Ren Xuanyu was lying on a patch of green grass. He was wearing a white shirt that had not been ironed much and black trousers that were old.
He was dressed like a typical office worker. His sideparted bangs were a little sparse.
They rested softly on his forehead.
He squinted at the sun and blinked occasionally. His thick eyelashes made him look handsome for a moment. However, the exhaustion and mediocrity on his face diluted his handsomeness.
The camera slowly rose with the calm and leisurely background music.
It was still the safe island at the beginning of "No Man is a Lonely Island". The lawnmower came again with the lawnmower. When he saw Ren Xuanyu lying there, he snorted irritably.
He pushed the lawnmower around Ren Xuanyu and continued to move forward. The lawnmower left a fresh mark on the grass. Ren Xuanyu was still lying there motionless. He looked at the sun lazily and seriously with his eyes narrowed.
The screen turned black. The credits rolled out. The lights in the cinema were on.
The audience shared their impressions and adjusted their sitting posture.
No one left.
Because this was the premiere.
The publicity said that the main cast would be present.
Shen Huai sat in the middle. He was wearing a low-key black T-shirt. When the director led the group of main cast to the screen, the audience cheered. He just maintained his lazy sitting posture and smiled at the male lead, who was looking for something in the audience as soon as he walked out of the backstage.
Ren Xuanyu quickly lowered his head to hide the smile on his face. However, he soon felt uneasy again. He greeted the audience one by one according to the procedure. He did not dare to look at Shen Huai.
Ren Xuanyu had seen the first cut of the film. After that, he did not dare to watch it again, including the final film that was screened today. Because he knew that no matter how exquisite the editing was, his performance would always be on camera.
It was full of flaws.
There were only five people present today. Because it was not a commercial film, the premiere was relatively low-key. Several of the main cast were dressed relatively casually. Ren Xuanyu followed the suggestion of the stylist and wore a white shirt and black trousers similar to the one at the end of the film. However, the high-quality texture made it very different. It was as if he was not the same person as the mediocre and insignificant character in the film.
The main cast sat on a row of high stools. Ren Xuanyu's long legs stepped on the ground easily. Wei Kun, who was more than 1.6 meters tall, and the female lead, whose toes were barely touching the ground, looked like a car accident. After all, Ren Xuanyu looked like an idol. Although his acting style was not very popular, his appearance was still very popular. There were many female fans at the premiere. The atmosphere of the interview was very lively until a film critic took the microphone. "First of all, I would like to talk about my humble opinion.
As everyone knows, the name of this film comes from John Donne's poem of the same name. Although the original work is short, it explores the big concepts of human beings and individuals. It is incisive and to the point. As for the phrase 'Do not ask for whom the bell tolls, the bell tolls for you', there are many explanations. Some people say that it is a warning that the fate of an individual is always closely related to the fate of the group. Some people say that it is a form of healing. No one is truly alone. There is a part of everyone that cannot be separated from others. Director Wei Kun's film seems to explore a more delicate and personal feeling. " The film critic's eyes naturally moved to Ren Xuanyu. "Therefore, this film is obviously a one-man show. In fact, when I first heard that Director Wei Kun was going to work with the new Best Actor Ren Xuanyu, I was looking forward to this film. However, after watching it for more than two hours today, I have to say that I am a little disappointed."
Shen Huai sat there with his chin resting on his hand. When he heard this, he could not help but look at Ren Xuanyu. The latter's expression was very appropriate. There was no extra smile on his face, but he was not serious either. He looked at the film critic seriously and honestly.
This made the film critic who was holding the microphone feel a little awkward. He pushed his glasses and explained, "Although I am not a die-hard fan, I am indeed a loyal fan of Ren Xuanyu. Although this is the premiere, and the media with a little sense of propriety know that they can only say good things, I am really anxious."
"It doesn't matter. This segment is meant to be a communication segment. I also want to hear the most timely feedback." Ren Xuanyu encouraged him politely.
The film critic became serious, and he did look a little professional. Shen Huai heard the audience behind him whispering that he was a very famous film critic.
"In the first half of this film, Ren Xuanyu's performance is remarkable. A lonely character, especially a man like the male lead, who eventually becomes lonely because of his cowardice and avoidance, is difficult to understand and empathize with. However, Ren Xuanyu's performance is very penetrating, and the real texture of his emotions makes the character believable. But what I am most looking forward to is the climax. In the film, after the death of the mother who has been supporting him, the male lead walks to the busy streets in a daze, forcing himself to face society and the crowd. Suddenly, Ren Xuanyu is completely defeated. Yes, at this time, the character is full of fear, but at the same time, he is also determined to stand up after being defeated. That is why there is the following plot. He finds the girl who helped him. Although he did not get her love, in the end, he is no longer afraid to communicate with others. The ending is also a sign of a stable future and self-reconciliation. However, Ren Xuanyu does not recover. In the second half of the film, there is a kind of fear in his eyes. He is worried about his future, and this fear does not disappear until the end. I heard that this film was shot according to the script, which further proves that Ren Xuanyu has lost his balance in the process of dealing with the character in a linear manner. "
For a moment, the whole theater was silent. This review was too detailed in a short time, almost to the point of criticism. Just like the film critic with glasses said, he really did not have a sense of propriety.
