From the content point of view, this film tells the story of reporters from the "Focus" column of the "Boston Globe" around 2001, investigating the child abuse case of Catholic priests, emphasizing the persistent pursuit of the truth by journalists in the face of heavy resistance. . Since the "Presidential Team" describing reporters investigating the Watergate incident in the 1970s, journalists have always been one of the most favorite groups of Oscar judges. On the one hand, their work itself conforms to the main theme of freedom of speech and press freedom in the United States; on the other hand, By reproducing news events, Hollywood can also show that it is not only an entertainment machine, but also an attitude of caring about current affairs in the world. Interestingly, according to the income survey report, journalism is the lowest-paid profession in the United States. There is no news that Pulitzer Prize winners have to switch careers because of their livelihoods. I don't know what these reporters who are living in distress in reality feel when watching a star worth tens of millions on the silver screen play themselves. Speaking of stars, although the lineup of this film is not as good as that of another hot movie "Big Short", with handsome idol Brad Pitt to help out, it is also led by a group of powerful celebrities. The first is Michael Keaton, whose "Birdman" starring last year just won the Oscar for Best Picture, and he can be called a blessing. What’s interesting is that the most distinctive feature of "Birdman" is the endless super long shots from start to end, and there are many such long shots in "Focus". Keaton will definitely do it when shooting. There is a strong sense of crossing: "Oh, when was this shot taken?" Of course, Michael Keaton's most famous role is "Batman" in 1989, and he is not the only superhero in the movie. , Mark Ruflow, Levi Shribol, John Slattery, etc. have all participated in superhero movies. This is also the common work mode of Hollywood actors. Usually, they make a large amount of special effects for blockbusters. By the end of the year, regardless of income, shooting a low-cost sentiment film will leave a name for the impact of the Oscar and let yourself be famous after leaving the name. Doubled. Such a combination of fame and fortune, how shrewd the abacus is.
Compared with "Big Short", which is also a group drama, "Focus" does not have any expressive methods that break the convention. It uses the most simple film language, and the state of the journalist with a realistic and calm style is extremely compatible. However, in recent years, Oscars, the judges have become more and more enthusiastic about films with bold and innovative ideas. Only films such as "Birdman" and "Gravity" that constantly explore the limits of film language can continue to win awards. However, the emergence of the film "Focus" is tantamount to showing everyone that the core of the film is to tell a good story. Even in the simplest way, it still has the power to direct people's hearts.
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