In the IMAX screening room of AMC Theaters, Nanaya saw that the applause continued non-stop and quickly called the crew members.
"Everyone, go to the stage for your curtain call!"
Such long applause must have been spontaneous from the audience, not something that was rehearsed or arranged in advance.
Of course, Nanaya would be happier if the expressions on the audience's faces could be a little friendlier.
But at least there was no sign of the audience rushing up to beat him up.
This was already beyond Nanaya's expectations.
Nanaya heard that in his previous life, Gen was sent razor blades.
Of course, it is unclear whether this gossip is true or not.
After all, unless it's someone you know well, you won't talk about such private matters.
In their previous life, Nanaya and Old Gen were not familiar with each other at all.
The two of them are very familiar with each other in this life, but I'm afraid that Old Gen is not qualified to be sent razor blades.
After all, this time all the guns regarding "Madoka Magica" will be pointed at Nanaya's chest.
Nanaya led the team, including the assistant director
Taika Waititi and the main creative staff including the five magical girls walked onto the stage and bowed to the audience.
Listening to the thunderous applause and seeing everyone cheering for her, Yumi's face flushed with excitement.
This was a treatment she had never enjoyed before.
Although at the [Trier] concert, the fans' cheers were definitely louder than here.
But those were all fans who already had a good impression of me.
And now, those who are applauding for me will not accommodate me just because I am the idol Sakutsuki Yumi.
They really recognized Yumi Sakutsuki as an actress.
Yui Aragaki was also very excited.
Being able to gain recognition in Hollywood is the dream that all Japanese artists have been pursuing.
It's a pity that apart from a few people like Ken Watanabe, few Japanese actors have achieved this goal.
Although Gakki is not stupid enough to think that he has stepped on all Japanese artists.
But it is certain that the success of "Madoka Magica" has allowed her to take a big step forward.
On the contrary, Luvia and Rin were the calmest.
After all, they have enjoyed such applause many times.
But even though they were calm, they were no less happy about the success of Madoka Magica than anyone else.
After all, such cheers can still make people feel deeply moved no matter how many times they are heard.
Among the members who bowed out, the one who had the biggest emotional fluctuations was Kujo Fuu.
She bowed madly and covered her mouth with her hands.
It wasn't that she was so moved that she wanted to cry, but she was afraid that her wild laughter at this moment would scare the audience.
[I've finally become a big star! From now on it's my era! Hahaha! ]
Kujo Fuu really wanted to laugh out loud, and she secretly glanced at Nanaya out of the corner of her eye.
[As expected, following this man means you can eat meat... huh? ]
Kujo Fuu suddenly found that Yumi was standing beside him and blocking his view with her body.
"Fuu-chan, no~"
There was a dark smile on Yumi's face, and she moved close to Kujo Fuu and hugged her.
"Big brother can't give it to you."
Yumi pretended to celebrate with Kujo Fuu, but was actually whispering a warning in his ear.
"Um, Yumi-chan, you seem to have misunderstood something..."
Kujo Fuu wanted to explain, but the expression on Yumi's face held her back.
The original feeling of excitement was gone now, and all that was left was the fear of Yumi-chan's scary expression when she was protecting her food.
The two little girls' little movements were so covert that not only the audience who were applauding, but even the people around them didn't notice it.
At this point everyone was hugging each other, as if the film had been a huge success.
In the audience, Roger Ebert did not say a word to anyone else about the film review.
After saying hello to a few old acquaintances, he turned and walked towards the hall exit.
Although he looked down on commercial films and never liked commercial films.
But Ebert is not completely ignorant of what kind of movies can get good box office results.
He had his own judgment in his heart that this "Madoka Magica" would probably be a great success.
"But I'm afraid this isn't enough..."
Roger Ebert never hesitates to recommend his favorite movies.
It's just that there are fewer and fewer commercial films worth doing this for recently.
Only "Madoka Magica" made him interested again.
"It's almost the end of the year, and it's almost award season."
Looking at the bright moon hanging in the sky, Albert felt that he should be able to do something extra for "Madoka Magica".
The influence of film critics during awards season is dozens of times greater than usual!
On the other side, Jim Ganopoulos also left the hall with some envy.
Sometimes fate is so unfair, like him and Kiryu Nanaya now.
In recent years, Jim has initiated quite a few film projects, including adaptations and sequels of well-known IPs.
But the results were not good.
Especially those movies related to Marvel, each one is a bigger flop than the other.
Sometimes Jim even wondered if Nanaya Kiryu, this guy from the East, had cursed the Marvel IP that had not returned to its parent company.
Otherwise, why would Fox's Marvel movies fail one after another in an era when superhero movies are booming?
But looking at Sony's "Spider-Man" next door, Jim felt that it was not the case.
After all, if you ask which IP Marvel wants to get back the most, it must be Spider-Man.
Unless there is some hidden deal between Sony and Washimine, the two mortal enemies, it is impossible for these Oriental people not to curse Sony Columbia first.
