Chapter 128 126 What to Do in the Cinema?

Chapter 128 What to do in the cinema?

The original time and space of "The Purge" was released in 2013. The reason why it became popular is the result of many factors.

The most important one is the overall environment, especially after the 2008 financial crisis, the number of bankrupt families in the United States increased sharply, and there were many more homeless people.

Social resentment is also getting worse, and the proportion of shootings is increasing year by year. People need an outlet to vent. "The Purge" just fits the social psychology at that time.

In addition, although the male lead Ethan Hawke has never been popular, he has become a familiar face over the years and has occupied a place in the field of art films.

The female lead is Lena Headey, who became famous for her role as Se Xi in "Game of Thrones". Those two years were her peak.

Although her peak may only reach the knees of first-line actresses, the two still have a little box office appeal, not much but there.

However, the original plot is too lame. Not to mention that it has been criticized in China and has a very low score, it is also criticized in the United States.

For example, the two children have pitfalls and negative IQs. On the day of killing, they don't believe in their father, but they are so kind that they take in strangers and boyfriends. The father is the only normal person in the family. Unfortunately, his father was killed by his wife and his naughty children.

The villain Mask Gang is anticlimactic. They seem to be very powerful in the early stage.

Especially the leader killed his own people with one shot. He looks neurotic and looks like a big boss.

In the end, they were easily wiped out. Compared with the oppression they created, they are pure clowns.

This kind of rubbish plot can be successful in 2013, but it may not be successful in 2003.

So when writing the outline of the script, Eric simply abandoned the first part and started directly from the second part of the series with the highest praise, which is "The Purge 2: Anarchy".

Anyway, the first and second parts are independent stories, and it doesn't matter who starts from.

And he also made a lot of changes to the story of the second part. The camera shifted from highlighting the personalities of the protagonists to highlighting class contradictions and social chaos.

In the end, the ending of the male protagonist was also changed by Eric. In the original plot, he was so soft-hearted that he couldn't kill the enemy.

The problem is that you are a member of the Navy SEALs who kills people like crazy. You have planned a plan for a year, but you gave up at the last moment. This ending is a huge split in the character's personality.

So Eric changed it to the male protagonist decisively killing the enemy. The whole movie plot is dark to the end, without any sunshine or reversal.

If you want to play, play it to the extreme. Dark to the end will make the movie seem deeper.

I found a corner to sit down. It was almost the same as expected. There were not many people in the theater. There were only 15 people including Eric and Neeko.

The lights fell and the theater fell into darkness.

Neeko took off her disguise and helped Eric take off his mask. The two kissed each other. They both knew that the other wanted this.

After a few minutes, their tongues separated and Neeko let out a long breath.

"Well, I can finally get some fresh air. It's so uncomfortable to wear a mask and a hat in the summer."

Eric handed her the iced cola beside him: "Then drink some, fat house happy water, what does the Coca-Cola advertisement say?"

Nico hurriedly turned her head away: "No, I drink juice, cola will make people fat."

"What's wrong with being a little fat? Didn't I say I hope you gain weight?"

"Humph! Wishful thinking!"

Nico frowned her cute nose.

On the big screen, a shark symbolizing AK Film and Television swam by, and the movie officially kicked off.

Since the plot chose to adapt the second generation, the background of the story must be explained clearly, so the beginning is similar to the first one.

In the voice-over, scenes shot by the camera flashed by, although blurry, but it gave people a real feeling.

The people in the video carried out various killings, guns, forks, sticks and even kitchen knives, both home robberies and random street killings, scenes like documentaries.

"In 2025, the Earth's economy is stagnant and the population is surging. As a former superpower, America is not immune to the trap."

"The unemployment rate is surging year by year. The financial crisis, the proliferation of guns, rampant ice sugar, immigration issues, racial conflicts and other deep-seated social problems are concentrated. The lower-class people are increasingly dissatisfied with the society and the government. Violent incidents are frequent and the crime rate is skyrocketing."

