At the Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, today's premiere of The False was truly star-studded, with photographers on both sides of the red carpet barely keeping up with the shots.
Naomi Watts appeared alongside Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, and other leading ladies from Melon Estate.
Cameron Diaz, still recovering postpartum, appeared with her twins, recording a short congratulatory video for Gilbert while holding the children.
The cast of The Jackie Chan Adventures , with Jackie Chan, Shu Chang, and Bingbing Li, also came to show support.
The Harry Potter trio was present, with Emma Watson discussing her relationship with Gilbert in red carpet interviews.
Nicole Kidman appeared with Suri Cruise, mother and daughter walking the red carpet together. Suri, Gilbert's goddaughter, drew significant attention and was nicknamed "Little Princess."
Unlike Gilbert, who preferred not to have children appear frequently in front of the media, Suri had appeared on many occasions. Walking the red carpet with her mother, she still appeared poised and confident.
Besides them, numerous Hollywood stars were present—anyone connected to Gilbert or the cast wanted to join the event.
Other film premieres required painstaking efforts to invite just the right guests, but Gilbert's premiere had the opposite problem: too many guests and insufficient space.
Finally came the main cast's appearance.
Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise, two major stars, walked the red carpet together, with a giant poster at the theater entrance showing them face to face.
As they walked the red carpet, the tension captured in the poster seemed to come alive in reality.
Reporters mashed their cameras, trying to capture every possible shot, while the fans' screams on both sides of the carpet created a sound wave that seemed capable of shaking all of Los Angeles.
Next, Gilbert appeared on the red carpet with Charlize Theron.
The atmosphere they created was no less impressive than that of Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise, even slightly surpassing it.
The promotion for this film had already been extensive, and now it was time to see the results.
So during the red carpet interviews, Gilbert didn't say much, only inviting everyone to experience the movie in theaters.
After the red carpet ceremony, the second part of the premiere began: the screening.
Fans without tickets quickly dispersed, waiting for the midnight show, while the qualified media guests and some invited senior fans eagerly entered the theater to watch the film.
Before the second part began, in the VIP lounge, Gilbert was chatting with Director Nolan, who had come to show support.
"How did the filming of The Prestige go? Was Scarlett mischievous on set?"
Before Nolan could answer, Scarlett interjected, protesting, "Hey, do you really think I'm that mischievous?"
"Not just that. Many directors said you practically became a little demon on set."
Scarlett pouted, "No way, I was very obedient."
Nolan watched their playful bickering, smiling. "I don't know about other sets, but on mine, Scarlett worked very hard and was very serious."
"That's good," Gilbert asked another question, "How was Christian's performance? I mean, his acting?"
"He's a very distinctive and hardworking actor," Nolan recalled.
"Pretty much as I expected," Gilbert nodded.
Nolan laughed, "Are you satisfied with this choice? I think he's really excellent."
"Indeed. To be honest," Gilbert said, "you were involved as well. I plan to reboot the Batman films, and Christian is indeed the best choice to play Bruce Wayne."
The Batman trilogy scripts were completed by David S. Goyer and Jonathan Nolan in Nolan's garage.
At the time, Nolan closely followed the script's progress and offered many suggestions, so he was credited as a co-writer.
Watching the scripts come together, Nolan himself wanted to direct. Unfortunately, Warner Bros. didn't trust him, and with Gilbert involved, they wouldn't let him take over.
However, Nolan agreed with Gilbert about the choice of Bruce Wayne—Christian Bale was perfect.
So when filming The Prestige, Nolan recommended Christian Bale to Gilbert.
After a brief conversation, the screening officially began.
Before the movie started, the theater was still a bit noisy, with everyone eagerly discussing their anticipation for the film.
Drake was one of the younger Gilbert fans, only twenty years old and currently in college.
He had grown up watching Gilbert's films, making him an extremely devoted fan.
When applying for premiere tickets, Drake had written a short essay describing his emotional connection to Gilbert's movies, which immediately secured his selection.
Thinking of his classmates' surprised and envious faces, Drake could hardly contain his smile.
