The movie opens with a documentary-like scene of a nuclear explosion. With the yellowed paper as the background, a lot of so-called top secret information is revealed.
When the subtitles of the main cast and crew flashed, a group of scientific expedition personnel wearing protective clothing were suddenly attacked and wiped out.
Then there is the beginning of a typical American horror film. The family goes on a trip and chooses to drive through Nevada.
All the dialogues and scenes highlight the occupation and character of the male protagonist Bob, a physical education teacher who teaches baseball and other sports in a certain school, and a young father.
He has a deep love for his family, and for the sake of his children and wife, he has endured his conservative, stubborn and aggressive father-in-law again and again.
Every time they had a dispute and his wife came to act as peacemaker, Bob would take a step back for his wife's sake.
At least the audience will not feel disgusted with this character if he gives in to his family for the sake of love.
So, after filling up at the gas station, Bob shut himself into the RV to watch the kids while his father-in-law chose a back road.
The car got a puncture, and his father-in-law chose to go back to the gas station for help. Bob, as a young man, went to explore the unknown road ahead.
The road was cut off by a huge crater, and the deformed murderer officially appeared.
Bob was suddenly attacked and attacked by two murderers. After paying the price of cutting off his fingers, Bob killed the murderers.
When he bandaged the wound, picked up the baseball bat and was about to return to the RV, his father-in-law was tied to a tree and set on fire. His mother-in-law and wife were killed, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law were injured, and the child was snatched away.
Under the pain and anger, the one-person-one-stick-one-dog mode was officially launched.
The male protagonist and the deformed murderer abuse each other.
With the help of the dog and the deformed girl, the hero killed the enemy and rescued the child.
From the third row of the auditorium, watching the scarred actor carrying his child out of the abandoned town, film critic Kenneth Turan said: "Wes Craven has finally made some progress over the years."
Todd McCarthy nodded: "He incorporated more action elements into the film."
Another film critic, Courtney Howard, said: "This model is a bit interesting. One person and one dog, struggling to survive, and then fighting their way out."
McCarthy asked, "What did you think of the film?"
"It doesn't deviate from the traditional horror film formula." Turan said simply: "But the male protagonist's acting is good. Did you notice that he played the sadness and anger of losing a loved one very well."
Courtney answered: "Don't you think that in the final showdown with the murderers, he was more of a pervert?"
McCarthy recalled it carefully, and it seemed to be somewhat interesting.
But Turan doesn't think so: "You can think about it after you step in. At the beginning of the film, the male protagonist loves his wife and children very much. When he sees his wife being killed and his children being robbed, what will he do? If you had his ability, , what will you do again?”
McCas has kids: "I'd be more perverted and crazier than him."
Courtney nodded: "So, the hero shows the greatness of father's love in this way."
Turan said: "Martin Davis is a good actor, much better than the idiots in Craven's two most successful series, A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream."
The closing credits then appeared, and the audience stood up and applauded, and several film critics also stood up and applauded.
I can't say this is a great movie, but it's certainly not a bad one.
Vaughn next to him is from Cinema Score, a professional market evaluation agency that specializes in audience reputation and has a keen insight into the film market.
Vaughn feels that this film is one of Craven's rare masterpieces in recent years. The leading actor's performance is very exciting, and the climax scene with one person, one dog and one stick at the end is truly amazing.
There have been so many articles about the film’s promotion and marketing, and the scandal between Martin and Anne has been abuzz. Judging from his many years of experience in the front-line market, the market response to this film is not bad.
Vaughn took out his cell phone and sent a group text message. His men were ready.
Amidst the applause, Ajia and Martin took the main cast and crew to the stage for the curtain call.
In the auditorium, a chaotic scream suddenly sounded: "Martin, I love you!"
At first, only two or three people shouted, and then more people shouted Martin's name.
Martin's role in this film is really outstanding, especially his love for his wife and children.
How deep your love is, how ruthless you will be when facing a murderer.
No audience was disgusted by Martin's almost perverted killing, but instead felt a sense of joy and pleasure.
The charm of the character flourished and spread to the actors.
The fans were very excited for a moment. Jessica and Emily looked at each other in the midst of it. With excellent movies and characters as a foundation, it was very easy for them to complete their tasks.
The so-called potential is created.
Martin's popularity and appeal are currently insufficient, so building momentum has become a necessary option.
Facing the enthusiasm of the fans, Martin had to stand up, wave, bow, and take a bow.
Once a person's enthusiasm is aroused, it is difficult to subside immediately.
Martin can only take his last breaths again and again.
The other actors in the crew looked at Martin with envy, but there was nothing they could do.
He is the absolute leading actor, brings money to join the team, and also serves as the production manager. He is one of the three most powerful people in the crew. He is also deeply involved in publicity and marketing.
