director Alan Hughes solo debut
As Albert Hughes's twin brother, Alan Hughes has always been with his brother, appearing as the Hughes brothers. This time, he chose to fly solo. The reason that made him make this decision is also very simple, because dealing with this kind of film mixed with conspiracy theories, murders and popular scenes is his strength. Alan Hughes said: "To be precise, I am very interested in this subject matter, but this is not necessarily my strength, although I am very good at directing such movies. I don't remember Is Terwood or John Hughes said that 90% of the movie is the script and performance. Fortunately, I found a good script. At that time, my agent discovered the script. And showed it to me at the first time, and told me that it’s best to read this. I opened the script and found that this is not a story that can be set up in a certain city, but it revolves around New York. Story. After reading a few pages, I can’t put it down; the more I read, the more I feel that this script is excellent, timeless and emotional. In the process of reading, Mark Wahlberg’s face kept changing My mind popped out—not Leonardo, nor Toby Maguire, or Wahlberg. I don’t know why, it seems that the script is calling him."
The style of the film is somber and traditional, full of nostalgia, and it can easily recall the social dramas and police dramas that Sidney Lumet shot in his early years. In response to this, Alan Hughes said: "The film has similar themes to Lumet in 1970 and Polanski's "Chinatown". These films are all shot using traditional storytelling methods. In the contemporary screen environment, using this method to shoot movies again has the convenience of modern technology and modern shooting thinking. This can only make the movie more beautiful without dragging the film. Moreover, the current screen, Need some director Shimengyuan-beautiful shadows are eloquent, I watched Vinci's "Social Network" and I feel more and more that it is so important for a director to put his own ideas in his own movies. . With a solid script and the right choice of actors, a classic film will come out. Some people say that if "Broken City" were put in the 1970s, it would definitely be a Lumet-style film. For me, this It is the greatest compliment and compliment. Because the "Lumet-style film" refers to the narrative of the film and the image of the characters in it. If there are no problems with these two links, then what is there to worry or worry about? "
Mark Wahlberg VS Russell Crowe
This film is the most fascinating three stars, Mark Wahlberg who plays the former police officer, Russell Crowe who plays the mayor of New York City and Catherine Zeta-Jones, who plays the mysterious wife of the mayor. It can be said that Wahlberg and Crow have built a "dual hero model" for this movie, and with Zeta Jones' mediation between the two, the film immediately has the taste of "Walker". In this regard, Alan Hughes is blunt. He said: "The script has the flavor of "Infinite Walkers", but compared to the plot of that movie, the story of this film is simpler, more direct and more traditional. What I want is to make a stylized one. A movie of the protagonist of the image and the opposing mode."
For these two actors, Alan Hughes is praised. He said: "Crow, an actor, feels like Denzel Washington in "The Book of Avery". They all have an extraordinary sense of smell and feel for movies. As a director, you better know that you are in What you do, know what you mean. Only in this way, an actor like Crowe will respect you. If you don’t know anything about your own movies, Crowe will go crazy on the set. Someone. Say, Crow is a difficult actor, but in my crew, I did not encounter such a problem. When Crow is performing, you need to set a space for him, and then watch him in this space Played. And Wahlberg’s characteristics are just the opposite of Krau. He will define the scope of his role. What the director needs to do is to make him a breakthrough. I have seen it before the shooting of "Fighter" Wahlberg, I think he can be a very good producer because he has the qualities that a producer should have. "
At the invitation of Hughes, Wahlberg not only became the film The starring actor has become the producer of the film. Wahlberg said: "In fact, this kind of work is quite interesting. While starring in this movie, while managing the entire crew and funds, it makes people work more heartily. For this movie, I first like this story very much. Secondly, I like the nostalgic and traditional film narrative and image style of Alan Hughes. I think we do not lack movies full of personality, but what we lack is the kind of movies with unique styles that can be remembered. The book of Avery, directed by Alan Hughes and his brother before, is a movie that makes people shine and remember. I like this style very much. In this movie, he uses It’s a nostalgic style. I think it reminds me of Hollywood movies and directors in the golden age of gangster movies and gangster movies. This is the most interesting part of this movie."
Highlights
. The film is directed by Alan Hughes, director of "The Book of Avery". This is also the first time he has separated from his twin brother Albert Hughes and directed a film independently.
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