Chapter 145 Lolita kills the killer
In some ways, Roger Albert represents the voice of a large number of mainstream film critics, and his views will affect the evaluation of other mainstream media to a certain extent. In addition, Ryan is not Luc Besson, who is just an outsider to the United States and a European director who wants to enter Hollywood.
The reputation Ryan has accumulated over the past few years has also played a significant role. Even if the mainstream media does not praise him, at least he has not criticized him as much as he did in his previous life. In this regard, it is already a victory.
"Ryan Jenkins used the identity of a killer to tell us an unusual relationship. It is both friendship, gratitude, and a faint attachment. It is so moving and beautiful. Although the ending of the movie is inevitably tragic, it shows silent warmth. Perhaps the lonely person will change his life after finding his own soul to rely on!"
——Mike Taylor, The Los Angeles Times
"The Killer Leon is definitely a movie worth watching. It is the most unique work I have ever seen in describing marginal characters. It is extremely outstanding in both the script and the shooting. It is an almost perfect movie with control over emotions!"
——"Vanity Fair"
The latter's comments somewhat reflect the views of some media. The feelings in the movie will further violate the bottom line of mainstream society, and taking a step back will be boring.
Of course, there are also many criticisms. The New York Post put a black and bold title on its front page.
"Does Leon and Matilda be considered in love?"
"After watching the movie "Leon," I believe many people will have such questions in their hearts. Although the movie gives a clear answer to the above questions, Leon and Matilda are more like friends and father and daughter than lovers, when viewers see their relationship, they always have the idea that they are more like lovers. Perhaps this is exactly what Ryan Jenkins intends to attract more audiences into the theater through this plausible booing head."
"Matilda is played by Miss Natalie Portman. She is not only cute, but also powerful. She is cute and can melt tigers all over the world into butter, and powerful can also turn the melted butter all over the world into tigers! I think such a movie character will definitely become an idol of many people!"
The New York Post also represents the views of a considerable number of people, especially some middle-aged people.
When Ryan entered and left the hotel, he was stopped by a paparazzi, who was the acquaintance Garcia Rodriguez. This was the first time this guy asked him a question. In addition, Ryan was in a good mood, so he said a few words in a small way.
"They are not love, they are just two people who depend on each other to keep warm and interdependent."
It’s just surprising that the news published in the Los Angeles Liberty News the next day had nothing to do with the interview Ryan accepted.
"The Killer Leon tells the story of a killer being killed by a Lolita. In the movie, Lolita has a sister's heart, while the middle-aged killer has a childlike heart. When evil meets innocence and cruelty collides with tenderness, the tragedy happens like this. Leon is romantic, but he does not realize how difficult it is to meet a little girl... So, this movie reminds us not to mess with Lolita around us, otherwise they may take out guns to kill you at any time, or easily capture your pounding heart..."
Originally, it was difficult for Ryan to see this news in New York. Who knew that Garcia took the initiative to find George and specially sent a copy of the Los Angeles Liberty News, which made Ryan feel embarrassed after reading it.
OK! The era of national entertainment is coming, and the power of brain repair is invincible! He can only sigh like this.
"By the way, George, why did that guy do this?" Ryan asked naturally the paparazzi.
"Oh... he said, the more you become, the more money he earns, the higher his status in the newspaper, and I don't want you to have any problems." George's face was a bit weird, obviously unable to understand the other party's thoughts.
"That's how..." Ryan seemed to have grasped something.
After the premiere, it was the weekend. Ryan was not in a hurry to return to Los Angeles. At this time, he would not run out stupidly to attract media firepower. Anyway, taking leave from school has become the norm. At worst, you can take leave before Christmas. Besides, after the box office in the first week comes out, he will have to talk to Harvey Weinstein.
Natalie in this life met Ryan at an important stage of her growth. Under his influence, she had changed a lot. She hid quietly at home all weekend. Although the news she saw in the newspaper made her happy, she kept her clear mind.
She did not forget some of the things Ryan said in her heart, and always remembered the general situation of the circle he described.
Hollywood and entertainment media have always been tolerant in their treatment of child stars, or are good at advocating. As long as young actors can make wonderful performances, they often can't wait to put the hat of genius on their heads. When they are a little older and encounter difficulties in transformation, they can't wait to use the word depravity on them.
