This is a classic battle that took place 2,500 years ago, a visual feast of swords and shadows, and an epic blockbuster with an alternative style.√∟,

Of course, in this era when epic movies are gradually declining, if the style is not alternative enough, "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" may encounter box office tragedies like "King Arthur", "Alexander the Great" and "Dynasty of the Heavenly Kingdom".

The reason why this movie is attractive is that the historical factors other than the movie are mostly attributed to its suffocating image charm. Zach Schneider applied blue-green screen technology to the extreme, and the g-synthesis image quality created has a charm beyond reality.

The dark and warm tones, splashing blood drops and rolling soil are repeatedly expressed, and the freezing picture of the camera continues to appear in the switching between the fast and slow rhythm, which can easily mobilize the audience's emotions. This almost blends with all the existing methods of expressing the tension of the image, and can also make the audience watch with great enthusiasm.

Among them are those strong men with tall and strong figures, eight-pack abs, and running as dazzling as Heckeys. Whenever the close-up shots are given to these men, the screams of female audiences will appear from time to time behind...

As an epic film, of course, fierce war scenes are indispensable.

During the many attacks that the Spartans repelled, the Persians were tragic indescribable. The three hundred people were almost portrayed as gods of war by the film. Dealing with ordinary enemies was like cutting melons and vegetables. In this harsh battle and bloody battle, the Spartan warriors were ready to die until the last drop of blood on their bodies was shed.

This is a movie with basically no tenderness. The wide shoulders, protruding biceps and blood-flowing broken arms appear everywhere on the screen.

"The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" does not require tenderness, everything here is just strength and perseverance.

The characteristics of the film are very prominent and the disadvantages are obvious.

Because he is attracted by the pictures and rhythm, most viewers will find it difficult to leave a deep impression on the characters and their personalities after watching them. Even the character of the protagonist Leonard is probably not more impressive than Gerald Butler's exaggerated muscles.

The performance can only leave an extremely diluted mark in this film.

However, for a commercial film, this is not important, and it will not arouse the disgust of mainstream audiences.

In terms of technology, the most mature blue-green screen and G-computer technology used in the industry, is the most mature blue-green screen and G-computer technology, and the complex multi-layer picture synthesis is even better than that of "Iron Man".

Especially the frequently used fast and slow motion free switching, Zach Schneider almost brought the technology that Duke often used in the early days to the extreme.

What is a good movie?

From the perspective of the connotation of the film, "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" that wins by showing off various techniques is definitely not a good movie.

But most viewers can get what they want when watching movies. These people are watching scenes, which makes people feel bloody. It feels refreshing, that is, a good movie. You can't ask every movie to reflect real problems, right? What mainstream audiences only need simple entertainment.

From this perspective, "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" is a good movie.

Not only Duke, but also Zach Schneider, he is a commercial director for his positioning.

Business achievements are naturally the focus of their attention, so when "The Three Hundred Warriors" scored $71.88 million in the first weekend of North America, criticism and praise were actually not that important.

What's important is that the film has achieved great commercial success.

The three movies "The Matrix: Reloading", "The Matrix: Matrix Revolution" and "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" were successfully successive one after another. Zach Schneider instantly became a hot director.

This circle ultimately depends on business achievements. Even if the film is literary and artistic, production companies are willing to invest in it, it is not for the so-called artistic pursuit, but for the purpose of obtaining commercial profits.

"Zach has become a very successful director."

In the banquet room, taking advantage of the time before the banquet, many people from Duke's team gathered together to chat. "Later, Wallace Lee also got the opportunity to direct alone. Although "Legend of the Night" only received more than 60 million US dollars in North America, it also made a profit through overseas markets and TV videotape copyrights. It is said that the sequel is already in preparation."

Speaking of this, Tina Fee looked at Anna Prinz, "Don't you want to direct it alone?"

After working with each other for many years, Anna Pritz knew that Tina Fee was just asking a simple question and said directly, "When I first entered the film circle, I really wanted to become a director who could take charge of big productions, but after getting in touch with it, I found that the pressure I had to face was too great, so big that it could make people collapse."

She laughed, "I don't want to bear such pressure. The huge pressure is for Duke to carry it. I can easily complete the work, which is enough."

