The post-Olympic era of Danny Ball

In 2012, a guy from Lancashire became a hero to all the British. Danny Boyle, who has directed "Trainspotting", "28 Days Later" and "Slumdog Millionaire", has been entrusted with the important task of directing the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. Thankfully, the British Idol-style singing show that the British feared did not happen. Instead, Danny Boyle gave the world a drum-flying nurse, flaming rings, and songs from Brookside (Note: 1993 -The first truly gay-themed work in British television history, broadcast in 1994), a video of a lesbian kiss. He kept the British from becoming a joke while the world watched. That was enough to make him a national hero overnight. After that, he met people on the street who said "thank you" to him. "They would look you in the eye and say thank you. They didn't want autographs and photos, but they wanted to express their gratitude from the bottom of their hearts. They were not Because I am a celebrity, but because of what I do."

Seven months after the opening ceremony, Danny Boyle's first post-Leonardo film "Trance" began to be released in British theaters. The film is a psychological thriller set in London, starring James McAvoy as an employee of a high-end auction house. During a robbery, he was injured and suffered amnesia. After that, the robber hired a female hypnotist to try to make him remember where the lost famous painting was hidden. The story ends with a twist that surprises everyone. When reporters were invited to watch the film before its release, Danny Boyle sent a letter imploring reporters not to spoil the ending of the film. "Trance" is not worried that the audience will not understand it. Ball compared it to other movies such as "Memento" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". It also bears many imprints of the director's personal style: incoherent narrative, fast editing, imaginative, restless music, and colorful and flamboyant performances. Violence is also essential, including a series of slow-motion and close-ups of someone's head being blasted open by a bullet.

So in the past two years, Ball arranged two short vacations for himself, one was to direct "Frankenstein" for the National Theater, and the other was to direct "Trance". They are simply the opposite of the bright spirit of the Olympics. "Some days it's very weird. We have just finished shooting a brutal murder scene, and then we have to go to see the date queen in full dress."

In 2012, another one with Danny Boyle The same artistic film director who also produced stage plays became a household name in the UK. He turned to Sam Mendes, who directed "007: Skyfall". Along with the London Olympics, this film is the crown jewel of the Queen's 60th anniversary celebrations. When asked if he would be interested in directing Bond in the future, Danny Boyle admitted that he was not suitable. "I agree that people like to watch Christopher Nolan or Red Scott movies, and I like to watch their movies. However, as a director, I tend to work with small teams." "That may sound a bit stubborn. "No, but I like the guerrilla style of filming, it's easier to work with a small team." The film is a remake of the 2003 British TV movie, the original version was helmed by "Doctor Who" director Joe Ahearne. Michael Fassbender was originally scheduled to play the role of Frank, but later withdrew due to scheduling conflicts. Colin Firth was also considered later, and this role was eventually played by Vincent Cassel, with Scarlett Johansson, Melanie Saldana was also considered for the role of Rosario Dawson.