The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 301 The British were stunned! Was the plot of this movie real or fake?

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Godzilla and MUTO are now facing off across the coastline.

With the plot built up to this point, it would be a shame not to have a fight!

As a commercial film, it is absolutely unacceptable to try to outsmart the audience; that's the bottom line!

Because the audience will vote with their feet.

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"boom!"

Stopping on the coastline, MUTO paused, turned its head slightly, and its scarlet eyes flickered as it looked at the faintly visible, dark blue dorsal fin of Godzilla on the distant horizon.

The next second, Muto leaped up and flapped his wings.

A tremendous gust of wind emanated from beneath its wings.

A gust of air rushed in, violently blowing the surrounding trees, broken walls, and overturned cars into a semi-circular shape.

"Roar~~"

A grand sound effect erupts at this moment!
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Many viewers widened their eyes at this moment, feeling as if they were there.

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Muto soared into the air, piercing the sky.

The camera followed Muto as he quickly flew into the sky.

The audience got a taste of the intense acceleration, like a rocket taking off, and what it's like to be high up in the clouds.

At this moment, it is around 5 a.m.

It was still a bit dark.

At the seaside, the thick, dark fog, beneath Muto's wings, began to boil like a furnace.

The MUTO soared into the sky, tearing apart the black cloud vortex.

It was as if the hand of God had reached out from the earth and opened the gates of hell... and tens of thousands of meters above the ground, where the air was very thin, the sun had already appeared.

Like a golden crow, it hangs in the sky, shining brightly.

A golden light shone from the curved ground, landing on [MUTO]'s lead-gray body and illuminating the terrifying scars very clearly.

It brought out its fierce aura to the extreme!

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"A memorable scene!"

"The monster flew into outer space, looking down at the Earth's surface from above, as if divine punishment was about to descend!"

Monster movies are all about seeing how cool and awesome the monsters are!

Although Lu Zhiyuan's cinematic language and character portrayal are somewhat different from typical commercial films, appearing too restrained and not unrestrained enough.

But that's also one of his characteristics.

Many viewers, tired of the grand, action-packed action scenes in Marvel movies, occasionally want a change of pace and enjoy a more artistic, special-effects blockbuster.

At least, Lu Zhiyuan's paintings are extremely beautiful.

Even monsters, under his lens, are captured with a sense of sacredness, possessing a domineering beauty reminiscent of prehistoric beasts!

In particular, Lu Zhiyuan redesigned the monster [MUTO], giving its blade armor a fine mechanical line and a rugged biological feel!
Lu Zhiyuan continued the design style of the Apostle Monsters from the Real Steel series, and set up a special magnetic field around [MUTO], with faint ripples appearing from time to time.

This makes [MUTO] look very powerful.

In addition, during the ancient war at the beginning, [MUTO] directly killed Godzilla's kin [Dagon], which laid a sufficient foundation for its immense power!

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On the screen.

The camera switched quickly.

We returned to the control tower.

They gave Zhang Ruonan and Tom Hiddleston a close-up of their faces.

The two men stared intently, their mouths slightly agape, completely dumbfounded.

Next, Lu Zhiyuan gave a long shot from the perspective of the two people.

In the distance, where the sky meets the sea.

Originally, the sky was pitch black, but suddenly a ray of light broke through the thick black fog from the distant horizon and fell down.

This is the first ray of light this morning.

A moment later, a leaden gray figure streaked across the sky, like a fallen angel, swooping down from tens of thousands of meters above.

"Whoosh~~ Boom!"

Because it was going too fast, and it was still accelerating.

The gravitational acceleration and its enormous size provided it with terrifying kinetic energy, violently compressing the air below to its extreme.

At a certain moment, the air was ignited.

The temperature of MUTO's body surface and the surrounding air rose sharply, forming a scorching plasma fireball.

However, Muto's body, encased in strange scarred armor, remained unaffected.

On the periphery, these high-temperature plasma materials, like comets, flung out crimson fiery tails, extending into the sky along the trajectory of the MUTO dive.

This scene looked like a blazing red sword piercing straight into the sea!

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The camera quickly zoomed in.

A close-up of Muto's nostrils was given.

On Muto's nose, there was a small, cone-shaped tumor that was as hard as metal.

This small component, like a vulture's nose, ensures that air pressure does not rush into the MUTO's lungs during high-speed flight.

This can cause the lungs to explode due to excessive air pressure!
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The audience didn't understand the significance of this close-up shot.

However, the physiological structure of the MUTO appears to resemble that of birds that fly at high altitudes, such as eagles or vultures.

Their evolutionary path is completely different from Godzilla's!
Such close-up shots and detailed differences provide sufficient biological basis and authenticity for the existence of the monster "MUTO".

It's as if it truly exists in this world, rather than something that humans imagine when they're bored.

For monster movies, a foundation of realism is also very important.

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The shot flashed by.

Soon, the screen switched back to the control panel.

From Zhang Ruonan and Tom Hiddleston's perspective, the MUTO attacks Godzilla at sea like a fallen angel.

This scene is absolutely terrifying.

