Although it is remake from the Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs", "The Walker of the Infernal Affairs" is a completely Americanized film. There is no trace of familiarity in the same story context. This may be that a master director always speaks only in his own voice, or perhaps it is the most direct reflection of cultural differences. {

"The Walker of the Infernal Affairs" is definitely a deep Martin Scorsese imprint. If you can read romance, sadness and exquisiteness in the Hong Kong version of "The Walker of the Infernal Affairs", then all you can read in "The Walker of the Infernal Affairs" are cold, cruel, and rough, which are two styles that are absolutely contrary to each other.

This is North America, and "Infernal Affairs" only won more than 160,000 US dollars in box office here. Whether from the perspective of winning the Oscars or considering the box office of the film, this change is necessary and relatively successful.

"Legendary director Martin Scorsese's new American crime masterpiece, his talent shines at the peak."

"This story completely expresses Martin Scorsese's artistic and spiritual attainments as strongly as ever."

“This is the most dynamic, exciting and exciting movie of the year.”

"William Monaghan's script is completely shocking, the scene setting is very outstanding, the emotions reach the pinnacle like lava melting, and the lines and complex plots in the film are amazing."

As Ryan expected, "The Walker of the Side" received a lot of praise in North America, and its reputation in the media was almost overwhelming. A large number of well-known film critics such as Roger Albert have all given 10 ratings for this film. It is even difficult to find comments below seven in most film review columns in the media and the Internet.

As for the original "Infernal Affairs", in the eyes of North American media and film critics, just like the French original "The True Lies" and the Italian original "Smelling the Fragrance and Knowing the Woman", there is no much value at all.

If media comments inevitably bring regional differences, then the box office is undoubtedly the best reflection of the background and cultural acceptance of the two films by ordinary North American audiences.

"The Walker" won $26.88 million in North America in three days of the weekend. This result is not very good, but it is already the best North American first-week box office in history.

In ten days, this film has accumulated nearly 60 million US dollars in box office from North America, and has received praise from countless gangster film enthusiasts. The rating on IMDB once hovered between 8.7 and 8.9 points. Although it gradually dropped to 8.6 points, it is already comparable to the ratings of old Martin classic films such as "Good Guy" and "Taxi Driver".

Even if the ratings on imdb cannot bring any substantial help to the box office of the film, they can always reflect some problems.

Especially in the eyes of Martin Scorsese's die-hard fans, "The Walker" is his most outstanding work after "The Good Guy".

From the moment the movie was released, Martin Scorsese and the team behind him began the PR work before the awards season. It seemed that he had learned from the lessons of the previous failures. Old Martin and the film investor's Project B Film Company took out more resources. Among them, Ryan himself alone received calls from Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Disney has not made a direct bid for Best Director and Best Picture this year, and Ryan doesn't mind casting his vote for Martin Scorsese and The Walker of the Insular. The reason why the other party values ​​him so much is because the votes he cast will affect many judges.

And this is also a favor. By next year, these related people will inevitably return this favor to him, and next year's "Black Swan"...

"So that..."

Put down the novel in his hand. Nicole looked at Ryan, who was sitting on the sofa opposite, flipping through the newspaper, "Is there a high chance that Martin Scorsese will win the Best Director of the Oscar next year?"

"There are already videos that guarantee quality." Ryan closed the newspaper and raised his head, "The rest depends on public relations. Martin is not without advantages. If nothing unexpected happens, most public opinion will be biased towards him. If the nomination is lost again, the college will face great pressure."

"That's a cryptic reminder for the Academy that you should give me a best director trophy." Nicole also understood some tips of PR, "and couldn't touch their bottom line."

"Yes, public relations require a lot of money." Ryan simply put the newspaper on the coffee table, "but it is also very particular about how to use this money."

"Then do you think I have two Oscars and Best Actresses." Nicole suddenly showed the documentary novel in Ryan, "Will they give me a third seat?"

"Dear, if you don't have confidence in yourself." Ryan can't guarantee anything. After all, the one in her previous life won the award more than recognition of her years of hard work and status in Hollywood. "I can help you find a heroine."

"Documentary subject matter." Nicole didn't answer his words at all, "the role that touched on family, affection and struggle was obviously more pleasing than the heroine in the script "Australia".

"By the way." Ryan suddenly remembered, "How much did he get the adaptation rights?"

