Chapter 436 436 Temporary Thoughts

"It's not easy to find someone who likes this kind of pure gangster movie." Quentin couldn't help sighing when he saw the smile on Hugo's face, leaning on the back of the deck seat with a lonely expression on his face.

Hugo laughed, "Maybe genre films will have ups and downs, but truly outstanding works will never lack audiences."

In Hollywood, genre films will have a golden age. For example, the action films that swept the world in the 1980s and made a number of superstars such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, but after entering the 1990s , Although there is still a market for action movies, it is gradually shrinking, and after entering the 21st century, it is almost submerged in the commercial blockbuster of visual effects. The power of human beings is hard to compare with the effects of computer technology.

The same is true of gangster movies. In fact, movies with gangster elements such as violence, blood, and killing have always existed. They are just pure gangster movies, but they have passed their golden age.

Beginning in the 1970s, the "Godfather" series, "Goodfellas", "Once Upon a Time in America", "Scarface", "Miller's. Crossing", "Prizzi's. Honor" "The. Untouchables" created the peak period of pure gangster movies, but after entering the 1990s, this kind of film focusing on underworld life gradually lost its market and gradually declined.

After entering the 21st century, it has almost disappeared from people's sight, even the "Gangs. Of. New. York" filmed by Martin Scorsese again, the great director Ridley S. Kurt (Ridley. Scott directed "American Gangster (American. Gangster)" also failed to reproduce the glory of gangster movies.

Pure gangster movies have gradually declined, and have been replaced by police and bandit movies with wider audiences and sources, and the film elements have become more abundant. Maybe there are still many movies about gangsters, but they are no longer pure, and it is even more difficult to reproduce.” The Godfather", "Once Upon a Time in America", "Goodfellas" and other film history classics.

As a loyal fan of gangster movies and western movies, Quentin can be said to have witnessed the decline of this type of movie. His works such as "Kill Bill" and "Inglourious Basterds" created after the 21st century have gradually become Breaking away from the category of gangster movies, it integrates elements such as violence and blood into a wider territory, thereby developing its own style.

However, in Quentin's directing career, "Pulp Fiction" can be defined as a gangster movie. Although it is not pure, it is a tribute to gangster movies, and it also created a peak in his directing work. This peak is still difficult to surpass even after two decades, even with such excellent works as "Kill Bill," "Inglourious Basterds," and "Django Unchained."

"As a movie fan, don't you want to appear in a wonderful gangster movie?" Quentin raised his head and looked at Hugo curiously, "I mean, play a role like Robert De Niro. Such a wonderful character, with his ability to leave a magnificent stroke in the history of the film."

"And then he was locked in the gangster circle and could never break free?" Hugo's words made Quentin stunned, and then the two of them couldn't help laughing.

Robert De Niro is a great actor in film history, there is no doubt about it, but he has starred in too many gangster movies, and most of the classic roles are fixed in this range, which can be said to be a huge pity , After 2010, he still played the role of a number of gang bosses, which made the film critics regret very much, thinking that Robert was self-imprisoned in the later stages of his acting career, and he has never been able to make a breakthrough. At this point, Jack Nicholson is obviously much better.

After teasing, Hugo then returned to Quentin's topic just now, "As an actor, of course I hope to make breakthroughs, such as a role as majestic and imposing as Brando in 'The Godfather', or a role like German Nero's little guy in 'Once Upon a Time in America', or Lyotta's ups and downs in 'Goodfellas' are rare, both from an actor's and a fan's point of view. "

Quentin also nodded his approval to Hugo's words. The smile on his face and the forceful movements were like breaking his neck. "But your appearance is very limited. I guess you are more suitable." The Godfather 'Ripacino or Keizer's character."

Hugo smiled, "Not everyone can be Keizer."

John - Cazale (John. Cazale) in the "Godfather" played is the second son Fredo, weak and incompetent role. In John's acting career, he only played five roles, but all of them are regarded as classics. In addition to the "Godfather" series, his works also include "The Conversation", "Hot Days" Afternoon (Dog. Day. Afternoon)", "The Deer Hunter (The. Deer. Hunter)" three Oscar best film-level works. It is a pity that this acting genius passed away in 1978 due to bone cancer and was unable to continue his brilliant acting career.