Everyone stared at Ren Xuanyu. Some were worried, some were excited.
Ren Xuanyu slightly lowered his eyes and did not speak for at least half a minute, but he did not look nervous. His expression and body were very steady, very relaxed. Shen Huai looked at him and remembered the way he smiled at him. This person was really good at suppressing his fear.
If he wasn't really familiar with this person, if he hadn't studied those movies day and night, if he hadn't tasted this person's sincere or fake kisses countless times, he would have been fooled too.
After the two returned from Africa, they still maintained their relationship of meeting and having sex when they were free, but they did not officially get back together. Shen Huai could feel that Ren Xuanyu was trying his best to change, but the way he smiled was still so exquisite, affectionate, and flattering.
The smile of a beautiful woman with red lips and white teeth was essentially no different from the smile of a hearty handsome man. It was also at this time that Shen Huai noticed the intention of Ren Xuanyu to deliberately change his appearance.
He felt a little funny, but he did not feel unhappy. Could it be that he was used to being flattered?
Shen Huai struggled for a while, but he could not bear to drive Ren Xuanyu away. The two mature men continued to be this unusual ambiguous, and no one raised any objections. This time, Ren Xuanyu was very patient. He did not use those little tricks to force Shen Huai, and Shen Huai felt very comfortable.
When watching the premiere that day, Shen Huai kept looking for the line that Ren Xuanyu once mentioned in the text message: "I have two coins, only enough to make one phone call."
In the middle of the movie, Shen Huai found it. Ren Xuanyu's character fell in love with the only girl in his life who was a delivery girl. Before the girl changed jobs, she left him her phone number. Because he did not want to communicate with others, he did not have a phone. He looked for a long time and found a broken public phone booth. He summoned the courage to call, but the person who picked up the phone was the shop owner below the girl. Hearing the stranger's voice, he could not speak until the other party hung up. In the end, he stood in the phone booth, crying and finding an excuse for himself. "I have two coins, only enough to make one phone call."
Therefore, he did not try a second time.
This was definitely not a touching line, but a regrettable line. When Ren Xuanyu said this line, the audience around Shen Huai all sighed in disappointment, but Shen Huai did not come back to his senses for a long time.
The purpose of Ren Xuanyu telling him to pay attention to this line was the intention of the girl who did not receive the phone call.
I tried, but I did not succeed, so I can only hide my cowardice.
This was what Ren Xuanyu wanted to say.
At this moment, Ren Xuanyu, who was forced into a corner by the aggressive film critic, seemed to want to confess to everyone that his fear caused his unbalanced performance. He finally picked up the microphone. "I have to say, you are right..."
"Perhaps everyone has a different understanding of the movie."
Shen Huai suddenly spoke. He did not have a microphone, but his voice was clear. It was not loud, but everyone could hear his words clearly. At such a tense moment, Shen Huai's soothing tone made everyone sigh in relief.
The staff passed the microphones to Shen Huai one by one. Shen Huai took them and stood up. He put one hand loosely in his pocket. His posture was arrogant, but his expression was not deliberately calm. "Although the title of 'No Man is an Island' came from that poem, it does not necessarily have to follow the original meaning of the poem. There is much more room for interpretation in a poem than in a novel. This movie can be seen as a new interpretation. Why do we have to reconcile when we choose to integrate into society? How can there be so many complete reconciliations in this world? Many people live their lives in bitterness and awkwardness. In my opinion, this is just an ordinary coward who chose to escape to face the battle head-on. Facing the battle does not necessarily mean victory. That is an inspirational movie. Movies about small characters always have an inspirational ending, but I am willing to believe that this movie is an exception. The protagonist will use the rest of his life to adjust to his fear. This is the story of a social phobia patient who works hard to socialize. "
At this point, Shen Huai's eyes stopped on Ren Xuanyu. Ren Xuanyu still did not look at him. He looked like he was listening seriously with his eyes lowered.
"The fear in his eyes made my heart wrench, and I knew that it was likely to continue. He is the epitome of a countless number of people struggling in a contradictory life. In fact, I have also looked forward to a happy ending. He no longer ran away physically and mentally. He became bright and brave … But that may not be him. He is a coward, a person who was not born brave."
Ren Xuanyu's eyelashes trembled slightly. He slowly raised his eyes and looked at Shen Huai with his trembling, black pupils, which were Shen Huai's favorite.
His shock was cowardly and begging for pity.
"So I do not feel disappointed. I understand him."
Shen Huai's hand that was holding the microphone dropped. His chest rose and fell, and he slowly exhaled the turbid air that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time.
Yes, I finally understand you.
And I forgive you.
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