The Best Movie Actor In Hollywood!

Chapter 814: The Great Spirit of Humanism

The premiere was over. A black Mercedes-Benz business sedan shot out from the back of the Chiefstone Theater like a bolt of lightning, speeding towards Beverly Hills. It passed through the gates of the estate and drove straight up to the villa's entrance. The car had just parked when, before the bodyguard in the passenger seat could even get out, the rear door was pushed open from the inside.

Matthew stepped out of the car and, without a word, lifted Emma Roberts into his arms. He carried her into the villa.

Striding quickly through the living room and up the stairs to the second floor, Matthew threw open the bedroom door.

To deal with the icy chill within her, the only solution, of course, was to use deep, hot, and furious movements.

He might feel the strain of continuously battling a troop of battle-hardened Angels, and his body and spirit might even be driven to a pathetic state of exhaustion, but making Emma Roberts passionate and fiery within was child's play.

This act of sending warmth, of dedicating one's own fire to melt another's cold ice, was the purest reflection of great humanistic feelings.

As he felt Emma Roberts's fire ignite, Matthew was swept by the illusion that he, as the one bestowing the warmth, was a noble man, a pure man, a moral man, a man above base desires, a man of benefit to the people.

When Emma Roberts emerged from the cold, aroused and excited, crying out as her body trembled uncontrollably, Matthew felt that life held no greater meaning than this.

A man's most precious possession is his life. It is given to him but once, and he must live it so that when he looks back, he will not regret the years he has wasted, nor will he be ashamed of having done nothing. On his deathbed, he will be able to say: "My entire life and all my strength have been devoted to the greatest cause in the world—the noble pursuit of pleasure."

One must hurry to enjoy life to the fullest, to indulge in money and beauty, for unexpected illness and tragic accidents can end a life at any moment!To save more beautiful and sexy actresses and models from starving, his career must never stop!

That night, Matthew used his greatest passion to completely melt the cold within Emma Roberts. When he woke the next day and saw the ardent Emma, he once again marveled—sticking to his original intention was truly the right path.

Just think, holding fast to the ideal of participating in the world's most magnificent cause, he had thrown himself into Hollywood. For decades, he had adhered to this ideal with unwavering dedication, never forgetting his original mission: to save one beautiful woman after another from hunger and cold, to give them endless warmth. Was this not the great spirit of humanism?

Hollywood really ought to give him an award!

"I heard you're planning a few new film projects?"

Before leaving, Emma Roberts made sure to mention, "Don't forget me when a suitable role comes up."

Matthew opened the car door for her. "How could I ever forget you," he said.

Emma Roberts was in high spirits and said with a smile, "Call me."

Matthew gently caressed her face. "You can always come over if you're feeling cold."

"Definitely." Emma Roberts tilted her head and got into the car, waving to Matthew. "See you later, Matthew."

"Bye, Emma." Matthew closed the car door and watched as Emma Roberts left the Horner Estate.

Sitting in the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle taking her home, watching the mansions of Beverly Hills flash by the window, Emma Roberts wore a constant smile. She seemed to be in an excellent mood.

Before the premiere, the relentless promotional schedule had left her incredibly busy and mentally drained. Yesterday's soul-warming session had been the perfect release.

Besides, Matthew Horner was a truly good man, one who knew how to share his warmth.

Emma Roberts stretched out comfortably. Though her body was a little tired from the previous night's passion, her spirits were high.

For someone like her, who looked forward to exquisite and satisfying love to relieve stress, Matthew Horner was a godsend.

Upon returning home, Emma Roberts had no intention of resting. She went straight to her computer to check the reception of "Inception" after its premiere.

This was another reason for her good mood. From the first internal screening organized by Warner Bros. to the subsequent press and audience previews, the feedback for "Inception" had been overwhelmingly positive.

