CHAPTER 93, EXCLUSIVE DEBUT-XXXI

The first week of "First Class Fear" was not ideal at the box office.

It was fully released in 1,983 theaters in North America, and the entire opening weekend was $9.95 million.

——You must know that the number of openings of "Monopoly" is only 1922, but the box office in the first week is higher than that of "First Class Fear".

Especially compared to the comedian Martin, who was released at the same time. Lawrence's self-written, directed and starred "Love and Hate Between the Lines", the cost of this film is only eight million US dollars, the main actors are some small roles in the field of TV dramas, but its first week box office was nearly 9.3 million, which also directly affected the next volume of "First Class Fear".

For Richard, who has always prided himself on being a Hollywood A-list celebrity. Kiel, all this is clearly a serious blow.

And as an absolute movie, he also bears the brunt of the box office results, but even if he is very active in the early stage of publicity and has high hopes for the film, it still cannot change the next trajectory of the film.

After the end of the first week, major film critics across the United States commented one after another-

Famous film critic Roger. Albert's film reviews were consistently mild, giving "Fear of the Degree" a three-and-a-half star rating: "Richard. Geir created one of the best performances of his career, meticulous and shrewd, but limited to the film's style that distracted from the character's true charm, his performance was very consistent, laying the foundation for the entire film. "

"Laura. Linny's role is quite standard, and her interpretation exceeds my expectations. The performances of McDormand and Ward are so powerful and convincing that they are a key part of the film, and they are indispensable. "

"As for Josie. Horton, she created a completely new character, very convincing, the young actor always has a sympathetic subtlety, which makes up for the overly monotonous setting of the role of "Allen", making this character complex and interesting. "

But the three-and-a-half star rating is in front of you, the overall rhythm and story of the film do not please the famous film critic, and this three-and-a-half star rating seems to determine the next fate of "First Class Fear": it is not as good as the producers advertised.

Entertainment Weekly's film critic Ken. Tucker only gave the film a C+ score, "Hobritt tells a terrible story, all the characters are mediocre and cold, and a devastating adaptation of the original." "

"Josie. Horton plays a sickly shy child, and by God, she's over eighteen – why not do some romantic romance or youth comedy that suits you? "Ken. Tucker Pen Peak is spicy, "By the way, Richard. Gere's hairstyle is the biggest failure of the film, it really looks like a skunk in a fake Elvis wig, oh well, no matter what role Kiel plays, he can always enter the glamorous mole mode. "

"Reel" film critic James S. Bella Dinelli is also interested in Richard. Kiel lashed out: "Richard. Kiel didn't really put on any real acting anymore. All along, he did the same thing in each of his films: take care of his hair, look well-dressed, and conduct his lines in a robot-like way... The only memorable actor is Josie. The performance of Horton, the former youth icon, may remind audiences of Kevin. Spacey's "Very Suspect" is much more interesting and convincing than her previous Oscar-nominated roles. "

Vincent of The New York Times. Camby is very blunt: "Josie worth seeing. Horton, that's her Oscar-level performance. I'm sure she shouldn't continue to be called a 'youth idol,' she's a pretty good actress. "

...

"Fxxk!"

In the mansion of Beverly Hills, Richard. Kiel angrily swept away the box office report and film reviews in front of him.

"Josie. Horton! Josie. Horton! "

"This whole movie, only one Josie. Horton! "

"Even the A+ reviews on the release poster are mostly about her!"

"And I, for this movie, put in ten times the effort and energy of that Bichi, in the end, the honor is hers, and the bad comments are mine!"

"Forget about those disgusting film reviews, why are even the first-week box office results so bad? If that damn Josie. Horton cooperated with Paramount's publicity campaign throughout the process, and it was absolutely impossible to be such a result! "

Richard. Geir vented in his living room despite the image.

When he calmed down a little, his agent said: "Richard, at best, at least the first week of "First Class Fear" was better at the box office than "Fatal Crosspoint" and "First Samurai". And it's only the first week, maybe its next box office decline will be healthy? "

Richard. Kiel raised his head and glared fiercely at his agent.

It was for "Fatal Crossing" and "First Samurai" that he pushed "Die Hard" and "Wall Street", two wrong decisions that made him laugh all the time, because the latter made Bruce Die. Willis and Michael. Douglas reached the peak of his career.

On the other hand, Richard. Gere, even if his partner is Sharon who became popular for "Instinct". Stone and veteran British superstar Sean. Connery, still only got a series of failures, almost consumed the word of mouth he accumulated in "Pretty Lady in the Wind and Moon".

