Every summer, there are some hearty popcorn movies, or you can call them iced Coke movies. They're the quintessential commercial blockbuster and a great way to cool off on hot summer days. If you want to recommend this summer, the monster movie + disaster sci-fi blockbuster "The Megalodon" is a good choice.
"The Megalodon" is jointly produced by China Gravity Film and Television Investment Co., Ltd. and Warner Bros. Pictures of the United States, directed by Joe Detduba, Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson, Ruby Rose , Zhao Wenxuan, Cai Shuya starring. This is a Hollywood A-level production blockbuster with an investment of more than 150 million US dollars, and the cast lineup is strong, so it has attracted widespread attention as soon as it was released.
The film is adapted from the American author Steve Elton's series of science fiction novels of the same name. It tells the story of an underwater scientific research project that was attacked by unknown creatures and researchers were trapped at the bottom of the sea. Former U.S. Marine Corps deep-sea diving expert Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) teamed up with Zhang Suyin (Li Bingbing), a Chinese female scientist in the scientific research project, to rescue, but the rescue operation accidentally caused the megalodon to escape from the deep sea. A desperate fight between human sharks begins...
"The Megalodon" is described by audiences as "the deep-sea version of "Jurassic World", which is a typical monster movie. The pattern of this type of story is often: because of human desire (whether it be greed or exploration), some monsters are discovered or invented (they may come from nature, or they may be the product of technology and civilization), and the monsters are beyond the control of the characters. , which led to a devastating catastrophe. From "Jaws", "Alien", "Jurassic Park", "Jianghan Monster" to "The Megalodon", it is the same.
"Jaws" directed by Spielberg in 1976 is not only a classic of monster movies, but also a turning point in the Hollywood film industry. It is the originator of Hollywood's summer vacation and a milestone in commercial films. After 40 years of development, monster movies have become more and more mature, and there are more and more movies of this type, but they have also begun to get stuck. The crux of the story is that the plot is boring, the way humans defeat monsters is imaginative and unconvincing, especially the special effects are often too bad to bear to look at. In contrast, "The Megalodon" can be regarded as a boost for monster movies and summer programs.
In terms of setting, "The Megalodon" took the lead in opening the door to the prehistoric animal world under the sea, allowing people to see why the Megalodon became the deep-sea shark king. As the overlord of the ocean, for a long time, everyone has talked about the color change of sharks. But the great white shark, which makes people talk about shark discoloration, is currently recorded at 7 meters in length, and the legendary great white shark, known as the undersea monster, is more than nine meters in length. But the megalodon can be up to 20 meters long and weigh more than 80 tons. Its bite force is estimated to be 20 tons, and the maximum can reach 36 tons. It can crush the bones of whales in one bite, two-thirds. In front of the megalodon, even the great white shark looks petite and fragile. Some people describe it vividly: if we compare the great white shark to a sneaky submarine, then the megalodon is a real aircraft carrier.
Paleontologists speculate that the megalodon lived about 15.9 million to 2.6 million years ago and is now extinct. The movie brought the monster back to life. According to the metabolic rate of the great white shark, the food intake of the megalodon is calculated at the upper limit of 100 tons of body weight. To meet the demand of 2 tons, the megalodon can only continue to hunt and kill. As long as it opens its bloody mouth, all marine creatures cannot be spared, and it will be swallowed after chewing for a while. It can be said that the megalodon is the most terrifying "foodie" in history. As long as the prey it targets, few can escape.
The main plot of the movie "The Megalodon" is the experience of human beings' escape time and time again in the face of the Megalodon. Among all movie types, monster movie + disaster sci-fi is the one that tests the most industrial level, because you have to pass the special effects, have visual spectacles, and convince the audience and feel immersive. "The Megalodon" deserves to be an A-level production worth 150 million US dollars. With the help of excellent special effects, the film restores the giant image of the giant megalodon. From teeth to eyes, it does not miss any details to shape the reality. The changes of movement and stillness appeared on the screen one by one, allowing the audience to truly feel the texture of the megalodon, which was shocking. The "close-up duel" of the human shark war is full of oppression and terror, and the violent aesthetics of punching to the flesh makes the audience scream again and again.
For a monster movie to be successful, it must provoke a primal fear of monsters in the audience, boosting the adrenaline and blood flow. But the thrill of monster movies to the audience is not in fear, but in the victory over fear and the final disappearance of fear. Just like a thrilling roller coaster, only when the roller coaster climbs fast enough and high enough, the greater the fear when it falls from the height, and when it finally runs smoothly, we will be relieved enough and completely relaxed.
The narrative of "The Megalodon" is the accumulation of fears again and again, and the disappearance of fears again and again. The plot climaxes and is fascinating; but the rhythm is relaxed and moderate, and the precocious little girl, DJ, and life and death still don't forget to eat The settings such as the little boy with popsicles are shocking and can not help but smile.
Monster movies often end with reflections on the insatiable human desires. The Megalodon is no exception. Human beings continue to explore nature because of various desires, and this process also causes serious damage to nature and affects the original good cycle of the natural ecosystem. For example, the prehistoric giant beast in the movie is hidden in the deep sea area. It is precisely because of human invasion and development of the deep sea that it appears in the shallow sea area.
In short, "The Megalodon" is worth watching, especially for friends who like the thrilling experience of roller coasters, not to be missed. It can also be mentioned that the actors' acting skills are all online. Li Bingbing has completely released her charm, and her next Hollywood movie should not be too far away; and Jason Statham's hormones are bursting, he has proved with his strength that men with bald heads can still be handsome.
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