[US Entertainment] 1994

On the screen, the story of "Scent of a Woman" continues.

Although the name of this movie is Scentofa Woman, the movie has nothing to do with women, but a story between two men.Gabriel Anwar is the only female character who left a deep impression in the film. Anwar was born in the London Academy of Dance. He is 22 years old this year. His brows have both the charm of a mature woman and the rare childishness. Childish, in the movie, the classic tango between her and Pacino is impressive, and in the movie, this one is also a rare classic.

Josh is purely a bystander in this scene, but whether as an actor or an audience, he loves the plot of this scene.

The tango song "One Step Away" in the movie was composed by Argentine tango king Carlos Gardel. In addition to appearing in "Scent of a Woman", this tango song is also played in "The Age of Innocence", " It has been used in classics such as Out of Africa, including Josh's upcoming Schindler's List.

Good music paired with a good movie is enough to make people ecstatic.

In the movie, Lieutenant Colonel Frank takes Charlie on a luxurious journey, taking the first-class cabin, drinking, dancing, and analyzing women. No one can see that the old man has a strong suicidal tendency in his heart.

In the company day by day, Charlie gradually became friends with Lieutenant Colonel Frank.

Josh stared at the screen intently, unwilling to miss any detail of his performance, and he was also silently judging his performance.The character change of Charlie at the beginning and the second half of the movie is actually obvious. At the beginning, he was a poor, cowardly but kind-hearted top student, but after getting along with Lieutenant Colonel Frank, his eyes slowly gained confidence And Sunshine, which also paved the way for the scene where Lieutenant Colonel Frank commits suicide.

It is a very strange thing for an actor to appreciate his own performance-although Josh is fully committed to the atmosphere of the movie, he is an actor alone. For movies, actors need to observe more, are more likely to be distracted, and have too many things to think about, making it more difficult to look at a movie with pure mind.

Soon, the peaceful scene in the movie slowly passed, and it came to the scene where Lieutenant Colonel Frank committed suicide.

In Josh's opinion, this is the best scene he played in the movie, and it was also in this scene that Charlie's character was not completely suppressed by Lieutenant Colonel Frank and began to shine.

As it turns out, viewers thought so too.

When Charlie bravely asked Lieutenant Colonel Frank to hand over his gun, there was a low exclamation in the auditorium. When he asked for it over and over again, the attentive audience was keenly aware that there was something between Charlie's eyebrows. It's not the same anymore.

He is brave, persistent and resolute.

And without fear.

Roger Ebert pushed his eyes, blocking the glimmer of light that flickered in his eyes.

Before this "Scent of a Woman", he had seen all of Josh Walter's movies, the emotional outburst in "Uninhibited Sky" and the just-right funnyness in "My Cousin Vinny", but——

Roger Ebert smiled. That's what it means to work with the best actors, especially young people like Josh Walter.

For example, in "The Uninhibited Sky", Josh's performance was enough to make him nominated for the Golden Globe Award, and the scene with River Phoenix did allow him to show his talent in acting, but no matter how you look at it, that This feeling is not the same as Al Pacino's cooperation.

Although River Phoenix is ​​talented in acting, he can't compare with the old and sharp Al Pacino no matter what.

Under the persecution of the role of Al Pacino, or driven, Josh Walter's emotions can be vented at once, and the aura between the two is so strong that nothing outside can get in, just like In the movie, Al Pacino's Lieutenant Colonel Frank who is about to commit suicide seems real, but Josh's Charlie also has his own aura.

The stubborn look in his eyes meant that Charlie would never give in.

Josh Walter's facial expression is also very well interpreted. As the plot gradually progresses, Charlie's hoarse and choked voice, red eyes are in stark contrast to Lieutenant Colonel Frank's trembling arms, and his expression is sharp. .

But incomparably harmonious.

Lieutenant Colonel Frank, played by Al Pacino, represents hardness, while Charlie, played by Josh Walter, represents softness. In the eyes of such a professional film critic, the plot of the film is truly enriched and full because of the excellent performance of the actors.

And it doesn't look obtrusive at all.

Film critics from "Variety Show" magazine, "Los Angeles Times" and other media also picked up their pens at this time, and carefully recorded their comments after watching the film.

The excellent performance of the actors will undoubtedly add luster to the film. Although "Scent of a Woman" portrayed a sharp image of a violent and vicious lieutenant colonel at the beginning, when the film was shown in the middle, the whole plot seemed too meek and lacking in passion , Until this moment, the actor's performance was completely released.

Al Pacino's play has been consistent from the start.

