Hollywood Road

"Don't worry, Murphy, I will definitely arrive on time, at most it will be a little later."

After deducting the call from Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. walked out of the event, and a large number of reporters flocked to him, surrounding him, the hero of "The Wolf of Wall Street".

"Donnie!" A reporter asked loudly, "You have made three consecutive films with a North American box office of more than 100 million US dollars. How do you feel?"

Robert Downey Jr. did not answer the reporter's question, but specifically reminded, "Your statement is incorrect. The North American box office of "The Wolf of Wall Street" has now exceeded 200 million US dollars, thank you!"

Many reporters were very dissatisfied with Robert Downey Jr.'s stinky fart, but they couldn't say anything. After all, in the fourth weekend of its release, the North American box office of "The Wolf of Wall Street" steadily passed the $200 million mark. In addition to the previous "Iron Man" and "Sherlock Holmes", Robert Downey Jr. has achieved three consecutive hits in the starring movies.

"Robert, what do you think of the controversy surrounding "The Wolf of Wall Street"?" another reporter asked.

"It's a cautionary tale, and the characters can be funny or funny."

Facing the reporter's question, Robert Downey Jr. simply pulled out the previous words, "Murphy mainly wants to make this film a mirror for the audience to judge their own behavior, rather than simply being a right or wrong. Wrong moral judgment."

He paused for a while, and then said, "The same words, I hope that all audiences can see Jordan Belfort's process from fortune to degeneration and final destruction from the film, and then reflect on the current consumerist cultural atmosphere in American society. In In a market, everyone is inevitably a consumer, and instinctively wants to get more things.”

A reporter put the microphone in front of his face and asked, "But many Oscar judges are criticizing the position of this film and the values ​​​​reflected."

"I've said it before." Robert Downey Jr. emphasized again, "These judges got the situation completely wrong. The movie itself just shows the experience and behavior of this character as faithfully as possible, without any sympathy or sympathy." A critical attitude describes objectively how this all happened."

Some reporters wanted to ask. Robert Downey Jr. looked at his watch. It was getting late, so he stopped answering and gave his assistant a wink. Under the protection of several security personnel, he squeezed into his Bentley. In front of the car, get in the car.

"Go to Beverly Hills." Robert Downey Jr. told the driver, "Murphy's Waves."

The black Bentley sedan drove out of Santa Monica Commercial Plaza and sped towards Beverly Hills.

Leaning on the comfortable car seat, Robert Downey Jr. looked out the window at the rapidly receding street lights and neon advertisements. For some reason, he suddenly felt unreal.

In the few years since he was released from prison, he has turned from a despised drug addict to a Hollywood star that everyone envies?

Especially "The Wolf of Wall Street", which is obviously not very popular, can achieve such an outstanding box office performance. He has to admire that Murphy is a good filmmaker, and even a master of film operation.

If a film like "The Wolf of Wall Street" did not have a series of publicity operations and word-of-mouth marketing, even if it can achieve relatively good box office results in North America, it will inevitably suffer cold reception overseas.

But in the current situation, the film has sold well at the box office in the North American market, and its performance in overseas markets is not bad at all.

On the third weekend of its release in North America, the film began to appear in theaters in Europe, America, and the Far East. So far, the overseas box office has accumulated more than 151 million US dollars, and the global box office has reached more than 358 million US dollars. Breaking through $400 million is already within sight.

"The Wolf of Wall Street" has performed well in the market, and it has also begun to gain in the awards season. Last weekend, it just won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards for Best Director, Best Picture and Best Actor. Three heavyweight awards,

And he got the news from his father, Robert Downey Sr., that a group of influential judges headed by Frank Pearson quite supported "The Wolf of Wall Street". Judging from the current situation, "The Wolf of Wall Street" The hope of winning the four important nominations of best director, best picture, best supporting actor and best actor has greatly increased.

Oscar statuette...

Robert Downey Jr. rubbed his finger. He also really wanted to taste the taste of lifting the Oscar's best actor statuette, but he also understood that he wanted to win this award after appearing in a comic book movie like "Iron Man". , the difficulty is really a bit big.

The black Bentley sedan drove into the wave manor under Robert Downey Jr.'s wild imagination, and drove along the straight road from the gate to the front of the villa.

As soon as the car came to a stop, Robert Downey Jr. opened the door and got out of the car. He went straight into the restaurant without being greeted by the servants next to him, and then saw Murphy, Gal Gadot and Ross sitting at the oak dining table. .

Ross seemed to have changed slightly from before. Robert Downey Jr. took a closer look, only to find that there were two more inconspicuous scars on his face.