Attending the premiere made Drake a little nervous.
He was responsible for evaluating the film and later reporting its quality to the fan community.
Around him were fans of Gilbert, the two Toms, or Queen Theron.
A little further ahead were major North American media outlets, including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, Entertainment Weekly, and the Los Angeles Times.
Further forward, Drake recognized many familiar Hollywood stars, each known by name.
The spectacle and scale of the event left Drake extremely excited.
Yet the most eye-catching figure was still director Gilbert, sitting in the front row.
At the star-studded premiere, Gilbert was the sun, the central star. All other Hollywood lights orbited around him, existing because of his presence.
Drake remembered a line he had read in a book: Gilbert was the youngest, most talented, most talked-about, and most renowned director in Hollywood history.
He had contributed greatly to the global promotion of Hollywood, revolutionized filming methods, and explored countless genres and themes in Hollywood films.
The book recounted Hollywood's history, dedicating a bold, colorful chapter to Gilbert, leaving Drake thrilled.
This was Drake's first time attending a premiere. On the red carpet, he had almost shaken Gilbert's hand—truly exciting.
But before Drake could calm his emotions, the film began, and the previously lively theater instantly fell silent.
Disney, Warner Bros., and Melon Studio logos flashed across the screen.
Accompanied by operatic arias, the movie opened with a sense of destiny and atmosphere. Tom Hanks appeared as Edo Dash, creating postage stamps with fish bones and peeling wall paint.
In just a few shots, Tom Hanks' exceptional mimicry skills were immediately evident.
Previously, during interviews, the creators had not revealed much about the story of the film.
According to director Gilbert, revealing too much too early would spoil the viewing experience.
From the opening sequence, it was clear that Gilbert's approach was effective.
Edo Dash was then interrogated by American police, as it turned out he was part of a gang called the Painters.
On the way back from the airport, Edo Dash behaved oddly, constantly watching the rearview mirror. Drake noticed this detail and marked it as important for evaluation.
According to the police, the gang members had recently died in a hotel in Canada, and Edo Dash was soon captured.
However, the gang's leader, Painter, remained elusive—no photo, no record. The police sought clues from Edo Dash.
The opening followed a typical crime film pattern: the police extract information from Edo Dash, then engage in a battle of wits with Painter, eventually capturing him.
This formula had been successful in Hollywood for decades.
But if it were that simple, Tom Hanks wouldn't have been cast as Edo Dash.
Charlize Theron, seated in the front row, had already seen the movie and now observed the audience's reactions.
After scanning the crowd, she smiled, "Everyone's fooled by your misdirection. The real story starts later."
"Sally, what exactly happens?" Naomi Watts asked from her seat.
Charlize shook her head, "Keep watching—you'll see. I can only say it's brilliant; watch out, your brain might get overwhelmed."
Naomi turned to Gilbert, seeing no intention of a response, and focused back on the movie.
The police interrogated Edo Dash, but he was terrified, even begging to be sent back to jail to avoid Painter's revenge.
The police had no choice but to detain Edo Dash temporarily.
The female officer, played by Vera Farmiga, delivered an outstanding performance, matching Tom Hanks scene for scene.
What drew more attention were her deep blue, striking eyes.
Drake instantly fell for them, planning to get her autograph and a photo after the premiere.
The story continued. The next day, Mary, played by Charlize Theron, finally appeared to bail out Edo Dash.
However, the police were reluctant to release him easily, demanding he reveal Painter's identity first.
Mary was the sole survivor of the gang's last crime and a renowned contemporary painter herself.
Her husband had died in that final case, and Edo Dash was part of the gang—yet she came to bail him out, which seemed odd.
Drake, quick-witted, noticed this inconsistency.
Other fans speculated about Mary's relationship with Edo Dash.
Later dialogue revealed that Mary and Edo's connection was indeed unusual.
Thanks to prior hints, the audience's minds began actively analyzing potential plot directions, yet no one predicted how the story would unfold.
The earlier scenes served merely as an appetizer; the main narrative of The False slowly began through Edo Dash's memories.
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