Christopher Nolan and Matthew Horner received the most praise. As for her, though nominally the second female lead, she was the film's true leading lady. Perhaps because of her rumored relationship with Matthew Horner a while back, she was adored by his fans and had also been highly praised by the media and online.

This was Emma Roberts's first leading role in a major Hollywood commercial film. Her aunt, Julia Roberts, had pulled out all the stops to help her get the part, precisely because it was a film starring Matthew Horner.

Matthew Horner signified the highest probability of success. Taking that first successful step would make it relatively easy to land leading female roles in other major productions.

It takes a successful film to elevate an actor to success.

With a comprehensive promotional plan, an excellent distribution strategy, the appeal of the director and actors, and the quality of the film itself, "Inception" undoubtedly had all the potential of a blockbuster!

Since the premiere of "Inception," various word-of-mouth channels and ratings had been unlocked, and Emma Roberts found a vast number of reviews online.

"When 'Inception' ends and the lights come up in the theater, you'll sit in your seat, staring at the screen in awe, wondering what the hell just happened. This film is no indulgence in complex worlds; it's a mind game, the best ever made."

Emma Roberts devoured these praises from fans as eagerly as a newly famous starlet.

Although the only people who truly deserved this praise were Matthew Horner and Christopher Nolan, Emma Roberts felt she could share in all the glory the film would bring.

"'Inception' surpasses many classic sci-fi films. It's unlike ninety-nine percent of other movies. The less you know before watching 'Inception,' the better. The film skillfully blurs the line between dream and reality. 'Inception' will be a masterpiece and a heavyweight of the summer season."

Audiences seemed to be getting immense enjoyment from the film.

"'Inception' is by no means one of those quirky arthouse films. If you're looking for not just intellectual stimulation but also popular entertainment, you've chosen the right movie. This is all gifted to us by dreams, a unique dream experience that no one else can even imagine."

But negative reviews were not uncommon.

"I'd love to tell you just how bad 'Inception' is, but the film is such a mess that a full description of its awfulness might prove too difficult."

Emma Roberts frowned slightly after reading that, but then she remembered something Matthew had said and breathed a sigh of relief.

Why is there always a large gap in the ratings between independent and commercial films? Publicity and a wide audience are undoubtedly major factors. Those who go to see independent films are often fans of that genre, whereas the massive advertising and release of a commercial film will inevitably draw in many viewers who don't like that genre. The probability of those people giving a commercial film a high score is infinitesimally low.

If you visit some movie rating websites, it's easy to notice that indie films tend to have a vastly smaller number of raters compared to commercial films.

When the quality of two films is the same, it goes without saying that the one with fewer raters will have a higher score.

Emma Roberts knew perfectly well that some viewers who went to see "Inception" expecting a David Lynch-style suspense film or a so-called super-high-IQ movie were undoubtedly disappointed. "Inception" was definitely not a film designed to test one's IQ.

"It's not about depth, but about the pervasive sickness and confusion on screen. 'Inception' should have been called 'Self-Deception.' It's a two-and-a-half-hour ride in a broken-down car that countless others have already taken for a spin."

Despite the negativity, in the grand scheme of the internet, this was the opinion of a very small percentage of the population. For most movie fans, "Inception" had sparked a massive reaction.

Emma Roberts then called Matthew to ask about the statistics from the previous night's premiere.

According to the post-screening data from Warner Bros.' marketing research department, 794 audience members participated in the "Inception" evaluation, giving it an average score of 9.6 out of 10, with nearly eighty-two percent giving the film a perfect score.

Furthermore, the professional media and the ever-picky film critics were generous with their praise, offering unanimously positive reviews.

Emma Roberts couldn't help but think of Christopher Nolan's last film. She believed "Inception" was likely to repeat the trajectory of "The Dark Knight," which had enjoyed a confident run that year.

She recalled that both Matthew and Christopher Nolan were highly sought after in the market.

For a major commercial production, ratings weren't the most important thing—box office results were.