"You are late."

Murphy pointed to the empty seat by the dining table, "Sit wherever you want."

Robert Downey Jr. greeted Gal Gadot with a smile, sat next to Rose, pointed to the scar on his face and asked, "What's going on? Why is it disfigured again?"

Rose nodded to Robert Downey Jr. as a greeting, and then said, "Vietnamese people are getting more and more unruly."

"Did it by the Vietnamese?" Robert Downey Jr. was a little surprised, "Can the Vietnamese hurt you too?"

Ross smiled coldly, "Several leaders of the Vietnamese have gone to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean to wash..."

"Everyone, please try this French baked snail." Gal Gadot interrupted Rose suddenly, "This is made by the French chef I specially invited."

Robert Downey Jr. turned his head and glanced at Gal Gadot, sighing secretly that she was getting smarter.

Ross next to him also looked at Gal Gadot, knowing that he had just said something that shouldn't be said, immediately picked up the knife and fork, ate a French baked escargot, nodded and said, "Very good."

"We haven't been to the center of the city for a long time." Murphy asked at this time, "Are the Vietnamese very arrogant?"

"The old Chinatown is completely dominated by the Vietnamese." Ross shook his head, trying to pick insensitive content and said, "They are very unruly, they never pay attention to the way they do things, and they often draw guns and kill people when they disagree. "

Gal Gadot guessed that the words just now might have made Ross feel uncomfortable, so he quickly followed up to ease the atmosphere, "Is it chaotic over there?"

Ross just smiled, while Robert Downey Jr. said, "If it's messy, just ask Murphy. He grew up in a slum."

"Growing up in a slum like Murphy," Rose said with emotion, "There may not be one person in ten thousand who can make great achievements."

"Ten thousand?" Robert Downey Jr. shook his head, "Let's not say ten thousand, there's not even one hundred thousand. There's only one Murphy Stanton in all of Hollywood and America!"

"I'm just lucky." Murphy raised his glass to Rose, "If it weren't for the training in the prison, I wouldn't be where I am now."

Ross is well aware that it is that time that turns a punk into a man of determination.

Thinking of Murphy's current achievements, he raised his head and drank the wine in the glass, and sighed long, "Murphy, I am very envious of you now, unlike me, every day is like walking on the road. On a crater about to erupt."

Murphy keenly sensed that Rose's mood was a little off, and immediately asked, "Did something happen?"

"It's nothing." Rose shook his head. "In the past few years, I feel more and more that I have embarked on a road of no return. My eyes are dark and I can't see the future."

"Why not change the line?" Robert Downey Jr. said with concern, "Throw away the current baggage and start over, Murphy and I can help you!"

Ross showed a rather helpless smile, "Things are not as easy as you say, and what I do is not as easy as I say."

Although he has not participated in it specifically, Murphy can guess from his imagination that even if Ross wants to get away, it will not be possible in a short time, and he can occupy most of the market share in downtown Los Angeles. No one would believe that the legal department was not involved.

Murphy thought for a while and said, "If there is anything I can help, just ask."

Ross smiled, but didn't answer his words. Instead, he said, "I have dealt with Vietnamese a lot recently, and I often hear them say that some things are predestined."

"Since when have you believed in these things?" Robert Downey Jr. shook his head.

"Isn't it?" Rose shrugged, "Since I was raped by a Catholic priest when I was twelve years old, I was doomed to never walk a normal path."

Robert Downey Jr. was taken aback, "Is there such a thing?"

He looked at Murphy, who didn't have any strange expressions on his face, obviously he knew what Ross was talking about.

As early as when he was in prison, Murphy heard Ross mention his childhood misfortune, and it was the psychological trauma caused by the misfortune that made him give up his studies early and enter the society, and eventually became the current Ross.

Seeing that Robert Downey Jr. still wanted to ask, Murphy shook his head slowly at him. Robert Downey Jr. suppressed his curiosity and closed his mouth.

These sad things were quickly thrown aside by a few people, and the atmosphere in the banquet hall was no longer so heavy, and gradually became harmonious. Gal Gadot also went to the kitchen to cook an Israeli-style dish called Farah, although the taste was so-so. , but also showed the hospitality of the hostess.

As the night darkened, Rose took the lead to leave, and Murphy and the three sent him to the gate of the villa.

Before getting into the car, Rose stopped suddenly and waved to Murphy.

Murphy walked over, and Rose lowered his voice and said, "I really want your help with something." (To be continued)). If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point () to vote, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please read here. )