This is definitely not a scene that modern humans could see.

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At this moment, the surrounding area was filled with swirling black clouds, but because of MUTO's burning body, it was like a comet streaking across the sky, bringing a divine light source that descended from heaven.

Below are rolling giant waves.

A faint, eerie light shimmered on Godzilla's massive dorsal fin.

Two beams of light stood in opposition, one in the sky and the other on the sea.

This extremely oppressive light source, like Mars about to collide with Earth, is incredibly exciting.

Meanwhile, Dr. Li and Assistant Wang stood atop a distant high-rise building, braving the storm, watching the two monsters with excited expressions.

Beneath their feet lay ordinary people fleeing in droves, and various broken walls and ruins.

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This scene silenced the entire theater.

The audience was stunned.

This grand set design is an epic visual spectacle.

Presented on a 3D IMAX screen, it is truly an indescribable audiovisual experience!
In disaster films, Lu Zhiyuan's mastery of special effects and artistic aesthetics in visuals are truly remarkable.

This is an advantage that a drama film like "Art Students" cannot demonstrate!

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"Damn it!"

"This scene is absolutely fantastic!"

James clenched his fists in excitement.

He absolutely adores Lu Zhiyuan!
When Lu Zhiyuan was filming special effects blockbusters, his use of special effects and his composition of the visuals were probably the most impressive among all directors in the world.

However, as a producer and the company's CEO, he also had to consider the film's budget.

When Lu Zhiyuan was making movies, he wanted to turn every scene into a historical classic.

Every second, the budget is burning.

Other directors just casually film a miniature model, let the monster do a couple of moves, and that's it.

Anyway, this is just a mid-game skirmish, and it's bound to end in a draw.

Otherwise, there's no need to film the movie ending!

Even though it was a mid-game skirmish, Lu Zhiyuan still filmed it as if it were the final battle.

Such special effects are really too expensive!

James knew perfectly well that this level of special effects meant millions of dollars were being spent every second.

Fortunately, Lu Zhiyuan also knew how to save money... For example, if he wanted to give the monster a close-up, he would give Zhang Ruonan a close-up, and then give Tom Hiddleston a close-up.

They forcibly stretched a 1-minute special effect into a 3-minute content!

Even so, it still kept the audience incredibly excited, unable to tear themselves away.

Just now, a spectator seemed to need to pee and had already moved to the side... then, [MUTO] took to the air, and a big scene unfolded.

He forced himself to stay still and stood to the side, watching for two minutes.

Now, [MUTO] and [Godzilla] are about to fight.

Now, he was faced with a painful choice.

To urinate or not to urinate?

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boom!
MUTO descended from the sky like a comet, moving at extreme speed.

With unparalleled impact, [MUTO] slammed directly into [Godzilla].

The immense energy unleashed a monstrous surge!

The large amount of water vapor evaporating makes the area around the coastline look like a boiling boiler!
Immediately afterwards, towering waves, hundreds of meters high, carrying the wreckage of nearby unfortunate ships, surged into the sky and rushed toward the coastline.

In just a few seconds, a huge wave came and swallowed everything!

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Inside the theater, the Super Dolby sound system came into play, and a powerful and exciting symphony began to resound.

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The camera zooms in quickly, switching to below sea level.

"Roar~~"

Godzilla and MUTO are locked in a fierce battle in the sea, tearing at each other with incredible speed.

And every punch lands squarely.

Both monsters possessed astonishing defensive capabilities; their scarred armor trembled and tore incessantly.

[MUTO] emitted a crimson glow from its chest and abdomen, while [Godzilla] emitted a dark blue glow from its dorsal fins.

In the deep sea, two kinds of light, exceptionally dazzling, constantly crossed each other.

"Crash!"

The two monsters kept tearing and biting as they surged onto the coastline!

They fought their way from the sea to the land, tumbling and smashing countless human structures in their path...

Human beings, so insignificant, are filled with tragedy in the face of such natural disasters, with nowhere to hide.

The alarms were blaring everywhere.

The entire Fukushima region was completely destroyed, and there were people fleeing everywhere.

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"Get to the underground shelter immediately!"

As Godzilla and MUTO approached the control tower, their figures were clearly visible.

Kitagawa Keiko grabbed Zhang Ruonan and ran.

Zhang Ruonan's gaze lingered on Dr. Li's figure atop a distant high-rise building, unable to look away for a long time.

"boom!"

Just then, MUTO delivered an elbow strike, and Godzilla was hit hard, its body swaying slightly, its tail sweeping across the ground.

Countless pebbles were lifted up.

The camera suddenly slows down, and the audience can clearly see that these pebbles are like bullets, coming straight at them, giving a strong sense of suffocation.

Two seconds later, the camera resumed operation.

And it switched to a God's-eye view.

The rubble struck the glass curtain wall of the control tower with a crackling sound, and the powerful kinetic energy shattered the bulletproof glass, leaving it scattered all over the ground.

"Squat down quickly!"

Sensing danger, Kitagawa Keiko panicked and pulled Zhang Ruonan against the wall to hide, thus avoiding a disaster.

