Hollywood Road

The morning sun shone through the windows, illuminating the dim meeting room. Bruce Rosenblum looked much better than he had in a long time, and Murphy Stanton could sit down and communicate with them face to face. Some of the most basic film style and concept issues show that he has been inclined to cooperate with Warner Bros. and DC Comics.

However, there are inevitably differences between the two sides in terms of concepts, which need to be resolved through step-by-step negotiations.

Like all film companies, Warner Bros. and DC Comics really want to introduce Murphy to save DC superhero movies, but they will not completely lose their opinions and positions and become a director's vassal.

Especially for DC comics, the huge success of "Deadpool" made them think that this is the template for making superhero movies.

This is also an important reason for them to keep inviting Murphy.

"Murphy, I totally agree with your idea of ​​starting with a reboot of Superman."

Next to Bruce Rosenblum, DC Comics CEO Diego Harris folded his hands on the conference table, "Superman in the past was too rigid, I think you can use some of your ideas in "Deadpool" Apply it to the new version of "Superman" to increase the humorous elements of the film and make the film more fun, interesting and interesting."

"You mean to add more jokes to the movie?" Murphy looked at him and asked.

"Yes, that's it." Diego Harris nodded hastily, "Humor can make the film more interesting."

"My opinion is just the opposite!"

If the most basic conceptual issues cannot be reached, there is no need for cooperation at all, so Murphy said very directly, "I think to minimize the jokes and humor in the film, DC superhero movies should establish their own style and style." label instead of turning into your normal summer teenage popcorn."

He strengthened his tone, "Establish a serious dark wind!"

Diego Harris frowned, "If there is not enough humor and jokes..."

Murphy interrupted him directly, "I'm not a comic book fan, but I've read some Batman comics, Superman comics, and Justice League comics. Do you know what one thing you don't care about in these comics?"

Before Diego-Harris and the people from Warner Bros. could answer, he gave the answer, "Humor! Of course there are some subtle punchlines and occasional light-hearted moments throughout the comics, but these characters and plots are not based on humor. shaped!"

In fact, most superheroes don't make their fortunes from humor. Except for Deadpool and Spider-Man, even Spider-Man just tells some jokes between fights.

"I really need to explain this brand new Superman movie!"

Having said that, Murphy stood up, "This is not Spiderman, nor is it Deadpool, but Superman! A god-level existence, his own abilities are more terrifying than nuclear bombs, and his battles must be earth-shattering, with super-destructive abilities." What kind of consequences will such a battle bring? How many people will be accidentally injured? Can the characters in the film smile and face such scenes and casualties?"

Murphy added, "Who would want to watch a new version of Superman with a lot of casualties and expect it you better give me a little fun?"

Bruce Rosenbloom took the lead in shaking his head, fighting like a Superman, destined to be impossible to be relaxed and happy.

He can see this, and he is still hesitating and thinking about the success of "Deadpool" and "Spiderman" and others such as Diego Harris.

"How can anyone have such expectations for a DC superhero movie?" Murphy reminded, "Do you remember the last time someone tried to make a light-hearted Batman movie? We saw "Batman" Heroes and Robin!"

In fact, this is not only to achieve a conceptual agreement with Warner Bros. and DC Comics, but also for self-consideration. Seriously popcornized and youth-oriented superhero movies,

Doesn't do him any favors in the future.

Murphy needs to add points, or at least not lose points, with a film that is deep, serious, and deeply personal.

If it is pushed back five years, this style may have a big problem, but now that superhero movies have not really become popular, especially when Marvel Comics next door has not yet released a series of movies of its own, the situation is completely different .

The current Marvel Comics has not been acquired by Walt Disney, lacks the support of a super media group, and is far from being comparable to its heyday.

Besides, Murphy never thought of making a purely fan movie, let alone being very unfriendly to passer-by audiences like the previous DC superhero movies. In his hands, comics are only the basis for adaptation and will never be. The essential.

He is not a comic fan himself, and it is even more impossible to shoot and produce a movie from the perspective of a comic fan.

