As time goes by, more and more people have watched "Wanted", making it more difficult to criticize, and the film's reputation will inevitably decline.
The IMDB rating fell below 8 points.
Many negative reviews and offensive soft articles also began to appear.
After all, new movies are released one after another, and competitors also need market space to profit.
The purpose of various hype marketing strategies, including Martin and Jolie, is to attract audiences into the theater as much as possible during the opening weekend, and it is inevitable that there will be some weakness in the follow-up.
In the second weekend of November, Wanted's box office dropped by nearly 60%, but its box office of 27.2 million US dollars was enough to ensure that it would achieve consecutive top spot in the North American box office charts!
"Deviation", which premiered on a large scale this weekend, only took in 12.21 million US dollars in its opening weekend, ranking second on the box office list.
Hollywood producers have also seen the reality that Clive Owen's commercial appeal is mediocre, and Jennifer Aniston cannot carry the movie box office alone.
It seems that the audience's understanding of Aniston is still stuck on Rachel and has not yet gotten rid of the completed Friends.
Martin won the fourth North American box office title in his life, and achieved consecutive box office titles for the first time.
Ten days after "Wanted" was released in North America, the box office exceeded 100 million US dollars as expected, reaching US$116 million!
At the same time, the film was released in overseas markets such as Western Europe, South Korea, Australia, and Mexico. Like most Hollywood movies, once the North American box office is a hit, the overseas box office is also good.
Overseas, US$48.6 million was earned in the first week.
With two consecutive starring films that grossed over 100 million in North American box office, Martin's momentum immediately increased.
WMA's internal customer rating, Martin easily crossed the level four customer threshold and was internally defined as a famous movie star.
"Congratulations, Martin, another box office winner."
In the reception room of Coca-Cola's Los Angeles branch, Justin shook hands with Martin very enthusiastically: "You are at the forefront of actors born in the 1980s in Hollywood."
Martin said modestly: "Compared to people like Natalie Portman, Keira Knightley, Hayden Christensen, and Elijah Wood, I'm still far behind."
Justin smiled and said: "In Coca-Cola's evaluation, you are the most valuable among the younger generation."
"For me, there's no substitute for Coca-Cola," Martin said.
The two exchanged business compliments and visited Coca-Cola's Los Angeles branch together.
Naturally, a photographer followed him and took photos throughout the whole process, which was also part of the promotional activity.
Martin's words are not modest. Regardless of his acting skills, in terms of box office, those people will indeed be ranked ahead of him.
Even one movie is enough to kill him all in one shot.
Justin asked: "I heard that your next work will still have a modern background?"
Martin simply said: "A story that takes place in modern New York."
The copyright has been purchased. He asked for a copy of "Dark Realm" from Bruce and gave it to Justin. He asked tentatively: "Are you interested in continuing the advertising sponsorship?"
The outstanding box office results of "Wanted" gave Coca-Cola more confidence in Martin. Justin said directly: "I have communicated with the above. As long as the background theme is suitable, Coca-Cola will continue to provide advertising sponsorship."
Martin also laughed: "With you guys standing behind me, I feel confident when discussing projects with any company in Hollywood."
These are not polite words, but part of his strength.
Justin smiled and said: "In Hollywood, you can tell everyone that Coca-Cola fully supports Martin Davis!"
Later, someone took Martin up to the top floor to taste Coca-Cola's new drink, a bottled cocktail developed in Atlanta.
Thomas, who came over from behind, chatted with Justin alone. He said directly: "According to our endorsement agreement, if a movie starring Martin has a single North American box office of over 100 million, he will automatically receive a US$1 million incentive."
Justin said: "Of course, the bonus will arrive no later than this month at the earliest."
His voice changed suddenly and he tested: "The Atlanta headquarters wants to renew the endorsement contract with Martin for another two years."
"Martin's meaning is very clear. We are strategic partners and this will never change." Thomas sat firmly on Diaoyutai: "But our contract has only been signed for half a year, so there is no need to be in such a hurry. Let's talk next year."
Justin thought for a moment and said, "Then let's talk next year."
Success makes cooperation more enjoyable and committed.
In the afternoon, after coming out of the Coca-Cola branch, Thomas and Martin took the same car and briefly talked about the relevant situation.
Martin agreed with his strategy: "There is no rush to extend the contract. We will wait until next year."
Thomas added: "There are also several brands such as BOSS that are in contact with the company, hoping to accept endorsement ads."
Martin considers long-term development: "You can choose one or two high-end brands and forget about the ordinary ones."
Thomas agreed: "You are not a comedian who acts like shit. The brand you endorse must be consistent with your own positioning. At least it cannot lower your own style."
He opened his briefcase and took out a receipt: "The serialization of News of the World manuscripts has ended."