"In order to allow the people to vent their repressed and dissatisfied emotions and optimize the population structure at the same time, the US government has formulated and implemented a new policy, the Killing Day!"

"Every year from 7 pm on March 21st to the morning of March 22nd, End at 7 o'clock, the whole country will implement irresponsible killing, and public service systems such as the police, fire brigade, and hospitals will all be suspended. "

"Except for officials at level 10 and above, there is no legal responsibility for killing anyone, and this year is the ninth year of the implementation of the killing day."

After reading the background introduction, Nicole nodded lightly: "It's a good idea to set the world's strongest country, the United States, as a country with many problems, giving people a sense of contrast."

"Hehe, do you really think these problems are derived from fantasy settings? For example, the three major issues of guns, rock sugar, and race, aren't they now naked in front of us?" Eric asked with a smile.

"That's right, that's a future conjecture based on reality." Nicole thought for a while and said.

"You can understand it this way. Don't people often post related arguments and posts on the Internet? "

"Really? I haven't paid attention to this, but this setting reminds me of a Japanese movie a few years ago.

"Battle Royale, is this what you want to say?"

"That's right, but it just feels a bit similar. In fact, it's not the same when I think about it carefully. I'm actually looking forward to the next plot."

Eric pulled her up and sat on his lap, and began to make out as if no one was watching. Anyway, it was dark now, and no one cared about her in the back corner.

What's more important is that other viewers who were chatting and laughing just now have been attracted by the movie now, and they are all watching the big screen intently without hearing a trace of noise.

"Baby, this is not a suitable place, and I also want to watch a movie." Nicole gasped slightly.

Eric's stroke across her neck made her shiver. It was her comfort zone.

"I'm telling you honey, there's really nothing to watch. If you think this is a deep classic movie like "Battle Royale", I'm telling you you're wrong. This is just a bloody violent action movie."

"Don't forget that the film production company is called AK Films. Its last film was "Sharknado". I remember you went to the cinema to see it."

A strange expression appeared on Nicole's face: "When you say that, I probably understand. Well, it seems that I overestimated it, but it is really a waste of this theme setting."

"As long as it makes money, honey, art movies include your "La Vie en Rose"."

Nicole's fingers gently slid across Eric's face: "In that case, let me tease you."

As she spoke, her palms had already penetrated Eric's clothes.

As the two flirt in the corner, a violent game unfolds on the big screen.

Eric didn't recognize any of the actors, and there wasn't even one of them, Evangeline Lilly, who would become a hit ten years later.

That can only mean one thing, this group of people were unlucky in the previous life, but in this life they are the lucky ones chosen.

Maybe because of this "Human Purge Plan", big stars who should not have appeared in the first place will gradually rise in Hollywood.

Bang bang!

In the movie, the rich, government troops, rebels, and people at the bottom take turns appearing, and various plots that challenge the bottom line of human morality are going on.

The poor were hunted because they were unable to protect themselves, while the rich paid for the lives of the poor as a tool of entertainment.

The government felt that not enough people at the bottom were killed, so they simply carried out the massacre themselves, which also gave birth to a resistance organization.

The rebels can use the cover of the Killing Day to massacre the rich and plunder their wealth, and at the same time recruit poor people who are unable to protect themselves to join the organization and continue to strengthen themselves.

Fires were burning in the streets, and the remaining cars used in the filming of "Transformers" were burned, making the entire city look like Shura hell.

The few spectators watched with great interest and exclaimed from time to time, as if they were immersed in the scene.

In the corner, Eric was biting Nicole.

The latter closed his eyes tightly, held Eric's head tightly and pressed it down hard, making a vague hum.

Explosion!

Boom!

"Yeah!"

The violent explosion caused limbs and arms to fly everywhere. In the picture, the Colosseum used by the rich to play hunting games was blown up and burned, which immediately caused the screams of several young people in the cinema.

