Chapter 586

"Frankly speaking, gentlemen, your performances were wonderful. This is going to be an outstanding movie. Well done!" Adriaan said to the three main male characters in front of him with a smile.

Since the pre-screening had already been done to meet the Oscar selection criteria, most of the film critics had also commented on "Luo City Confidential". As expected, most of them were praising it.

"A wonderful and delicate suspense film. It gives us a taste of the chaotic, transactional, and exhilarating Los Angeles of the fifties. The director has a good grasp of the pace of the story, and all the details are just right. It has all the qualities of a Hollywood movie from the golden age, and it's memorable. If anyone wants to understand the style of Los Angeles in the fifties, and if anyone misses the golden age, then 'Luo City Confidential' is definitely not to be missed! "Angelo Parker, a famous film critic, commented.

Basically, the older film critics were very appreciative of the movie. Just as the young assistant from Bosworth Pictures had said, one of the biggest attractions of Luoyang City Confidential was nostalgia. As for the younger film critics, although they did not give as much praise as the older generation, most of them thought that the film was well organized.

"Strictly speaking, this should be a movie with a plot. There isn't much to the suspense. When the victim girl asks the main character a question, the truth can basically be guessed, and the Police Chief's shot only reveals the truth. But the best part of the movie was the performances of the lead actors. Revan Phoenix played the role of a newly graduated policeman, Edmund, who had the ambition to follow his father's footsteps. Kevin Spacey played the role of a sly and sophisticated old policeman, Jack. Russell Crowe played the role of a rough and violent policeman, Bud, who only knew how to solve problems with violence, but had his own sense of justice.

Three different people have a fierce conflict because of the same case. While they influence others, they are also influenced by others. In the end, Edmund becomes less idealistic, and no longer uses rigid means to maintain his sense of justice. Although Jack dies, he regains his ideals before he dies. As for Bart, although he is still rough, he finds his true love and is willing to protect her. The three actors performed these subtle changes very well, worthy of the honor they had received in the past.

It is worth mentioning that Kathryn Zeta-Jones, an actress from Wales, is the supporting actress with the most scenes in the film. Not only is she as beautiful as in "Zorro's Mask", but her classical temperament makes her stand out. Her acting skills are not inferior to the three male actors, especially when she is slapped by the misunderstood Bart. The helpless and regretful look on her face is especially memorable.

Therefore, although the film is a little unsatisfactory in terms of climax, with these distinctive characters, it is still a film worth watching. "

– John Worthington, The Hollywood Reporter

Even though they criticized the story as weak, and even though there were arguments about Zeta-Jones' acting, they all admitted that the three actors were very good, which was why Adrian's Words came about.

"Oh, of course, there's no doubt about that. If I had died a little later, or if I had participated in the final gunfight, it would have been even more perfect." Spacey was as glib as ever.

"It's a pity, Kevin. If you hadn't died, there wouldn't have been a gunfight," Rui Fan teased him.

"The lady next to Eide is also good at acting." Crowe pointed at the sexy and beautiful lady next to Adriaan.

"Thank you." Zeta-Jones smiled charmingly and tightened her grip on Adriaan's arm, looking extremely intimate. She was wearing a one-shoulder black evening gown, and her hair was tied up behind her head, revealing her seductive neck and shoulders. She had a smile on her face, and her eyes and teeth were bright. She was as beautiful as ever.

"Alright, let's go in and enjoy the show with everyone." Adrian gestured for them to enter and held Zetajones' arm as they walked in.

"How enviable." Spacey sighed and winked at Rui Fan. "What do you think?"

"Let's go in. The movie is about to start." Rui Fan smiled noncommittally and patted the two of them on the back. Then, he followed them to the theater.

"Rui Fan is always so serious. It's so boring." Spacey sighed and looked at Crowe, as if he wanted to get the answer he wanted from him.

"Alright, Kevin. If you're really envious, why don't you give it a try?" Crowe said with a smile.

"Come on, Russell. I can't compare to Eide, who can attract a bunch of women." Spacey smacked his lips. "They're right. The movie is about to start. Let's go in."

Crowe burst out laughing.

Although the plot of Luo City Confidential was criticized by the film critics — those who were relatively young and had not experienced that era — as being a little weak, it did not seem that way. After all, the well-developed characters would complement the story well. Whether it was Edmund's idealistic integrity, Bart's rough justice, Jack's seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, or Lynn's amorous charm, they were all shown in a few scenes and immediately captured the audience's hearts. The film critics couldn't deny that.

