I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 555: A Surge of Positive Reviews!
As soon as the movie ended, media reporters flocked to the scene.

Needless to say, their keen intuition told them that the film "Dallas Buyers Club" was a success.

This is definitely a film that successfully blurs the lines between art films and commercial films.

The sheer impact of this film is unforgettable.

The instinct for survival in dire circumstances and the redemption of humanity are only the tip of the iceberg that movies ever show.

“Hello Chan”.

"What challenges did you encounter while playing the role of Ryan?"

Matthew and the others turned to look at Chen Jin beside them.

Overall, during the filming of this movie, everyone was worried that Chen Jin might develop psychological problems as a result.

after all.

Before filming began, in order to achieve the visual effect of someone who was terminally ill, his body needed to undergo endless weight loss.

In order to portray the character's near-death experience, he plucked his eyebrows, shaved off all the hair on his body, and even stayed up all night during filming.

Put your whole body into a state of extreme pressure.

They went on to conduct in-depth research into the living conditions of AIDS patients.

It can be said that Chen Jin was in a state of extreme collapse every day.

On set, she even presented herself as a woman.

All of this was the result of his efforts for this role.

"In my opinion, physical limits are not the most unbearable problem."

"The biggest challenge is probably the change in mindset. I need to put myself in the world of AIDS patients who are struggling with illness and social prejudice."

"His mindset is especially different from that of ordinary people."

“His underlying nature is sadness, and I need to break down my self-awareness to reconstruct everything about him.”

Chen Jin's words silenced the media reporters present.

In fact.

While watching this movie, it was truly impossible not to examine it.

The media reporters then asked the director and Matthew a few more questions.

Before this.

They didn't know much about the movie and mostly thought it was just empty talk.

Only after witnessing it firsthand can one truly feel the respect for life and the pain of struggling at the bottom of society.

“It’s incredible.”

Robert Redford's voice came from behind them. As Chen Jin and the others turned around, they noticed the appearance of the judging panel.

"This movie showed me reverence for life, and your acting skills were truly amazing."

Hearing the praise from the person in front of him, Chen Jin smiled and nodded.

"Thank you, Chairman Robert."

"Thank you again for attending the premiere of our 'Dallas Buyers Club'."

The main cast and crew bowed to the person in front of them.

The latter had a kind smile on his face.

"Then let's go back first."

Robert Redford nodded to Chen Jin and the others, and casually patted Chen Jin on the shoulder.

to be frank.

This filmmaker from China truly made him feel the vibrancy of acting.

He seems to have been born for acting.

All the main cast and crew of "Dallas Buyers Club" have basically shed their previous image.

Matthew and Jennifer Garner have successfully shed their comedian label.

This is the first step they have taken in their transformation.

Just by looking at everyone's reactions, you can tell they've succeeded.

“I heard everything.”

Zhu Yanman whispered in Chen Jin's ear, her playful voice filled with pride.

"The directors who were sitting behind me just now were all praising the movie and saying that your performances were superb."

Zhu Yanmanz's words brought a sigh of relief to everyone present.

To know.

They were always nervous beforehand, and the unknown outcome made them more or less anxious.

But after hearing everyone's unanimous praise, I finally felt relieved.

Jean-Marc Varley's expression finally softened.

However, everyone knows that they are only taking the first step.

The real battle is about to begin.

The battle has just begun, and all the films will face their final judgment.

"Let's go."

Zhu Yanmanz linked arms with Chen Jin, and the two walked out of the screening room.

[The premiere was a complete sell-out! "Dallas Buyers Club" delivered a powerful and moving performance!]

From being completely ignored to receiving a standing ovation, the premiere of "Dallas Buyers Club" garnered high praise from the industry!

[Acting with their lives on the line! Matthew and Chen Jin's near-destructive acting captivates audiences!]

[The premiere received rave reviews; the powerful impact of "Dallas Buyers Club"!]

【…】

Suddenly, the internet was flooded with news articles about the Dallas Buyers Club.

Whether it's Chen Jinyi or Matthew, they both used their superb acting skills to depict a hymn to life for AIDS patients.

The struggle in the face of adversity is something no one can ignore.

"So? Are you confident of winning?"

Zhu Yanmanzi's voice came from beside him, and Chen Jin shook his head after hearing it.

This situation surprised Zhu Yanmanz somewhat.

after all.

The reactions everyone just made are enough to prove their approval of this film.

In Zhu Yanmanzi's view, winning the award is basically a sure thing.

Chen Jin, however, held a different view.

We certainly can't open the champagne halfway through the process, before things have settled down.

The number of films screened at this year's Sundance Film Festival is countless.

Many of them are of superior quality.

For example, Richard Linklater spent a full 12 years creating "Boyhood," and that alone was enough to spark phenomenal discussion.

This work is of extraordinary significance.

Centered on the male protagonist, it presents his daily life from childhood to adolescence.

During the filming process, the original cast and crew even need to be brought together every year.

For a full 12 years, without exception.

The significance of this film is different for the audience, the director, and the main actors.

Besides.

Rich Hill and Frank are both very popular works.

Even before its premiere, the film had already generated a lot of anticipation since filming began.

Chen Jin never fought a battle he wasn't confident of winning.

As a result, when faced with Zhu Yanmanz's question, it did not give a specific and definite answer.

"The work has indeed received rave reviews, but we still need to see the final rating."

After hearing Chen Jin's words, Zhu Yanmanz nodded.

They are all familiar with the unspoken rules of the entertainment industry; no amount of applause on stage can compare to the final score. Only when they hold the final award in their hands can they truly feel at ease.

of course.

They are not entirely without hope.

The Sundance Film Festival differs from the three major international film festivals, which often adhere to the principle that popular films are doomed to fail, meaning that the more popular a film is, the less likely it is to win a major award.

