"Notting Hill" is a modern fairy tale, except that Cinderella becomes a princess, and the handsome and wealthy prince becomes a shepherd boy. Without the obstruction and torture of the vicious stepmother, they still went through many twists and turns before reaching a happy ending.
The audience always prefers a happy love story, because such a story is the purest and most passionate dream in everyone's heart. The gentleman who always wears a light blue shirt speaks with a strong London accent, holding a bunch of small yellow daisies from the red bus in London, and walks in front of you; his white house has a blue door, He also has a blue bookstore; in the park at night, the wooden benches are engraved with the love story of a pair of old people, "TO JUNE WHO LOVED THIS GARDEN--FROM JOSEPH WHO ALWAYS SAT BESIDE HER.", so she said, really Some people live together in old age; he wears diving goggles to watch her movies, and she follows him to his sister’s birthday party... The soft lights, green lawns, and eccentric friends all make this story more romantic and warm. .
In such a beautiful situation, a love song comes with the wind, telling the emotions of the two people and telling the hope for beautiful love in our hearts.
There is no more film "Notting Hill" that is filled with the masterpieces of the top stars of all ages in Europe and America-Elvis Presley "SHE", Ronan Keating "When You Say Nothing At All", Xania Twain "You've Got A Way", Elgreen "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart", Bill Withers "Ain't No Sunshine", Boyzone "No Matter What", 98 degrees "I Do (Cherish You) "and many more.
These songs seem to be unrelated, but they are closely linked to the plot, and are firmly in line with the emotional journey of the hero and heroine.
one. Affectionate confession of "SHE"
The beginning of the film is "SHE" sung by Elvis Presley. After the brief intro of the piano performance, the strong voice will interpret the straightforward melody more deeply and moving——
she may be the face I can't forget
a trace of pleasure I regret
may be my treasure or the price I have to pay
she may be the song that Solomon sings
may be the chill that autumn brings
my be a hundred different things
within the measure of the day.
she may be the beauty or the beast
may be the famine or the feast
may turn each day into heaven a Hell or
SHE BE May at the Mirror of My Dream
a Smile in the REFLECTED a Stream
SHE May not BE the What SHE May SEEM
Inside AS shell
Elvis achievements Needless to say, on this first single "SHE", I believe no one Can sing this high-pitched melody so moving. The deep tremor in the throat makes every word and every sentence seem to come from the deepest part of my heart, "I remember till I die", no woman can resist such charming and affectionate singing.
This song is placed at the beginning of the movie, in line with the style of the heroine Hollywood superstar in the picture, and her goddess-like image is made more perfect and out of reach.
At the same time, fortunately or unfortunately, the male protagonist won the favor of the goddess in an unusual morning.
Not only that, the song was also placed at the end of the film by the director.
At this time, the heroes and heroines have all released their previous grievances and compose love songs together. One song, three minutes, and the screens are constantly switching. We see the two smiling happily at the press conference. They are married, and they attend the movie premiere together (the male protagonist was so nervous that he almost tripped)...Finally, at On the bench that witnessed the old age together, he lowered his head to read a book, and she was basking in the sun with her big belly and his legs resting on her.
At this time, when I listen to this song "SHE", I will inevitably feel a lot of emotions, and I can't help being infected by the happy lives of the two on the
screen—— she who always seems so happy'n proud
who's eyes can be so private and so proud
no one's allowed to see them when they cry
she may be the love that can and hope to last
may come to me from shadows of the past
that I remember till the day I die
she may be the reason I survive
the why and where for I'm alive
the one I'll care for through the rough and rainy years
the I'll HER Laughter the Take Me and HER Tears
and the make Them All My Souvenirs
for the WHERE SHE goes to the I GOT BE
at The meaning of My Life IS
SHE
SHE
SHE
at the end of the song repeated singing the phrase "she", or high or low, The soft intestines turn a hundred times, and it really has the effect of circling the beam for three days.
The two uses of this song in the film not only reflect people's instinctive expectations of the "front and back echoing" technique, but also reflect the potential meaning of "front and back contrast".
two. "When You Say Nothing At All"
Ronan Keating is the lead singer of the original Boyzone group, from Ireland, born on March 3, 1977.
In recent years, he has left people with the deepest impression of the song "When You Say Nothing At All" sang in this film. With the warm and romantic plot of the film, his affectionate voice is just right. This song was also selected into his first solo album "Ronan", which shows its classic and vocal nature.
The appearance of this song in the film is very interesting.
First, when the heroine participated in a dinner party with the hero and friends, there were three or five sentences:
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing. With
such a clear singing voice, affectionate lyrics, and friends’ chat and laughter, under such a situation, the heroine’s mood must be warm and Soft.
And after just four sentences, the song stopped abruptly. It seems that there is no trace of it. But if you pay close attention to it, you will find that this method is actually a kind of want to catch, because this kind of treatment, the heroine's heart The emotions are more expressive, and it makes the complete reappearance of the song even more lethal after a few minutes.
The whole song lasted three minutes. In these three minutes, the hero and heroine experienced their two sweetest days (of course, they didn't know that they would be separated immediately), and quietly stopped before the heroine "American boyfriend" appeared. What happened afterwards was undoubtedly a huge blow and trauma to the male protagonist. However, it is precisely because of this that the three minutes surrounding the song have become more precious, making the appearance of "American boyfriend" even more hateful.
