America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM...

Chapter 192, Section 191: Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews, A New Film Record is Born

Producer: Eric Cooper.

Director: Eric Cooper.

Screenwriter: Eric Cooper.

Starring: Chris Evans, Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds...

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"This battle fully demonstrated human courage. They did not need anyone's rescue or rule; they were capable of taking control of their own future. They are comrades worthy of respect."

"I am Optimus Prime. Due to the damage to the AllSpark, we will need a long time to repair it, and Earth will become our new home."

"I'm calling on the Autobots stranded in space: if you have good intentions, come here and help protect our new home!"

As Optimus Prime delivers a monologue, the scene shifts to an endless expanse of tombstones.

Each tombstone symbolizes a fallen soldier.

The scene then briefly showed the Autobots and the remnants of the Decepticons, who had each established secret bases.

Starscream gathers Dizziness and Barricade, declares himself leader, and sets out to establish a new Decepticon syndicate.

Finally, the scene shifts to a dark space, the deepest part of the ocean, where volcanoes are connected.

Megatron's silvery-white body lay there quietly, once again covered in ice.

Suddenly, wisps of black energy seeped from the crater, enveloping Megatron. The ice cracked slightly, and his silver fingers twitched.

After the post-credits scene, the two-and-a-half-hour movie came to an end.

As the rousing yet melancholic end credits played, the credits began to roll, revealing a long list of cast and crew.

clap clap clap...

The lights in the movie theater came back on, and although the music was loud, it couldn't drown out the applause from the audience.

Then Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, and the Olsen twins led the way by standing up and clapping, and other celebrities followed suit.

Then many audience members spontaneously stood up and applauded.

Various words of praise came from their mouths.

"This is absolutely fantastic! An unparalleled visual feast!"

"This is the best movie I've seen this year, Transformers."

"You're so cool, Gal Gadot!"

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Suddenly, it felt like Cannes had transformed into this place.

There's a tradition in Cannes that audiences spontaneously applaud when they think a film is good enough.

The longer the applause lasts, the better the movie is.

Without a doubt, Transformers belongs to the category of ultimate commercial blockbusters.

It made the audience feel the restlessness in their blood during the cold winter.

The final battle, which lasted for more than half an hour, made many people unconsciously clench their fists, and when they realized it, their palms were already soaked with sweat.

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Eric led the main characters onto the stage.

He made significant changes to the plot in the second half; for example, the AllSpark was not destroyed, but only temporarily damaged.

Although the Decepticons were defeated, their only real heroes were Megatron, Bonecrusher, and Brawl.

The Autobots were all severely injured, but fortunately, with the help of ambulances, they all survived.

The Jazz weren't torn in two by Megatron in a muddled way; the 9/11 footage was enough to demonstrate Megatron's tyranny.

Human losses were extremely heavy, with tens of thousands of soldiers dying in the battle, fully demonstrating the ferocity and tragedy of the war, and also reflecting humanity's determination and courage to defend its homeland.

The final post-credits scene naturally sets the stage for a sequel, as he intends to completely abandon Michael Bay's version and instead adapt the storyline of the highly-rated Transformers animated film, "Primeval."

The applause and cheers from the audience lasted for several minutes before stopping, and the crowd began to interact with the audience.

"Thank you, thank you everyone for your support."

Eric and the others thanked the audience, and at that moment, he suddenly felt very excited.

My first film, the first film I actually directed, was well-received by the audience.

Even though he has lived two lives and is now in a high position in the entertainment industry, this is the first time he has ever experienced this feeling.

Unlike the hype from celebrities, this comes from the audience's genuine affection. It's pure, untainted by personal gain, and stems from their genuine love for their work.

This feeling is wonderful, beautiful, and intoxicating.

Beside him, Gadot excitedly rushed into his arms, thankfully without kissing him.

Eric snapped to his senses and quickly glanced down.

He noticed several women staring intently at him, and apart from Theron, they all looked suspicious.

His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly hugged the rest of the crew one by one. Everyone received the same treatment, so it wouldn't seem strange.

In the audience, a teenage boy excitedly asked, "Director, I want to know who's stronger, Megatron or Optimus Prime?"

Eric replied without hesitation, "I think they're evenly matched. If Optimus Prime wasn't trying to protect Sam, Megatron wouldn't have been able to hurt him so easily."

