1924 Chapter 1924 Comedy Drama
Hugo has known Peter for more than ten years. When he was filming "Dead Poets Society", Hugo was very impressed. Peter is a kind but strict teacher. His severity is not fierce. He rarely knows He reprimands people with a straight face, and more often just teaches, but he rarely praises actors because he has high requirements. In my impression, only Robin Williams and Ethan **** can Get his compliments.
During the filming of "Dead Poets Society", Peter once praised Hugo twice. He thought Hugo was a very talented and aura actor, but the biggest shortcoming was that he had not received systematic education and lacked a little in-depth study. So many scenes feel that the performance is very good, but there is always a little spark missing. This made Peter very embarrassed.
Hugo did not expect that eighteen years later, when he cooperated with Peter again, he would win such high praise from Peter. Praise is overwhelming, enough to light up the whole day.
As time goes by, they have undergone many changes unconsciously, but the only thing that remains the same may be their love for movies.
Hugo's ridicule amused everyone and concealed his emotional turmoil, and then he walked behind the monitor, "Peter, can I watch the replay of the scene just now?" Peter cast a puzzled look, because he Feeling that the scene was already perfect, and there was no need for repeated confirmation, Hugo had to explain, "During the performance, I used the performance method of the plot more to perform, digging out Truman's heart , but in fact, I think there is still a little spark in comedy, which is not what I am good at after all. So I want to watch the replay to confirm whether my feeling is correct, and if so, where is the deviation. "
For comedy, Hugo is still too new, even with "Friends" cameo experience. So, just like Hugo has been trying to figure out Truman's walking posture, now Hugo is also trying to give more comedy in the small details of daily life, not deliberately funny or funny, but just to make the ironic comedy effect less effective. Vigorously revealed.
Peter raised his eyebrows slightly, "Why don't I know when you started to have perfectionism?" Hugo was stunned by this ridicule, and then he laughed. In fact, he didn't know it was from When it started, I became more and more devoted and focused during the performance.
A group of people gathered together and watched the playback on the monitor. Hugo watched his performance carefully, and he could obviously feel that the emotion during the performance was very abundant, but his body movements seemed too much. It's back to normal, "Look, if you step up a little here, then bend your knees slightly, and turn your feet inward, the same movement will have a different effect..." Hugo crossed his hands in front of his chest , communicating with Peter in a low voice.
Although Peter said just now that "the performance of this scene is perfect", everyone knows that there is no perfection in this world, especially for performances - there is no standard answer, the reason why Peter thinks that Hugo's performance just now is wonderful It is wonderful, because Hugo's emotional expression is not only abundant but also in place, without any exaggerated and redundant parts. This skill is definitely one of the few in Hollywood at present. However, with careful and repeated adjustments, Hugo can present more different effects in the performance.
"You want to add some dramatic effects, right?" Peter immediately understood Hugo's intentions. An increase in dramatic effects can often bring different feelings. It will become artificial, even exaggerated and deliberate. "Are you going to try it?" Peter was still a little worried, because it was very difficult to control the scale, and even a comedy master had to think it over and over again.
Jim Carrey's performance is to deliberately increase the dramatic effect, presenting a comic effect with an exaggerated posture. This is very difficult, but not the most difficult. The most difficult thing is to grasp the scale. For example, Billy Crystal and Robin Williams, their comedies are like this. become a kind of wisdom.
Hugo is a good actor, but not a good comedian, Peter's concern is not unreasonable.
Hugo pointed to the screen, "Look, I can deliberately slow down the action here, similar to the effect after the picture is slowed down, but the surrounding scenery is still changing at a normal speed, and the contradictory contrast effect will It stands out." In fact, Hugo has been studying the script of "The Truman Show" for a long time, so he has a steady stream of ideas in his mind, but he doesn't know if he can express it accurately, "I don't know if I can Do it." Hugo also heard the worry in Peter's words, "But you always have to try, don't you? This is my job."
If you don't try, break your habits, and step out of your safe zone, you'll just stay where you are forever.