The full lyrics are now as follows-
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me whenever I fall
You say it best.. when you say nothing at all
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
Try as they may they can never define
What's been said between your heart and mine
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me whenever I fall
You say it best.. when you say nothing at all
三．A long shot "Ain't No Sunshine"
long shot is said to be one of the lens languages that "tests the director's skill the most." It must have a reasonable narrative, but also have the perspective and beauty of the film. One carelessness will lose everything. Therefore, directors all over the world use it with caution.
The film "Notting Hill" is inevitable. Several long shots are used. For example, at the end of the film, the two children are chasing and chasing all the way in the park, finally focusing on the male and female protagonists who are leaning against each other.
The other one is a pseudo-long lens cut from four shots, but even though it is a forgery, we can see that the director’s original intention was to use a long lens, but one long lens cannot capture four on a street. Different scenes in the seasons, so I had to cleverly splice several shots together, using props or extras to complete it.
In the camera, the protagonist walks along the streets in early autumn along the four-season vegetable, fruit and flower market. With his footsteps, the scenery gradually changes. The wind and snow, then the sky clears, and finally people's clothes become Dress up for early summer.
The director uses this lens to illustrate the passage of time, and the flowers bloom again, exactly half a year. This was confirmed in the dialogue of the protagonist: "I know I've been in
a terrible state in the past six months." This long shot is two minutes long and the background music is Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine" ". The bleak melody, the bleak lyrics, "She took away my sunshine", just hit the plot, and couldn't be more appropriate. Coupled with the singer's lazy voice, it brought out the protagonist's inner feelings of listlessness and dejection. He didn't care at all about what was happening around him. He was only immersed in his own pain and unable to extricate himself.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
Anytime she goes away
Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
And I know, I know...
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness everyday
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And House the Just IS NO not the this Home
Anytime SHE goes Away
Anytime SHE goes Away
Anytime SHE goes Away
Anytime SHE goes Away
IV. The original music "Will and Anna"
is the music named after them, with piano, guitar, and string group.
These are the most basic and simple orchestration to tell their stories together.
When he went to find her with flowers in his hand, the string group was excited and clear; when they talked, the same melody but the piano played into a steady and quiet three-tempo; he went to the set to find her, the greenery The lawn, the white manor, and the actors dressed like gentlemen and ladies of the 19th century walked around, not even the melody. Only the guitar played with the accompaniment texture, just like the ripples in his heart...
What’s interesting is that these original music are very compatible with the classic songs selected by the director. Sometimes they fill the gaps in the plot, and sometimes make a small follow-up and connection for the song that has just ended. Each has its function and ingenuity. , Meticulously and considerately helping the songs to complete the soundtrack of the entire film together, it can be seen that a lot of thought was spent.
Composers are used for music for most of the films. Their music fits the theme of the film, reminds the plot, exaggerates the atmosphere, and incites the emotions of the audience. There are no shortage of masterpieces.
There are also some film directors who have chosen to select music suitable for their works from the existing repertoire. For example, Kubrick’s "Open Eyes" used multiple Ligeti works, and Beethoven’s symphony in "A Clockwork Orange", and for example Songs of Nat King Cole in Wong Kar Wai's "In the Mood for Love" and so on. Their works are either shocking or have a long aftertaste. Most of them contain deep emotions and deep thoughts, and they are classics.
For a romantic comedy like "Notting Hill", few people are willing to select the soundtrack from hundreds of tracks one by one, and it is even more difficult to choose each capital appropriately and closely fit the plot.
On the whole, this film has excellent actors, moving plot, perfect setting, excellent photography, and wonderful editing. At the same time, the soundtrack is also quite exquisite.
This type of film has not been rare in fact. Three or five films are released almost every year. However, how many of them can do the work of "Notting Hill" and can be considered everywhere? Isn't the modern love fairy tale worthy of our meticulous crafting?
Fun behind the scenes:
The blue door house where William lived does exist. It once belonged to the screenwriter Richard Curtis.
·In the birthday party scene, someone asked Anna Scott how much he earned in the upper part of the film, and she answered that it was 15 million US dollars, which is exactly what Julia Roberts paid for the film.
·At the end of the film, William is sitting on a park bench and reading the book "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" written by Louis de Bernières. This book will be director Roger Michelle's next film after "Notting Hill", but then Michelle became seriously ill and had to be replaced by John Madden.
In the film, William’s residence was sold a year after the film was released, because the original blue door was auctioned by Christie’s auction house, so a black door replaced it. However, soon, someone sprayed graffiti on the wall next to the door, saying: "This is the Hollywood door."
In the film, William’s bookstore is actually an antique shop, not far from Richard Curtis’s. Production company.
·Omid Gia Lili guest starred as the cashier of the coffee shop in the film, when he was starring in "The Tomb of the Lost City" filmed by the same production company.
· The scene where William and Anna rehearse the movie lines on the roof was shortened to win the PG-13 level. The full shot can be seen on the DVD.
Richard Curtis mentioned in the script of this film that he originally wanted Hani to be Anna’s rival in love. Hani worked in a video store near William’s bookstore. At the end of the film, William gave up Anna’s choice. Haney. Curtis later decided that Anna could not be allowed to leave, so he made Hani the younger sister of William.
·William's four seasons of Notting Hill's vistas were synthesized by four sets of lenses, which were shot on the same day.
·The opening credits Some of Julia Roberts's images are from the entertainment show "Entertainment Tonight" (Entertainment Tonight).
·The lobby of the Ritz Hotel in the film was indeed shot at the Ritz Hotel. In order to avoid being disturbed by guests, it had to be shot from 2 to 4 in the morning.
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