Even so, a small cut appeared on Zhang Ruonan's face, and blood dripped down, making the audience feel heartbroken.

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"Hu~~"

Keiko Kitagawa stood up and glanced outside.

Godzilla and MUTO grappled in another direction, temporarily moving away from the control tower.

"Come on!"

Kitagawa Keiko, along with Zhang Ruonan and other staff members, evacuated the area.

Before leaving, Zhang Ruonan took one last look in the direction Lu Zhiyuan was heading. Seeing that Lu Zhiyuan and Wang Baoqiang had already left, she breathed a sigh of relief.

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Inside the underground refuge room.

The tremors of the giant beast's stomping on the ground, the occasional violent tremors, and the roars of the giant beast constantly came from above.

It's scary.

Keiko Kitagawa and Dr. Brody, through the surveillance cameras, saw two monsters fighting fiercely outside, causing the world to tremble.

Meanwhile, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces dispatched helicopters and continuously released tear gas in an attempt to drive the two monsters away.

Ultimately, it's unclear whether the tear gas actually worked or the two monsters simply lost the will to continue fighting.

"Roar~~"

Muto staggered to his feet and let out a roar.

It raised its head and looked at the distant horizon. As if sensing something, it hesitated for a moment, then suddenly pushed off with its feet and flapped its wings in another direction, flying away.

Godzilla, on land, took a moment to catch its breath, its golden pupils fixed on the direction of MUTO, lost in thought. Then, it slowly turned and entered the sea.

Its enormous dorsal fin sliced ​​across the surface of the sea, shimmering with a deep blue light, as it began to head towards the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

Until it disappears.

Seeing that the two monsters had finally left, everyone was panting heavily, feeling as if they had been given a second chance at life.

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This battle lasted for about 15 minutes.

The feeling of oppression is extremely strong.

In particular, the moment when MUTO fell from the sky, his body engulfed in flames, like a crimson sword cleaving the earth, and collided with Godzilla, was a truly iconic scene!

"My God, that's so exciting!"

"If I keep fighting like this, I'm afraid I'll have a heart attack!"

Many audience members were so engrossed in watching this spectacular special effects battle that they forgot to even breathe.

A 15-minute fight is actually a bit too long.

It can cause some mental fatigue.

However, Lu Zhiyuan controlled the pace very well.

The preceding time was all setup; during the main battle, the perspective would switch to human viewpoints every 30 seconds to give everyone a breather.

Moreover, the fact that the two monsters were evenly matched left the whole movie in suspense.

Besides--

"Wait! Dr. Li, where did you go again?"

"What exactly is his imperial plan?"

On the human side, whether it's American soldier Tom Hiddleston or high-ranking Japanese government officials, they all look incredibly incompetent.

When faced with the monster, they panicked and were completely unable to resist.

Among humans, only Dr. Li remained remarkably calm throughout, knowing exactly what he was doing.

Moreover, Dr. Li's confident demeanor gave many viewers a sense of security.

At least, when facing such a super monster, humanity is not entirely without hope.

There are also wise men like Dr. Li whom we can rely on!

"Fuck!"

"Should I take a piss or not?"

Although the battle is over, what follows is likely to be the process of revealing the secrets, leaving the audience member standing on the side of the aisle in a dilemma.

"Fine. I'll just hold it in!"

As the saying goes, holding in your pee can get you a thousand miles, but holding in your poop can make you unable to take a single step!
He felt he could hold on a little longer.

He would hold on until the next time he needed to urinate, then go to the toilet to relax.

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Unfortunately, it backfired.

The following plot, while not as exciting as the monster battles, revealed the mystery of the entire story.

It is also the biggest underlying theme of the entire film.

What is the Emperor Plan?

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On the screen.

Inside the underground shelter, the scientists were not idle; they were frantically collecting data left over from the battles with the monsters.

Especially nuclear radiation data.

At the same time, they retrieved previous data for comparison.

Tom Hiddleston's mind flashed back to the image of Dr. Lee standing on the rooftop.

He grabbed Uncle Colin, full of doubt, and kept asking, "Dad, who was that man just now? You know him, right? I feel like I've seen him somewhere before!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ruonan perked up her ears, instantly walked over, and stared at Uncle Colin: "I also have the right to know!"

She waved Dr. Li's watch in front of Uncle Colin.

"Ok."

Uncle Colin was slightly injured, and Keiko Kitagawa was bandaging him.

Taking this opportunity, he began to tell a story.

"In 1999, I worked at the International Atomic Energy Agency..."

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As Uncle Colin began to tell his story.

The scene then shifts back to 1999, in the UK, at the Sellafield nuclear power station.

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On the screen.

Lu Zhiyuan, dressed in a suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, looked refined and was on the phone in an elegant office.

He wore a composed smile, confident and charming.

"Yes, no problem."

"I can fix everything here."

"I can guarantee that the problems at the Sellafield nuclear power plant will be brought under control within two years and will not affect the next election."

"Please tell the Prime Minister to rest assured!"

It turns out he was on the phone with the Prime Minister's official residence!

