EFB Chapter 103 The Ultimate Fantasy of Modern-Day Bulls and Horses!
Chapter 103 The Ultimate Fantasy of Modern-Day Bulls and Horses!
Chapter 103 The Ultimate Fantasy of Modern-Day Bulls and Horses! (Seeking First Subscription)
It was late at night when I got home.
Christine was still awake, curled up on the sofa reading a script.
"How's it going? 'The Ellen Show' hasn't been given any trouble, has it?"
She put down the script and asked with a smile.
"Alan's questions were pretty sharp; he practically asked me what color underwear I wear!"
Chen Xun loosened his collar and sat down next to her, feeling the tension of the day slowly dissipate.
Christine was amused by him.
The two chatted for a while about the fun things that happened during the recording.
Midnight passed quietly.
[Today's Random Aura Attribute: Mood]
[Emotional attributes are temporarily boosted, lasting until 24:00 today]
The largest screening room inside Warner Bros.
Almost all the executives who could decide the fate of the Green Lantern project were present and sat in several rows.
Greg Silverman, Martin Campbell, and Chief Operating Officer Richard sat in the center of the front row.
Chen Xun and Robert sat in the back, not far from Ryan Reynolds and his team, who had also come to await sentencing.
Ryan was dressed in a casual suit today, trying his best to maintain his composure, but his tightly pursed lips and the occasional unconscious tapping of his fingers on the armrest betrayed his nervousness.
He saw Chen Xun, forced a smile, and nodded.
Chen Xun nodded in response; he could clearly sense the anxiety and unease emanating from Ryan.
[Emotions] His aura makes him exceptionally sensitive to the emotional state of those around him.
"Gentlemen!"
Greg stood up, faced the crowd, and said in a calm voice, "After the team worked overtime, the two test versions of the film have been initially completed. Due to time constraints, the special effects and compositing are relatively rough. The main focus is on the overall concept, performance, and narrative potential."
"Let's watch a sample clip of Ryan Reynolds' version of Green Lantern first!"
The lights dimmed, and the screen lit up.
The sample footage begins with Hal Jordan showcasing his fighter jet skills, then he's selected to undergo training on Planet 0A, and finally battles the Parallax monster.
The clip captures the core plot, but due to the compressed length, it feels like it's been fast-forwarded.
The most deadly thing is the special effects!
Due to the rushed production, the various weapons, flight paths, and fantastical landscapes of Planet 0A constructed by the Green Lantern Ring all exude a cheap, plastic feel, with even some rough edges and inadequate lighting and shadow rendering.
The parallax monster's yellowish energy mass looked more like a sticky, glowing, indescribable lump.
Chen Xun heard a senior executive next to him cough softly, seemingly trying to cover up his embarrassment.
The plot problems are amplified by the crude special effects.
Hal's transformation remains abrupt, his role as a supporting character and tool is obvious, and the final battle, apart from the flashing lights and shadows, has almost no emotional impact.
When the sample screening ended, the screening room fell silent.
No one spoke; only the faint sound of the air conditioning system operating could be heard.
Ryan Reynolds himself was already a little pale.
He knew better than anyone how disastrous what he had just seen was.
This isn't just "almost there," it's downright a pile of visual garbage cobbled together.
He could even imagine how social media would celebrate and condemn him and this thing together if the film were released.
Ryan Fan thinks Chen Xun's appearance couldn't have been more timely!
He was my savior!
Ryan Reynolds' favorability +10, current favorability 45
Greg's voice broke the silence, devoid of emotion: "Take a five-minute break, then watch a sample of Chen Xun's version of 'Green Lantern'."
As the lights came on, some people got up to go to the restroom or get coffee, talking in hushed tones, while most shook their heads.
Ryan sat frozen in place, his eyes somewhat vacant.
Chen Xun could sense that the entire room was filled with disappointment.
[Emotions] The halo made him feel as if he were in an ocean of negative emotions.
Rob leaned closer nervously, his voice dry: "Things don't seem good. Ryan's... that thing is too much—"
"Watch us!"
Chen Xun interrupted him, his tone calm.
A strong emotional core operated within him, dispelling the negative influences of his surroundings!
He not only calmed himself down, but also subtly influenced Robert, who was standing next to him, making the anxious mother-in-law a little calmer.