"Anna pursues too simple." Scarlett Johnson walked in from outside and heard the next sentence. He pulled over a chair and sat next to Tina Fey, and said, "Simple pursuits make it easier to feel satisfied and happy."

"Are you talking about yourself, Sjaer?"

John Schwartzman, who had successfully lost weight, lost a lot of weight, but still sat on the wide sofa chair. He gestured a gesture that was only four feet tall, "You were so tall when I first took a shot for you."

"Do you need me to call you uncle, John?" Scarlett turned his head and raised his eyebrows at John Schwartzman, "Mr. Schwartzman?"

John Schwartzman had suffered a lot from Scarlett before, so he quickly shook his head, "You'd better call me John."

Several people joking for a while, Anna Prinz couldn't help but ask curiously, "Where is Duke? He said he wanted to treat him today, why is there still no sign?"

"I was going to come with me just now," explained Scarlett Johnson. "When I went down the stairs, I answered a call and rushed to the study. It seemed that there was something urgent."

She picked up the silver pot and filled the coffee for everyone, saying, "Don't worry about him, let's talk about dinner. Duke has hired a Chinese chef. The Chinese food he cooks is very distinctive. You can try it later."

Dinner is still being prepared. The chef Duke hired is a second-generation immigrant who can not only make dishes that are more in line with the oriental flavor, but also good at Westernized Chinese food.

Of course, what Duke asked the chef to prepare was Westernized Chinese food.

In the study upstairs, Duke was talking to Rupert Murdoch. The media tycoon was very kind to speak because Duke's original proposals have played a huge role now.

When he went downstairs, Duke received exact news from Time Warner that a joint delegation of Time Warner and News Group had ended negotiations with the other side of the Pacific, and the two sides would sign a formal investment agreement on July 1st.

More than a year of hard work finally came to fruition. Duke was relieved and was also very happy, which meant that the infinitely vast market across the street had opened his arms to him and his movies.

After returning to the study, he chatted with Doug Walter for a few words, and Duke received a call from Rupert Murdoch.

Although this Australian media tycoon said nothing, he still had a little excitement in his words. The Warner Fox World investment negotiations ended, and the chain effect brought to News Corp. was immediately effective. Phoenix TV, a subsidiary of News Corp., will fully enter the TV market across the Pacific in the next year in the form of a star channel.

Although there will definitely be a series of restrictive policies and measures, for Rupert Murdoch, who wanted to open this market in the 1990s, it can be regarded as fulfilling a long-cherished wish for many years.

And entering means more opportunities.

Just as Hollywood has been doing, the market is always cultivated and never formed naturally.

Finally, Rupert Murdoch sent an invitation to Duke, inviting him to go to the other side of the Pacific to witness the moment when the Warner Fox World Investment Agreement was officially signed.

Duke will be on vacation all year round, and will officially start preparing for the new film "The Dark Knight" in July. For such a movie, a year is extremely tense, and there is a lot of work waiting for him.

So, after just a little thought, Duke politely rejected Rupert Murdoch's invitation and asked Tina Fee to go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean instead.

Of course, there is Doug Walter, who represents Time Warner Group.

The market across the Pacific is worthy of their attention.

After answering these calls, Duke left the study and went downstairs to the kitchen to take a look. Seeing that the butler Emma was here, he went to the restaurant with confidence.

The spacious restaurant is decorated with a futuristic science fiction style. The dozen people sitting around the dining table are basically core members of Duke's team. Sophia Coppola and Zach Schneider also rushed over one after another.

This team is not without conflicts. For example, there have been no non-work conversations between Zach Schneider and John Schwartzmann for more than ten years, but these people are very clear that they are not only partners, but also inseparable common interests.

Conflicts only occur in private situations and never break out when the team needs to work together.

In fact, this is also related to Duke's style of work. He knew from the beginning that relying on friendship and other things to maintain the cooperation of a team is very unreliable. The strict contracts and common interests are obviously better in this business circle.

Although some people went out independently, they still had close contact and cooperation with Duke. It doesn’t matter what the dishes for this dinner were. What’s important is that these people will cooperate now and will still work together for a long time in the future.

The next collaboration is called "The Dark Knight". (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!