Chris Evans shrugged and gave an innocent look: "So it's my fault?"

Hahahaha...

"Director, will Starscream become the main villain in the second movie? After all, he has now become the new leader of the Decepticons."

Eric shook his head slightly: "The answers to this question have already been given in past anime and comics; you should look for them there."

"Director, I feel like Megatron's screen time is too short. He was killed off right after his first appearance. Will he return in the second movie?"

Eric nodded slightly: "I think so, but it might not be the kind of return that everyone is imagining."

The fan immediately seized on the key point: "So you're already planning a sequel? Is it going to be released next Christmas?"

Eric slapped his forehead, looking somewhat regretful.

"Let's all take a break, brothers. To satisfy everyone and live up to the trust of Hasbro and Transformers fans, our crew of over a thousand people has really given it their all."

"Yes, the script for the second film is indeed being conceived and written, but I can't guarantee that it will be released during next year's Christmas season."

"However, I can assure you that the plot and scenes in the second part will be even more spectacular, and we will still do our best to make it the best it can be."

clap clap clap...

The movie theater erupted in enthusiastic applause once again.

Looking at the young man on stage, chatting and laughing, Spielberg couldn't help but push up his glasses.

Scenes kept replaying in his mind, especially the final battle in Las Vegas. Even he, a seasoned veteran who had seen countless movies and had a wealth of experience, couldn't help but be moved by it.

The emotional impact, the devastating battles, and the tragic suicide attack by the British trio vividly portray the power struggle between humans, Autobots, and Decepticons.

The content, which lasted for more than half an hour, involved the mobilization of thousands of people. Not a single minute or second was wasted; everything seemed to be the optimal result after countless edits.

He's starting to seriously doubt whether Eric Cooper is really directing for the first time.

Or is he like the character in the science fiction movie "Back to the Future," who traveled back from the future in a time machine?

"If DreamWorks had actually acquired the adaptation rights to Transformers, could they have done as well as MGM?"

Spielberg asked himself the question, but couldn't give a definite answer.

Peter Jackson, the bearded man, also secretly admired the event and came all the way here today.

After reading it, I admired my own wisdom even more; the contract I signed with MGM back then was absolutely correct.

Although Weta Digital earned less money, it allowed "The Lord of the Rings" to avoid this behemoth, and the box office revenue was more than enough to make up for it, with Weta Digital's profits only increasing.

When the Knights of Earth faced the Iron Giants of Cybertron, even in the final chapter of the trilogy, he was still somewhat uncertain.

At the same time, in cinemas around the world, large numbers of viewers sat there for a long time, reluctant to leave, until the end credits and the credits finished rolling, before finally getting up with reluctance.

Some cinemas habitually turn on the lights after the movie ends, deliberately disrupting the viewing atmosphere and driving moviegoers away.

But this time, everyone who dared to do so was booed and scolded. The projectionist could only turn off the lights and quietly leave, obediently waiting for the last few minutes to end.

In Los Angeles, a couple is struggling to choose their votes, but a dozen or so interesting movies make the decision difficult.

The man saw a group of enthusiastic young people walking towards him, and they seemed to be enjoying the movie very much.

He couldn't help but ask, "Hey bro, what movie are you watching?"

"Transformers, of course!" came the unanimous reply from the other side.

"Was it good? I mean, was it exciting enough?"

"Of course, brother, you have to choose it. Apart from Transformers, no other movie is worth waiting here in the middle of the night."

"Yes, I guarantee that after watching it, even when facing armed robbers, you'll dare to step forward and show your masculine charm."

"The movie was absolutely amazing! Have you seen The Matrix Reloaded?"

The man nodded: "I like Neo. The Zion battle was really exciting."

The person on the other end immediately laughed: "Then you should go see Transformers, the final battle in Las Vegas. Its spectacle will exceed your imagination."

"Although I am also a fan of The Matrix, I feel that The Battle of Zion is still somewhat inferior to it."

"Is it really as good as you say? Last Christmas, I was tricked into going to the cinema by 'Sharknado,' and it turned out to be a terrible movie, although I still want to see the sequel this year."

"Hahahaha... I advise you to buy your tickets quickly. In the few minutes you were talking to us, the tickets for the second show were probably already sold out."

Without further hesitation, the man hurried to the counter: "Two tickets for Transformers, please."

"Sir, we only have tickets left for the 5:30 AM train. Do you still need them?"