Josh Walter is also very stable, but because the character of Charlie itself is not brilliant enough, Josh Walter can only perform the character of the character in a regular manner in the first half of the movie, but it is difficult for people to shine. Feeling, but now, Walter's understanding of the character of Charlie is completely released in the performance.

Judging from his performance in the movie, Josh Walter's understanding of this role is undoubtedly qualified.

Professional film critics have been dealing with movies all their lives. As for whether a movie is good or bad, experienced guys can judge the score of a movie after seeing the opening lighting and soundtrack.

Everyone has a ruler in their hearts. In fact, most film critics have the same evaluation on a movie. After all, even professional film critics are just an audience, but they are slightly special than ordinary audiences. .

Movie critics are also stingy in giving encouragement to movies that ordinary audiences think are bad movies.

Unless it is a film that deliberately pursues the realm of art, or a film that is so professional that ordinary audiences cannot understand the mystery in it.

And for a movie, if the vast majority of viewers feel happy and worth the ticket price after watching it, then film critics will generally agree with them.

Even with low scores, film critics frame their comments about a film’s shortcomings—and they do believe that a film could have been better without those flaws.

There will only be differences in style among various film critics. Some people appreciate the director's narrative and shooting methods, some appreciate the screenwriter's unique conception and creativity, some film critics pay more attention to the performance of the actors, and even some film critics with unique perspectives will Express your opinion on the soundtrack, makeup, costumes of the film, even if some of the judgments are too critical for the audience, but this is the style of film critics, they express their views on a film from different angles.

Regarding the film "Scent of a Woman", the film critics of the "Los Angeles Times" cared more about the screenwriter Bo Goodman's substantial adaptation of the foreign film "Scent of a Woman" in the 70s, "San Francisco Chronicle" On the other hand, he thought that the lighting of the film was too bright, and it deviated slightly from the theme of the film. Roger Ebert of the "Chicago Sun" compared this "Scent of a Woman" with other films of the same type, Think about the advantages of this movie and the shortcomings compared with similar movies. Everyone has a different perspective. Audiences who love movies can understand this movie in an all-round way through different perspectives.

The operation of Hollywood movies is inseparable from experienced and articulate film critics.

Even to a large extent, audiences regard film critics' scores as an important reference for whether theaters appreciate a movie.

Fortunately, in the eyes of these harsh film critics, Josh's performance is qualified.

Of course, generally speaking, no matter how strict film critics are, they will usually maintain an appreciative attitude towards young actors, because they are the inheritors of Hollywood movies. Actors, film critics, and industry insiders will cheer as well.

Generally speaking, both film companies and film critics will give young actors a lot of opportunities at the beginning. If a young actor succeeds in Hollywood, he can work from the age of 25 to 60, maintain a certain degree of audience recognition, and continue to create wealth for the film market.

As the saying goes, it is to put a long line to catch big fish.

If an actor can only become popular after the age of 50, even if he can gain a lot of influence for a while, the amount of attention that the film company and the entire film market will devote to him will be very limited.

His potential is already doomed, and the possibility of continuing his long-term red status in the future is very small.

Therefore, even in an open market like Hollywood, there are very few stories of an actor who has been unknown for many years and suddenly became popular in middle age. More often, he became popular from a young age to an old age, becoming a figure at the top of Hollywood.

Such as Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio who will remain influential for many years to come.

After the suicide scene, it was the shocking speech scene.

In this scene, Josh is completely serving as a foil for Al's role, but Josh himself will not have any dissatisfaction because of this, after all, the movie "Scent of a Woman" was tailor-made for Al from the beginning , He has learned a lot of performance-related experience in the process of cooperating with Al, which is enough to benefit him for life.

Gradually, the movie came to an end, and the darkness in the viewing hall was broken by bright and warm lights.

As soon as Josh lowered his head, his hand was still tightly clenched in Carlos Ross's hand. Even though the temperature in the room was not too high, Josh could still feel the continuous heat from the other's fingers. meaning.

Carlos Ross is a man that is difficult to ignore. Although he has always been in the lower position in the sexual/love relationship between the two, when he insists on doing one thing, no one will ignore him. Existence, of course, and no one can easily make him compromise.

Josh coughed lightly, indicating that it was time for the other party to let go.

A faint smile flickered across Carlos Ross's lips. He raised his eyebrows and showed a provocative smile at Josh. At the moment when the other party was about to get angry, he did not let go of Josh's fingers, but moved slightly The long hem of the clothes covered the hands of the two of them and reached under the seat.

Josh rolled his eyes silently and opened his mouth: "You will be found out, idiot!"

Carlos Ross didn't seem to realize it, and even hooked Josh's palm with his fingers provocatively. In an instant, an itchy feeling spread from the palm of his hand.