Five minutes passed quickly.
The lights went out again.
The title appeared on the screen: "Green Lantern: Rise of the Blue Dragon Test Film".
The opening scene shows a night view of San Francisco's Chinatown, with the camera panning over red lanterns and Chinese signs, creating a feeling different from the previous scenes.
A planet with a completely different atmosphere of life.
Programmer Chen Xun dragged his tired body out after working overtime, still holding an unfinished sandwich in his hand.
When the robbery occurred, Chen Xun's reaction revealed the genuine panic and hesitation of an ordinary person.
Extremely immersive!
Until the energy went out of control, what materialized wasn't a cool weapon, but a rain of coins that poured down from the sky, knocking the thugs unconscious.
This scene perfectly captures the ultimate fantasy of modern cattle and horses!
Laughter broke out in the previously oppressive screening room.
At the same time, there were many people exhaling softly.
Although the exhalations weren't loud, the fact that many people exhaled at the same time still startled those around them!
Robert also breathed a sigh of relief.
His body finally began to relax, and he began to immerse himself in the story.
The rain of coins left Chen Xun, the protagonist in the sample video, dumbfounded.
The shockwave propelled him into the hot pot restaurant next door, splashing him with scalding broth, making him look both disheveled and comical.
Without expensive special effects, the coin rain and energy ripples were even a bit rudimentary.
Chen Xun's performance gave it a soul!
This was followed by a training conflict with female instructor Sera.
The green screen background is fake, but Chen Xun's clumsy and stubborn attempts to resist by being beaten to a pulp by military-style combat techniques and trying to use metaphysical methods such as "meditation" and "feeling qi" are full of humorous clashes between East and West.
His body language and facial expressions perfectly conveyed the insignificance and resentment of a small person in the face of immense power.
Finally, there's the scene at the traditional Chinese medicine shop.
There were no special effects, only simple lighting and scenes between Chen Xun and veteran actors.
When Grandma says, "When the heat is just right, the flavor will naturally be perfect," the camera zooms in on Chen Xun.
From the confusion in Chen Xun's eyes to the sudden realization after being enlightened, and the gradually solidifying determination.
The performance was layered and the emotions were accurately conveyed to the audience.
The restrained yet powerful emotional impact made the entire screening room so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard.
Without needing flowery language or exaggerated actions, a warm yet firm sense of power subtly reversed the disappointment and dull atmosphere brought about by Ryan's version.
Sample video finished.
The lights came on.
This time, the silence was different from before.
It's no longer about embarrassment and disappointment, but about the aftertaste and reflection that follows being deeply moved.
A few seconds later, someone started clapping, and then the applause gradually grew louder and more enthusiastic.
Many executives wore expressions of excitement and discussion, whispering among themselves.
Wow!
Director Martin was the first to speak.
He turned to Greg and Richard, his eyes shining: "This is exactly what I wanted! The characters are there! The core of the story is captured!"
Greg Silverman let out a heavy sigh of relief, a smile of immense satisfaction spreading across his face.
He looked at Richard, whose face was still pale but whose eyes had completely wavered: "The answer is already clear!"
Ryan sat in his seat, looking at the image of Chen Xun's determined face frozen on the screen.
He sensed the overwhelmingly positive atmosphere around him, and the last shred of hope in his heart vanished.
Ryan gave a wry smile and whispered to his agent beside him, "We lost! We lost fair and square!"
He stood up, straightened his suit, and walked towards Chen Xun.
Congratulations, Chen Xun!
Ryan extended his hand, his smile much more genuine this time: "You won without a doubt. This role is yours. Honestly, I'm even looking forward to seeing it in the theater!"
Chen Xun shook hands with him firmly and could clearly feel the relief and a hint of envy in Rui An's expression.
"Thank you, Ryan, you've put a lot of pressure on me too!"
"Pressure my ass!"
Ryan chuckled self-deprecatingly: "I was just outmatched!"
He patted Chen Xun on the shoulder, turned and left the screening room, his back view quite dashing.
Rob was so excited he was almost incoherent, grabbing Chen Xun's arm: "Bro! Did you hear that? We won! We really won!"
"DC! Green Lantern! Starring! A-list production!"
"Fuck! We're taking off!"
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