"What! Where's the ticket for 2:50?"

The ticket seller pointed to the departing group of young people: "Just like they said, they're sold out."

"Actually, even if you arrive two hours early, you still won't be able to buy tickets. The first two midnight shows are already sold out."

"So I suggest you watch 'The Polar Expedition' first, and then continue watching 'Transformers'."

"The Polar Expedition? Do you want your girlfriend to kill me? I wouldn't even watch that kind of awful movie even if it were free!"

Harvey Weinstein, disguised perfectly, happened to pass by behind him, and his already frightened mood from "Transformers" instantly turned into a raging fire.

The orc immediately retorted, "I just watched 'The Far Side of the World,' and the movie is excellent. Both the visuals and the plot are just as good as 'Transformers.' You should give it a try."

"Hehe... That kind of movie is only suitable for middle-aged people like you. My cousin went to see it the day before yesterday, and he told me that the movie was extremely boring."

"If you want to reminisce about the past, you can watch 'The Polar Expedition,' but releasing it at this time of year is practically suicide!"

The recommendation had no effect and instead drew ridicule, which made Harvey Weinstein even angrier.

He wanted to continue arguing, but the other person had already been dragged away by his girlfriend.

That nameless anger burned brighter and brighter, and in the end, it was all directed at Eric.

"Damn it! If it weren't for this kid, 'Chicago' could have won Best Picture."

"It's that kid who doesn't follow the rules again; the future of 'Polar Expedition' is also bleak."

"Damn it! You son of a bitch! It's all this brat's fault, he ruined everything, I'll make him pay!"

In the apartment, Eric sat in a chair, while Gadot sat on his lap.

He had to be with Gadot tonight no matter what, so he had to decline other invitations under the pretext of family.

Ugh!

Unbeknownst to them, Dad and Mom have already sacrificed so much for their relationship.

pat!

pat!

The mouse was being clicked rapidly, and Gadot had to refresh the webpage every one or two minutes.

"Yes! 8.6 points, darling, we got 8.6 points!"

Finally, she shouted excitedly, pointing at the screen.

IMDb, currently the most authoritative rating website in the United States, was just over an hour after the premiere of "Transformers" ended.

Around 4 a.m., the number of ratings finally reached the standard, and the impressive score of 8.6 points was there for all to see.

At this moment, countless others, like the two of them, are sitting in front of their computers.

This score only appears because a large number of moviegoers stayed up all night to log in and leave reviews after watching the premiere.

"Honey, an 8.6 rating for a commercial film, with 24566 ratings, we've made history. Looking at all commercial films, it's probably in the top ten."

"Oh my god! My heart is beating so fast. Touch my face and see if it's red?"

Eric burst out laughing at Gadot's incoherent ramblings. He playfully flicked her nose and said, "It's just the initial rating. As the number of reviews increases, it will definitely drop."

"After all, it's still a commercial popcorn movie. Even with the added element of novelty, I'd be grateful if it got an 8 out of 10."

Gadot snorted, "I don't care, I'm going to capture this moment with my camera and show it to my family."

"I want them to know that you're not lying, that you'll turn me into a star, a world-class female star."

"Darling, I love you! I love you so much I can't stop! Feel my heart, is it beating faster and faster?"

Eric nodded: "Hmm... not only are they jumping faster and faster, but they're also getting really hot."

As he spoke, Eric slowly lowered his head.

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On November 17, the release of the opening day box office figures for "Transformers" sent shockwaves through the North American film market.

Even though many people already knew the box office would be high, they still didn't expect it to be this high.

After a wildly successful opening day, fueled by rave reviews, Transformers grossed $4510 million on its opening day in North America.

What does this number mean?

The current record holder for the highest-grossing opening day of a film is "Spider-Man" from last summer, which grossed $3940 million, leaving many film critics speechless and believing that no film would surpass it within three years.

Now, less than a year and a half later, Transformers has increased that number by nearly $600 million, even with its Monday release.

With only a month and a half left until the end of the year, perhaps only The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King can rival it.

But it's only a possibility; Peter Jackson wouldn't dare to make such a claim.

Even the most arrogant Lord of the Rings fans had to be careful with their words at this point, because the Autobots fans were not to be trifled with either.

A new king has ascended the throne!

This marks a new record in film history.

born!

(End of this chapter)