This single phone call indirectly highlights the immense power and influence Dr. Li wields.

This can also indirectly help the audience understand why the watch, which symbolizes Dr. Li's identity, allows Zhang Ruonan to travel freely in many places.

There is clearly a mysterious force behind Dr. Li.

He likely holds a pivotal position within this mysterious force.

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After hanging up the phone.

The camera cuts to the next scene.

A few days later, Dr. Li met with some representatives from the International Atomic Energy Agency in a research office.

Among them was Dr. Brody.

The two were clearly friends and had a very close relationship.

Dr. Li went up to Dr. Brody and gave him a warm hug: "Dr. Brody, it's been a long time."

Dr. Brody pulled Dr. Li aside and asked with a puzzled look, "Dr. Li, I heard you've taken on the job of cleaning up the Sellafield nuclear power plant contamination? Are you confident? The International Atomic Energy Agency has estimated that it will take at least 50 years to clean up the nuclear waste here!"

Dr. Li smiled faintly and said confidently and elegantly, "I only need 5 years to sort everything out."

Then, he showed Dr. Brody his "Emperor Plan".

Dr. Brody was initially somewhat casual, but after reading a few pages, his eyes suddenly became serious, and he hurriedly took out his glasses from his pocket and began to study the text word by word.

"Dr. Li, are you sure this plan can succeed?"

After reviewing Project Monarch, Dr. Brody turned to Dr. Li, his voice trembling with excitement: "If this project succeeds, you will definitely win the Nobel Prize in Biology! You will be the next Darwin!"

Dr. Li smiled faintly, showing no interest in the Nobel Prize in Biology.

He has absolutely no interest in becoming the next Darwin.

He poured Dr. Brody a cup of coffee and extended his hand: "Dr. Brody, would you like to join my project? Let's work together to create a new era!"

Only when he said this did a mad glint appear in Dr. Li's eyes.

The difference in his eyes before and after is very obvious.

He was a madman who didn't care about other people's opinions, didn't care about the Nobel Prize, and didn't care whether he could become the next Darwin. He lived in his own world!

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"Actor-level acting!"

"Without any exaggerated body language, and even with little change in expression, only a slight change in his eyes was enough to make people clearly feel the crazy ideas in his mind!"

"Damn... I think I'm falling for him! All the gay guys in Britain will go crazy for him!"

Dr. Li lives on in other people's memories.

He's like a super boss hiding behind the scenes, manipulating everything.

Just like Voldemort in Harry Potter!
However, he's much more handsome than Voldemort!
Moreover, he wasn't as twisted as Voldemort.

Dr. Li speaks with impeccable manners, possesses a graceful demeanor, and always smiles with such composure and calmness.

A man who easily wins the Nobel Prize but doesn't care about it... he's so cool!

The key point is that, according to Dr. Joe Brody, Dr. Li wasn't just putting on an act; he genuinely possessed this ability!
British audiences will surely love this gentlemanly, powerful, and elegant man.

He's even more charismatic than James Bond!

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"What exactly is this imperial plan?"

Many viewers had questions in their minds.

The film has two storylines.

The obvious storyline was predictable to the audience from the very beginning, with the ancient war at the start.

The main plot of this story is that after countless years, a revenge battle will take place between [MUTO] and [Godzilla].

The underlying theme of the entire film is the "Emperor Plan" mentioned by Dr. Li.

Two intertwined storylines, involving different timelines and different characters, have been intertwined for over a decade, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

At the 60-minute mark of the film, the two storylines, one light and one dark, finally converge.

At this moment, the dramatic tension reached its peak.

All the characters and all the timelines are connected.

Behind all of this, Dr. Li is a key figure.

Everyone was caught up in Dr. Li's so-called imperial plan.

According to Joe Brody's description, this Monarch Project will change the course of human civilization and create a new era!
"Fuck!"

"Another 10 minutes have passed!"

"When will I finally be able to pee?"

After holding it in for 10 minutes, the urge to urinate became strong, but the audience member forced himself to hold it in!
Because the film has clearly reached a critical juncture.

Next, Dr. Li's behind-the-scenes plans should be revealed!

In superhero movies or super monster movies, what level of achievement can an ordinary human actually reach?
Iron Man, Tony Stark, is one of the most popular characters in Marvel.

The reason is that Tony Stark, among these heroes, is just an ordinary human being. He hasn't undergone any mutations, has no alien blood, and isn't a descendant of a god.

He relied on human wisdom!
However, Tony Stark is a playboy.

Although Dr. Li is charming and has the looks and temperament to captivate countless young women, he chose to become a scientist who changes the world!
Whether young girls like it or not... gay men in the UK would absolutely adore it!
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Camera switch.

Back in 2013, in an underground shelter.

Zhang Ruonan sat there with a small band-aid on her face, and there was a cat's paw print on the band-aid.

It makes her look cute and lively.

After hearing a part of the story, Zhang Ruonan's eyes sparkled, and she said with considerable pride, "Dr. Brody, what happened next? I want to hear your story about my brother!"