Josh rolled his eyes even more.

After watching the movie, the main creators of the movie can't leave immediately, they need to accept a short media interview.

If eyes could kill, Carlos Ross would probably be killed eighteen hundred times.You know, when the staff brings up the chairs, the director, screenwriter and several main actors will be interviewed on the stage. The people sitting in Josh's row are all ready to go on stage, just him and Carlos And the old god stayed on the seat and didn't move.

Josh was almost desperate for Carlos Ross.

Al, Gabriel Anwar, and Philip Seymour Hoffman were all about to get up, Josh squinted at Carlos Ross, and couldn't help leaning into his ear: "If you don't let go, I'll find Ke Lin will deal with you."

——! ! !

Carlos Ross' complexion finally changed.

He sighed imperceptibly: "If Colin knew his role in his brother's heart, he would be very disappointed."

Josh hooked his lips: "No, Colin loves me very much, and he is willing to do anything for me. As long as I make a phone call, believe me, dear Mr. Carlos Ross, you won't even be able to call the door tomorrow open."

Carlos Ross looked puzzled: "Why?"

Josh's smile became brighter: "Because DVDs full of nudes/women will seal the door of your house, and then people all over the world will know that the famous Carlos Ross is actually a pervert with special hobbies, and the paparazzi will be there every day. Night watch at your door, Mr. Carlos Ross, you should know better than me that paparazzi are often more interested in the chaotic relationship of wealthy families than the false gossip of celebrities."

Carlos Ross: "You're so right, I can't argue with that."

"Then let go of your dog's paw, I swear if you don't let go in the next second, I will definitely chop off your hand with a kitchen knife!"

"..."

“Josh, can’t you be gentle with me?”

Josh raised his eyebrows and raised a provocative smile: "Of course, my gentle method is to call Colin immediately, and I will make your nightmares full of countless naked women."

despair.

There was a soft noise.

As if frightened by the future Josh depicted, Carlos subconsciously let go of Josh's fingers. The next second, because of too much movement, Carlos' hand was hit by the edge of the seat, which hurt, but But he didn't care at all. Compared with Colin Walter's brutal methods, this little pain was nothing at all.

Carlos held his forehead helplessly: "Josh, I admit that you and Colin are indeed a family."

Josh sighed lowly: "Oh, there is no way, who made Colin love me the most, you should be thankful that I have been gentle enough to you, if Colin knows that you have been doing everything possible to lure his brother, believe me Me, you're going to be finished soon."

"I believe in the friendship between me and Colin."

Josh spread his hands: "That's right, the pure friendship you sent each other with a few large boxes of AV really made my heart ache with envy hahahahaha...uh."

Josh's voice was very low at the beginning, and no one could hear it except him and Carlos, but because Carlos was so deflated that he was so happy, he raised his voice without hesitation when he said "hahahaha", Then, he was hit on the back of the head.

From old serious Al.

"Why are you in a daze?" The old man stared at Josh with a serious face, "The interview is about to begin."

"Oh." Josh rubbed his forehead aggrievedly, "Al, since you know the interview is about to start, why did you hit me on the head? I'm so embarrassing, okay?"

"The guy who laughs has never had such a thing as face." With his head lowered, Al paused when all the actors were on stage, "You have a good relationship with Carlos Ross?"

"That's it."

"Even if the relationship is good, you have to be careful." Al's expression was as serious as ever, but Josh heard the relationship in it, "He is an investor and decision maker, don't offend him."

"Yeah!" Josh took a step forward and took the old man's thin arm, "I know, Al."

At this moment, Josh felt that he was really a lucky and happy guy. He and Rui Fan became friends who talked about everything when he was filming "The Uninhibited Sky". He met his current agent, Arnold Cairns, under the recommendation of him, and now because of "Scent of a Woman", he met such a respectable elder as Al.

Obviously, not long ago, he was still desperate for his bad situation, and even had the idea that he would not be able to survive in Hollywood.

Now it seems that all those encounters were just foreshadowing. Josh persevered, so he met trustworthy friends and elders, and his career gradually rushed to the peak with the company of these people.

Josh thought that he was looking forward to what the next "Schindler's List" would bring him.

Maybe another good friend?

Or an Oscar?

Curving the corner of his mouth, Josh felt that the whole person was happy.

………………

Before taking the stage, Josh didn't even guess that the greater joy was yet to come.

Al, who taunted him during the cooperation, actually praised himself over and over again after taking the stage.

