It would be absolutely false to say that Lu Yanhe only had box office expectations for "The Mist".What moved him to decide to star in a movie was definitely not just the box office factor.
When the movie begins, a chaotic small town party opens, and three young people are introduced. A few very simple shots highlight the personalities of the three people and tell everyone clearly that there is a secret between the three of them that is now difficult to tell.
Director Muken's editing style is fast-paced and multi-shot.
In his films, you rarely see camera shots that stay on for more than five seconds; everything cuts very quickly.
Lu Yanhe waited until fifteen to twenty minutes into the movie before he made his first appearance.
It was the scene with him and Arne.
When he suddenly swooped down and appeared in front of Arne, there was a cry of surprise in the screening room.
However, director Muken always shot panoramic shots and hardly gave him a chance to take a close-up.
This is different from what Lu Yanhe expected.
However, before he could wonder what was going on, a close-up of him suddenly appeared.
It was the look he gave Arne.
Hatred, anger, coldness and other emotions are conveyed in a slow and silent manner from this one look.
Lu Yanhe suddenly understood.
All the panoramic views in the early stage were waiting for the appearance of this close-up.
Without a word, just this one look can make the audience realize that this is not a simple ghost. He and Arne have had intersections in the past, and something must have happened.
The next shot shows Arne sitting on the ground with a pale face, revealing a look of fear that comes from surviving a disaster.
Not a bad performance.
Young actors like Arne, who have experienced many years of stage performance, are very good at controlling their emotions.
however--
Tom Wynn was a little confused. Was it because his filter for Lu Yanhe was too deep?
Why in the scene between the two of them just now, he felt that Lu Yanhe was completely leading Arne.
The aura and rhythm are all brought by the ghost played by Lu Yanhe.
Arne’s reaction is like that of someone who has really suddenly seen a ghost. His reactions throughout are all correct and real - but he lacks a bit of control and mastery of the performance.
Tom Wynn had such doubts because in this movie, Lu Yanhe's sense of rhythm and control took advantage of the relationship between the characters and the tone of the scene itself, which was that the Asian ghost was threatening Alvin. He didn't know whether it was Lu Yanhe's own performance that reached a new level, or because of this convenience, he presented such a strong aura that he controlled the whole scene.
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What kind of horror movie is classic and popular with everyone?
In the past, it might really just be about seeing which one was bloodier, which one was more terrifying, and seeing the adrenaline rush.
But with the development of the film market, people's requirements for various types of films are actually getting higher and higher.
Because the audience's threshold is getting higher and higher.
So, looking at the horror movies that have sold well in North America recently, whether it is Get Out, Joker, or Megan, which is labeled as a horror movie but is actually a soft science fiction film with horror elements, the scenes that directly give you a visual shock of horror are becoming less and less.
Lu Yanhe has always suspected that this was done to expand the audience range, so that many viewers who could not accept the horror scenes would also be willing to go to the cinema to watch this movie.
All in all, horror films are becoming more and more about "themes".
For example, "Get Out" is horrifying because of the threats to life and dignity that black people have faced for hundreds of years.
For example, "Joker" is terrifying because of childhood trauma, violence and discrimination.
Horror movies, especially the blockbuster horror movies, are increasingly moving away from direct, audio-visual horror to situational horror.
There is a long section in the middle of "The Mist" that uses audio-visual performance to show its horror, but the theme of the entire movie is not that of a horror movie.
Because the subject of terror is itself a victim and avenger, it is not pure evil.
It is the surface of terror, while the arson incidents of that year are the inner layer of terror.
Lu Yanhe likes this kind of contrast.
The conflict and contrast between the characters in "The Mist" was a key factor in why Lu Yanhe initially chose this script.
Putting aside the superficial horror and thriller elements, the story itself is a very old theme. It is not innovative, in fact, it is even a bit of a rehash, but making a movie never requires a very innovative theme or story. Ninety-nine percent of movies are about things that have already been made by others. The key is the storytelling technique and the rhythm of the story.