Keiko Kitagawa leaned against a table, arms crossed, her gaze fixed on Dr. Brody. Though she didn't speak, she seemed quite expectant. The camera then gave a close-up of Kitagawa's ring finger.

She gently turned the wedding ring on her ring finger.

It is full of visual cues.

When Lu Zhiyuan was filming this scene, he repeatedly asked Kitagawa Keiko if it really had to be like this.

is it necessary?

However, Keiko Kitagawa said that since it's just for the audience to guess anyway, and there's no romance involved, what's the harm in adding a scene?

Who says villains can't fall in love?
From a certain perspective, when a female character is paired with a major villain, her charm will increase dramatically.

Keiko Kitagawa knew her role was small, so she could only resort to this method to forcibly ride on Lu Zhiyuan's popularity.

Lu Zhiyuan is an Oscar-winning actor!

Even playing a couple in a movie once can bring Keiko Kitagawa a huge boost in popularity.

For the sake of box office success in Japan, Lu Zhiyuan agreed to Keiko Kitagawa's suggestion.

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On the screen.

"Your brother is crazy."

Dr. Brody turned to look at Zhang Ruonan, gave a wry smile, and then solemnly admitted, "However, he is the smartest one among us!"

"You'd never guess what amazing things he did in England!"

"He's a guy you can both love and hate."

As Dr. Brody began to criticize Dr. Lee.

The colors on the screen began to turn cold.

The scene shifts back to 1999, to the Serra Feld nuclear power plant.

"Two months later, I left the International Atomic Energy Agency and joined his Emperor Project. Yes, I was convinced by him... Soon, I discovered that he was even more insane than I had imagined!"

Dr. Brody then began to tell the rest of the story.

Although this part of the story didn't use any special effects, it was just Dr. Brody narrating the events.

But this is the biggest underlying storyline of the entire film.

The audience thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Dr. Li's plan is actually called "Project Emperor"? The name alone is incredibly explosive, and it's no wonder that viewers are looking forward to it.

The villain pulled off a major stunt, aiming to change the existing order of humanity. Who wouldn't be excited?
At this moment, many rebellious viewers hope that Dr. Li can succeed and overthrow the existing order of humanity.

This will make the movie more exciting.

It's just a movie anyway, so the point is to see something new.

It's impossible for Dr. Li to actually step out of the movie and cause real destruction.

Considering the target audience of this film is mostly young people, who generally want to change the world through their own efforts.

This kind of setting might resonate with many people.

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On the screen.

The pace of the movie's plot begins to quicken.

Dr. Li spent two years completely transforming the Sellafield nuclear power plant.

Instead of spending time cleaning up nuclear waste, he laid a massive trap within the nuclear power plant.

Meanwhile, he dug an underground pipe leading to the depths of the sea.

This pipe is filled with layers upon layers of mechanisms.

"Dr. Li, will it come? Will we really succeed?"

It took two years.

By 2001, everything was ready inside the Sellafield nuclear power plant.

Dr. Brody worked overtime every day to check and ensure that all the equipment was set up strictly according to the requirements.

We're just waiting for [Muto] to walk right into our trap!

The night before the plan was to begin, Dr. Brody was so nervous that he couldn't sleep and began to go through all the previous data reports, proofreading them page by page.

Dr. Li sat at his desk, calmly taking notes.

Hearing the commotion behind him, Dr. Li put down his pen and calmly uttered a famous quote: "Man is not born to drag chains, but to spread his wings!"

The implication is that Dr. Brody shouldn't have too many entanglements.

Spread your wings and embrace the new world!
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"Victor Hugo!"

Dr. Li's statement is very sophisticated because it quotes a famous saying.

This is a quote from the great French writer Victor Hugo.

Moreover, Dr. Li said this in French!
James felt increasingly reassured after seeing Lu Zhiyuan's performance in the movie.

"It's really tough on the boss, considering he's an artsy type. Just 10 minutes ago, to boost ticket sales, he used a quote from the great German poet Goethe to describe Godzilla and the MUTO!"

"Now, let's inspire Dr. Brody with a famous quote from the great French writer Victor Hugo!"

Whether Lu Zhiyuan's character, Dr. Li, is a villain in the movie is something James won't comment on.

Because, as the director, Lu Zhiyuan added scenes for himself, to a degree that far exceeded that of the male lead, Tom Hiddleston!
However, Dr. Li's character is indeed more interesting and has more to explore than those of the bomb disposal expert and Captain Brody!
Moreover, all the characters in the entire film have some connection with Dr. Li.

Dr. Li is the real focus of the drama.

The entire core plot revolves around Dr. Li.

Tom Hiddleston as the male lead is just a way to sell tickets in Europe and America, to let European and American audiences see a familiar face and be willing to go to the cinema!
As for going to the movie theater and being attracted by the monsters and Dr. Li... well, once word of mouth spreads, it doesn't matter anymore!

By now, the character of Dr. Li has been largely developed.

All that's missing is a climax!
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The scene that follows is a super famous scene that Lu Zhiyuan created for the character of Dr. Li!
Even in the entire history of science fiction films, this is an extremely explosive scene!
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On the screen.