"Josh is a very good young man, one of the young actors I have worked with, and one of the most optimistic. Why? If a young actor is very talented, you will appreciate him very much. If he has both Work hard again, and you will fall in love with him immediately." Al laughed, "It's really an exaggeration to use the word love, but the truth is, Josh is the actor I've ever seen who doesn't like to admit defeat. He is very strict, he will not let himself have the slightest slack because of the strength of his co-stars, for example, if my performance makes him feel that he is suppressed, he will try to suppress me with better performances, the two of us Individual cooperation is a process of mutual suppression."

"This process makes me very happy, and he should be very happy too."

Josh told Al how satisfied he was with the other party with a smile throughout.

No one doesn't like compliments, especially an experienced actor like Al.

So when the host interviewed him, Josh first complained about Al's abuse of him, but when the subject changed, he praised Al without hesitation: "It was really difficult for me to cooperate with Al at the beginning. Because he's so good, if I can't keep up with him, I feel useless."

"However, the longer I worked together, the more fortunate I felt. It was a rare opportunity to work with an actor like Al, and he was the kind of actor who was willing to help me. In "Scent of a Woman", The two of us played the most against each other, so in the process of cooperation, I learned the most." Josh looked at Al with a bright smile, his eyes sparkled, "I understand acting better now, I'm more confident in myself, and that's all thanks to Al."

Where the camera couldn't capture it, Josh saw the old man sigh slightly, and mouthed a "brat" to him.

Josh stuck out his tongue and smiled even more heartily.

After the interview, Josh and Al left together, and the old man glanced at Josh quietly: "Are you going to tell the whole world that your acting skills are all due to me?"

The corner of Josh's mouth twitched.

Hey, he was obviously praising a certain old man the whole time, okay?

What's with this indifferent look? Isn't it good to praise him?

Seeing that Josh didn't answer, the wrinkles on the old man's face were almost tangled together: "If you don't say that, I won't care about it, but since you said that, your acting skills are on par with Al Pacino's." Label."

The old man patted Josh on the shoulder and gave him a kind reminder: "Don't embarrass me when you make other movies in the future. If the acting is not good, I will hold a press conference to scold you."

Josh: "..."

Who can tell him the reason for all this?

why

He's still just a kid!

After the premiere, Josh rested for a morning, and then drove home happily in the afternoon to meet Tom and Lisa.

Everything in the house is the same, but because the children's work is going well, Tom and Lisa have always maintained a happy mood. As soon as Josh's car drove into the house, he saw old Tom waiting at the door.

Josh jumped over to give his father a hug. Tom almost staggered and was thrown behind him. Fortunately, Josh moved quickly and caught him before old Tom fell to the ground: "Dad, you are fat again, you should lose weight !"

Tom punched his youngest son: "It's obvious that you are too hard, and you actually sued me."

"How's the new movie? Damn, there's no showings in the nearby movie theaters. I went to the movie theater to ask several times in the early morning, and a few old guys helped me to ask, but the only movie billboards in the theater recently and January The news of the release." Tom said indignantly, "Only theaters in big cities can show that "Scent of a Woman", and theaters in small cities can only wait for a large-scale release."

"It's okay." Josh smiled. "The movie will be released in a few days. You can go to the cinema ten times a day to urge them."

Tom waved his hand: "No problem, my little Josh. In fact, some of us old guys are not interested in movies, but they all got excited when they heard that it was your movie. Haha. The movie theater is full of young people. Seeing It's as if we saw some supernatural event, Dad can't stand that kind of staring."

Josh put his arms around Tom's neck and said, "Thank you, Dad."

Tom was so happy that his eyes were narrowed into a slit, and he was almost dancing.

Sure enough, little Josh was the most considerate.

Although Serena is the youngest child in the family, the cute little girl has always been aloof for some reason. Even an optimist like old Tom would be shocked by Serena's sudden complaints. Caring or something, just—

It seems that it can't be delivered at all?

When all the children were teenagers, Tom and Lisa suddenly discovered that, except for Josh, who also had troubles about puberty, academic performance, and future ideals, the life conditions of the other three children were perfect. , There is no need for parents to worry about it at all.

Maybe saying that would break Josh’s heart.

But when Josh was a teenager, old Tom and Lisa did think deeply that maybe Josh was the most ordinary kid in the family.

In short, ordinary kids with average IQs.

So when Josh finished college with the intention of becoming an actor, both Tom and Lisa were apprehensive.

On the one hand, Hollywood is indeed a complicated place. On the other hand, they are worried that if Josh hits a wall there, he will lose hope in life in the future.

That's the worst possible outcome.

Fortunately, Josh remained lucky as if he was blessed by God, and Tom and Lisa clearly discovered that Josh's mental state has taken a huge leap after his career as an actor gradually became successful.

Tom and Lisa are always happy for their children's happiness.

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