The acting skills of the four young actors provided a very solid situational foundation for the film.
There is a saying about martial arts scenes: how strong your martial arts skills are as an action actor does not depend on how well you fight, but on how well the actor you fight performs.
The actor is the subject of the presentation.
Whether the filming of the movie is perfect or not actually all depends on the performance of the actors.
The actors' performances are real and everything holds up.
The actors' performances are superficial, and no matter how good the other parts are, they cannot bring the audience into the situation.
However, the performance requirements of "The Mist" for the actors are not lowered just because it is a horror film.
At least Lu Yanhe didn't have such a feeling when he was on the set.
On the contrary, Muken is a director who has high requirements for actors' performances. He cares a lot about the performances given by the actors and whether they can make people feel involved. He will often observe the reactions of the on-site staff. If the reactions of the on-site staff are obviously not affected by them, then this shot will definitely not pass and will be re-shot.
Lu Yanhe had never expected that watching a horror movie in which he himself acted would make his hair stand on end at several points.
He did not watch many horror movies, mainly because he was timid. He thought it would be better to watch a horror movie starring himself. After all, he played the scary guy.
However, he overestimated himself and underestimated the capabilities of film.
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Muken Sorge had been secretly observing the reactions of others around him.
This is his favorite thing to do when watching movies he directed in the cinema.
In fact, he already knew what the movie was like.
By the time a movie reaches the stage of being released in theaters, the director must have watched it countless times during the process of reviewing and editing the film, and he may even feel like vomiting after watching it.
When it comes to the premiere, what he wants to see more is everyone's reaction to the movie.
This is the most authentic feedback.
According to what he saw, people's response to the film was quite good.
I was almost watching the movie intently and very focused.
If a movie can keep the audience watching until now and still focus on the rest of the movie, it means that the movie is very gripping. For a horror movie, this is the first priority.
If a horror movie can't keep the audience focused on the plot, then the movie can be declared a failure.
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Tom Wynne actually had mixed feelings.
He didn't know how to describe his feelings after watching this movie. On the one hand, whether it was the director's scheduling, the camera language, or the actors' performances, this horror movie showed a very high quality - this was very different from the rough feeling of many horror movies.
But on the other hand, he always felt that the movie was too direct and obvious. Whether it was the attitudes of other people in the town or the lines of the actors, they all mentioned the opposition, conflict and hatred between outsiders and the local aborigines from time to time.
The concept is too obvious and the theme is not concealed at all.
Like many genre films.
Tom Wynn has always disliked films that express their themes so clearly. But this film has a magical sense of unity - probably like the person who introduces his achievements very arrogantly, he is also unpleasant, but compared with those who pretend to be cool, this kind of arrogance is just arrogance that makes people dislike him. On the other hand, you don't think this person is pretending, you feel that this person, in addition to arrogance, actually has something solid.
The same is true for this movie.
In his eyes, the shortcomings are obvious, and it lacks the artistic beauty of the film. But the advantages are also obvious. The film obviously did not intend to make the film closer to the dimension of an art film after the actors contributed such superb performances. It has implemented the attitude of "Yes, I am a horror film" from beginning to end. Basically, all the elements of a horror film appear, but director Muken uses them more advanced than ordinary horror films.
Tom Wynn was a little worried that his liking for the movie was actually greater than his dislike for it because of his admiration for Lu Yanhe.
He didn't want his judgment to lose objectivity because of personal relationships.
Although he is well aware that no matter how objective he tries, film reviews are inherently subjective.
This is just one person's aesthetic.
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Lu Yanhe's Asian ghost lets Lily Williams' character go at the last minute.
But at this moment, no one was relieved that Lily Williams had survived the disaster.
They were surprised to realize that the movie only revealed everything at this point: the big villain at the beginning was actually the victim of a brutal massacre, and the innocent victims in the town who seemed to be attacked by ghosts were actually the real perpetrators.