65 minutes.

The most important turning point in the entire movie, and also the biggest climax, is Dr. Li's shining moment, which finally arrives.

The structure of a film's plot—introduction, development, climax, and conclusion—is a typical formula.

The scene of the [turn] is of utmost importance.

A well-crafted plot twist can make a masterpiece, while a plot without twists will degenerate into mediocrity.

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One unrecorded night in 2001.

At the Sellafield Nuclear Power Plant, under Dr. Li's command, everyone donned radiation protection gear, then pulled the gates, releasing two years' worth of accumulated nuclear waste toward the Atlantic Ocean!
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After all this was done, everyone waited anxiously.

They were in the monitoring room, watching the nuclear radiation data steadily rise.

The International Atomic Energy Agency quickly detected the discrepancy in the Atlantic Ocean's data and called repeatedly to question them: "What are you doing? What exactly happened at the Sellafield nuclear power plant?"

"Yes, yes, I understand... We'll handle it." Dr. Brody kept wiping the sweat from his face, extremely nervous.

If this matter is not handled properly, all of them will end up in court and spend the rest of their lives in jail.

The charge is most likely crimes against humanity!

However, after Dr. Brody hung up the phone, he turned to look at Dr. Li next to him, who was still calmly watching the monitoring equipment as usual.

He felt a little more at ease, as if he had found his pillar of support.

Quietly approaching Dr. Li from behind, Dr. Brody stood there, joining forces with Dr. Li.

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A few hours later.

On a dark stretch of sea outside the Sellafield nuclear power plant.

A MUTO, about 20 meters long, looked like an octopus sea monster, appearing and disappearing on the surface of the sea.

However, it has a unique visual identity.

Due to nuclear radiation, MUTO's body temperature was extremely high, and it occasionally emitted a crimson glow.

A small red dot appeared on the sea, rapidly cutting through the waves and drawing ever closer.

The camera zoomed in, giving MUTO a close-up.

Then, the scene shifts to MUTO's perspective, observing the Sellafield nuclear power plant...

For MUTO, this nuclear power plant is like an unlimited canteen.

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at the same time.

The camera then returned to the monitoring room.

"Doctor, it's here!"

Dr. Brody stared at the instruments in the monitoring room. At that moment, a special set of trapezoidal ripples appeared on the monitoring instruments!
At that moment, everyone in the monitoring room was extremely excited.

"Plan A, begin preparations!"

Dr. Li picked up the walkie-talkie and gave an order.

"Squeak~~"

Soon after, at the Sellafield nuclear power plant, pre-prepared pipes began to be opened section by section.

That heavy security door was made of a full meter-thick layer of steel.

It looks very difficult to damage.

There are more than a dozen such security doors.

Once these security doors are opened, countless pipes open in all directions within a wastewater treatment unit inside the nuclear power plant.

Boiling nuclear waste began to be poured into this device.

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"So, Dr. Li wants to capture [MUTO]!"

"He wants to raise the MUTOs, let them consume nuclear waste, and then purify the entire Serra Feld nuclear power plant!"

"He's a complete madman!"

"However, if he succeeds, he could indeed change the entire world order!"

Nuclear power plants have countless benefits.

It is low in cost, highly efficient, and can be used for decades once it is put into use.

It has only one weakness: once a nuclear accident occurs, it will become very troublesome because the nuclear waste cannot be cleaned up at all.

According to preliminary estimates by the International Atomic Energy Agency, it will cost £2000 billion and take 50 years to clean up all the nuclear waste from the Sellafield nuclear power plant leak.

If Dr. Lee succeeds, he will save the entire UK £2000 billion, making him a hero to the whole country!
wrong!

He is still a hero in Japan!

Because a nuclear leak has also occurred at the Fukushima nuclear power plant!
In addition, he can provide cleanup services for nuclear power plants around the world and in other countries.

In a sense, it did create a new world.

……

On the screen.

[Muto] lingered for a while on the outskirts of the sea.

It coldly raised its head and glanced at the patrolling helicopter in the sky, clearly realizing that a trap awaited it ahead.

On the sea surface, [Muto] exhaled two streams of scorching breath.

At this moment, the camera pans upwards, making MUTO's downward gaze appear so disdainful and full of contempt.

In fact, Muto's eyes showed almost no emotional fluctuation.

However, different shooting angles can create different atmospheres and emotions.

Lu Zhiyuan was very skilled at this kind of trick, especially in shaping such a colossal object that resembled a god.

After filming the Real Steel trilogy, his skills in this area had reached their peak, becoming almost effortless.

……

Inside the control room of the nuclear power plant.

"coming!"

"Dr. Li, it's coming in!"

"It possesses extremely high intelligence and discovered our trap. However, it seems completely unconcerned about our trap!"

Dr. Brody watched the entire process on the monitor screen, feeling a tremor run through his body at the sight of the MUTO's terrifying appearance and its godlike, icy aura.

"The descendants of the Titans naturally have their own confidence."

Dr. Li finally laughed, a crazed glint in his eyes: "Let's begin! The gates to a new world are already beckoning us!"

next moment.

