Hollywood Secret Garden

"I have to admit that Angela's performance is almost perfect. When I was immersed in the plot, I didn't even realize that the one said sadly to Victor, 'I have been waiting all my life, I just don't know Waiting for who's mature woman is just a young girl under 25 years old!

Of course, Spielberg's excellent storytelling technique adds a lot to her performance-this should be his most optimistic film since 1989-but that's not all, Angela exudes the kind of weather-beaten The feeling is so natural, even Hanks can't compare it for a while, she can definitely get a statuette for the best actress! "

—Harried Foster, The Hollywood Reporter

Although it cannot be said to be amazing, Angela's outstanding acting skills have indeed surprised many people. After all, there are really not many actresses who can perform the charm of a 40-year-old woman in her early twenties.Coupled with Spielberg's just-right narration, many people who thought he had damaged Angela's image at the beginning began to turn against each other.

"Angela in the stewardess uniform is so sexy, I love this kind of mature Angela! She and Hanks are such a perfect match, especially when they watch the one that Hanks made for her Fountain time!" This is a blog of a movie fan, which is in contrast to his following blog post protesting Spielberg's ruining Angela's image.

Although there are still many people who insist that Angela should not take this kind of role, they have been unable to recover. After all, this movie is still very good.Even Victor hugged Emilia from behind and watched the tender scene of the fountain he specially made for her, which still firmly occupied the first place in the selection of the top ten love movie scenes of the year on a certain website until Someone questioned "Is "The End of Happiness" a love movie" before it was withdrawn.

Many people who were not optimistic about Angela at the beginning also changed their tone. The more generous admitted that they were wrong, while the more stingy emphasized that "at least she does look sexy and beautiful".

Of course, some people seized this opportunity to criticize wildly: "I believe this is the worst of Angela's few screen roles. Her beauty and her acting skills are not shown at all. We only see a blunt and delicate character." Contrived image, this is a very failed attempt in every way."

It's a pity that this kind of remarks will disappear in a small wave at most. Angela's accumulated popularity and influence cannot be offset by one or two criticisms, let alone this kind of criticism that is clearly targeted at first glance.

All in all, Angela stole a lot of the limelight from Hanks during the period just released, and people are very interested in why she played such a role and how she performed it.It's just that Angela has never commented on this, neither updated her own blog nor made public appearances, even if she was caught by reporters, it was only perfunctory, and she didn't even attend the premiere.

Spielberg complained on the phone more than once: "You don't participate in the premiere because you have to be busy with your own movie, I understand this; you don't participate in promotional work because you need to rest because you made such a movie, I also understand this; but Not talking about anything in front of reporters is kind of bad."

"Even if you don't talk about it, it doesn't affect the promotion of the movie, does it?" Angela lazily replied on the phone, "The things you released are enough to make the reporters chase after me, but I will let these things Enough to ferment."

The old man suddenly laughed twice and stopped talking. The so-called releases were nothing more than various tidbits about the filming. For example, Angela was paid 2000 million for the film, and the script was revised by her at her own request. Mature women and so on.These news are enough for the reporters to play. Although we all know that Angela can enter the 2000 million club at any time if he wants to, but this is the first time it has been truly confirmed.As for the revision of the script, it is even more eye-catching. Who would have thought that Miss Angel would ask for an adjustment to this role?

It is self-evident that such news has a great effect on the promotion of the movie, not to mention that Angela has kept her mouth shut, which gives the reporters more room to play—fortunately, they didn't get involved in the scandal, even if Hanks praised Angela as an excellent actor in front of reporters, and looked forward to working together again, whether it is a director or an actor.

This is of course because of Hanks' long-standing reputation as a good man, but also because I heard privately that Angela hates those irresponsible remarks more and more. American journalists know much more about this than their British counterparts. many.

All of this is what Angela is happy to see. In a sense, "The End of Happiness", which was released in the first round of the Thanksgiving-Christmas schedule, helped her build momentum while alleviating conflicts and diverting attention.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Angela arranged everything, so "Rabe's Diary" was officially released on December 12.

The beginning is a black-and-white picture, which was edited after dubbing a documentary five or 60 years ago, just like the beginning of "The Pianist".In just a few tens of seconds, the camera fully showed the life of the Chinese people at that time, the bad and the good, and none of them were left out.

Then, the picture gradually became brighter, and the lens also had color, which naturally connected with the main story.

In the first few minutes of the film, the movie seemed peaceful and peaceful, but the people hurrying on the street were silently talking about the tense situation.When Rabe went to work, many Chinese people greeted him, and he responded to them with a smile. The close relationship was immediately revealed.