Saint Denis was the complete opposite of them.

Those works that receive rave reviews after their premiere and are considered award favorites often have a high chance of winning awards later on.

It differs from the three major film festivals in one aspect.

After the premiere, the three major film festivals usually publish on-site ratings.

With this information, everyone can know the final score their work will receive and predict the award outcomes.

As for Saint-Denis, there is no rating system.

Even without such a centralized rating medium, Saint-Denis remains a relatively active platform where media reporters and film critics post their thoughts on the films after screenings.

To sum up.

Where there's a channel, there's a way.

As for what Chen Jin and the others need to do now, they need to spontaneously watch other movies.

Until the very last day arrives.

Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz returned to the hotel, but neither of them felt sleepy.

Zhu Yanmanz was busy browsing online reviews of "Dallas Buyers Club".

In general, while she couldn't be too familiar with the rules of the film festival, the comments from media reporters and film critics allowed her to get a feel for the atmosphere beforehand.

While reading netizens' comments, a film review caught Zhu Yanmanzi's eye.

"Dallas Buyers Club: A savage ode to the resilience of life."

"If you don't fight back, who are you living for?"

"Look at the before-and-after photos of Matthew McConaughey and Chen Jin before and after starring in 'Dallas Buyers Club,' and you'll understand what it means to act with your life on your hands."

"The withered and deformed bodies made the two originally robust people unrecognizable, and Chen Jin's transformation in this film is even more astonishing."

"That kind of self-destructive, superb acting style forms the backbone of an excellent film."

"Dallas Buyers Club tells a true story of the tremendous efforts made by AIDS patients who once teetered on the brink of death in order to extend their lives."

"In my opinion, Chan's role is no more outstanding than Matthew McConaughey's."

“A transvestite character is much more complex.”

"A charm that radiates from within, a willingness to challenge prejudice, and the desire to dress up beautifully every day to face the strange looks from society."

"What he needs to endure is not just a change in identity, but more importantly, a change in mindset."

"Matthew McConaughey and Chen Jin's vibrant performances are, in my opinion, worthy of everyone's respect."

"It is their performance that lets us know that in this already turbulent life, there will always be indomitable warriors who hold on tightly to the reins of life until the very last moment."

Zhu Yanmanzi felt as if her heart had been struck.

She read the commentary quietly, overwhelmed by the empathy that welled up from the bottom of her heart.

Chen Jin came closer.

He had noticed Zhu Yanmanz's condition just now; it was clearly not quite right.

"what happened?"

Upon hearing the question from the person in front of her, Zhu Yanmanzi slightly raised her eyes and looked over.

"I feel sorry for you."

The sudden remark left Chen Jin somewhat bewildered.

It was only after noticing the content on Zhu Yanmanzi's phone that they realized what had happened.

"It was just filming, it's all over now."

Actually.

Upon seeing this comment, Zhu Yanmanzi thought of the pain Chen Jin experienced during filming.

This film review undoubtedly brought her back to that period of time.

Seeing Chen Jin, who was so thin and bony, wearing heavy makeup for her roles every day, with her tired and bloodshot eyes, deeply pained Zhu Yanmanzi.

Within hours of the premiere, film reviews and online comments had already dominated the headlines of major portal websites.

Chen Jin's name once again became a trending topic on social media due to her association with "Dallas Buyers Club".

This undoubtedly leaves everyone waiting to see how things unfold.

Especially those in Hollywood.

It's astonishing that a low-budget film could have such a strong appeal.

Every single word in the film reviews reveals the excellence of this movie.

Especially for Chen Jin.

Most of the film reviews focus on Chen Jin's cross-dressing performance this time.

Their expressions of shock were genuine, and their comments came from the heart.

"It's a comment from The Guardian."

Zhu Yanmanzi looked at the content on her phone.

The Guardian's reviews, written from the perspective of a seasoned film critic, may offer more insight.

The two leaned closer to look and then noticed the overall assessment published by The Guardian.

"The film tries to express a lot of things: homosexuality, homophobia, AIDS, the underprivileged, social discrimination, and government inaction."

"Chen Jin, who plays Ryan, is an even bigger surprise than Matthew McConaughey."

"He was a performance artist, expressing that he was gender dysphoria and homosexual, which was not an easy thing to do in that era."

"He portrayed a female soul encased in a male body."

"So much so that while watching this movie, I couldn't reconcile the handsome and dashing Chen Jin with the emaciated Ryan in the film."

"Especially when she took off her women's clothes and put on a suit to ask her father for help, the sense of unease and incongruity was almost jumping out of the screen."

"This kind of self-destructive performance is definitely capable of achieving a high score."

One after another—

Almost all of them were praises of Chen Jin, which undoubtedly proved how outstanding his vision was.

"Honey, you're amazing!"

As soon as these words came out.

Chen Jin subconsciously pulled the person in front of her into her arms.

This film represents the culmination of everyone's hard work, and Chen Jin naturally hopes to achieve a good result.

In general.

Today's reviews and performance were quite good; at least most of the online reviews were positive.

Perhaps, as Zhu Yanmanz said, if they get a good score, they might be able to win the highest honor.

Chen Jin did not express her thoughts.

The Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival is primarily judged on originality and emotional resonance.

It is not only necessary to evoke the emotions of the judging panel, but also to gain the approval of the audience.

Besides.

This work should also be able to reflect the future direction of independent films.

Overall, The Dallas Buyers Club should meet its standards.

The time to reveal the answer was short; they only needed to wait quietly for the final result to emerge.

Zhu Yanmanzi visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

"I believe you."

"This time we can definitely do it."

Hearing the words of the person in front of him, Chen Jin nodded seriously.

"rest early."

"We have more important things to do tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)