Dr. Li pressed a button.

"Boom~~"

A loud rushing sound came from the water.

Soon, the contaminated nuclear wastewater began to flow through several pipes into the central filtration unit.

Upon smelling the nuclear radiation, [MUTO] finally couldn't bear it any longer.

The crimson light on its abdomen began to grow brighter and brighter.

It seemed to hear the call of delicious food.

The next moment, [MUTO] burrowed into the pipe and followed it into the central area inside the Sellafield Nuclear Power Plant.

This is the cage that Dr. Li built for it!

……

"Dr. Li, it's a success!"

Seeing this, all the scientists involved in the work inside the Sellafield nuclear power plant were extremely excited.

They ushered in a new era!

……

Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Dr. Li and Dr. Brody, through close observation, collected a wealth of information about the MUTO.

After absorbing enough nuclear radiation, [MUTO] entered a completely new state.

In the film's setting, the MUTO exhibits insect-like behaviors.

It needs to go through four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult, before it can finally become a complete insect.

However, simply using dialogue to describe a film is not convincing enough.

At this moment, Dr. Li recorded the first few states of [MUTO] in his sketchbook, presenting them to the audience in their entirety with clear sketches.

By comparison, [MUTO]'s current state has clearly reached the [pupa] level. It only needs to emerge from its cocoon to become its complete form!

……

at the same time.

In 2003, the International Atomic Energy Agency released a report.

—[According to tests conducted by the International Energy Agency, radiation levels at the Sellafield nuclear site have been reduced by 99%!]

This report has spread throughout Europe.

This has significantly reduced the shadow of nuclear radiation hanging over Europe.

In particular, the British government held a grand celebration to collectively commend Dr. Li's team.

During the celebration, a man in a suit and tie, who looked dignified, appeared to be the heir to a title from an old British family.

He raised a glass to Dr. Li: "Dr. Li, thank you for your contributions to our country. On behalf of the Royal Society, I welcome you to join us!"

"In addition, Dr. Lee, the Prime Minister has nominated you, and once you gain the Queen's approval, it won't be long before I address you as Sir Lee!"

"Cheers, Sir Lee!"

……

The camera cuts to the next scene.

We've returned to 2013, to the underground shelter.

The previous segment, which lasted about 10 minutes, described Dr. Li's plan.

All the audience members were completely absorbed in it.

This is a very novel storyline; no director in the world has ever filmed it before.

In particular, some of the audience members were British.

They watched this scene and were completely immersed in it.

"Damn it!"

"In 2001, I was in high school at Kendall. Our school was located less than 50 kilometers from the Sellafield nuclear power plant!"

"During those years, the government did promise to resolve the nuclear contamination within five years!"

"I remember it very clearly. By 2003, when I was a senior in high school, the Sellafield nuclear power plant issue seemed to have really been dropped!"

"Is everything in the movie real?"

Among the audience was a British theater manager. He had happened to be there more than a decade ago during the Sellafield nuclear power plant disaster!
To others, this might just be a movie plot. But to him, it was a historical event he personally experienced.

At this moment, his immersion in the film reached its peak!

He now has reason to suspect that there might actually be a super genius like Dr. Li who captured an ancient creature and swallowed nuclear waste.

Although reason tells him that none of this is possible.

However, the film is so realistic that it inevitably sparks the imagination.

If he has the chance, he should go to the Sellafield nuclear power plant and see for himself whether there are any special cells where [MUTO] is being held.

No no no!

The Sellafield nuclear power plant is still too dangerous. Going there in person would be tantamount to suicide.

"Have it!"

"Why don't I just buy a drone?"

The British spectator suddenly had a good idea.

Sending a drone to help you explore, flying over the nuclear power plant and taking downward photos, will surely capture some clues.

"I'll place the order as soon as I get back!"

……

On the screen.

Zhang Ruonan and Tom Hiddleston were also captivated by the audio.

"and after?"

Zhang Ruonan couldn't help but ask, her eyes shining brightly, and she murmured, "My brother is simply amazing, no wonder he's my brother!"

Dr. Brody's face showed a pained expression: "Later..."

……

The camera cuts to the next scene.

They returned to the UK and to the Sellafield nuclear power station.

However, unlike the previous scenes of tight patrols and busy scientists inside, the situation was different.

All that was left for them was a scene of ruins!
[MUTO] emerged from its cocoon, transforming from a 20-meter-long larva into a 200-meter-long super monster... All the defensive devices designed for it became ineffective!

"Doctor, run!"

“It’s too dangerous here!”

The assistant, played by Wang Baoqiang, forcibly dragged the distraught Dr. Li into a car and frantically fled.

Behind them, a colossal monster, blotting out the sky, was wreaking havoc on the Sellafield nuclear power plant.

Smoke filled the air.

Fire shot into the sky!

The whole scene was like the end of the world.

"Dr. Li, are you alright?"

Dr. Brody was also in the car, and he kept looking back, clearly terrified.

He snapped out of his daze and saw that Dr. Li seemed to be stunned. He gently nudged him and asked him with concern.

