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The so-called layman watched the excitement and the expert watched the doorway. At this moment, Lehman sat in the theater and revisited the film again, which was also deeply moved.

Perhaps because I participated in the filming and production of this project, some things can be seen more clearly.

In other words, director Nolan's personal style has a gradual maturity process, and "The Mystery of Xia Ying" is his relatively early work.

As the original work of a superhero, the film tells the story of Bruce Wayne, in order to save the fallen Gotham, overcome his fears, unravel his inner confusion, become Batman and fight criminals.

The plot can be summed up, it can be said to be unremarkable. Similar routines, comics and the previous Batman have also been introduced long ago. It seems that it is fried rice, which seems to work.

But that's it, Nolan used his increasingly proficient film and television skills to make this conventional story amazing.

The length of the film is close to two and a half hours, which is not short, but if you consider the huge amount of information revealed in the film and in order to fit the comics and create the depraved atmosphere of Gotham, you will feel that this length is nothing. Up.

In other words, in the process of watching the movie, the audience will feel that the movie is "full", and if they don't pay attention, they will miss many details.

And from this film, we can also see some common sense of familiarity in future films directed by Nolan.

For example, the composition of scenes with complex textures, such as insisting on the honesty of real shooting, such as various motions, etc., so that Nolan's films are visually rich even if the rigorous plot is aside.

Therefore, watching his movies seldom feel that the picture is not enough, because Nolan always uses the lens to write the substance and give the audience full story information.

Lehman looked back at the facial expressions of the surrounding audience, as if he could feel a sense of pleasure, the pleasure of seeing a good work.

But in the audience, there were a few people with mixed feelings.

They are the executives of the production department in Colombia, the executives of Warner's dc comics department and the executives of Universal Pictures.

Speaking of which, these people actually have great connections with superhero movies.

The great success of "Spider-Man" at the time was related to Sam Remy's insistence on taking the civilian route of "Peter Parker", emphasizing showing the character under the mask of this character. The uncle who killed himself by running a thief was tortured with regret.

So this role is flesh and blood.

The "Hulk" filmed by Universal Studios originally went to Li Zheng as the director. It is logically a plan to be less popular and add a sense of weight to the film. As a result, it failed because of too much discussion of the theme and lack of passion. Up.

But what about this "The Mystery of Xia Ying"?

During the external promotion, some people were taken seriously. This time I came here to see that everyone was developing a superhero project and was able to figure out the path of the movie so as to learn from experience or lessons. .

Who would have thought that "The Mystery of Xia Ying" is a complete subversion of the concept of superhero movies.

If you change the protagonist, you can say it is an action crime movie.

A superhero is no different from an ordinary person, and Bruce Wayne is nowhere to be better. Apart from various high-tech equipment, he basically has no "superman" abilities.

The people in Colombia deeply doubt that this film is really a superhero movie?Although Peter Parker also took the civilian route, people still have methods that ordinary people don't, at least few are bitten by spiders to produce mutations.

The people at Universal are thinking, if only Nolan came to shoot "The Hulk", it has both depth and popular highlights, isn't it the director talent they were looking for in the first place.

Of course, the "Hulk" project has been agreed by the global management to be shelved indefinitely, even if it is seen, it is too late.

I had to sigh, it's a pity.

As for the dc department, I am bewildering how my Batman setting has become weaker, and how can I continue shooting in the future?

But they didn't realize the seriousness of the problem, because after the trilogy, Bruce Wayne was really trapped in a swamp.

Under the double harvest of box office and word of mouth, the adaptation work has reached a deadlock. It can neither break through the upper limit of the trilogy, nor dare to lower the lower limit, unless the layout is re-arranged and a Batman emerges.

Look at how badly Ben Affleck was scolded in "Batman v Superman", is it really all because of the change of the protagonist?

Not necessarily.

This version of Zha's work is based on the dark style of Nolan's trilogy, but what he is actually good at is the camera. After all, the painting skills of this guy are very good. The director has a different focus, and he forced to learn. neither fish nor fowl.

Even so, many scenes in "Batman vs. Superman" are very graphic, but after comparison, the audience did not buy it so much. In addition, in terms of editing, the Warner management began to micro-manage it, which led to the tragedy.

Rather than scolding the actors, it is better to say that Warner is too anxious to engage in linkage. For some cosmic plan, several characters are forcibly blended together, regardless of whether the audience likes it or not.

It can only be said that the profit temptation brought by Nolan's trilogy is too great, and Warner simply cannot control it.

Finally, in the ashes of Wayne Manor, Bruce and Rachel confirmed the relationship, but the new story also laid the groundwork.

After the film was over, most of the audience's faces still had unfinished expressions, but they did not hesitate to applaud and encourage.

The reporters who had been holding back for a long time also asked questions in interviews with the crew of "The Mystery of Xia Ying", and Nolan responded in cooperation.

"Director Nolan, why did you choose to shoot Batman like this?"

"I heard that this project is jointly produced by Firefly Pictures and Warner. Can you talk about the distribution of benefits in the middle?"

"Christian Bell, why did you take over this role?"

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The reporter’s attention is focused on director Nolan and actor Bell. Others such as Michael Kane, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Cyrian Murphy, etc. Attracted a small amount of firepower.

Lyman on the side was discussing the release of the film and the schedule of "The Monster in the Lake" with Barry Meyer.

Listening to the comments of the film critics around, Barry Meyer couldn't help sighing: "If this film is successful, we will lose a lot. We are willing to cooperate on such ace projects, which shows Warner's sincerity.

Lehman chuckled, but thought in his heart that this product would really give money to his company.

What kind of cooperation and not cooperation? Superhero projects are very profitable, but we also take a lot of risks. If we are not sure, I may not come to blend in.

Moreover, it is obviously that you are afraid that the development of Batman's new project will not be carried out well, otherwise you would have invested in the development yourself?It's not that "Batman and Robin" made you scared.

This kind of nonsense can be said, and he is indeed a qualified businessman.Lehman said with emotion.