"He said … he said …" The male lead, Charles, looked at his deaf and mute friend in a daze. But as the other party moved, the look on his face gradually became determined.
"He said that he suspected that the groom had someone else in his heart, so he didn't meet the requirements for marriage." Charles said word by word, then slowly turned around to look at the bride, who was so surprised that she could not close her mouth.
"What he said … is it true, Charles?!" The bride stared at him and asked.
"Yes." Charles nodded. Then, with a bang, the bride punched him hard in the face. Charles fell to the ground, and there was a buzzing sound around. But at the same time, there was also laughter from the audience below the screen.
Adriaan couldn't remember how many times they had laughed, but he was very happy in his heart. To a certain extent, these laughter could prove the popularity of the new version of "Four Weddings and a Funeral."
"Did you hear that, Julie? Everyone likes it very much, "Adriaan said in the ear of Julia, who was sitting next to him.
"Really?" Although Julia's tone was light, the rise and fall of her chest was very obvious. Her eyes stared at the screen without blinking, even though she had seen it once during the test screening.
Adriaan chuckled, held her hand, and slowly stroked it.
As Kelly and Charles hugged each other in the rain, the movie was basically over. But in the next few minutes, the director used pictures to show the ending of the characters in the movie one by one. Basically, it could be said that the lovers got married. Although the male and female leads were not married, they always lived together.
After the subtitles were played, the lights in the theater finally turned on. After a few seconds of silence, there was a clap of applause. Although it was not very enthusiastic, it was a sign that the guests who attended the premiere had recognized the movie.
"I won't attend the press conference. I'll wait for you in the car outside." Adriaan said in Julia's ear, and at the same time, he kissed her gently on the cheek. Anyway, the theater was in a mess, and no one would notice them.
"Aren't you worried about being discovered by the reporters now?" Julia snorted softly.
"I'm sure you can shake them off." Adriaan smiled and gently rubbed her hand for a while before walking out with the guests. He had wanted to talk to Denis, but he couldn't find him. When he finally found him …
"Sorry, I'm just …" Denis awkwardly gestured with his left hand, while his right hand was firmly wrapped around Winona's waist. Winona leaned against him with a blushing face. She looked so soft that if Denis pulled his hand away, she would fall to the ground and be unable to get up. The look of satisfaction on her face was so obvious.
"It's nothing. Just some unimportant things." Adriaan smiled and waved his hand. Judging by the looks of the two of them, he knew what they were going to do, so he left after saying goodbye.
Another happy night passed. Although "Four Weddings and a Funeral" won the unanimous applause of the guests who attended the premiere, no one knew what the critics would say.
"An excellent romantic and warm romantic comedy. The entire plot is well-connected. Although not every minute can be missed, the whole story is still very good. Mike Neville, the British director, has shown us the delicate side of his heart. Four weddings and a funeral had their own similarities, but the details were different. The same scene was filmed differently, and the British humor was carefully chosen to fit the occasion. Once you think back to it, you can't help but laugh.
And the most wonderful performance is Julia Roberts. We seem to see some of Vivian's shadow in Kelly. Both are so independent and strong, and both are so insistent on their own principles. But Kelly is Kelly after all. She may have some of Vivian's shadow, but most of it is still her own character. Julia completely grasped this difference, especially in the scene where Kelly rejected Charles and went to his room. Her tempted look is full of praise … "
At this point, Adriaan put down the newspaper in his hand and sighed. Then, he slapped the butt of the naked girl lying beside him. "Are you listening, Julie?"
"Eide!" Julia, who was supporting her face with her hand, suddenly frowned. Her legs, which were originally shaking up and down, stopped moving. She glared at Adriaan and seemed a little angry, but the reproach in her tone could not be concealed at all.
"I'm just a little sad. Those words I read are all praises for you." Adriaan shook the newspaper in his hand exaggeratedly. "Look, the whole page is full of praises. They said that you once again created an impressive character."
"Of course I'm listening. You read very well." Julia turned her body sideways, and the corners of her mouth also curled up. She completely exposed her beautiful body to Adriaan for him to admire. "So, continue."