Dr. Li snapped out of his daze, his eyes still gleaming with a fierce determination, and muttered to himself, "Plan A has failed. It seems we'll have to resort to Plan B!"

……

The next few years.

Dr. Li simply disappeared.

Dr. Brody took on the task of rebuilding the Sellafield nuclear power plant, or at least bringing the nuclear contamination under control.

2005 years.

Dr. Brody is in his office, writing a report.

Suddenly, a subordinate rushed over and hurriedly reported, stammering, "Dr. Brody, when we checked the inventory just now, we found that 26.96 kilograms of plutonium have disappeared."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Brody paused for a moment.

He frowned slightly, then recalled a page from Dr. Li's "Emperor Project".

In 1999, Dr. Lee discovered a giant sporozoan egg in the Philippine jungle.

At that moment, Dr. Brody looked up and murmured, "It seems there's more than one monster!"

at the same time.

A shadow flashed quickly past the perimeter of the Sellafield nuclear power plant, then with a whoosh, it plunged into the ocean and disappeared.

Its crimson belly rose and fell, emitting light, appearing and disappearing in the depths of the sea.

The light illuminated the outline of a small MUTO.

……

The British people present felt a chill run down their spines when they saw this scene.

"Guys, I think I've seen this news before!"

"26.96 kilograms of plutonium are missing."

“In 2005, when I was in college, I saw this news in the newspaper and, like everyone else, I angrily denounced the government for its incompetence and mismanagement. How could they let such dangerous radioactive material disappear? It's blatant murder for profit!”

"Could all of this have actually happened?"

What a coincidence!
Those who are not British and have not experienced the threat of nuclear radiation simply cannot understand how realistic the British scenes in this movie are.

……

On the screen.

The audience already knew half of the details of the Emperor's Plan.

Because Dr. Li also has a plan B.

His plan A was indeed very ambitious; he actually wanted to keep [MUTO] as a pet!

Dr. Brody, clearly inheriting his will, also captured a MUTO using the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

He also plans to use the nuclear waste from the Fukushima nuclear power plant to raise the MUTO and nurture it to its final form.

However, just like Dr. Lee, Dr. Brody went too far!
At this moment, the ruins surrounding the Fukushima nuclear power plant are exactly the same as the ruins surrounding the Sellafield nuclear power plant back then!
"The monsters are out of control!"

"Fortunately, [Muto] is not without natural enemies."

At this moment, Dr. Brody stood up, pulled out some old videos from the archives, and played them for everyone, telling the story of Godzilla.

This includes the fact that the U.S. military once conducted a hydrogen bomb test on Bikini Atoll, specifically to destroy Godzilla!
However, the US military also failed!
This is the opening scene of the original Godzilla movie.

Lu Zhiyuan felt that presenting these settings at the beginning was out of sync.

Because these settings, while very impressive, don't fit well with the overall rhythm of the film, making them feel somewhat disjointed.

In his editing, he first laid enough groundwork for [MUTO], and then also laid a simple groundwork for [MUTO]'s opponent, Godzilla!

After all, Godzilla is a super IP, known all over the world. This monster is extremely powerful, and audiences can accept it as long as it is hinted at in the movie.

[Muto] is different; people are actually quite unfamiliar with it!
Therefore, Lu Zhiyuan needs to spend a lot of time laying the groundwork for the origin and power of [Muto].

……

Got here.

The movie was about 95 minutes in.

The entire movie is about 130 minutes long.

Without a doubt, the groundwork has been laid completely.

Humanity, represented by Dr. Li, attempts to establish contact with these monsters and create a new world together, but fails repeatedly.

Since they cannot join forces to create a new world, then from now on, humanity and these monsters will become utter enemies!

The war is about to start.

……

The camera cuts to the next scene.

A US aircraft carrier fleet has spotted Godzilla in the Pacific Ocean.

Godzilla's enormous size is almost comparable to that of an aircraft carrier. The visual impact of comparing these two behemoths side by side is simply overwhelming.

"It's heading to the American mainland?"

In the command center of the aircraft carrier fleet, a U.S. general seemed to have noticed something.

……

at the same time.

At a nuclear waste disposal site in Nevada, USA, a giant MUTO slowly emerged from the ground.

It is much larger than the one that Dr. Brody raised at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Without a doubt, this one was raised by Dr. Li!
……

"coming!"

"The final battle has begun!"

"This movie is amazing!"

The audience felt their blood boiling and were filled with anticipation.

The preceding story setup is so captivating that it's impossible to look away... The monster battles are earth-shattering, with special effects used to the extreme, creating an incredibly intense sense of suspense.

The human storyline is also very fresh.

Dr. Li's actions were nothing short of astonishing!
Calling him a criminal is absolutely right!

The two MUTO monsters, one was raised by him, and the other was raised by his former assistant, Dr. Brody!
These two should be hung up!

Most importantly, the nuclear leak incident in the UK was so realistic that it left several British viewers somewhat bewildered.

Now, they can't wait to buy a plane ticket and go back to the UK to see for themselves the real situation at the Sellafield nuclear power plant!
(End of this chapter)