Richard. Kiel barely took a deep breath and said, "Contact Paramount, no matter what the cost, let that Bichi cooperate with the publicity next - we must save this movie!" "

"That's not a good idea, Richard." His agent is not optimistic about this matter, "because of the "First Degree Fear" salary and "Monopoly" PR thing, Josie. Horton's side is not very good with Paramount, and she is a supporting role three times in "First Class Fear", and she is not responsible for carrying the box office. In other words, she doesn't care much about box office results at all. "

What he didn't say was that Paramount wouldn't pay Josie anyway at the box office no matter how it was sold. Horton deserved her share, and Richard. Kiel is different.

In addition, her performance has been recognized by most people... Everyone knew that the girl was not short of money.

"Just don't care completely." Richard. Kiel corrected, "And doesn't she want anything else besides box office results?" I assumed she went public with a relationship, which would have been a great help to the film's box office hit. "

This movie is too important for him, and he is really a little cornered, he is only glad that he was looking for someone to kill the girl, not to smear the other party, otherwise it is really worse now.

They still have a good card in their hands now, and that is Josie. Horton has always been a matter of attention.

The agent shook his head, "Don't forget, she just won an Oscar nomination." Nothing deserves the level she's doing for the film, and her team is notoriously reluctant to hype up scandals — even though people love watching it. "

"Then you tell me what to do!" Richard. Kiel exclaimed, "Don't forget who is making money for you – continue to encounter Waterloo, and we'll both be finished!" "

His agent was silent for a moment, and after about half a minute, he proposed with some hesitation: "I heard the news that Josie at one o'clock this afternoon. Horton was about to audition for Warner's "Devil's Advocate", Keanu. Reeves has been confirmed to star. If someone can photograph both of them... But the problem is that kicking out such tacit things that both sides have in mind is likely to trigger their ill feelings. "

"No, just do it!" Richard. Geir made an impatient decision, "I'm not friends with any of them, and that's when my movies are the most important." I'll call Paramount's people right away, and you'll arrange a private investigator. "

Fortunately, in order to wait for the real-time box office results, these people gathered together early in the morning, and after a few phone calls, when the black Volvo belonging to Josie drove into Warner Studios, and even the informant outside the audition office was arranged.

And at this time, Josie knew nothing.

Josie slept beautifully last night, and today she wore a light denim light knit skirt and a dark loose denim jacket, her silky blonde hair was curled up and half-tied, looking gentle and generous, and there was no lack of freshness and cleanliness.

She looked in the rearview mirror before getting out of the car and asked El, "What do you think I look like?" "

"A little gentle in calm?" El was a little unsure, "Anyway, I think it's good." "

"Okay." Josie jumped out of the car, and her agent, Martha, was already waiting at the door of the parking lot.

They walked over to converge.

Martha led the way to the audition office building and whispered to Josie: "As you might expect, after the audition in the morning, Charlize. Theron didn't leave, but exchanged many ideas about the movie with them, and had lunch together, and her car was still in the parking lot. "

"I admire her willpower." Josie commented, "If I could, I'd love to try it with her." "

"... You're really big-hearted. Martha said helplessly, "The Mind Game has released the news that you may join, Sean . Pan personally told Entertainment Weekly. "

Josie smiled at Martha, "I find myself more and more debty now, but it also shows that I am worth investing, isn't it?" "

"You are the best." Martha rarely held Josie, but said: "A not very good news, Keanu seems to be a little moved by that girl." "

The smile on Josie's face has not changed for the time being, a beautifully decorated face is beautiful, and the four-inch heels are hitting the ground regularly, but she is thinking:

So when the hell, David. Wouldn't Geffen be a shadow that hangs over them all the time?

Maybe Keanu can't make up his mind, or maybe he's not ready to turn his face with his old friend, even if Geffen is already helping those behind him to completely block Keanu's career.

They want to play a drama of revenge, what could be more convincing than a woman who loves and hates?

But honestly, she prefers to go hand in hand rather than go against each other — the problem is, he's protecting her in the way he thinks is right.

She was thankful for what he did, but she could protect herself.

Otherwise, what is her hard work?

Josie gently smoothed the hem of her skirt and adjusted the curve of her smile to the most suitable appearance.

Inside the audition office –

Tall and beautiful Charlize. Theron managed to stay up until the afternoon, not only to make director Taylor, who gradually changed his opinion of her. Heckford came up with the idea of using her to star in this movie, and also impressed Keanu, the biggest actor in the entire crew, with his perseverance and persistence. Reeves.

However, this is clearly not enough.

Because Keanu. Reeves' appreciation is at most that she may be able to get a supporting role with a lot of scenes, and the heroine in his mind already has the right person, and as of now, he is not ready to replace Josie. Horton.