Fan movies are indeed very popular, and many of them can explode impressive box office and market response, but just like Sam Raimi's drastic adaptation of the "Spider-Man" series, an adapted film really wants to be super big. Selling must not be limited to fans.

Especially in North America, many fans may pay for a film, but can fans really be so powerful that they can completely ignore passers-by audiences?

In fact, the "Warcraft" movie that Murphy has experienced is the best example. After this movie was abandoned by passers-by audiences, how many fans in North America are willing to pay the bill?

In this regard, Murphy has long reached a consensus with Warner Bros. and DC Comics, and now the executives of these two companies are not fools. Explosive help.

The biggest point of difference between them and Murphy lies in the future DC superhero series, especially whether the restarted "Superman" movie proposed by Murphy as the beginning should be more fun.

Whether it is the dark style that he is best at, or thinking about the future, Murphy is quite sticking to his position.

"Are Christopher Reeve's Superman movies fun? Sure, Lex Luthor is a goofy cartoon villain with a bunch of goofy cartoon goons, and that's obviously the weakest link in those movies." Murphy has been Standing, "These light passages are embarrassing to death, and even if I love Christopher Reeve's 'Superman' series, I'm going to be honest."

Frankly speaking, with Murphy's current situation, it's not very necessary to get into the troubled waters of DC. The most important thing is that the reward offered by Warner Bros. is really tempting.

Murphy wants to buy a new property, but high-end properties in North America are not cheap at all, and some time ago, a real estate agent introduced by Bill Rosses recommended a building with an area of ​​more than two hectares in Beverly Hills He was very tempted after seeing the super mansion.

Of course, such a luxury house is also expensive...

This is one of the reasons why Murphy was impressed by the remuneration terms offered by Warner Bros.

"Superhero movies don't necessarily need humor." Murphy simply cited two examples, "Look at the movies "X-Men" and "Blade Warrior" that really created a new situation in today's superhero movies. Two very serious, grim, dark films."

He said very seriously, "Many movies are just for fun, and neglect to correspond to the theme. They are only eager to achieve certain indicators, and they don't care about the story and character creation at all. They try to make the movie too 'fun', so that It ignores the fact that people can have fun with movies even if there's no humor in them."

Everyone understands this. There are too many big-selling movies that actually don't have the so-called fun and humor.

Audiences go to crime movies, horror movies, thrillers, spiritual or otherwise, and they have entertainment value, they're all "fun."

But this "funny" doesn't mean a joke every two seconds that drains your villain's energy, or smoothes down a major crisis with a terrifically amusing scene of doll-like violence followed by a crackling phrase.

After being baptized by countless juvenile movies, more and more fans are agreeing that humor is diluting the tension and seriousness of some movies, because many producers are now willing to use humor instead of plausible plot devices.

Murphy also likes to see the various forms of humor in the film, but he also knows that "humor" is not simply clever jokes or slapstick fights.

Humor can be a veiled sarcasm, or a visual juxtaposition, such as a skinny villain versus a huge, menacing muscular hero, and some things just aren't the kind that make you laugh out loud.

And frankly speaking, apart from watching comedies, how many viewers go to the theater for the purpose of watching the so-called "humor"?

"So, I plan to remove childish elements as much as possible." Murphy continued to explain, "If it's just a Superman movie, it doesn't matter, but don't forget, Marvel Pictures is creating a Marvel universe of heroes..."

Speaking of the confirmed news, Bruce Rosenbloom and Diego Harris had sad faces. DC has been left behind by surprise. The only good news is that it is not too far away. But they also have to catch up.

"What we want to create is also a universe with superheroes." Murphy didn't stop talking. Since he has the intention to do it, he must achieve a successful result. "If you want the audience to recognize such a universe, you must let them Felt it was serious, realistic and totally believable."

Bruce Rosenblum said, "Murphy makes a lot of sense."

Murphy nodded to him, and asked Diego Harris, "If a superman-like superpower appeared among us, beside you, how would you react? It was in a humorous tone, as if it was fun Are you kidding yourself about being lucky?"