward blindly, never looking back, until it flows into the sea, the sea is turbulent, turbulent for thousands of years, and in the deep blue, life is immortal. The soul is whizzing; no matter what kind of suffering, life is unyielding, it will survive and multiply tenaciously, and constantly pursue light and happiness! As far as life itself is concerned, what is fragile is not life itself, but the will to dominate life! "

Returning to North Hollywood from the theater, Ryan updated his personal blog on Disney-Ryan Family Online for the first time and wrote down his views on "127 Hours".

Now that Twitter and Facebook are far from rising, his blog is one of the most popular personal blogs in the United States, and it is also a good publicity platform.

It didn't take long for the following to keep up with numerous replies, most of which were people who watched the film, and they posted their own comments on the film.

"Natalie will drink water like a drug. The film she directed is full of beautiful photography, coupled with warm tones and unique shots, a story that should be boring becomes much more interesting. Of course, Ryan’s performance is also indispensable. Apart from showing off his skills, he still does not forget to sell meat. After gritted his teeth and watched the scene of self-rescue with a broken arm, although there is no blood in the promotion, it is very sad and touching.

"I think the film reflects that this is not only a kind of survival, but also a kind of spiritual culture. Who can not be moved when perseverance and courage burst out?"

"It turns out that love is the source of life. If it weren't for the feeling of love, the male protagonist would not have the heart to use a stone to mutilate his limbs to escape the predicament, although he needs to face one-handed response in later life. But the continuation of love is the ultimate goal of each of us. Because of love, we persist, and because of love, we sacrifice!"

"In addition to Ryan and Natalie, I must also praise Alan Ruston. He is like our Ryan, a real man who makes the most difficult choices in the most difficult times, not only for For myself, and for the one I love!"

"It looks really sad. But it's also wonderful. The character's heart is very full."

"I really admire the kind of warrior who cuts off his arm with a small fruit knife. Instead, I would rather stab myself to death with the knife..."

Although most of the people who left messages were positive, the number of people who left messages was much less than when Ryan launched commercial productions in the past. The type of the subject matter of the film naturally limits the audience.

However, this kind of film has always been a favorite type of critics, not to mention whether it is directed by Natalie. Ryan's performance is indeed remarkable.

"Even without the intrusion of appalling instruments of torture and ghosts, when a biographical perspective of the film presents nature's treacherous steps, it can still make you forget to breathe! The difficulty of "127 Hours". Not every man can overcome it. , Ryan Jenkins and Natalie Portman have teamed up to produce an inspiring movie. Through this movie, you will be able to restrain your future behavior, but at the same time. It will also cheer you up. Get up and let you live happily."

-"Los Angeles Times"

"Natalie Portman made an important film about human nature, telling people a story of perseverance. To show a bright path for people in disaster, the role played by Ryan Jenkins fascinated the audience completely. Yes, if next year’s Oscar is not nominated, then the jury is blind!"

--"Washington post"

"Only a truly visionary filmmaker can set the story to a large extent in a narrow canyon and unfold from it, bringing hope. Is this movie worth watching? Yes, not to be missed!"

-"USA Today"

"A film that can be recorded in the annals of'great' history. "127 Hours" brings us an unforgettable journey. Natalie Portman controls every shot of the movie, stimulating the nerves of the audience, and is more than the big scene. War films are also attractive. It is not easy for her to shoot such quality in a narrow space. In addition, Ryan Jenkins's performance is very natural and nuanced, and it can also soften horror and humor. This It’s a movie worth watching for everyone."

--"New York Times"

It is no exaggeration to say that the film has been well received by most of the media. Originally, this type of subject matter is easily recognized by the critics. Moreover, Ryan has never done less work in private. How to operate the film during the award season Gained something, he and his public relations team are very knowledgeable.

The film has just been released, and now it’s just November. Pai Jinsli has officially taken over the public relations work of the film, and Disney’s resources will also cooperate with her. Many heavyweight judges have received a post-Thanksgiving pull. Film meetings and party invitations.

In addition, a total of 50,000 hardcover Blu-ray discs are in production. The premium movie commemorative tableware and Disney’s limited-edition commemorative dolls ordered from Royal Products are already ready.

This is just the beginning of a series of public relations plans.

Today’s Oscars, although the quality of the film can be regarded as the foundation, is getting closer to the game of public relations and money. Although the judges dare not blatantly accept too expensive gifts, the producers and distributors have spent the past few years. The cost of public relations has risen sharply.

