The summer program, which should be lively and lively, has become particularly deserted for various reasons.
How lonely it is, I think theater managers everywhere must have a deep understanding.
And I, a self-proclaimed avid film fan of the film self-media person, now do not have as much enthusiasm for the cinema as before. After chasing the European Cup, the Copa America, the Olympic Games, I am now chasing the Bundesliga, the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1.
Especially recently, the summer window transfer is surging, and it is also very happy to follow various transfer news every day.
Well, somehow it started to return to the fans.
However, the movie still has to be watched.
This week, there is finally a theatrical film, which makes me rare and very happy. After a long time, it is finally possible to enjoy a relaxing time in the theater again.
Well, this movie is "Out of Control Player."
The Douban score is also quite firm, and after a day of release, it has a score of 7.8, which is also a relatively qualified entertainment film.
Of course, for this movie, there is still a psychological expectation, you must not adjust its expectations too high, including the plot is indeed very routine, can find a lot of familiar shadows, do not want more meaning and depth or something, that will be a little disappointed.
In particular, there are many friends who compare it with Ready Player One, which is also unnecessary.
It's just a cool entertainment film, there are comedies, there are special effects, there are actions, and there is a hidden line of love, and there are a bunch of game memes, cross-world Easter eggs, unjoined terriers hidden in the middle...
Just, it's hi.
Of course, when it comes to "Runaway Player", people will always mention "Ready Player One" because these two movies do have some origins.
First of all, both movies are actually movies about the game world, of course, "Ready Player One" will be more sci-fi, it is a real person into the game world. And "Out of Control Player" is actually a real person to interpret the game world, and the real players are actually in reality.
On the other hand, "Runaway Player" screenwriter Zach Payne is also one of the screenwriters of "Ready Player One", so the two films are so connected.
However, the status of Ready Player One is still unshakable. "Out of Control" is a very happy entertainment movie.
Next, there may be some spoilers, or the part of the plot discussion, if you are more sensitive to this part of the friends, you can choose not to look down.
After all, it's good to go to the cinema and feel the movie yourself.
Good.
The story of "Runaway Player" is a story that takes place in the game world, like many online shooting action games we have played, creating characters, doing missions, various gunfights and fights, a cool game.
The setting of the game may remind many people of the classic action-adventure series Grand Theft Auto, and the initial setting is indeed very similar.
Basically, everyone who has seen this film will have similar associations.
In a crazy city, there are gunfights, car chases, crimes, and a group of players driving stolen cars, rampage on the road, and beat up passers-by (NPCs).
This should be something that every player who has played Grand Theft Auto has ever done, so, as soon as it opens, it will use this kind of game to make you feel intimate.
However, the protagonist of this film is no longer a real player like us, but a:
NPC。
That is to say, it is a passerby in the game, a functional character, and a data person.
This is also the most interesting place in the setting of the film.
After all, the game has been played by everyone, but the life of the NPC, no one pays attention.
Who cares what a mission passerby who says the same conversation every day thinks?
Ryan Reynolds plays such an NPC, a bank clerk who laughs every day. Fixed to go to the bank to work, fixed to accept that the bank was robbed, and, occasionally, to be beaten by the player.
However, this is his life, his game function, no problem.
Until one day, he had consciousness.
Yes, when an NPC has autonomous consciousness and then fights monsters with the player to upgrade and wear equipment, everything is different.
Roughly speaking, "Out of Control Player" is an NPC awakening story that travels along such a setting, and there are various action scenes that are indispensable in action games, all kinds of fights and kills.
Moreover, as a game movie, the film also intentionally implants a lot of game elements, such as "Fortnite", "Half-Life 2", "Portal", "Mega Man" and even "Halo", etc., I believe that game fans can also find a lot of familiar content in it.
In particular, as a comedy, this film also has a lot of places to play, and it is also a source of happiness for me.
Because, the film deliberately made some scenes where the characters in the game echoed with the real players. For example, a reckless man in the game with iron nails may, in reality, just a child with sugar.
Or, the omnipotent super god in the game, but the family is a lewd otaku who chews on the old man, this contrast is also the laugh of the film.
In particular, I overlooked for a while that this film produced by Fox has now been officially incorporated into Disney. Therefore, the film also unscrupulously played some Disney-related works, which was really unexpected.
When a hilarious classic scene appears, and when someone makes a cameo appearance. You just understand, sure enough, Disney, that trans-world copyright can.
In fact, about the film itself, especially in terms of plot, there is really not much to talk about, because the plot is very simple, it is also very popular, and it is the old routine of justice overcoming evil and having lovers eventually become dependents.
Some friends said that this is "Truman's World", or "AI", or "Big Nose Love", and "Westworld".
Still, see a sunny and harmless Ryan Reynolds. The first thing I remembered was the LEGO villain who had no heart and no lungs in "The Lego Movie".
Of course, from the plot point of view alone, I also see a point of view, that is, 1982's "Electronic World Battle", and this film is now also Disney's.
If you really say that the highlight of the plot is probably that you are in love with npcs, which is comparable to talking to Siri who has gained consciousness, isn't this another kind of "she"?
Moreover, the kiss scene in the film, and finally kissed the digital light wing, is also a rare romantic moment in the whole film.
The whole film actually feels like this, or you will feel unreasonable, there is no logic. However, there will always be a few wonderful scenes that will make you laugh or be moved.
Including that emotional line, I felt quite touching at the time, but in fact, I couldn't stand up to thinking about it.
But it doesn't matter.
Still like that, this kind of film, in fact, I don't want to be too entangled in the plot, because if you think deeply, of course, a lot of routines and lack of logic.
However, every movie has its own functions and attributes, and the film "Out of Control Player" is taken as a brainless hi. I skip all the other episodes automatically.
I enjoyed the two hours in the theater, very relaxed and decompressing.
In the moment, it is even a luxury.
In addition, the behind-the-scenes cast of this film is actually quite strong, looking at the cast list, many familiar stars have participated in the dubbing.
Moreover, a small Easter egg was found, and the last Dude was a muscle made by Ryan Reynolds with special effects.
As a result, it was used by other people's bodies, replaced by his head, and it was also very undisciplined.
In short, in this somewhat deserted summer file, it is still quite rare to see such a utilitarian decompression entertainment film that makes people laugh for a while.
Now, I want to see more.
alas.