Chapter 233 Classic cult film Thank you to all my friends who supported me.
"God, this movie is so...cool. I was so nervous when I watched it."
After the show ended, the movie fans exchanged their ideas with their peers in groups.
"The final reversal is really the finishing touch. I never thought that the planner of everything was the old man lying on the ground. By the way, who is the actor who plays the Jigsaw? It's so charming."
"Adam is the worst. Although Lawrence lost his calf, he escaped. Look at Adam, he probably starved to death inside."
"No, I want to vomit when watching this movie, but I really can't appreciate it."
"This director is also a talent. Really, this drama is so exciting."
"A few actors performed well, especially the part where Lawrence sawed his legs, which made me think he was really sawing, and his expression and posture were so appropriate."
"vomit......"
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The discussion reached Lehman's ears, and he was not surprised by these very serious polarization evaluations.
"Saw" is a slightly depressing cult film, and the viewing experience is definitely not comparable to mainstream commercial movies.
For those movie fans who can accept it, they must think that the movie is good and the plot is great.
For those movie fans who cannot accept it, they can't even watch it, and they will definitely not like it.
Polarization is justified.
But it is undeniable that the Jigsaw's final reversal climax is indeed the kind of setting that makes people shine.
In today's increasingly popular film rhythm, it is definitely particularly prominent.
Just like "The Seven Deadly Sins" and "Bad Guys", in the history of horror movies, the image of "Saw" in Jigsaw is definitely a classic screen character that cannot be avoided.
What's more, after "Saw" makes up for the design flaws in the plot, the clues and reasoning in it is also a rare movie viewing gimmick.
Feeling the satisfied emotions of the audience around him, the pressure that Wen Ziren has been placing in his heart has been reduced a lot. He said to Lehman: "I hope the box office of this movie will be good, if it can exceed 50 million."
"I hope it can exceed 100 million." Ray Navor also expressed his own thoughts.
"Are you two so unconfident? I think it's good to have more than 200 million." Lehmann made a bold prediction.
Lehman said this casually, but Wen Ziren was shocked and said in surprise: "Can it really exceed 200 million?"
"If there are 200 million, how much money will you have to make? At least there must be 30 to 40 million. We will probably not make so much money in our lifetime as screenwriters." Ray Naval made a little calculation and couldn't help but smack his tongue.
"Two million is not much. You will definitely not only have this goal in the future. Come on, come on." Lehman stood up and encouraged.
But Wen Ziren felt it was a bit outrageous and shook her head and didn't say anything again.
The main creators walked out of the theater chatting.
Just as he was about to leave, an audience member recognized him at the door and shouted happily: "It's a jigsaw, I've seen a real person."
As soon as these words came out, many viewers who had just watched the movie immediately turned around and more than a dozen people gathered around to find autographs.
Poor j-k-Simmons has been in a movie that has been in almost twenty years and is often not popular, but unexpectedly, the supporting role he played temporarily became popular inexplicably.
Lehmann was also a little amused and crying. Jason Statham and Hugo Weiwen were also there, but everyone's interest was focused on Jigsaw, and I don't know what these two people were thinking.
Well, some people still remember them and asked them to sign their autographs, but compared to Jigsaw's popularity, it is so bad after all.
After the farce, there were more and more onlookers.
The group had to get into the car and left quickly.
Seeing the main creators escape in a panic, some people who had not seen the premiere of the movie witnessed this scene and asked curiously: "Is "Saw" hanging on it very good?"
"It's not bad, you'll know after reading it."
"If you are in poor health, it is not recommended to watch."
"Don't show off your strength, otherwise you will vomit. I just now had someone next to me."
"So awesome?"
With some doubts, some people who were on the gossip decisively bought tickets for the midnight event and planned to try it out.
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In the car, Wan Ziren was also a little incredible.
"Does so many people really like this movie?"
"Of course, didn't you see them all just now?"
Wan Ziren, who was dreaming, smiled happily, extremely satisfied.
At this time, Lehman looked at J-k-Simmons, who was still wearing a big bald head, in order to play the role of a person suffering from cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, and it was normal to shave his hair.
"Mr. Simmons, if the box office of this movie is pretty good, we will release the sequel to the movie. Will your schedule be problematic?"
J-k-Simmons, who had just recovered, nodded with a smile and said, "Don't worry, I will set aside the corresponding schedule, as long as you notify me."
People are not stupid either. Now the mainstream in Hollywood is sequel production.
Finally, the Jigsaw I played has become a special existence in a serialized movie, so how could I disagree?
Besides, the pay is also very sufficient.
Although he is a supporting role and doesn't have many roles, it seems that the audience has the deepest impression.
"Then it happens. In a week, you can see the rough box office trend of the movie. If the results are good, I will discuss with Europa Films that plan to sign a three-part drama contract with Mr. Simmons. If the pay is paid, in addition to adding 50% of the basic pay at one time, each subsequent movie will rise by 15%, plus 1% of the box office in North America, and the next movie will take effect."
Think about the later generations of "Saw" have been filmed 8 films, and each of them can make a lot of money for Lionsgate Pictures.
How much they write the plot carefully can they make 5 or 6 movies.
Of course, such a money tree must be bound to the core actors first, so as not to be able to fight and cooperate without any further friction.
Three film appointments are already a common operation in the industry.
Going further, maybe Simmons is unwilling to agree.
Simmons, who was beside him, listened and made a calculation in his heart.
His current salary is 400,000 US dollars, and if he can still participate in the next movie, it will be 600,000, not to mention the box office share.
No matter how you look at it, it's very cost-effective. After all, he is a supporting role, which is already very high for an old actor like Simmons. If "Saw" was not a series of movies, the core character Jigsaw was indeed charming, otherwise there would be no need to pay this price.
However, compared to "Iron Man", Robert Downey Jr.'s soaring pay is nothing.
Chapter completed!