Cinematography is, first of all, a profitable business. Studios are ready to invest fabulous money in their projects, counting on the return on rental. However, there are also many films produced, the success of which is quite difficult to predict. It's about time talk about projects that managed to win the hearts of viewers despite penny budgets and a low level of ambition.
What is the secret of such films? Original ideas, a successful marketing campaign, attractive actors or the sum of these factors guarantee the ultimate success. It is not at all necessary to seriously invest in a tape in order for it to become desirable for the audience, and the films listed below are a vivid confirmation of this.
My big Greek wedding
Director: Joel Zwick
Genre: Romance
Year of issue: 2002
Before the release of this film, it was simply impossible to imagine how great his success would be. The picture "My Big Greek Wedding" was filmed for just 5 million and among other romantic comedies, it did not stand out too much. Of course, the modest budget did not imply the participation of stars of the first magnitude in the project. However the film managed to shoot at the box office, earning over 350 million in US currency, and was also nominated for an Oscar. for "Best Screenplay".
Tula is a girl of Greek origin who lives in Chicago with a large family. The main character has long wanted to meet the man of her dreams and get married, so she is simply crazy with happiness when the American Ian pays attention to her. However, the guy will have to make a lot of efforts to show his best side in front of the orthodox parents of the chosen one.
[webnavoz_rating id=102691]Don't breathe
Directed by: Federico Alvarez
Genre: thriller
Year of issue: 2016
Before us is a picture from which the domestic audience undoubtedly expected more. Don't Breathe turned out to be a solid thriller with horror elements, and its budget was a modest 10 million.. The director managed to lure Stephen Lang into the lead role, even though he, with all due respect, is not a hyped star. The lion's share of filming took place within the same location, and the viewer expected to see another film of average quality.
However, the original idea of the tape allowed her to earn almost 90 million and fall in love with the public. It's not every day that you see a blind veteran defending a home from young people who decide to take advantage of his helpless position. Also, the picture is rich in unexpected twists that make the viewer change their attitude towards the characters in the process of viewing.
[webnavoz_rating id=102692]Crazy Max
Directed by: George Miller
Genre: Action
Year of issue: 1979
Logically, it was simply impossible to predict the success of Mad Max. At the disposal of the director was only 300 thousand dollars, a few shabby cars and motorcycles, as well as a pair of leather suits.. The cars were repainted on the go to use them in other scenes, the actors were dressed together, bringing wardrobe items from home. The title role was played by an unknown Mel Gibson.
Despite all the difficulties, George Miller made a fantastic action movie, which is already considered a classic of cinema, got sequels and really managed to surprise. At the box office "Mad Max" earned over xnumx million dollars, which was an incredibly resounding success with an acute shortage of resources.
[webnavoz_rating id=102693]Split
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Genre: thriller
Year of issue: 2016
As you know, "Split" is the second film of the trilogy in a series of such films as "Invulnerable" and "Glass". When it became clear that the film series was returning after 16 years, public expectations were extremely high. However, the modest budget 9 million in green currency did not allow for any frills. However, the director managed to assemble a very decent cast, the pair of James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy managed to play convincingly enough to pull the film to new heights.
Kevin suffers from multiple personality disorder - completely different people with their own worldview fit in his mind. A man kidnaps three girls in order to sacrifice them and summon his next alter ego, the Beast, whom he considers the pinnacle of human evolution. The film earned more than $ 275 million at the box office, and also won the love of viewers and critics..
[webnavoz_rating id=102694]Away
Directed by: Jordan Peele
Genre: thriller
Year of issue: 2017
It is necessary to return to another masterpiece that was completely unexpectedly successful. Get Out is Jordan Peele's directorial debut, so the film didn't claim to be anything serious. A modest budget of 4,5 million did not allow much acceleration, and acting became the cornerstone. Daniel Kaluuya, who embodied the image of the main character, did not disappoint - sometimes the guy looked extremely convincing. This success helped the actor to attract the attention of directors, and the project managed to earn over xnumx million dollars.
The film plays up the theme of the transfer of human consciousness into someone else's body and the opportunity to ensure immortality in this way. Chris becomes a victim of a family that put such operations on stream, and now he will have to try very hard to get out of this mess unscathed.
[webnavoz_rating id=102695]Lost in Translation
Directed by: Sofia Coppola
Genre: Romance
Year of issue: 2003
Some call this picture brilliant, while others fall asleep already 10 minutes after the start of viewing. Why are viewers' opinions so different? Such melodramas should be studied in a certain, appropriate mood, only then can one appreciate the full range of emotions generated by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. If you are not interested in delving into the details of the film "Lost in Translation", it will seem like another "rogue".
It is the stellar acting duo that completely pulls the tape. Only $4 million was spent on its production.. The picture tells about a chance meeting of two lonely people who are no longer satisfied with their own lives. However, do not count on a typical ending - it can surprise even an experienced viewer. The public voted for the film with their feet and brought the studio nearly 120 million in green currency.
[webnavoz_rating id=102697]Slumdog Millionaire
Directed by: Danny Boyle, Lovelin Tandan
Genre: Romance
Year of issue: 2008
This film is a sensation in its purest form. The film, shot in Indian style for only $15 million, not only received a huge portion of audience love, but also won 8 Oscars.. The result is simply unbelievable, given that the layman, jaded with blockbusters, does not have much sympathy for such melodramas. However, the facts speak for themselves - almost 380 million conventional units was earned by the creators of the tape.
The film tells how Jamal advances in the famous TV show to the surprise of the public. Everyone thinks that the guy is cheating, so he will have to tell his own story of growing up in the hellish slums of Mumbai, where any information is able to find a person, regardless of his will.
[webnavoz_rating id=102698]Rocky
Directed by: John Avildsen
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 1976
Many people know that one of the most iconic films of its time was considered a very risky undertaking. The script for "Rocky" was written by Sylvester Stallone in just a couple of days. The actor wanted to play the main character so much that he gave the studio an appropriate ultimatum, and filmmakers had to give in. However, the budget turned out to be quite meager - about $1 million, everyone was elementary afraid of failure.
As a result, Stallone had to involve of his family and relatively famous people who wanted to appear on the screen as a cameo. However, the story of a talented boxer turned out to be so attractive that it pulled 225 million in US currency and won 3 Oscars.
[webnavoz_rating id=102700]Obsession
Directed by: Damien Chazelle
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2014
Many will say that "Obsession" is one of the best near-musical films of our time and will not be far from the truth. The picture simply gushes with strong emotions, forcing the viewer to squeeze into a chair from an excess of adrenaline.. The box office of the film is not too high - 49 million, but it must be taken into that almost 15 times less was spent on shooting (about $3,5 million). To this we should add 3 more Oscar statuettes and the boundless love of cinema fans.
Andrew is an incredibly talented drummer who dreams of becoming great. He stubbornly goes to the goal and begins to play in the orchestra with a recognized master, famous for his eccentric behavior. The methods of a genius can hardly be called pedagogical, so Andrew will have to be patient so as not to break down psychologically.
[webnavoz_rating id=102701]Crime novel
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 1994
The cult film "Pulp Fiction" from the cult director Quentin Tarantino with cult actors in the lead roles had not too many chances of success. With a modest budget 8 million, with little-known guys Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, a frankly slurred plot and dialogue of dubious quality, the tape managed to become a classic.
Tarantino's films are always a separate genre of art; Quentin skillfully manages images, relying on the visual component. "Pulp Fiction" is kitsch, a crude parody of pulp novels, but the tape reached the hearts of the audience, earned almost 214 million conventional units. and found its own fan base.
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