Natalie herself has also analyzed that this has something to do with the child star being too high and the narrow space for growth in the future, and it has something to do with the unscrupulous media constantly hyping up stars in order to attract attention.
She doesn't want to be a meteor, she wants Hollywood to remember her name forever.
On Monday morning, as usual, she changed into school uniform and carried her schoolbag and walked out of the house. Since the school was not far away, she just needed to walk.
"Nate, do you want to take a few days off?"
Perhaps the surname Portman played a role, and no reporter came to the door these days, but Mrs. Shelley was still a little worried. God only knew whether the entertainment reporter would be blocked at the school gate.
"No need, mom!" Natalie waved indifferently and turned onto the road.
After greeting the people coming towards him, Natalie quickly walked towards the school.
Even without this movie, she is quite famous in this community. Most people know that the Heshler family has a genius and often performs in community theaters, which is impressive.
"Hi, Mrs. Henry, come with a copy of The New York Times." Natalie stopped by a newsstand.
"It's Nat." The middle-aged woman took the change and handed a newspaper. "Nat, your performance is so great. I went to see "The Killer Leon" yesterday, which was very exciting."
Unlike her classmates in the school, people in the community are very familiar with her and naturally recognize who plays Matilda.
"Thanks!"
It's always a happy thing to be praised, not to mention that this is the performance that Natalie is best at.
After putting away the newspaper, I didn’t go far, a couple came over and waved to her a distance, "Natalie, you did a good job! You deserve to be the best actor in our community theater!"
"Thank you, Mr. Wood, and Mrs. Wood." Natalie waved politely. Mr. Wood is a veteran actor in the community theater and once went to Hollywood when she was young.
"Nate, you are a big star now, and you have done something that we didn't do when we were young." Mrs. Wood sighed in her words, and there was even a little envy in her eyes. I think she wanted to become a big star when she was young.
"Thanks!"
Like most people in the West, this proud girl is rarely modest and waves to them after receiving praise.
Today's path to school has become the most greetings to Natalie in her life. People she knows or the other person knows her take the initiative to say hello to her, mention "Killer Leon" and speak praise.
Is this the feeling of becoming famous? Is this the feeling of a celebrity? It seems to be really wonderful...
Natalie was a little intoxicated and enjoyed this feeling very much. After all, she was less than twelve years old, and she was still smart and precocious.
"Hi, Natalie."
When they were approaching school, several classmates chased after him from behind. Natalie looked back and saw that they were people of the same level and were not familiar with them.
To be honest, she is not popular in school. As an overly smart child, she is even often rejected and ridiculed by people around her.
These people can’t even be nodded, so why do they take the initiative to say hello?
"Natalie, is the girl in "Leon Killer" you?" a boy asked.
Although the other party was asking questions, it was clearly confirmed. Natalie rolled her eyes secretly and nodded helplessly.
"Wow, I didn't expect that there was a big star in our school!" Several people screamed.
"Natalie, so you have been to Hollywood? How many stars do you know? If you play a role next time, can you bring me... You know, I have the best acting skills in the school troupe, are there any roles that suit me..."
The person who spoke was a girl, a star in the school. She turned against her past habit of looking at people with her nostrils, and kept talking around Natalie.
"Sorry, I know not many stars. As for the role, it's all the producers and directors who have the final say..."
Before Natalie finished speaking, she was interrupted by several other people, "Natalie, the newspapers say that you and Ryan are friends, is that true? That's Ryan!"
"Yes." Natalie has seen too many of this in the past year.
"I heard that Ryan is in New York, can you bring him to our school..." More people shouted, "or take us to see him..."
Is he that good? Natalie muttered secretly, but she was so smart that she didn't say it out. Fortunately, the school arrived at this time.
However, seeing more than a dozen guys holding cameras at the school gate, Natalie understood that the real trouble had just begun.
Sure enough, before she could slip into the school, she was discovered by sharp-eyed reporters. They rushed over like flies that smelled blood.
"Natalie, are you studying at this school?"
"Natalie..."
Hell! Natalie was helpless and couldn't help but remember the scene when she laughed at Ryan.
"Are you Natalie's classmates?" A reporter wisely approached several people around him, and it was easier to get heavy information from his classmates.
"Interview me, interview me, I am Natalie's classmate, I am Natalie's friend..."
"Natalie, I'm a reporter for the New York Post. I don't know what you think about Miss Liv Taylor's comments about the audition for "The Killer Leon"..."
Chapter completed!