Chapter 334： upsurge

"Million Dollar Baby" will be the best film in Cannes this year." - "French Films".

The morning after the show, Thomas arrived at Lyman's apartment with a stack of newspapers.

There is also a breakfast.

"Lyman."

Thomas bit his baguette and handed him the newspaper.

In other words, this year, that is, the 57th Cannes Film Festival, a total of 18 works were selected for the main competition unit.

But in terms of momentum, only American director Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 911", Japanese/Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda's "No One Knows", Korean director Park Chan-wook's "Old Boy" and the Coen Brothers' "Old Woman Killer" and yesterday's screening "Million Dollar Baby" is an award-winning favorite.

Coincidentally, Laiman had nothing to do in the past two days, and he also watched it.

The two films of Hiro-Eeda and Park Chan-wook also follow a narrative route.

But compared to "Million Dollar Baby", it's a little dull. However, Hirokazu Koeda has always been in this tune, and it's a daily style. It's a feature of the Japanese/Ben art cafes. .

To be honest, at the current Cannes Film Festival, some Japanese/Japanese and Korean filmmakers are praised, but they do not give awards after they are done.

Let’s call it conservative. People accept the works of the Asian film circle every year, and they often encourage it. Say it is enlightened, and the attitude of taking care of French and American filmmakers is very clear.

In terms of style, Cannes has lost the mentality of those who are picky.

In terms of art, it is not as good as some niche film festivals.

At least, people don't play tricks.

And then, Coen brothers.

A regular at the film festival.

Both the Palme d'Or and Best Director have been awarded.

But this "Old Woman Killer" takes the dark humor route.

It's still an adaptation, and even if Tom Hanks is invited, it's not particularly hot.

Then there is "Fahrenheit 911". From the subject matter, it can be seen that this is a movie that is hot and political.

The producer is Lionsgate, which is also their biggest work in the first half of the year.

The film claims to be to expose the filth of the US-Iraq war, and it also deliberately exaggerates the intricate relationship between the Bush family and Ben-**—it almost fails to say that the tragedy was directed and acted by the Bush family for political rights.

With such a gimmick, "Fahrenheit 9/11" is likely to be the film with the best chance to win the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes before "Million Dollar Baby" is released.

why?

In order to reach the top in Cannes, in addition to the qualifications to compete, the rest probably need to meet two conditions: either the subject matter is good, or there is a national personality.

As it happens, the documentary style of "Fahrenheit 911" is very realistic.

Furthermore, it has only been three years, with such a huge social influence and a series of political games, suddenly there is a movie saying that they have dug into the inside story, can you not be shocked?

Therefore, knowing that it is rubbing the heat, Cannes must also push it.

Mutually beneficial things, why not do it.

Doesn't Cannes need heat?

Of course, "Million Dollar Baby" is here, and it's a little more hanging.

The quality itself is outstanding, the director is his own family, and the producer Warner has a lot of friendship with Cannes.

Compared with "Fahrenheit 911", in addition to accounting for a gimmick, it is simply crushed.

From the director's qualifications to the operator behind it.

After the screening, the organizing committee could not sit still.

They originally scheduled three screenings a day, and considering the fact that there are so many works lined up, they are already very popular.

However, the movie was great, and on the first day, all three games were full.

The film took off too fast, and both the media and audiences from all walks of life were paying close attention.

And then, it really lived up to expectations.

The next day, it was still full.

The scene of queuing to buy tickets is not unusual at all.

Hilary Swank was so excited, and the great sense of recognition fell, it was really happy to die. It was the first time in my life that it was so popular.

On the contrary, Lehmann was a little too cold.

It's not that I'm unhappy, it's just that I don't feel as overwhelmed as before.

Maybe this is growth.

As for the power of the newspapers and media, Warner has definitely managed it, but it is also because Lehman's film has indeed scratched the itch of some film critics.

If you are simply inspirational and fighting chicken blood, you may not need to blow like this, or you can lower the intensity. Take money to work.

But the unexpected thing is that "Million Dollar Baby" tells a lot through this story.

It's not quite the same as Rocky.

A down-and-out boxer, the low-level villain counterattack is the first time that "Rocky" has used it, and Stallone has become famous by relying on this young actor who has never been in the mainstream.

But what's so special, "Million Dollar Baby" also focuses on boxers and small people, but the ending of "Rocky" is still good, but Maggie's life is completely different.

If there is no second half of the movie, this film "Rocky", the originator of the routine, can't be beaten to death.

But besides boxing, what else?

To borrow what some film critics said, the overall tone of the film is not enthusiastic, and it teaches people to be strong in the bland, especially the plot after the injury is the sublimation of the whole film, so that everyone can see a treatment The girl who can stay tough on all things, Maggie.

Facing death calmly, this is her choice.

What she wants to hear is the cheers and applause of others, regret and sympathy are the biggest harm to her.

This is also the most moving part of director Lehmann's characters: "How should we face the failure in life, even if it makes people desperate."

Of course, many people say that death is an escape.

But not in the film, Maggie is a strong believer from beginning to end.

Frankie doesn't want to teach her boxing, she grinds it by herself; she loses the first time she plays, and she trains harder and harder; finally, she wants to end her life, which is also her attitude towards her life. Everyone will have different options.

Maggie chose what she wanted, and this was her strong logic.

Take responsibility for your choices, even death.

Hi film critics.

It is already unstoppable that the reputation of "Million Dollar Baby" continues to heat up, especially the French officials are endorsing Lehmann, hoping that he will go further.

Cannes Premiere, Herald, French Report, Los Angeles Journal, and more.

At the film festival, the media who are responsible for excavating film works have a good influence.

And without exception, they are holding "Million Dollar Baby".

Although it is not all heavy-hearted film reviews, the attitude of recommending to see it is enough to show that the film has been recognized by the media.

Audience, yes.

Leng is relying on the enthusiastic attitude, let the organizer discuss and add another game. It becomes 4 games per day.

As for whose screenings were cut, it is unknown. Lyman doesn't care about that either.