In fact, among the many roles of the "Godfather", many professional acting teachers believe that Fredo played by John Keizer is no less challenging than Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. , and John has contributed a stunning performance within the limited space, but because of space constraints, he has not been able to get enough attention.

John is also known as a top three figure on the Most Overlooked Acting Talents list.

Quentin listened to Hugo's words, but didn't quite understand it. After all, he was looking at the problem from the director's point of view. It was difficult to understand Hugo's observation point of view as an actor, but Hugo did not pause, and then said: , "The limitation of appearance is actually an excuse. A really good actor will never be bound by appearance. Even if there is a huge obstacle due to appearance, with the help of makeup, the actor can also show Make enough performances to achieve the director's goal and convince the audience. Otherwise, the actor's 'performance' is meaningless, right?"

After experiencing "Schindler's List", Hugo's feelings are even more profound. In short, people can't look at their appearance. The appearance is only an initial impression, but it cannot represent the true personality of the heart. In the past, Hugo also felt that many roles needed to be selected carefully, and he was not suitable for all roles, but now it seems that unless the role has no room to play - for example, it is an action movie, you need to fight constantly, there is no inner heart Delicate performance space, otherwise, any character actor can find a foothold and complete his own performance.

For example, let Hugo play the role of Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man". Maybe the sunny and handsome appearance cannot be in sharp contrast with the role of Tom Cruise, and it cannot achieve the effect that the director wants to present. But it doesn't mean that Hugo can't play the effect of autism; for example, let Hugo play the role of Jack Nicholson in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", although Hugo does not seem to be rebellious and courageous to challenge authority But it doesn't mean that Hugo can't use his acting skills to achieve such an effect.

The effect that the director and the producer hope to present is one thing, the advantage brought by the actor's appearance is one thing, and the thickness and authenticity that the actor's own acting skills can show is another. Therefore, actors need to consider not whether they are suitable, but whether they are competent.

At Hugo's current level, acting in works such as "Rain Man" and "Flying Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is naturally not enough to watch. He is definitely not able to surpass the profound skills of the original role. Hugo still needs to continue to work hard and constantly hone and accumulate. , but at least Hugo has now opened the door, and the role of Amon Goss in "Schindler's List" has managed to give Hugo a glimpse into the magical world of acting.

Quentin is not an actor, but as a director, he naturally understands the importance of acting. Looking at Hugo who inadvertently revealed his confidence, he couldn't help laughing, "You are right. The little gangster of the underworld, do you have any ideas?"

"At least give me a script. There are serious, funny, and sidekicks. This category is too big." Hugo said with a smile, "But I think it's a serious little guy. , but there are always unexpected mistakes in the process of action, but he doesn't realize that he is still completing his task in a serious manner, and the dark humor created by this contrast should be very interesting."

Quentin listened to Hugo's casual joke, and a flash of light flashed in his head, "Hey, Hugo, I have a script in my hand, and there is a gangster character in it, how about you, are you interested? Acting?"

Does Quentin have the script in hand now? The first thing that came to Hugo's mind was "Pulp Fiction". This movie was released in 1994, and the timing was very suitable. But Hugo didn't have time to think about it. He quickly replied, "Our band has just signed a contract, and we're going to record an album. I don't think I have time."

Having experienced such classic baptisms as "Schindler's List" and "The Shawshank Redemption", although Hugo knew that "Pulp Fiction" is also an important classic that cannot be missed in film history, it will have an indelible impact on the development of future film styles. , and Hugo personally liked this movie very much, but he still didn't worry too much. He immediately thought of the current state of the band, so he directly expressed his opinion.

Quentin showed a regretful expression, "I just thought that if you play the role in it, the contrast effect seems to sound good. However, I don't know, I originally hoped for a more individual appearance, not as handsome as you. The actor came to play, and now you seem to be very suitable for the role."

"Cooperation always takes time, doesn't it? The issue of scheduling has always been a difficult problem to solve." Hugo said with a chuckle, "But I still think I'm honored to be able to change your mind. Many times, The fixed mindset of appearance is a drawback to casting."

The reversal effect Kevin Spacey created in films such as "The Usual Suspects" and "Se7en" is a subversion of the stereotype of appearance in the casting process.