Chapter 671 671 Friendship

Hugo had read an interview with Matthew McConaughey in 2013 that didn't make much of an impression on Hugo at the time, but looking back now, the text of that interview seems to be printed on General in mind.

Matthew is the typical vase man in Hollywood. His handsome appearance and romantic attitude make him like a duck to water in romantic movies, from "The Wedding. Planner" to "How. To. Lose. A. Guy. In. 10. Days)", from "Sahara" to "Failure. To. Launch", these works without exception are all lighthearted, commercial, For a romantic comedy that can't remember the plot, he is completely stereotyped as a screen vase man professional, just responsible for putting on a big smile on the screen.

But after 2009's "Fool's. Gold" and "Ghosts. Of. Girlfriends. Past" romantic comedies both suffered box-office flops, Matthew realized he couldn't Continue like this, because since then his path as an actor will only get narrower and narrower, and he will eventually be eliminated by the new generation of Hollywood.

In fact, when Matthew was young, he also won the "Paul Newman" by virtue of his superb acting performance in works such as "A. Time. To. Kill" and "Amistad". Successor" name.

After the low point of 2009, Matthew realized that the fact that he always starred in romantic comedies was formed by the whole of Hollywood, but also by himself, because he himself, like everyone, thinks that he is nothing but romantic. He couldn't act in other works other than comedy, so when he was invited to a serious script, he was the first to be timid.

After realizing this, Matthew began to reject scripts. Romantic comedies will always have a market in Hollywood, so Matthew's agent can always receive scripts. In the past six months, he rejected nearly 20 similar scripts. After the script was written, Matthew never received any script again. Although Matthew tried to take on some serious roles, it was a pity that no script was willing to find him. This situation continued for more than twelve months, and Matthew had no job and no income.

That situation was finally reversed in 2011's "The. Lincoln. Lawyer," a legal thriller that caught the attention of critics as a whole, and people realized that the handsome, creamy kid Also an excellent actor.

In 2013, the two works "Mud on the Mississippi River (Mud)" and "Dallas. Buyers. Club" pushed Matthew's acting reputation to the peak, after four years of precipitation and experience , He finally used his own strength to wash the image of his vase, and was unanimously praised by the public opinion circles and film critics.

In the end, at the 86th Academy Awards, Matthew, who was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for the first time by the "Dallas Buyers Club", defeated strong competitors - including Leon, who had been fighting for the Oscars for 20 years. Nado, the best actor. Matthew, who was born in a vase, broke through himself and came up later; but Leonardo, who devoted himself to studying acting skills, was defeated. The former was surprising, and the latter was embarrassing.

In the interview Hugo saw at the time, Matthew said, "I realized that if even I admit that I can't make a breakthrough, then what qualifications do I have to ask people to trust me? It was a very difficult period. Days, for almost eight months, I couldn't even get a phone call, but...I persevered."

In fact, Hugo didn't like the actor Matthew very much before, because his acting skills were too greasy and rigid, and it could be said to be almost the same. Watching Matthew's films, it felt like crossing the line-because the bridge of each film The segments are all so similar. But after watching "Made on the Mississippi," Hugo has to say he was totally impressed, especially in this movie, where Matthew and Oscar-winning actress Reese - Witherspoon (Reese. Witherspoon) performance duel , Matthew is almost finished with Reese, and the intriguing and delicate performance is worth savoring.

When filming "Sleepless in Seattle" and "Schindler's List", Hugo was still very vague about this feeling and did not understand it thoroughly, but after filming "Pulp Fiction", Hugo really understood Matthew of that interview. So, the shackles are given to you by others, but if you don't struggle or resist yourself, then in the end the shackles are put on by yourself.

"In my opinion, acting should be a happy thing, including breakthroughs and refinements in acting, but at the same time, it should also include joy and ease in the creative process." Hugo said with a smile on his face, "Look, You can celebrate the greatness of Alfred Hitchcock, but at the same time you can't deny the irreplaceability of Charlie Chaplin and Gene Kelly."

"Perhaps it seems unreasonable for you to ask Arnold Schwarzenegger to show superb performance, but you can't deny the thrill of watching 'Terminator'." Hugo's vivid words made Leonardo also reveal With a smile, "It is true that commercial movies have almost zero training in acting skills, but the performance of commercial movies is also another kind of fun for actors."