"3.2 million US dollars plus three percent of the North American box office share." Nicole seemed to be very troubled by these, "Now if you want to get the right to adapt the film of literary works, the number of checks you need to write is getting higher and higher."

"I'll give you some advice, my dear." Ryan pointed to the tall American football player on the book cover. "When the screenwriter team adapts the script, you'd better find a suitable male lead earlier, which requires a super black guy who is at least six feet and four inches tall and has a good acting skills."

"Oh, yes..." he added, "We must start football training as soon as possible. He is a good American football player in the film."

Although Hollywood does not lack actors, it is indeed not easy to find such special actors.

What's the name of the person in his previous life?

Ryan scratched his head, and he really couldn't remember it except for his big body.

Suddenly, the door of the villa hall was pushed open from outside. Amid the sound of footsteps, Taylor, who was dragging a huge suitcase, walked in. After Elsa arrived next to her and took the suitcase, the guy moved his long legs in beige casual pants and came to Nicole, and fell directly on the couch, without caring about his image at all.

"Dear Elsa..." she said to the butler who temporarily put the suitcase aside, "Can you get a big glass of strawberry juice? If not, iced soda will do as well."

"Wait for two minutes." Elsa picked up the phone and dialed the kitchen number.

"Dear, your publicity journey is completed?" Ryan looked at Taylor. The grown-up girl stuck out her tongue and straightened her waist from her tilted state. "It's still early to finish. It will take at least one month. I'll go to Nokia Plaza the day after tomorrow to sign up here for two days."

"Why didn't you go home?" Nicole asked with his head raised.

"There is no one at home, and the place is small and full of paparazzi." Taylor took the strawberry juice from the servant and said thank you. After taking a big sip, he continued, "This is also my home. I miss Sunny."

"So..." Ryan tilted his head and looked out of the villa through the window, "You brought a large number of journalists and paparazzi?"

"Ah..." The royal blue eyes turned around, and Taylor said with a smile, "The place here is big and the protection is tight. Those idiots can't take pictures of anything. Besides, they know who the owner is, and they dare not be too presumptuous."

Before Ryan could continue speaking, she jumped from the sofa and ran towards the baby room, "I'm going to see Sunny."

"Alison." Nicole reminded her tall back, "Sandy is sleeping, don't wake her up."

After saying that, Nicole ordered the butler again, "Elsa, inform the kitchen to make Alison's favorite dishes."

Taylor went quickly and came back quickly. After only ten minutes, she walked back to the hall. After she sat down, she drank the remaining strawberry juice in the cup in a few sips.

"Those paparazzi," she mumbled, "Since I left Los Angeles International Airport, I started chasing behind and all the way to Beverly Hills."

"Do you still want it?"

Elsa came over with a larger glass, and after Taylor nodded, he filled her again.

"Thank you, Elsa." Taylor stood up and hugged her gently, "You are the best for me."

"You really say Lisa will be sad." Elsa joked casually and walked back to her seat.

Taylor sat down, sipped in a small sip of bright red strawberry juice, "I haven't seen Sunny for only a month, she's grown so old."

“Babys develop quickly.”

Hearing Ryan's words, Taylor nodded and asked, "Will she call her dad and mom?"

"Not yet." Ryan shook his head, "I guess it will take a few more months to wait, so don't worry."

"Oh, that's it." Taylor's eyes turned again, obviously he was making a fool of himself, "I have two days off, so I must let her call her sister first..."

"No, why am I wrong again?" She tugged with her long platinum curly hair, "It should be Aunt Taylor."

"Believe me, my dear." Ryan said while packing up the pile of newspapers he had read before, "When Sandy grows up, she will only call you sister."

Perhaps thinking of Lily and Aipol who could speak, Taylor's golden eyebrows slowly flipped. After thinking about it for about half a minute, he said with a broken face, "It's better to be casual."

After packing the newspaper, Ryan put it on the newspaper rack aside, walked to a cabinet, opened the cabinet door, and took out a blue-red robot model two feet tall.

"This is the first Optimus Prime model produced by Hasbro and the movie, which can be transformed." Ryan handed it to Taylor and pointed to the number of '001' on the model. "Bumblebee and the others are in the storage room, you can go and see it yourself later."

"Ah... it's great!" Taylor almost snatched it from Ryan, "I almost forgot that our movie is about to be released." (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!