Chatty Hollywood

Although during film shooting, most of the time, the director's work is more important than the actor's.

However, when promoting the movie, it was completely the opposite.

As a behind-the-scenes worker, directors are generally far less powerful than stars in their appeal to the audience.

Even in the 21st century, directors with personal brands such as Christopher Nolan have emerged, but overall, the director's box office appeal is still not strong.

Charlotte never thought she would have star power.

So when he heard what Barry Mendel said, he was literally stunned.

"There are still many viewers who came just for me!?"

"yes!"

Even Barry Mendel has a wonderful expression;

"I couldn't believe it before, but after a detailed audience survey, we roughly found the reason——"

Having said this, Barry Mendel paused,

"Ultimately, it's because the overall story style of your previous films is very obvious - many viewers think you like to use reversals, which gives them a sense of surprise."

"And you became my fan because of it?"

Charlotte still couldn't believe it.

"This should be the main factor!"

Barry Mendel smiled;

"However, I think you have a beautiful girlfriend, which helps a lot in this regard!"

"Sally!?"

"That's right!"

Barry Mendel explains,

"According to the survey, many viewers do like your movies, but they will become your fans. Another opportunity is to see you always accompanying Charlize to various ceremonies."

"So I just followed Sally and became familiar?"

"Roughly the same!"

Barry Mendel smiled evilly,

“To be precise, the audience saw a pretty good-looking mysterious man who always accompanied the increasingly popular Charlize Theron to various events, and began to wonder who this happy bastard was, and then discovered— —”

"Ah! This guy is actually the director of three successful commercial films!? And, Charlize Theron can be said to be his muse!!?"

Barry Mendel imitated the tone of the audience and said,

"In short, due to various reasons, after the release of "The Sixth Sense", you not only gained the status of a great director, but also gained the box office appeal of a top-notch director. Congratulations!"

"Thanks!"

Charlotte smiled, but she was thinking in her heart,

"Perhaps I can learn from Nolan in the future and say "This is a Charlotte movie" at the beginning of the movie?"

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Of course, a high-quality title like "Charlotte's Movie" will come later.

At present, the most important thing for him is the release of "The Sixth Sense".

The total box office in the first week was US$60 million. In this era of 1996, it was not a problem to win the box office championship next week.

The one that was pushed out of the top spot at the box office by "The Sixth Sense" was Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible."

"I didn't expect that such a horror movie, which is not scary, could actually squeeze me out!"

In his mansion in Beverly Hills, Tom Cruise is sighing to his wife Nicole Kidman and agent Pat Kingsley.

"Tom, I told you a long time ago that Charlotte Booth has the potential to become a first-line director."

Pat Kingsley shrugged, feeling a little helpless at his chief client's hindsight.

Because he is also Charlize's manager, Pat Kingsley knows Charlotte, who is Charlize's boyfriend, relatively well.

In fact, during the preparation of "The Sixth Sense", she once considered whether to help Tom Cruise win the role of Dr. Malcolm.

Although Charlotte once claimed that he designed the character in the image of Bruce Willis. But who needs Bruce Willis when you can have Tom Cruise?

Pat Kingsley feels that, at least in terms of appearance, his chief client is the one who beats the bitter-faced Bruce Willis.

What's more, Tom's popularity and box office appeal have not declined since "Top Gun".

And his acting skills are better than Bruce Willis...

Anyway, facing Bruce Willis, the agent felt that her chief client was a sure winner.

However, Tom Cruise himself expressed little interest in the role of Dr. Malcolm.

As a result, Pat Kingsley could only watch as an opportunity to cooperate with Charlotte ran away.

"Tom, you should have considered taking this movie!"

Now, seeing the astonishing box office results of "The Sixth Sense", the agent lady can't help but feel a little resentful towards her wayward chief client.

But Tom Cruise doesn't care.

"The movie "Mr. Sweetheart" is not bad either!"

He smiled and waved his hand,

"Besides, Pat, you should know that I've never been a big fan of horror movies."

"……All right!"

Since his client had no regrets, Pat Kingsley stopped talking.

However, looking at the box office performance in the new week, the agent woman still felt a trace of regret in her heart——

Although the box office explosion in the first week is quite similar to that of a special effects blockbuster, the subsequent box office trend of "The Sixth Sense" is far more stable than that of a special effects blockbuster.

Of course, any movie's box office will drop as we enter the workday. However, compared to commercial blockbusters such as "Mission: Impossible" and "Twister" that were also released in May, the box office decline of "The Sixth Sense" was much smaller.

Even on Wednesday, the box office of "The Sixth Sense" rebounded, once again breaking the $10 million single-day mark.

"Before the second weekend is reached, the box office of this movie may reach hundreds of millions, right?"

Pat Kingsley thought to himself,

"Maybe, I should invest more resources in Charlize Theron. After all..."

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No matter what Pat Kingsley, a shrewd female agent, thought, the box office of "The Sixth Sense" in the next week was indeed as she expected, quickly breaking through the $100 million mark.

And by the second weekend, it once again harvested US$40 million in two days.

——It was released less than two weeks ago, and the total box office reached 140 million U.S. dollars! ! !

This box office performance is quite terrifying even in the summer season when there are many blockbusters and the box office is generally high.

It can be said that Charlotte's "The Sixth Sense" has once again become a strong contender for the annual box office championship in North America after "Sleepy Hollow".

Moreover, compared to "Sleepy Hollow" or other commercial blockbusters, the reputation of "The Sixth Sense" can be said to be very different.

At the very least, not every movie can get two thumbs up from Roger Ebert.

Film critics generally liked this film, which is sincere and full of warmth amid horror.

Most ordinary viewers prefer the exquisite plot design of "The Sixth Sense" and the extremely reversal ending that makes sense even if you think about it carefully.

Even, "I see dead people (I can see dead people)!" has become a mantra for many children who have watched the movie.

This gives parents of children some headaches.

However, after having just been baptized by the relationship between Cole and his son in "The Sixth Sense", most parents will not directly despise their naughty children.

They had to learn from Cole's mother in the movie and teach her naughty child well.

This feeling of depression brought to parents is probably the only negative effect brought about by the popularity of "The Sixth Sense"!

Under such circumstances, the media naturally conducted interviews with the crew of "The Sixth Sense", and the main actors such as Bruce Willis and Sam Fehr naturally did not let go.

However, what depresses the reporters is that they have never found the most important director, Charlotte Booth.

Where has Charlotte gone?