"As for the shackles of those vases..." Hugo said here, paused, and dragged the end, "The media brought it to you, and you took it? Then I'm now in 'Sleepless in Seattle', yes Isn't it just a vase for a chick movie?"

In fact, this kind of debate can also be discussed in terms of internal and external factors of dialectics. The most important thing in the polishing of acting skills is self-persistence. Acting in commercial movies is only a small part of an actor's career.

Leonardo shook his head with a smile when he heard Hugo's words, "I admit that you are right, but, but I still can't adjust it now, you know, it takes a little time to think."

In fact, Leonardo has always been more repulsive to commercial movies, because he wanted to be an excellent actor wholeheartedly, so in the first half of his acting career, most of his selected works were literary and artistic movies. "Titanic" was broken. Of course, "Titanic" also really became Leonardo's shackles, making him confused and wandering for nearly five years. After that, although Leonardo no longer rejected commercial movies, his dedication to acting But more and more into a dead end.

Therefore, it is not surprising to Hugo that Leonardo's change is not something that can be accomplished overnight.

"However, you said just now that this role is not very important?" Leonardo asked curiously, "You said that this role has little room to play, and there is not much drama, right?"

"Uh, yes?" Hugo didn't quite understand what Leonardo meant, so he was full of doubts, "You know, in action movies, except for the male protagonist, everything else is a decoration, including the female characters. main character."

Hugo's honesty made Leonardo burst into laughter, "It's a fact, and that's why I don't like commercial movies." Leonardo nodded again and again, "So I thought, I'm willing to go to this audition, I hope they don't make things too difficult."

"What? Are you going to audition?" Hugo was surprised, which was the exact opposite of what Leonardo said just now, "Why?"

Leonardo took the phone and said lightly, "Why not?" There was a smile in his words, "You said, this is not a very important role, I can totally treat it as a friendly cameo, It's very rare to be able to work with you, even if it's just for you, I should go to the audition and try my best."

From the standpoint of a friend, there is nothing worth discussing about this role. Anyway, it is a movie starring Hugo. Leonardo made a cameo appearance to express his friend's support. The agent heard that I was going to participate in a commercial film, and I was still working with you, I think he should be very happy."

Leonardo's words made Hugo laugh again. It is conceivable that Leonardo's agent has been looking forward to this day. Leonardo came out of "Growing Pains". This comedy series originally had a broad mass base, so when Leonardo landed on the big screen, he was able to get the promotion of commercial movies, which is very important for his future. Actor careers have been hugely helpful. Even if you want to take the road of acting, a certain degree of popularity is very necessary, especially in Hollywood where commercial interests come first.

So, if Leonardo can really star in "Life and Death", it is estimated that his agent will be gleefully trying to get it.

"Wow, this is something I didn't expect." Hugo glanced at Joseph, and Joseph immediately understood the meaning of Hugo's ridicule, because he could vaguely hear Leonardo's voice in the phone receiver, Joseph Silently gave Hugo a roll of eyes, which made Hugo laugh, "I think, just wait for the call from the crew, but I just recommended you, as to whether you can get this role, you have to see Their decision is made, wish you the best of luck."

"It's natural. When you become a producer and have the right to decide in the future, you can arrange a role for me." Leonardo also laughed easily, "I think I should work hard to show it, otherwise I'm about to miss the chance to work with you for the first time." Leonardo's mischievous taunt made Hugo very helpless, "So, tell me about this role and let me prepare in advance."

"Keep your current state, that's it, you know, reckless, young, and full of ****, yes, that's it." Hugo's counterattack made Leonardo laugh on the other end of the phone.

"Then it seems that I am determined to win." Leonardo proudly accepted Hugo's ridicule, and then shouted excitedly, "This is really good, I just don't know what the pay is, you know, My fees are not cheap."

"A quarter coin, keep it well." Hugo couldn't help but be a little excited. If he can cooperate with Leonardo, then this is also the first time Hugo has entered a completely familiar crew, whether it is Leonardo Most of them were Sandra, which made Hugo feel very comfortable, and it was bound to be very easy for such a crew to shoot.

"As long as it's not a big Coke bottle, I can accept it. You know, the Coke bottle is too heavy." Leonardo also naughty counterattack, conveying the ease and excitement in his heart at the moment.