"Be quiet, okay? You scared me!" someone said dissatisfied.

"I'm sorry, I just couldn't help it."

"Get over it, it's just a movie."

"Yeah, yeah, it's so fucking exciting!"

In the picture, the exchange of fire between government forces and rebels continues, bullets are flying, and people are constantly being beaten into sieves.

Later, rocket launchers and grenade attacks were added, but the inferior special effects still make people dream of "Sharknado" at a glance.

Since the rebels lagged behind the government forces in terms of both personnel quality and firepower, they retreated in a hurry after leaving behind dozens of corpses.

The sound of gunfire rumbled on the screen, and the sound of gunfire continued in the theater.

After another passionate kiss, the two returned to their sitting position side by side.

On the big screen at this time, the sun had risen, and the 7 o'clock bell rang on March 22, signaling the end of the annual Killing Day.

At this time, the camera zoomed up, and from a far angle, the survivors were gradually gathered in the square, praying to the statue of Washington in the center.

“Thank you to the victims of Killing Day, your sacrifices have made our country a safer place.”

"Thank you for your contribution to the country, thank you for your contribution to humanity."

"May God be with you!"

"God bless America, and our country will be reborn!"

The movie ends with this increasingly distant shot, full of absurdity and irony.

The lights in the theater came back on. Eric and Nicole had finished their costumes and were waiting for the audience in front to leave first.

The young man who had just screamed was discussing the plot with his friends.

"Garfield, I just said this movie will definitely be great to watch. It's so enjoyable!"

The companion also said without hesitation: "I completely agree with your point of view. The statutory killing day is really a very touching concept."

"I'm going to go back and tell Milly and the others that this is more exciting than The Matrix. I can't understand virtuality and reality at all."

Next to him, a man who looked to be in his thirties couldn't help but mocked: "I admit that this movie is okay, but it has too many plot holes. It's better than "The Matrix"? Are you kidding me?"

Hearing this, the young man immediately glared at the other party: "We are talking, do you need to interrupt?"

The man opened his mouth and wanted to continue to say something, but seeing that there were three people on the other side and he was alone, he paused and turned away.

"Hahahaha"

The three young people immediately laughed exaggeratedly, as if they had won a battle.

After everyone left, Eric and Neeko stood up and left.

"The box office of "The Purge" should not be bad." Neeko said.

"Why? You didn't read the plot."

Bang!

"You annoying guy! I didn't read it because of you."

"Hahaha, then why do you assert that the box office will not be bad?"

"It's very simple, because it feeds on the audience. Look at these young people, it's obvious that the movie will be popular among this group of people."

"Then how much do you think the box office can reach?"

Neeko shook her head: "I don't know, but I don't think it should reach the height of "Sharknado."

"Why?" Eric looked at her curiously.

"It's very simple. Sharknado is a pure spoof movie. Although it's terrible, it's suitable for all ages. When people spread the word, the ugliness will prompt everyone to go to the cinema."

"But The Purge is not like this. It is a normal drama. Its reputation is definitely better than Sharknado, but it certainly doesn't attract as many viewers as Sharknado, so I think the box office is unlikely to surpass the latter."

After listening to Neeko's analysis, Eric looked at her in surprise: "Dear, I didn't expect you to have the talent of an analyst."

"Humph! Don't underestimate me! I don't just know how to make movies. I also know about business. In Australia, I have bought thousands of acres of land."

"So amazing!" Eric pretended to be surprised.

"Of course, if MGM goes bankrupt one day, I'll support you!"

"Hahahaha, who knows, maybe that day will come, thank you in advance."

"Thank me sincerely, no laughing!"

"Okay, thank you for supporting a gigolo like me, Nicole."

"What do you call me?"

"Dear."

"Tell me later!"

"Baby."

"Tell me later!"

"Wife."

"That's better!"