"Is it possible that there are corresponding evil spells in Colombia?"
Regardless of whether Sony has any so-called evil magic, Jim knows that the performance of this movie called "Madoka Magica" will definitely not be too bad.
This made Jim feel very uncomfortable.
You have to know that "Madoka Magica" is a type of large-scale commercial film with a female protagonist that has never been proven before.
Plus, the script is original and doesn't have any fan base.
Not to mention the actor's appeal. If the movie was starred by Lily Wetting, Jim might not be so angry.
Sakutsuki Yumi's popularity may seem impressive, but in fact it does not play a decisive role at all.
The only thing worth praising about "Madoka Magica" is the director Nanaya Kiryu.
But what is the result?
Although the film has just premiered, it is not difficult for Jim Ganopoulos to judge based on his many years of experience in the industry that this is very likely to reverse the long-standing decline in films starring women.
Not to mention anything else, just compare it with "Wolverine", which is also a top Hollywood production produced by his own company.
Looking at the audience reactions at their respective premieres, it was not difficult for Jim to guess how big the gap in the final market response of the two films would be.
Now the only thing Jim can hope for is that "Avatar" can receive the same positive reviews as "Madoka Magica".
Judging from the audience feedback at the premiere of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica", at least the gimmick of 3D special effects is completely fine.
As long as the effect is there, the audience will definitely accept it.
James Cameron has always made Fox unhappy with his spending.
But in terms of special effects, I believe everyone in the industry has to admire it.
"The Christmas season hasn't arrived yet." Jim glanced at the cinema behind him, "We at Fox haven't lost yet."
After the premiere, Robert Downey Jr., his two good brothers and his wife slowly walked out of the cinema along with the crowd.
Several people didn't speak, they all moved forward slowly in silence.
"I say."
Unable to bear this loneliness, Downey finally spoke up: "What's going on with you guys? At least say something!"
Even though his wife kept her head down and said nothing, Tony didn't dare to get angry with her.
Don't you want to live?
William rolled his eyes and asked back, "What can we say?"
"Of course it's the movie we just watched~ For example, the plot, or something else..."
Downey muttered quietly.
He originally wanted to say actor.
But with Susan right next to him, discussing a movie starring all women is more suicidal than yelling at his wife.
"Don't!"
William raised his hands and refused, "I just finally recovered, and now you want us to discuss the plot of the movie. Are you planning to make me depressed again?!"
"I wouldn't recommend this movie to my daughter anyway."
Ed replied with a haggard look on his face: "Luckily, Rikka asked me to come and watch it in advance, otherwise when Rikka sees this movie she will be terrified."
"I don't think your daughter is so fragile."
William despised the guy who showed off his daughter from the bottom of his heart. There was obviously a single guy here.
"Robert."
Susan whispered her husband's name.
"Honey, what's wrong?"
Downey perked up immediately.
"After watching the movie, I always feel a little bad." Susan said with her head down, "I feel like I won't be able to sleep if I go home like this."
As a woman, and a mother at that, Susan is most vulnerable to this kind of movie that can make people sad from the bottom of their hearts.
"It's not just you, it's us too." William scratched his head and said, "How about we find a comedy to watch and relax?"
Ed rejected the proposal outright: "Come on, it's Halloween time, where are the comedies? Only low-budget horror movies."
Susan agreed, "And I think regular comedy is simply ineffective. Something as toxic as Madoka Magica needs strong medicine to cure it."
"You two should think of a solution." Downey pulled his two friends over and whispered, "How about I treat you to a midnight snack?"
"The problem is that it's almost 11 o'clock now." Ed glanced at the time. "The only movie showing at this time is the midnight show of Madoka Magica, right? Are you trying to fight fire with fire?"
"No, maybe it really can."
William pinched his chin, "When you are depressed, you need to read heartwarming stories to recover, right?"
"Yeah, Madoka Magica is pretty heartwarming."
William ignored Ed's sarcasm and explained to Downey and Susan: "What could be more healing than the first 20 minutes of Madoka Magica?"
"That makes sense." Downey agreed, "We can just watch the daily plot in the front and leave before Mami turns around."
Ed muttered to himself, "Is this what they call 'wherever there are poisonous snakes, there must be an antidote within seven steps'? Amazing."
Then he was dragged away by William.
"What are you still doing there? There's no midnight show at the AMC theater. We need to go to another block to grab tickets!"
After the midnight movie started, Downey and others found that they were not the only ones who chose to do so.
After watching the premiere, many viewers bought tickets for the midnight show and re-watched "Madoka Magica" in order to seek comfort.
However, these viewers retreated after watching the first few minutes of the daily heartwarming plot - because they didn't want to be depressed again.
However, this scene was recorded by many reporters who were on the scene.
Because they didn't know whether these viewers had already seen the movie once, reporters generally recorded their behavior as viewers leaving early because the movie was too bad.
"I really feel sorry for these people who missed such a good movie because of their impatience."
Afterwards, a reporter wrote this in his report.
But that's all in the past.