There is more than one level difference.
In the media gallery, a reporter exclaimed: "Looking at the atmosphere in the theater, he looks like a superstar."
The reporter next to him said: "This movie is a success, and Martin Davis's upward momentum cannot be stopped!"
The former agrees: "He and Anne Hathaway are ridiculed by many people for being strong women and weak men. Maybe they will soon become strong men and weak women."
Finally, the applause dispersed.
The fans' emotions gradually calmed down.
After the production director and the actor said a few words of gratitude as usual, the premiere ended in an orderly manner.
Back in the lounge, many guests came over to congratulate them one by one.
Angelina Jolie hugged Martin gently and said with a smile: "Your performance is crazy and full of charm. I am very much looking forward to acting opposite you."
Martin responded with a smile: "I also look forward to working with you."
The atmosphere in the lounge was great, with Anne by Martin's side and watching him become one of the central characters.
She has also enjoyed something like this, which can be said to be a harbinger of success.
Kenneth Turan, the top film critic of the Los Angeles Times, came over, greeted Martin and Anne, and said to Martin: "I have been in the industry for more than 30 years and have reviewed thousands of movies. I found that your acting skills are very explosive. But the role itself limits your performance, maybe you should try a role with richer layers."
Martin looked respectful: "Thank you for your pertinent advice. In the past, I had no choice but to act whatever I encountered. If I have a choice in the future, I will definitely choose more complex roles to hone my acting skills."
Turan was quite pleased when the other party listened to his words: "Martin, you are very talented. Don't waste this talent. I hope you can become the new Daniel Day-Lewis or Sean Penn in the future."
Martin nodded and said, "I will try my best."
Turan smiled, said goodbye and returned to the circle of media critics.
Todd McCarthy asked: "How is it? He doesn't look as arrogant as a young man."
Turan said: "A very humble young man, he listens to suggestions, and his talent is so good. I hope he won't disappoint like Tom Cruise."
This group of reviewers was the first to leave the lounge and prepare to go back to work on the manuscript.
The crew immediately sent someone to see them off, and each person was given a handbag.
At the same time, the audience dispersed and left.
Vaughan from Cinema Score gathered a few of his men and got into a large commercial vehicle.
He asked: "What was the response from the audience?"
The assistant next to him made preliminary statistics: "Most people rated it as A or A-, and relatively few people rated it as A+ or B. On average, there should be an A."
"It's great for a horror film to do this," Vaughn said.
The assistant added: "Today's premiere, too many viewers are supporters of Martin or Craven, so the ratings will naturally be higher."
Vaughn certainly understands this: "According to past rules, after the film is fully released in North America, the rating may be A or A-, and the box office in the first week will not be different."
In the theater, premiere guests were also leaving one after another.
Mene found Martin: "Boss, I'm ready to leave." He glanced at Annie: "Want me to help attract firepower?"
"No." During the movie promotion period, Martin now needed high exposure. Seeing Mene alone, he asked curiously: "Where is Paris?"
Mene looked complicated: "She wants to come with me and is willing to pay, but I dare not let her follow."
"It doesn't hurt to be cautious," Martin said.
"Here in the theater, she offers me so much that I can't refuse it." Mene expressed his worries: "But when we go to a secluded place, what should I do if she finds someone to attack me? I'm not an old man, and it will be over by then."
Martin looked at the time: "Go back early."
Seeing Mene leaving the theater, Anne said: "Where are you going tonight?"
Martin said: "I am a poor man now, and I can only go to the princess's residence."
Anne just thought Martin was joking, took his arm and walked out: "Then you will be a pauper, and I will be responsible for raising you."
Why does this line sound familiar? Martin thought about it for a moment, wasn't this what he often said to Louise?
The two walked out of the theater gate, and a large number of reporters and paparazzi gathered around to take pictures.
Several security personnel stopped them. Martin protected Anne to the car, opened the door and let the female companion get in first. He got in the car, closed the door, and said to Bruce: "Brother, go to the Hilton Hotel."
Bruce was not driving very fast, and there were at least a dozen paparazzi driving and riding motorcycles behind him. If he drove too fast, they would be in danger.
Under Martin's words and deeds, Bruce will also put himself in others' shoes.
A group of paparazzi chased him to the Hilton Hotel.
The Mercedes-Benz stopped in front of the door, and Martin and Anne entered the hotel. The two of them were in an intimate posture, and they would not come out again tonight.
The other paparazzi left, and Jody waited patiently for a while.
Not long after, someone came over from the parking lot and waved to her.
Jody hurried over and got in the car and found that it was a young girl.
Jessica took the envelope and handed it to Jody: "Martin is planning to propose to Anne. This is a plan."
Jody opened the envelope and flipped through it: "I know what to write."
(End of chapter)
