No matter how the film lacks ambition, or how superficial, at least all the materials are organically combined, and they are told vividly and vividly.
——The
film " The New Yorker" presents environmental issues elegantly and exquisitely, but the relationship between the characters in the second half dilutes this exquisite narration.
—— "Hollywood Reporter" is
not the protagonist of the environmental issues in the film, but the conflicts and emotions within the characters.
——"Reeling Reviews"
This is a very interesting movie. The appearance of some characters makes this movie's dramatic increase.
——The story of a typical American
behind the scenes of "Variety Magazine" Although there is a story about environmental protection on the surface, in the eyes of the screenwriter and starring Matt Damon, this story has little to do with environmental protection. He What I want to show in the movie is another thing. Damon said: "The characters that appear in "The Promised Land" are all familiar to us, we know, and we know. In other words, I want to show the Americans and them in this movie. Life and choices. So, what suitable event can include so many people, so many funds, and so many conflicts?" According to this assumption, the movie "The Promised Land" has become A film that uses characters to drive the story, and the story ultimately falls on the character rather than the event. Gus Van Sant said: "The United States is a big country, and each of us is in it and is a part of this country. This country is too rich and complex, so there are few opportunities to see that. A script that tells people's lives and human nature in a big environment. The reason why I love Damon's script so much is that this story tells people's choices in a big event, and shows people's values and their values. In the story All the characters and roles are real, all real, and all great."
In addition to such vivid and real characters, the story of the film itself is also very representative. Damon said: "This story is actually an environmental story. People in a small town are told that they can become millionaires. They just need to sell the rights to the oil in the backyard of their homes to big companies. , But this approach will bring serious environmental problems, which the big company did not inform. In the end, the people in the small town decided to stand up and boycott this company’s approach. This kind of thing has already happened in the United States, so I There is no need to emphasize environmental issues again. What I need to emphasize and exaggerate is people’s sense of responsibility and attitude towards their homeland and country. I think this is a natural mission and character of Americans." The film’s producer Charles Moore also Very much agree with Damon’s point of view, he said: "This kind of character is a prerequisite for a person to become an American. Under the background of this conflict and contradiction, their character is revealed, and this character The display of the film is precisely the content and material that the film needs the most."
Damon and Van Sant’s third collaboration.
In the script of the earlier version of the film, the story is not about oil and gas extraction, but about The story of wind power and speed. Later, after several revisions were modified, it became the current script. In fact, no matter what the energy background, no matter what the storyline, in Damon's script, the story is not important, what is important is the actors and their performances. In order to have a suitable cast for the film, Damon and Gus Van Sant together found John Krasinski, Francis McDormand and Hal Holbrook for the film. Cast. Damon said: "When our script was still being written, Francis McDormand had already decided to join, plus John Krasinski, who wrote the script with me, so that the entire cast of the movie It's almost neat." Although some actors left the crew after Damon quit directing the film, the three leading actors remained very loyal. Charles Moore said: "Although there have been many ups and downs and some personnel adjustments, the lineups of McDormand, Damon and Krasinski have not changed. I think this is only It is the greatest asset of the crew. Moreover, after Damon left the position of director, he brought in his old friend Gus Van Sant to direct the film, which was also a surprise."
Gus Van Sant seemed very happy for the third filming of the script written by Damon. He said: "Damon's scripts are always full of aura and meaning. Both "Mind Catcher" and "Jerry" are the same. Although Damon has given up on the growth of young people in this "Promised Land" script. The story, but this script is still full of that kind of agile feeling. In this film, Damon added his understanding of Americans and American society. It is full of positive feelings and emotions. For me, shooting Such a script, and starring him, is a very pleasant thing.”
Highlights
·This film was originally made by Matt Damon’s directorial debut, but it was due to the short preparation time and some creative work. Damon gave up directing, and the director was replaced by Gus Van Sant. But Damon did not completely leave the crew, but stayed as a screenwriter and lead actor.
·This is the third time that Matt Damon has been a screenwriter. The first two films are "Mind Catcher" and "Jerry". Damon’s three screenwriters were directed by Gus Van Sant.
·Although the story of this film is somewhat similar to the story of the documentary "Natural Gas Land", according to another screenwriter of the film, John Krasinski, the original source of inspiration for the film was a wind energy company in the United States.
Award record of the 63rd (2013)
Berlin International Film Festival Nomination ·Golden Bear Award (competition unit) Gus Van Sant
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