Chapter 91

I'm not sure if the entrance of a hundred men in black is a Hollywood original, but it seems to be quite effective so far...

"Have you ever experienced a row of men in black suits and sunglasses giving you a collective salute? It would certainly be a great experience." The reporter had even thought of the content for the report. "I wonder who came up with this idea. I must ask at the press conference later."

It didn't take long for the main creative team to start appearing.

Lawrence's car was the first to arrive. This big man, dressed in a black suit and white shirt, exuded a powerful presence but had a gentle and even somewhat shy demeanor as he greeted the fans.

"Morpheus!"

A fan shouted out his character's name, which surprised Lawrence. "The movie promotion is doing well." Moreover, as a new movie, nearly three thousand people came to support the premiere, which was quite overwhelming.

He smiled shyly and signed autographs for the fans, fulfilling their requests for photos.

Next, the beautiful Charlize Theron appeared on the red carpet, arm in arm with Hugo Weaving, followed by Chen Tiandu and Kate Beckinsale, who walked hand in hand. All of them were dressed in black suits and white shirts, looking very neat and stylish.

People on both sides of the red carpet looked at Chen Tiandu and greeted him with smiles. "Dr. Malcom...," "Christmas, you look so handsome, I love you!" "Kate, you're so beautiful!" Some were lucky viewers who had obtained premiere tickets, while many others had come to support the event after receiving small gifts from "The Matrix."

Kate was visibly excited but still smiled and waved, responding to their enthusiasm.

Chen Tiandu also fulfilled requests for photos, looking at the smiling fans on both sides. He couldn't help but feel a sense of reflection. Compared to "The Sixth Sense," which didn't even have a premiere, this was much more lively. Spielberg and Warner's Philip were already present, causing the reporters to take photos non-stop.

The entire afternoon was dedicated to the premiere activities, followed by a collective appearance at the press conference. At the conference, everyone took off their black suit jackets, revealing neatly pressed white shirts.

Although this lacked the glamour of fancy evening gowns, it exuded a sense of formality, especially with a row of seats filled with people wearing white shirts with the top two buttons undone, looking neat and clean. The two beautiful women, in particular, looked even more alluring in their shirts than in fancy evening gowns, embodying the style of "The Matrix."

Everything seemed harmonious and full of confidence. However, many reporters and critics were already poised to strike. "If it's a bad movie, be prepared for hell."

After a brief press conference, they came out again to sign autographs for the fans and then entered the cinema with the audience.

The interactive segment of the premiere was over, and the movie was about to start. Chen Tiandu sat in the middle of the first row, with Kate on his left and Charlize on his right. Kate, with her wavy golden hair cascading down her shoulders and a light blush on her cheeks, looked even more beautiful and charming. She felt Chen Tiandu's gaze and turned to look at him with a seductive smile, saying, "Do I look good?"

Chen Tiandu couldn't help but smile. "You look good."

"Um, let's watch the movie. It's about to start." Kate's lips curved slightly, and she leaned against him.

Chen Tiandu also leaned back in his chair, looking at the big screen in front of him. "Yes, it's about to start."

After more than half a year of hard work, countless hours of sweat and effort, everything was about to be revealed in the 120 minutes of footage. "The Matrix" was about to break out of its cocoon and dance gracefully, showing itself to the world. Would it be a beautiful butterfly?

"I'm looking forward to seeing what I look like in the movie." On the other side, Charlize, hearing the two people next to her showing affection, felt a bit uncomfortable and interjected in a low voice.

"Very cool." Chen Tiandu smiled. This woman was already popular, starring in major films, yet she still called him and was willing to play a supporting role in his movie... Thinking about this, he said softly, "Thank you, Charlize."

"What are you thanking me for?" Charlize turned her head.

"Nothing, it's starting."

She smiled, her expression natural. Chen Tiandu smiled back at her and then turned his gaze back to the screen.

At this moment, the movie was about to start, and the darkened cinema fell silent as everyone looked at the big screen. The Warner Bros. opening animation appeared, followed by the classic moon child fishing scene from DreamWorks. Then, a highly anticipated image appeared: the Matrix logo with its iconic digital rain, followed by a silhouette of Neo flying across the screen, "whoosh!"

The sound faded, and the screen opened, with the English letters "The Matrix" appearing.