Then, the Japanese planes started bombing, the ancient city became chaotic, and bad news came one after another.People from other countries who stayed in Nanjing City received the advice of their respective embassies, some left and some stayed. After hearing what happened in Shanghai, they planned to establish an international security zone here to imitate the situation in Nanjing. Take in those refugees after the war.

“Most of us have lived here for decades and have a deep affection for this city, and I think something needs to be done for these people,” one of them said.

This proposal was supported by the vast majority of people. Rabe was elected as the chairman of the safety zone because of his status. Although Dr. Wilson did not approve of it and made no secret of this in his conversation with Weitling, he did not openly question anything.Rabe accepted the position with modesty, not realizing how heavy a responsibility it would be.

Then the Japanese approached Nanjing, and the Chinese army was defeated and captured. Asaka Miya Hatohiko ordered the killing of the prisoners and accelerated the advance to Nanjing. A series of scenes were interlaced continuously. The appropriate editing made the plot full of tension, and the viewers couldn't help but hold their breath .

The catastrophe in Nanjing began, and the camera showed what they did. If it weren't for some reason, the scenes of killing, raping, and inhumane scenes might have been more naked.People fleeing in all directions hid in the Juquan area and obtained temporary shelter, but as the number of people increased, the Japanese also noticed this place, and the safe area began to confront the Japanese for the first time.

"We must hand them over. They are soldiers, not civilians. They carry weapons. This will give the Japanese an excuse to take over the safe zone!" Doctor Wilson objected loudly.

"You can let them put down their weapons and change into civilian clothes." Rabe persuaded Wilson, "As long as they stay honestly in the place we designated, nothing will happen."

"Are you crazy, Rabe!" Wilson said sternly, "What should we do with those guns? If they are left outside, the Japanese will know where they went without even using their brains! joke!"

"Listen to me, Robert, listen to me..." Rabe looked at his secretary in embarrassment.

"If it's really difficult...forget it, Mr. Rabe..." Han Xianglin said with a wry smile at this moment.

"I understand your feelings, Han, but this kind of behavior is very irrational. We must ensure the safety of most people." Wilson said this, and then continued after a pause: "I suggest persuading those soldiers to put down their weapons and attack Japan. People surrendered, I don't think the Japanese will be too harsh on the prisoners of war."

The idea is good, but the reality is cruel. Those soldiers who listened to their persuasion to lay down their arms and surrender to the Japanese were slaughtered without exception, even though the Japanese officers who escorted them assured that these prisoners of war would be properly resettled.

After hearing the news, Dr. Wilson locked himself in the room for several hours, and then went to the operating table with red eyes to continue treating the wounded.

In short, there are no heroes in the movie, there are only people who want to save more people in this disaster. Everyone makes mistakes and everyone has selfishness, but they always try their best to save those people.

"They need me, and I won't leave." Rabe replied when he was interrogated by the Gestapo. He even crumpled up the warrant for his return and threw it in a corner.

"Let them in, I will try my best to get the supplies, isn't that why you asked me to be the food committee member." Han Xianglin gritted her teeth and said to Rabe, and finally the safe area opened the gate to accept the influx of data. Hundreds of people.

Although there is no shortage of warm scenes in the middle to make the audience breathe a sigh of relief, for example, in the situation of panic all day long, the refugees still spent the Spring Festival in their own way, and invited Rabe and others to participate.Rabe also comforted them in bitterness, saying "everything will be fine" over and over again.But that was only a few short minutes, and after the camera cut, the audience was once again brought into the continuous bloody six weeks.

Finally, under the pressure of Siemens and the situation in Nanjing improved, Rabe had to prepare to return to Germany after ensuring that the work in the safe zone was still running smoothly.He didn't look like a hero at all. After stepping out of the door of the small building, dozens of women who heard that he was leaving pulled him and begged him to stay and continue to protect them.

"It's all right, you're all right now, and you'll be all right in the future." Rabe, who couldn't move an inch, could only say this repeatedly, until Weitling and others who came to see him off also joined the ranks of persuasion, and they dispersed. .

After saying hello to the partners who had worked with them during these terrible days, Rabello staggered and walked out.After a few steps, he turned his head and looked around emotionally. He could see the eyes of countless people inside the house, but it was a pity that he was going to leave after all.