Moreover, the director, Curtis Hansen, did a good job with the details. The humorous parts were amusing, and the unexpected parts were shocking. For example, Edmund and Jack went to a bar to look for an informant and met a real Hollywood star. Edmund mistook her for a prostitute who had undergone plastic surgery and went up to mock her. In the end, he was splashed with alcohol. Or Jack found a clue and went to look for the police chief. In the end, he was shot dead by the chief. The chief thought that he had done it flawlessly, but Edmund found out about Jack's last name, "Rollo Tommani."

Of course, the movie was not without its problems. The pace was relatively slow, and the climax at the end gave people the feeling that the movie had ended before it reached its climax. This could not be helped. After all, one of the attractions of the movie was retro. In the fifties, the pace of the movies was not as fast as it was now. It was inevitable that such a situation would occur.

However, the flaws did not obscure the beauty. When the movie ended, there was still a round of applause in the theater. The audience would also talk about topics related to the plot from time to time after they walked out of the theater. However, the reporters who had been waiting around were not interested in the specific content of the movie. They were all craning their necks to look for the two figures in the crowd. Unfortunately, just like most of the time, they still could not find them even after everyone had left.

"I didn't expect the theater to have such a side door. Those guys hiding behind will definitely be depressed for a long time," Zeta Jones said in a surprised tone after the car drove onto the street.

"This is specially prepared for people like you and me. Of course, if you don't have a close relationship with the theater, you won't be able to enjoy such a service," Adriaan said as he gently slid his finger across her face.

Zeta Jones smiled charmingly and put her arm on the door frame to support her face. Her flirtatious look was particularly attractive. When they were in the theater, Adriaan kept his hand on her thigh.

However, to her surprise, Adriaan did not intend to stay the night after sending her back.

"Have a good rest. I won't disturb you anymore." Adriaan stood by the door and said in a gentle tone. His smile looked mysterious and unpredictable under the slightly dim light.

"This is not the Eide I know," Zeta Jones said coquettishly.

Adriaan shrugged. Then he thought of something and said, "By the way, I've already made arrangements for your next work. This time, it's not a retro woman. It's time to let the fans enjoy your fashionable image and soft and strong body."

"Oh, it won't take that long. You can enjoy it now," Zeta Jones hinted.

But Adriaan was unmoved. He continued, "As for the person who will be supporting you, I've already thought of him. He was once the winner of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, and he's quite famous …"

"Eide!" Zeta Jones suddenly interrupted him. Her tone was faint, and her expression became gloomy. "Do you have to say this now?"

She sighed and wrapped her arms around his neck. Looking up into his eyes, she looked at him with a sad look. "I know we're just … But can't we do something else?"

Adriaan was silent for a moment. Then he lowered his head and kissed her forehead gently. He still said in a gentle and sincere tone, "I think you must have misunderstood, Kate. Didn't you say on the phone yesterday that you weren't feeling well and had a cold? I now regret taking you to the premiere today. You're wearing so little, and the temperature is not very high. Maybe you'll catch a cold again. "

"No, I did feel a little uncomfortable yesterday, but I'm all better today …" Zeta Jones tried to defend herself, but Adriaan did not give her a chance. "Don't try to lie to me, Kate. It's not that easy to get rid of a cold. Sometimes you think you're better, but it might come back immediately. Besides, I heard you sneeze more than once in the theater."

Pressing her red lips that were about to open, Adriaan said in an irresistible tone, "Okay, now go back to the bedroom and have a good night's rest. Don't catch a cold again. You're my woman!"

As he spoke, he suddenly placed his hands on her buttocks and pressed them inward. Zeta Jones moaned softly. Faced with his commanding tone, she could not bring herself to resist. She could only obediently enter the house and watch him get into the car and leave before closing the door.

Leaning against the door, Zeta Jones let out a long sigh. She looked a little confused and annoyed. Why is it always like this? Why was he always able to do things that she did not expect? Especially when it's a judgment that I'm sure of!

When you think he will do this, he does that; when you think he will maintain it, he can change his face halfway … For the first time, the beautiful woman felt powerless in her heart, and then she sneezed loudly.

"What the hell … Achoo! He's right … "Zeta Jones returned to the bedroom and went into the bathroom. Okay, I'll do as he says. Anyway, there's still a lot of time.

Unfortunately, Adriaan was right. The next day, not only did the cold come again, but the symptoms were even more serious. Zeta Jones lay in bed for nearly two days.

Even though the reporters did not take pictures of Adriaan and Zeta Jones coming out, and even though the two of them did not do anything that night, it did not prevent the media from making a big deal out of it. After all, there were photos of the two of them holding hands at the premiere. It was easy to make up a story.

"The Next Miracle Girl?" This was the title of a report in the entertainment section of The New York Times.