After the animation, the screen showed a beautiful night view of New York, with a close-up of pedestrians holding umbrellas, framed in a circular lens. A lightning bolt "crack" and the camera pulled back, revealing Trinity in a black suit, holding a gun in one hand and a telescope in the other. "Do you like him? Do you want to protect him?" "Don't be ridiculous, Morpheus believes he's the One." "What about you?" "My opinion doesn't matter." "So you don't think so."

"Buzz~~" A sudden noise made Kate uneasy. "Did you hear that? Can you guarantee this line hasn't been tampered with?" "Of course, what's wrong?"

A circle of police officers was already in place, with the lights of ten police cars flashing in the dark without making a sound. The music began to intensify, becoming tense and gripping.

"Oh no, he's surrounded by the police. The computer cops shouldn't have noticed him. The only explanation is that we're being monitored."

"Boom~~" A thunderclap, and Kate suddenly leaped from a high building. Her cloak billowed in the wind as she landed steadily on the ground and walked away, with nearby pedestrians not even reacting.

"Cool!"

"That's the scene!" Many people in the cinema had their eyes light up. Those who had seen the trailer were familiar with this scene, but seeing it on the big screen was still breathtaking. "What is Trinity? Is she a superhero? She jumped from such a height and didn't get hurt at all." Many questions accumulated in their minds, waiting for the moment of revelation.

However, the "cool" moments didn't stop there. As the plot developed, Kate's portrayal of Trinity was simply mesmerizing. The ultra-cool fight scene in the subway, the unique Chinese martial arts, and her agility that surpassed bullets. The final scorpion kick that sent a police officer flying was simply stunning.

Some people almost whistled, but remembered they were in a cinema and forced themselves to hold back their excitement, unable to look away.

Kate was seeing herself on the big screen for the first time, looking so powerful. She glanced sideways at Chen Tiandu. Chen Tiandu's lips curved slightly, but he didn't turn his head, continuing to watch the screen. He reached out and touched her thigh, and Kate handed him her hand, which he held tightly, before returning her gaze to the screen.

Li Donglai's version of "The Matrix" differed most from the original in its pacing. The original had a deep and mysterious tone, while Chen Tiandu's version was fast-paced, with no unnecessary dialogue or slow scenes. The plot progressed quickly, the camera work was fast, and even the sound effects and editing had a fast-paced, dynamic feel, increasing adrenaline and making it impossible to look away.

Neo entered the nightclub and successfully evaded the computer cops. He walked into the bathroom, washing his face, feeling dejected. Suddenly, he noticed the mirror rippling like water, and his finger easily pierced through it.

"Bang" The door was pushed open, interrupting him. The mirror quickly returned to normal. He touched the mirror in disbelief, but it remained unchanged. It turned out to be a drunk woman who had entered the wrong place. As he tried to push her away, he noticed a small white rabbit tattoo on her collarbone.

"Follow the white rabbit!"

"The rabbit, Alice's rabbit also appeared." A sudden shout broke the silence in the cinema, drawing stares from the surrounding audience. "Quiet down, buddy. We all know the rabbit from 'Alice in Wonderland.'"

"Sorry." A white, overweight man named Matt Troy apologized in a low voice. He was a lucky viewer who had received a premiere ticket. After completing the "Follow the Rabbit" maze game for the first time and receiving a limited-edition poster of Trinity, he became particularly interested in the movie. He had played the game multiple times and was one of the fastest to reach level 98, which is why he was given a premiere ticket. He was a bit excited to see the rabbit in the movie.

After apologizing, the cinema returned to silence.

However, many critics who were looking for flaws frowned. Maceo Huliji, a special critic for The Hollywood Reporter, found it interesting. "A very clever arrangement. The viral marketing has been effective; even a regular viewer knows about Alice's rabbit. Is it leading into a virtual world? Or will the story reveal that it's all in a virtual world? If so, it wouldn't be very novel... Wait, Trinity already showed superpowers at the beginning. What's going on?"

"The fight scenes are unique, combining Chinese martial arts with special effects, creating a very vivid visual experience."

Ankaso Selon, a special critic for The Los Angeles Times, nodded in agreement. "Perhaps it's the Chinese obsession with action, starting with Bruce Lee. They have a lot of confidence in this area."

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