This was an agreement reached when Martin was awarded the honor in Washington. "News of the World" invited Martin to write 10 articles, each with a remuneration of US$120,000.
Let Martin say that it is not a problem, he can live or die.
But writing was beyond his capabilities, and it ultimately fell to Thomas.
"The manuscript is well written. I read some of it." Martin gave encouragement at the right time: "I will personally give you a royalties."
Thomas has worked hard and deserves to be paid, and he is not polite: "You have my account."
On the way, Bruce parked his car in Century City, dropped Thomas off, and returned to the Coty community.
As soon as the door on Martin's side opened, a neighbor immediately came to visit.
The Joneses came over.
Martin invited the two of them to the living room and asked, "Why do you have time today?"
Jones put down the gift, a strange metal sculpture: "We are neighbors, so of course we should move around more."
Martin smiled: "I recently released a movie, and I'm too busy these days. When I have time, I'll ask everyone to go out for a drink."
Jenna Jones put down a wrapped gift box and said: "You are too kind, Martin. Wanted was the first Hollywood premiere I attended. I was so excited that I didn't know what to do..."
Jones stopped talking and instead asked his daughter to communicate with Martin.
"That movie was so cool," Jenna added, "everyone around me was talking about Arc Bullet and the adrenaline rush."
Her eyes fell on Martin's waist: "Especially the concept of adrenaline burst. People speed up, the impact is stronger, and the feeling is more sensitive..."
Why doesn't this sound right to Martin? It must be that what Jenna said was ambiguous, not that he thought wrongly.
As expected, Jenna continued: "Martin, I think this film is very suitable for the adaptation of Sacred Valley, with adrenaline bursting and the male and female protagonists fighting in a mess."
Martin got it: "Are you going to do the Sacred Valley version of Wanted ?"
This is the purpose of Jenna coming here today, she smiled and nodded: "Yes, I plan to be the director and the heroine."
Martin is not averse to these; it is all too common for popular Hollywood movies to adapt Sacred Valley versions.
Jenna didn't finish her words: "I plan to use the same movie title and similar posters and plot designs, not the specious ones."
Many Hollywood films modified by Holy Valley Demon do not buy the copyright, and the effects produced are not even considered as cosplay.
Jenna has ambitions and ideas: "So, I want to ask you if you can authorize me?"
"Licensing is no problem." Martin is not a philanthropist: "Jenna, the copyright income of Wanted involves many companies. You go to Pacific Pictures of Warner Studio and talk to the person in charge, Louise Meyer, about licensing. .”
Bruce cooperated tacitly and took the business card of Louise's assistant.
Jenna took it and said quickly: "Thank you."
Mr. Jones then said, "Martin, you are a good neighbor who is good at communicating."
Martin was not polite to him: "I heard that you know many important people at CalArts?"
Jones understood what was going on as soon as he heard it: "If it's a recommendation letter, just come to me, it's very simple."
Martin smiled and said: "I will definitely visit you then."
Lily definitely wants to go to college in California. California Institute of the Arts has a major suitable for her.
The Joneses didn't stay long and quickly left.
There is still an unopened gift box on the coffee table in the living room.
Martin came back from the gift box and removed the ribbon tied into a bow, revealing the beautifully packaged discs inside. The most eye-catching one was undoubtedly the heroine Jenna.
The titles of the films are all very artistic at first sight, such as "Battle of the Beasts" and "The Best Couple".
Bruce came over, picked up one, and said, "This is the first time I've seen someone come to the door to give such a gift."
Martin pushed them all to Bruce: "Old Bu, this is for you, please enjoy it slowly."
Bruce put it away unceremoniously: "Give it back to Mene." But after thinking about it, it was inappropriate: "The heroine is too young for Mene."
Mene used her words to win over Scorsese's female casting director and has already snagged new roles.
Bruce's phone rang. He answered the call and said a few words, then looked at Martin: "The Australian goods have arrived."
Martin was the first to leave the villa: "Finally here."
A truck stopped at the door, and two staff members successively moved down several wooden boxes. After Bruce paid for the goods, they moved them to the grocery room next to the garage.
Martin pried open the cargo boxes and inspected them one by one. All the boxes contained crocodile fang pendants.
Bruce opened the largest container and said, "The crocodiles in Australia won't become extinct because of us, right?"
Martin said casually: "The place is vast and sparsely populated, and there are no large carnivores, so it shouldn't happen."
In the box that Bruce opened, in addition to the feet of the Australian bison, there were also the bones of the crocodile.
Martin only glanced at it and said, "Send all two boxes to Atlanta to Lily Carter. Remember to leave a note to remind her that I want a similar number of finished carvings."
Bruce was sure that this guy was no longer a human being.
(End of chapter)