However, this statement was quickly refuted. After all, among the previous five Miracle Girls, only Julia had not played the female lead role in Adriaan's works. However, Julia had been photographed dating Adriaan several times. In addition, at that time, Adriaan only had one film company, Bosworth. It was obvious that he had a close relationship with the films he produced, which was why he was counted as a Miracle Girl. So, it was a stretch to say that Zeta Jones was a Miracle Girl.

However, the problem of the title did not prevent the reporters from making an article about the relationship between the two. What's more, his reputation as a playboy was quite well-known in the circle. Since they appeared so intimately in public, it was absolutely impossible to say that nothing happened between the two. As for ordinary people, perhaps they did not know as much about Adriaan's reputation as people in the circle, but gossip about celebrities was definitely what they liked to read the most. So, why couldn't the reporters do their best?

In short, the news that Adriaan had a new lover began to spread widely. Some people even speculated who he would have a scandal with next time. What's more, they even linked Adriaan to Nicole, who was currently rumored to be divorcing Cruise.

"We all know that 'See Wide Shut' is directed by Adriaan, and Nicole has a large role in it. In the face of such a tempting scene, based on Adriaan's usual style, will he let this beautiful and sexy woman go? Obviously, the real reason why Nicole and Cruise divorced is that Nicole seduced Adriaan, "a tabloid wrote confidently.

Since the end of December last year, there were rumors that the former golden couple might divorce, and there were endless rumors about the authenticity of the news and the reasons for the divorce. After almost a month of silence, such speculations became more and more intense, especially after the two's lack of response was taken as acquiescence. The reason for the divorce became the focus of attention.

Of course, what everyone loved to hear the most was that the man or the woman had an affair. So the gossip first evolved from who might have an affair to who had an affair first, and then to who had an affair. Cruise, needless to say, was a popular young man with a handsome face. Even if he did not have an affair, the media would find a lot of rumors about him, not to mention that he was not so clean. Not to mention Nicole, the news of a woman having an affair was more exciting, so she also made a long list. Almost all the male actors and male directors who had worked with her were on the list, and Adriaan naturally could not escape.

In fact, when the two began to have a cold war and separated, there was already gossip about Nicole and Adriaan. At that time, there were rumors that the cause of the cold war was that Cruise was not satisfied with Nicole's performance in "See Gallery, Warn". But at that time, it was not very widely spread, and Nicole and Cruise occasionally showed their love.

But now, the divorce was almost certain. In addition, Adriaan attended the premiere of "Luoyang Confidential" with Zeta Jones in a high-profile manner, which made the paparazzi think more. However, although the gossip was written in detail, as if someone had seen it with their own eyes, it only took up a small part of the huge gossip about Nicole and Cruise's divorce.

In any case, there was no solid evidence for the gossip about Nicole and Adriaan, and Adriaan's identity was there. Even if it was a tabloid, they could only use the sentence "Nicole seduced Adriaan", and not "Adriaan seduced Nicole".

"I don't understand. Can't you restrain yourself a little? At least it will make the aftermath less troublesome, "Charlize said quickly as he bent over to sort out the documents.

Then, she sensed something and turned her head. She sighed and simply lay on the desk, looked at Adriaan with one hand on her cheek, and tiptoed back, "Do I look good?"

"Of course, I'll never get tired of it." Adriaan said with a smile, "The arc wrapped around the narrow tube skirt is really wonderful."

Charlize rolled her eyes at his cheekiness. She couldn't help but raise her voice, "Eide!"

"I'm listening, dear." Adriaan shrugged. "Thank you for everything you've done for me."

"I didn't do it alone. Besides, I have to live up to my … Hey …" Before Charlize could finish, she was pulled into Adriaan's arms.

"Thank you, Charley." Adriaan looked into her eyes and said seriously, "You're the best. You know, there were so many people in the meeting room, but only you gave the right answer. I'm really happy."

"It's nothing. After all, I've been with you for so long. I can more or less guess what you're thinking." Charlize, who was riding on his lap, responded to his gaze. She seemed to want to say something, but in the end, she just sighed.

"All you have to do now is wait," Adriaan suddenly said softly.

Charlize blinked in confusion, but then seemed to understand something. She stood up and said, "Your women have increased again, and they are … I really don't know what to say about you, Eide … Well, to be honest, I think you seem to be … somewhat addicted to sex."

"Sex … addiction?" Adriaan's expression became a little strange. He was a little surprised and a little amused.

"Where did you hear that term, Charley?" Adriaan asked with interest.

"Of course, it's from a book. It's related to psychology." Charlize shrugged.

"Can you tell me who first came up with this concept?" Adriaan laughed. "I want to thank him on behalf of all men. He gave all the men in the world a good excuse!"