"Unfortunately, I don't want to continue now." As Adriaan spoke, he threw the newspaper to the side and looked at Julia with a somewhat naughty smile. "After reading for so long, I want some reward now."
"Wait, Eide. Didn't you have enough last night?" Julia immediately leaned back, but the moment she moved, she was pulled into Adriaan's arms and hugged tightly from behind.
"Damn it, Eide, I'm really angry." Julia looked like she was waving her fists and struggling fiercely. But after a while, she panted and fell into Adriaan's arms.
"This is … morning, Eide …"
"Yes, I know, but isn't this just right in the morning?"
"Don't forget … Last night … I'm still … not used to it …"
"Really? That's great. Let's do it again now. That would be really amazing. "
"Damn it! Don't even think about it … Stop! Ah! "
Alright, let's not talk about Adriaan and Julia's "backdoor" morning exercise. The current situation regarding "Four Weddings and a Funeral" could only be described as very good. Apart from the critics who were optimistic about the movie, many who originally had negative opinions about it had also changed their views.
"This is indeed a good movie. It's warm and touching. The screenwriter, Richard Curtis, used some common love stories in life to create a fresh and meaningful romantic love story. The director, Mike Newell, has excellent and interesting shooting techniques, and the various scenes are controlled freely. Coupled with the appropriate casting, each character has a unique personality, which makes the story leave a deep impression on the audience.
Yes, the casting was very appropriate. Needless to say, Julia played Kelly. This role seemed to be tailor-made for her, allowing her to bring out at least 120% of her strength. The same goes for the others. This kind of compatibility allowed them to grasp the key points of the characters well. But the most surprising is the male lead, Denis Knight!
Before this, everyone's impression of him was still stuck at the street gangster, a neurotic robber, and a decadent man with messy stubble. No one expected him to suddenly become the male lead of a romantic comedy. What's even more surprising is that he played this role so well that people almost forgot about his previous roles! He's like the beautiful Santirilla appearing in the palace (please forgive me for having to describe him this way, because I really can't think of a better word when I write this). It's almost impossible to relate to his past image. If there's a ranking of the surprises brought about by this movie, I think he should be at the top. "
This article was written by the critic who was not optimistic about Denis's performance in a romantic comedy. From this point of view, this critic could be regarded as an upright person, much better than those who criticized for the sake of criticism.
"The plot is long and tedious, and the jokes are so lame that people can't react to them for a long time. If the humor in the movie takes a long time to react, then it's obviously a failure. Julia's performance is not bad. As for Denis, it's better for him to go peddling on the street. If you're really bored, you can go watch it to pass the time. "
"Don't expect a movie made up of all kinds of bits and pieces to be enjoyable in the theater for more than 100 minutes. A story that isn't funny will only make people sleepy."
After all, these people who criticized for the sake of criticism were in the minority. Most of the criticism was meaningful. "The performances of the actors are remarkable.
Both Julia and Denis did give a lot of surprises. The director's arrangements at the wedding are also very unique. It can be seen that he also put a lot of thought into the scene — but that's it. The second wedding was the most ridiculous, but it was a little out of sync with the third wedding. Denis's performance was a little too aggressive, which may affect the viewing of the movie. They should have done better. I hope that Julia's title of box office poison will not be mentioned again. "
However, no matter how the critics expressed their opinions in the newspapers and media, at the end of the first week, "Four Weddings and a Funeral" in 1,100 cinemas received a box office of 12 million! It occupied fourth place in the North American box office rankings!
Although this was not a particularly good result, it was considered to be at the top of the list for movies of the same genre. However, this was not the end. When the end of the second week arrived, with the increase of the number of cinemas to 1,500, the weekend box office received 17 million, and the total box office in North America exceeded 33 million!
Although the cost had not been recovered, absolutely no one said that this movie would be a failure. "Pretty Woman", which made Julia popular in the first two weeks, had earned this much in the box office. Of course, the cost of "Pretty Woman" was much lower than "Four Weddings and a Funeral."
Most fans still liked Julia in this kind of role.
"She is particularly charming in such a romantic comedy movie. You feel a kind of power when you see her," a fan said in an interview.
However, there were also many fans of Denis.
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