This ending left everyone present still immersed in emotion.
Especially the last climax of Lu Yanhe, the emotions suddenly burst out——
Except for some of the audience, the others present were all very familiar with the movie. They knew very well that this movie was almost a one-man show by Lu Yanhe.
It’s not that the performances of other actors were not good enough, but Lu Yanhe’s performance made this Asian ghost character, who was originally in a completely suppressed position, become the key figure that draws the audience’s attention throughout the entire movie.
As soon as he appears, everyone can't help but hold their breath.
This kind of breathtaking performance rhythm is the aura that only a great actor can have.
He totally plays this movie like it's his home turf.
"Lu Yanhe's performance was outstanding." Tom Wyane heard someone next to him say this.
He had no doubt about the truth of this statement.
In the movie, the only person who can truly compete with Lu Yanhe is the exorcist played by British actor Jamie Wilson.
Jamie Wilson, the world-renowned actor, plays a mysterious exorcist this time, a role that subverts his previous screen image and is very eye-catching.
Especially the two scenes between him and Lu Yanhe were very exciting.
Unfortunately, Jamie Wilson didn't come to the premiere today.
He is not the lead actor in this movie, he is also filming for another crew at the time.
If he were here, he would definitely be the superstar that everyone is paying attention to today.
Tom Wynne was actually a little curious about why Jamie Wilson came to "The Mist" to play an exorcist who was completely different from his previous screen image and even a bit image-destroying.
Many action and spy movies he starred in have grossed over 100 million dollars at the global box office, but horror movies have never been his genre.
Of course, at this moment, everyone's attention is still on the actors who appear here.
The applause lasted for a long time.
Tom Wynn saw Lu Yanhe accepting congratulations from people around him.
Needless to say, everyone who came to watch the premiere today must have been moved and shocked by Lu Yanhe's performance.
Just looking at the enthusiasm everyone showed towards Lu Yanhe at this time was enough to know their attitude.
You know, Americans have always been quite arrogant.
Americans themselves admit this; they believe they are the best and most powerful in the world.
The same is true in the field of acting. They believe that the best actors must be in Hollywood.
Hollywood has always welcomed top actors from all over the world, and it is through this attitude and method that they ensure Hollywood's leading position in the film production industry.
Of course, they also have to admit that in the field of art films, they still cannot compare with those European countries or several top international film festivals. This is recognized by the American film critics themselves.
This is also why the Oscars in this world do not have a unique status in the world like the world where Lu Yanhe came from.
Tom Wyane looked at Lu Yanhe surrounded by the crowd, and suddenly thought that after the release of the movie "The Mist", if nothing unexpected happened, it should be able to achieve very good box office performance.
And Lu Yanhe's performance in the movie will definitely be seen by people in the film industry.
The media attending the premiere today alone will certainly not be stingy with their praise.
If Lu Yanhe is willing to act in more Hollywood movies in the future, the Hollywood film companies will definitely not be stingy with the opportunity.
Hollywood is such a place. For those who deserve the opportunity, all kinds of resources will be rushed to that person like crazy.
When it comes to pursuing fame and fortune, Hollywood is definitely at the forefront.
I just don’t know what Lu Yanhe will choose.
At this moment, Tom Wynn suddenly heard someone next to him looking at his phone and said in surprise: "The video of Lu Yanhe being told to get out of here on the red carpet just now has become popular on Twitter. Everyone is discussing this matter, and someone has started a topic #SupportLuYanhe#."
Tom Wynn looked at them in surprise, took out his mobile phone and opened Twitter.
It really is.
Several people forwarded this video on his homepage and expressed their opinions, expressing anger and condemnation towards the person who attacked Lu Yanhe.
Lu Yanhe's name was on Twitter's global trend list.
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Not today.
See you tomorrow. (End of chapter)