Rabe took a deep breath, turned around and walked towards the car with big strides. After the car started, the camera lens gradually increased, including the world and the earth, and then stopped there.After a few seconds, the screen went black, and several paragraphs of text were revealed one by one, explaining the ending of Rabe, Weitling, Wilson, Han Xianglin, and Asaka Miya Hatohiko, followed by the mournful sound of violin and erhu music, the subtitles began Roll up slowly.

The lights came on, and there was silence in the auditorium. After a few minutes, the applause broke out, followed by everyone's applause, while looking at the eighth woman from the left sitting in the third row.

"Congratulations, this is an excellent movie." A film critic walked up to her and shook her hand.

"It's not inferior to your previous works at all." Another producer also came over to congratulate her.

"Thank you." Angela just said calmly, although her heart beat much faster than before.

She had watched the entire movie countless times during production, but she still felt a little throbbing when it was shown at today's small premiere.This should be her true meaning

It is her first work, and she is making little progress towards her goal.

Of course, although two-thirds or more of the process has been completed, there are still many or even more obstacles and tests before fully achieving one's goal, such as the ones you are facing now.

"Miss Angela, why did you go to China to shoot this movie?" A reporter asked first.

Angela raised her eyebrows, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes, which stupid reporter is this?However, are reporters really that stupid to be able to attend such an occasion?Or do you want to provoke or provoke?

"Because the local government has also given us a lot of help, and their funds have also helped us share some of the risks. More importantly, the labor is relatively cheap." Angela said in a joking tone, and this answer immediately caused a chuckle.

After a pause, she looked at the other person with her arms crossed: "Besides, this disaster happened in China. I can't think of a reason not to go to the field to shoot."

"Then what do you think of the John Rabe of history? After all, he joined the Nazi Party." Another reporter then asked, the word "Nazi Party" is pronounced heavily.

"As for the question of Mr. Rabe's 'Nazi Party', I think the original international court has given a clear answer." Angela spread her hands, and then said with the same emphasis: "I only know that Mr. Rabe was involved in that terrible disaster. No matter what purpose he has, he and his colleagues and friends have saved many people. I think you should still remember that sentence, which has been on my blog Sentence: Save one person, save the whole world!"

"I heard that you have been planning to shoot this movie for a long time, is that true?" Another reporter asked.

"That's true. In fact, I read the book "Rabe's Diary" as early as the 90s, and then read it again when I was making "The Pianist". I wondered why few people mentioned the same thing that happened in China at the same time? And when I took the time to check the information, I realized how much relevant information was shelved and unknown. I think it is necessary to let everyone Knowing what happened, those who helped others with humanitarianism in that war should not be forgotten." Angela replied calmly.

"What do you think of the Japanese? I remember you once wrote a horror movie script based on Japanese customs." A reporter who appeared to be of Asian descent asked.

"I have always had a good impression of oriental culture, because they are two completely different cultures from ours, but it is precisely because of this that my understanding of oriental culture is far from enough, so my views must not be accurate. From my own point of view In terms of point of view, admitting your own problems is more important than anything else." Angela replied calmly, avoiding sensitive areas.

The questions from the reporters then became more relaxed. Even though there were a few Asians, they didn't mention any more questions. After all, Angela was an American and held high the banner of humanitarianism.So they turned to several other actors.

Angela breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, at least half of the test was passed in a sense.Putting aside everything from human nature, human rights and humanitarianism is indeed in the appetite of the Americans, and she worked hard to maintain a balance on a few steel wires carefully, neither favoring anyone nor exaggerating anyone, as much as possible like "The Pianist" "Described with an objective eye like that, for example, although the Japanese soldiers are rough, the middle and lower-level officers basically conform to the image of the Japanese in the eyes of Americans-rigid, proud, disciplined and follow the spirit of Bushido.But because of this, when they repeatedly killed without any restraint, like a cold machine, the effect was even more shocking.

In particular, it deliberately did not mention how many people were killed in Nanjing-is it not a massacre if 10 people were massacred?In addition, the 1950-man competition only used camera metaphors, but at the end, it made a meaningful comparison when explaining what happened to Rabe and the others in words.Rabe died in poverty in 1940; Weitling returned to China in [-], and then committed suicide a year later; Dr. Yan Yan escaped the trial because of certain actions, spent the rest of his life leisurely, and finally served as the president of the golf association!The comparison of the experiences of these few people is really ironic.

It can only do so much.Angela said this in her heart.Looking at Heinz, Streep, and Steve who were besieged by reporters, she suddenly felt that it was right for Jiang Wen not to come over. Maybe he himself was afraid that he might accidentally say something inappropriate?