Even Applause Takes Professionals

In early May, after a period of promotion, "Lucy" was finally released.

Starlight Pictures had high hopes for this film, and therefore held a fairly large premiere.

After all, this is a movie with an investment of tens of millions of dollars.

Most of this money comes from investments from various parties, so a premiere is held to give investors confidence.

To Lao Lei's dismay, the film's female lead refused to walk the red carpet...

Therefore, this movie can only be promoted and distributed by him, the director.

After today, he will be traveling all over the United States.

This made Ridley Scott a little red-faced.

This kind of newcomer is unprofessional, and he can't understand whether there are really people in the world who don't want to be admired by the world.

Becoming a celebrity would have been the best path; once the movie became a hit, she could enjoy the adoration of fans and have the spotlight on her, at least for a while. But Natasha gave it up...

Compared to Starlight Pictures' previous works, this year's red carpet lacked star power.

Most of the attendees were there for the director; the female lead was a complete unknown before, and she even refused to attend the premiere.

This made many of their Hollywood counterparts unable to keep their composure.

Li Chen did arrive, accompanied by Tony Stark.

Tony Stark appeared somewhat listless. He also owns a mansion in Los Angeles, so he's been spending his time partying and building a new Iron Man Armor, with very little rest.

But he was used to it, and since "Iron Man" had already finished filming and was about to be released in June, he came to attend the premiere to get used to it in advance.

"There aren't many media outlets here, and they don't have many fans either."

Tony Stark complained to Li Chen.

That's because the female lead wasn't popular before.

Li Chen knew the reason.

In the new century, many celebrities have fan clubs.

Where can a newcomer like Natasha find fans?

"The premiere of 'Iron Man' needs to be done well."

Tony Stark said nervously.

He's very concerned about saving face.

If he were to star in the film himself, but the scale of the production was still smaller than that of some celebrities, then I would be quite upset.

"Don't worry, Tony, who's more famous than Iron Man?"

Li Chen wasn't worried about that.

To put it bluntly, making superhero movies in the Marvel Universe is a sure-fire way to make money.

Moreover, it's Iron Man himself who's making the Iron Man, so it's authentic.

We must make a fortune!

Afterwards, many people came over to greet the two.

Li Chen and Tony Stark are both very famous; nobody wouldn't want to know them.

Especially the female celebrities, all dressed up in their finest attire, came over and made all sorts of suggestive remarks.

In a place like Hollywood, it's perfectly normal to meet someone you like and then go for a date.

Moreover, these are powerful and influential people like Li Chen and Tony.

Once you get on their good side, you'll be transformed into a phoenix rising from the ashes.

Like Nicole Kid, she was originally just an unknown, but because she married Tom Cruise, she immediately became famous in the 1990s as Mrs. Cruise.

Even so, she still spent several hours in a hotel room with Mel Gibson for a role.

Embarrassingly, the media also discovered it.

Tom Cruise is completely green.

He simply couldn't believe that his beautiful wife had spent several hours with someone else in a hotel, just 'discussing the script'.

Even Nicole Kid, who was already a household name at the time, was like this, let alone others.

They will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

Regardless of whether they are married or not, they will still post about it.

Li Chen has lost interest in most celebrities, feeling it's better to promote them himself.

But Tony accepted all comers.

He came here specifically to hunt for women.

Soon, the movie started.

The main appeal of the movie "Lucy" is the female lead, and thankfully, Natasha is indeed very sexy and beautiful, and also very dashing in the film.

That's what attracts the audience.

Ridley Scott's science fiction films are indeed masterful. This one is somewhat different from "Lucy" from Li Chen's previous life; the plot is more substantial, and the setting is more rigorous.

Although it still seems unscientific.

For example, Tony made a comment about it.

Did the person who wrote this script have any common sense about science?

"But the percentage of brain development is actually quite interesting."

Tony stroked his chin, deep in thought.

The entire film is almost entirely driven by the theme of 'brain development'.

The main point is actually quite simple: what would happen if a person developed their brain to 100% capacity?

With this central theme, coupled with Natasha's fight scenes and fast-paced editing, the film is a very enjoyable watch.

In the end, the protagonist 'Lucy' also became 'god'.

At the end of the film, Lucy condenses her knowledge into a USB drive and passes it on to her descendants, signifying the inheritance of life and also conveying a certain philosophical message.

Many people had only one feeling after watching it: it seemed like a feel-good movie where the female lead had superpowers, but that's just Ridley's style.

For example, is Alien really scientifically accurate?

But one thing is obvious: it's really fun.

And then there's Natasha's performance; she's sexy, beautiful, and agile—she's definitely going to be a star.

If you cast someone else as the female lead, you might not achieve the same effect.

The fight scenes were incredibly flashy, and Natasha performed all of them herself, without needing a stunt double, which became a selling point.

As a top-notch agent, it would be too embarrassing to have a stunt double for even the fight scenes...

Even Tony Stark asked, "Who is this female lead?"

"She's an S.H.I.E.L.D.. agent, can you handle her?"

Li Chen interrupted his thoughts.

Sure enough, Tony backed down as soon as he heard the words "S.H.I.E.L.D.."

"A secret agent? Forget it, I can't beat her."

Tony knew very well that secret agents were emotionless guys who could be easily manipulated, and could even lose their lives if things went wrong.

Those who dare to play the role of a secret agent are true warriors.

The real warrior was sitting right next to him, and Li Chen also missed Natasha a little.

He wondered if, over time, Natasha might also 'change her mind'.

There's nothing we can do; people change.

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

And it lasted for a full ten minutes.

Tony Stark asked doubtfully, "Is this movie really that good?"

Li Chen remained calm. "We hired professionals."

"..."

Tony was speechless.

In Hollywood, even the applause at the end of a film is from the actors.

Starting in the 1990s, this became a business.

Otherwise, no matter how good the movie is, who would go crazy and clap for more than ten minutes at the end?

Your hands must be swollen from clapping!

At one time, this became news, leading many to believe the movie would be excellent.

Judging by this enthusiastic applause, how could it be a bad movie?

It wasn't until later that I found out it was all fake...

However, since everyone else was doing it, Li Chen didn't feel guilty.

It would be unsociable of you not to do it.