"But aren't you worried that the dramatic effect will be too exaggerated and become sensational?" Nicole's voice came over, and Hugo looked back only to find that Nicole, Alex and others were standing beside them, together with them Watch the playback on the monitor.
Hugo nodded seriously, "Of course I am worried, so I will try my best." If it is too exaggerated, one will become an imitation of Jim Carrey, and the other will make "The Truman Show" change from comedy to comedy. Whether it is the former or the latter, it is not the situation that Hugo hopes to appear.
"Why did you think of hitting the electrician's buttocks just now?" Nicole suddenly asked curiously, not wanting this question to make everyone around curiously look over, Alex nodded repeatedly, expressing his respect for Nicole recognition.
Hugo laughed, "Don't you think this is very childish?" It is precisely because such a prank is too childish and completely in line with Truman's character, Hugo did this. It's as if Truman wants to make some unexpected noises to break the balance, but he, who is kind-hearted by nature, doesn't know how to make trouble, so he can only close his eyes and go on a rampage. That childish prank is also the reason.
Hugo just said such a sentence, others just laughed it off, but Nicole and Alex fell into deep thought - Hugo gave them too much inspiration in character sculpture, as for being able to comprehend How much depends on their talent and spirituality.
Hugo communicated with Peter in a low voice for a while, watched the playback five times repeatedly, and straightened out many details. Hugo thought about it seriously, and then re-entered the shooting.
However, this time Hugo's shooting did not seem to be so smooth, not only because of the problem of proportion, but also because of the problem of comedy. Seven consecutive shots were taken, three of which were NG, and four shots were successfully completed, but the finished product was not satisfactory to Hugo. Instead, he felt that he was starting to be restrained. Too stable, the whole scene is not coherent.
This didn't make Hugo panic, because he also knew that he was exploring a new unknown territory. In order not to waste the film, Hugo signaled for everyone to rest for half an hour. He thought carefully and sorted out all the chaotic thoughts.
After calming down, Hugo realized that he had been thinking not to use too much force, but it was precisely this thought that constrained his performance; try to avoid imitating Jim Carrey, but lost his own understanding and sense of comedy. Features; Trying to show a dramatic comedy effect, but lost the rhythm and completely out of balance, the performance also lost the standard.
This kind of situation has not happened to Hugo for a long, long time, and Hugo can't help laughing and crying, but also misses it quite a lot.
Therefore, Hugo began to completely empty his mind, don't think about Truman's personality, and don't think about the way of comedy, just let himself relax completely, according to his own principles. Being able to perform - the humor he usually shows in talk shows and reporter interviews is a kind of foundation. able.
Half an hour later, the filming resumed.
Hugo still needs to continue to adapt, and the performance is still not smooth, but he has gradually grasped the charm. After taking four shots repeatedly, Peter gave Hugo a thumbs up, with a bright smile on his face. After Hugo approached, Peter patted Hugo on the shoulder. Although he didn't say anything more, he agreed attitude couldn't be more obvious.
Just now Peter was worried that Hugo could not control the rhythm, but the facts proved Hugo's talent. Not only did he control his performance well, but the effect of shooting was even better than the first time. This kind of bitterness with humorous irony effect is simply amazing, which is exactly the effect that "The Truman Show" hopes to achieve.
"Before, someone told Shirley that they always thought that Jim Carrey would be more suitable than you to play a comedy. Now it seems that if you hadn't played it, this work might not have reached such a high level." etc. After Peter left, screenwriter Andrew Nicole stood by and smiled broadly.
"The Truman Show" is not just a drama movie, not just a comedy movie, but a black reality comedy movie, and it would be a pity if any element is missing. And Hugo's natural performance successfully reached the perfect realm of Andrew's ideal.
Hugo didn't have any complacency this time, because he knew that this was just the beginning, "Then let us pray that the subsequent shooting will be as smooth as possible." Then Hugo saw Alec who was standing beside him anxiously. Si, couldn't help laughing, "It's your turn to play this scene, are you ready?"
After the filming of the scene was all confirmed just now, Truman ran across the street to look for Malone, so the situation Alex was worried about finally came. Alex looked at Hugo depressedly, and he didn't even have the energy to get angry, "Do you think I'm ready?"