The production cost of a film that wants to make a difference during the awards season may only be more than ten million or even several million dollars, and the total expenditure spent on public relations often far exceeds the production cost.

Last year, Disney threw $10 million in public relations expenses for the best film of "Argo".

This is still the film that fits the socio-political situation at the time, otherwise it would simply not be the opponent of "Million Dollar Baby", which has a larger investment in this area.

In the terms of the academy, public relations is a manifestation of the will to compete freely. However, the Oscars tend to be closer to the mainstream European football leagues. The crew that spent a lot of dollars may not win the prize, but the winning crew must have thrown out a lot of dollars. .

Of course, Ryan knows very well that Natalie’s age, qualifications, etc. are much worse than Sophia Coppola in previous years. It is basically impossible to win prizes, and nomination is more realistic.

As for the box office of the film, as long as the various copyrights in the later period can be added to recover the cost.

The production cost of "127 Hours" was only more than 10 million U.S. dollars, and Ryan only took a symbolic payment of 500,000 U.S. dollars for the film. Even if the promotion and marketing costs were included, the total investment would not exceed 30 million U.S. dollars.

However, if the film wants to make a difference in the awards season, it will inevitably need to increase investment, which will also be included in the total investment of the film.

In North America, the box office was better than Ryan expected. On the first three days of the week, she received $11.35 million from 800 theaters. The box office of the single venue successfully exceeded $10,000. The number of theaters in the second week is bound to increase.

Sure enough, the number of theaters in the second week increased to more than 1,180. In the first four days, more than 4.6 million U.S. dollars were collected, and 5 million U.S. dollars in the three days of the second weekend.

In the ten days it was released, such a film won more than 20 million US dollars in the box office in North America, which is barely a surprise.

Although some tabloids talked about his relationship with Natalie, few people criticized this as a box office failure. After all, niche movies are niche movies, and they won’t become a killer just because of the change of director and starring. The audience's mainstream commercial film.

There is a huge gap between the audiences of niche movies and mainstream commercial movies. The media are not fools, and they won't be so stupid that they can't even distinguish this situation.

"Congratulations, Nat."

After the new Monday arrived, Ryan did not go to Disney, hiding in Natalie's bedroom, enjoying a rare free time, "You have become a box office director with tens of millions of dollars."

Natalie, who was sitting on him, slowly shook her buttocks, carefully experiencing the ultimate happiness brought by friction, "Is it special? It feels very far away from 100 million US dollars."

"Don't forget, Nat." Ryan grabbed her slender waist and moved it a few times. Natalie pressed her hands down and pressed his chest, "Don't move, we said it. "

"Ok."

Stopping the action, Ryan allowed Natalie to sway on it, continuing the topic just now, "A director who can get a box office of tens of millions of dollars in North America has the qualifications to gain a foothold in Hollywood."

Like a large number of actors, Hollywood also has an infinite number of directors. Among them, they can get ten million dollars in the box office, just like actors who can become famous.

As for the female directors, they are still active and can basically be counted by flipping through their hands.

Suddenly, Natalie lay on his body, the brown eyebrows fell into a horoscope, and said pantingly, "Ryan, I have no strength, hurry up, send me up..."

Ryan rolled over and pressed her down, but just a few tens of seconds later, Natalie's extremely excited screams sounded in the bedroom.

"You stay inside again!"

When she was quiet Natalie bit his shoulder hard, Ryan pulled her cheek and kissed the mole, "Don't you want to be a mother?"

"I'm only 24 years old!" Natalie grinds her teeth. "Even if you want to, it's not now."

"Okay." Ryan shrugged, picked her up and walked towards the bathroom, and said clearly, "Your career has just started. You are not yet a mother, I understand, Nat."

"I heard that China has sent you an official business visit invitation again?" Lying in the spacious bathtub, Natalie allowed Ryan to wash her smooth skin with warm water. "I remember you didn't use Disneyland last year. Have you been there once as the chairman of the board of directors?"

"This time it's not just Disneyland." Ryan closed the water valve, jumped into the bathtub, and lay beside Natalie. "It's a lot of cooperation. I have promised to go to China early next year."

"It's all about benefit." Natalie pointed to the essence.

How could she not understand her lover, if there is not enough interest, he would change the schedule and run to the other side of the Pacific again? (To be continued...) ()