America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM...

Chapter 362, 360. Kick his ass.

Compared to the original version of "Bohemian Rhapsody", Eric's version has been adapted to some extent.

The main change was a weakening of the portrayal of Uncle Ya's arrogant and eccentric personality, instead depicting him as a person who is not good at speaking, introverted and shy.

This may indeed weaken the conflict in the movie, but it will make the person appear more realistically on screen.

According to interviews with Queen and people close to Freddie Mercury, his personality is indeed like that, and there is no need to exaggerate it for dramatic effect.

After the movie ended, thunderous applause erupted in the theater.

The vast majority of people present today were Queen fans, and the applause was so enthusiastic it lasted for several minutes.

Eric clapped along, until it hurt a little, before the clapping finally subsided.

Wow!

Wow!

what!

But there were still a lot of fans shouting. They were all old rock fans, people in their forties and fifties, but they all had the energy of twenty-year-old boys.

Some of them had painted faces and wore headscarves.

Today belongs to them, and it belongs to Joaquin Phoenix.

His superb acting skills are enough to make people overlook his appearance and treat him as a living Uncle Ya.

"Hi Phoenix, as a Queen fan, first of all I want to say is thank you for your amazing performance. Even though I'm only 24, don't doubt it, I really am a fan."

hoo hoo...

The longtime fans at the scene immediately erupted in cheers.

"How was it? Could you share some details about the filming process?"

Phoenix Book smiled shyly: "It was an amazing experience, because we all know how great Queen is."

"When I first received the script, my agent told me that Eric had personally requested that I play the role."

"He said there aren't many people in the world who can play this role well, and I'm one of them. You know, it feels great to be recognized."

Eric gave a puzzled look: "Wait, did I say that?"

"I remember my exact words were, 'There aren't many people who can play this role well, so I sent invitations to them all, and I cast whoever offered the lowest salary. Did your agent leave out half of that sentence?'"

Hahaha……

The audience immediately burst into laughter. Sure enough, Eric Cook was known not only for his wealth but also for his sharp tongue.

He's always so witty and clever; it would be a waste of his talent if he didn't become a stand-up comedian.

After the laughter from the moviegoers subsided slightly, Eric added, "But it doesn't matter, after this movie, your salary will definitely surpass theirs."

Hahahaha...

The laughter, which had subsided, rose again.

Uncle Phoenix wore a wry smile: "Anyway! It took me a full eight months to learn to sing."

"For The Last Lifesaving Concert, the production team used more than 3600 actors. If that's the case, I can add one more thing to my resume: I've performed concerts for thousands of people."

"Then I can add one more thing to my resume: I beat Joaquin Phoenix to a pulp!" Cate Blanchett quipped.

"Eight months! Do you know how I survived these eight months? You procrastinator, it's all your fault!"

"When the box office results come out, if it doesn't meet my expectations, you just wait, Phoenix, I'm going to give you a good kick in the ass!"

The premiere concluded amidst laughter and merriment.

Three days later, with the release of the opening weekend box office results, Cate Blanchett's idea of ​​kicking someone's ass was destined to fail.

As expected, "Bohemian Rhapsody" was a box office and critical success, grossing over $7700 million.

Queen already had countless fans, and the movie was indeed of high quality, so not only did longtime fans go to the theater to watch it multiple times, but casual viewers were also drawn in.

MGM went all out with its propaganda machine, launching a cultural renaissance campaign across major radio stations, YouTube, and landmark buildings.

And as it turns out, good songs remain good songs even after ten years; they don't become outdated with time.

The powerful publicity also helped boost box office revenue.

It opened with an IMDb score of 8.2, which is quite high for a film that isn't purely art-house.

But to many people's surprise, the score did not decrease as the number of comments increased; instead, it rose against the trend.

从8.2涨到了8.3分，又从8.3分涨到了现在的8 .4分。

Based on the current situation, its reputation may continue to rise, and it's not impossible for it to reach 8.7 or 8.8.

The comments below are also quite interesting. It's clear that many middle-aged people are encountering IMDb for the first time and are voting and rating their former beliefs.

"Sitting among a dozen or so gray-haired uncles and aunts watching the movie, I felt that although we were decades apart, we shared a period of youth."

"I originally thought that rock and roll as a form of action and love had reached a low point and had no audience, but this movie gave me hope. The spirit of rock and roll will never die!"

"Can you imagine? My dad dragged me to the movie theater. I can't even remember the last time we watched a movie together. It felt really good."

"A truly outstanding biographical film, both moving and entertaining. Every actor delivers a superb performance, and I have a feeling Joaquin Phoenix will win an Oscar this year."

"I was moved by Joaquin Phoenix's performance. His acting was really amazing. No wonder it took him eight months to prepare."

"As a loyal MGM fan, the movie is as good as ever. As long as Eric Cooper's name is credited as the screenwriter, the film has reached its minimum standard."

"Agreed! Eric Cooper's scripts often exceed the upper limit of many screenwriters and directors. Give him another 10 years, and he will be the undisputed god of film and television."

"I'm a woman, and I really want a girlfriend like Mary. Uncle Ya let her down, and I will never let him!"

"Girl, you're just lusting after Cate Blanchett, aren't you?"

……

A week later, the rating for Bohemian Rhapsody rose again, reaching 8.6.

Meanwhile, box office revenue also surged, attracting more and more people to the cinema. North America once again raked in $8550 million at the box office, bringing the cumulative box office to over $1.6 million.

Based on the current situation, Box Office predicts that the North American box office is expected to reach $3.5 million, and the global box office is expected to exceed $7.5 million.

The film cost $6500 million, and that was only because it used a large number of extras.

Using inflatable dummies as usual would save at least $1000 million.

However, Eric is now flush with cash, so $1000 million is nothing to him. The quality of the film is more important and will be more beneficial for winning awards.

He's determined to win the Oscars for Best Actor and Best Picture next year.

And then there's "Juno," this time we should at least get Elizabeth a Best Actress nomination.

(End of this chapter)