Filming has begun for Us, BBC One’s four-part drama adapted by David Nicholls from his hugely popular novel of the same name.
Tom Hollander (Baptiste, The Night Manager) will be joined by Saskia Reeves (Luther, Shetland), Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing, Fortitude), Tom Taylor (Doctor Foster, The Dark Tower), Iain De Caestecker (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The Fades) and Thaddea Graham (Curfew, The Letter for the King), with casting by Sarah Crowe. It is produced by Drama Republic and Bandstand Productions.
Douglas Petersen (Tom Hollander) is blindsided when his wife Connie (Saskia Reeves) tells him that she’s not sure she wants to be married to him anymore. Agreeing to still go on their planned family grand tour of Europe, Douglas vows to win back the love of his wife and repair his troubled relationship with their son Albie (Tom Taylor).
Reflecting David Nicholls' signature mix of humour and heartbreak, Us brings the Petersens' poignant and often hilarious story to life, taking viewers with them on their once-in-a-lifetime journey through some of the most beautiful cities in the world.
David Nicholls says: “It’s a huge thrill to see the novel come to life, and with such a wonderful cast and production team. We want to make something funny, touching and beautiful, to really explore marriage and family life, all against this incredible backdrop.”
Tom Hollander and Hannah Pescod say: “We are delighted to be working with Drama Republic and the great David Nicholls in bringing his beautiful novel to BBC One. The trials of the Petersens will strike a chord with many - a family tale for our times.”
Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama, says: “We feel so honoured to be bringing David’s beautiful novel to BBC One and to have the brilliant Tom Hollander and Saskia Reeves playing the leading roles. We are thrilled to work with David and Drama Republic once again and also with Bandstand Productions on their debut drama for the BBC.”
Greg Brenman and Roanna Benn, Executive Producers for Drama Republic, say: “David Nicholls is a unique and rare talent who miraculously manages to intertwine profound emotion with full-on humour. This glorious adaptation has attracted an exceptional cast in Tom Hollander, Saskia Reeves and Sofie Gråbøl. We couldn’t be more excited to begin filming.”
Us is executive produced by Greg Brenman and Roanna Benn for Drama Republic, Tom Hollander and Hannah Pescod for Bandstand Productions, Jo McClellan for BBC One and David Nicholls. It is directed by Lisa Siwe (Temple, Modus) and distributed internationally by BBC Studios. Filming will take place in London, Amsterdam, Venice, Barcelona and Paris.
开场将近半小时后才迟迟见到小威第一次比赛场上的挥拍制胜，那种兴奋感是身体在场与人对抗的直观反馈，眼前一亮又转瞬无踪。作为拍摄网坛巨星的传记片，传递不出丝毫运动的美感和激情，只剩下学院片一贯冲奖的谄媚嘴脸。
特么不是他女儿的成就梦想，是他的成就梦想，他通过了什么成功？嗯，反正想不太明白。各种骚操作，不过他成了，还冷藏都成了，所以他就是对的。
生活在黑人社区，由父母带出的世界网坛第一，前半段比较沉闷，预期就是偏鸡汤激励式的剧情，主线主要说大威，但我跟喜欢小威。
网坛常青树大小威背后，那个专制但又开明，执着但又顽固的父亲的传记。威尔•史密斯奥斯卡封帝之作。四星推荐《国王理查德》。
自卑以自负的形式向外投射 作为教练父亲传记而非运动员传记 竞技的部分做出了取舍
感觉拍的就是，对话的人数大于两人，就总会有人尴尬...至于嵌套啊自指啊这些我没啥兴趣，知道你们很恩爱了啦
作为一个网球迷，对于威廉姆斯家真的一点好感都没有 所以，这部电影反倒减弱了一些黑滤镜，也帮我回顾了一些网球史。
20220221 电影的主角不是大小威廉姆斯，而是他们父亲理查德的奇葩人生。最有趣的地方是，理查德从一开始就认定，要改变阶级，就只能通过打球，从事白人占领的网球运动这一条路。但在康普顿培养出两个大满贯选手不但需要运气和天赋，同时还有令人厌烦的固执与坚持。理查德就是这样一个爹，牢牢控制着女儿的“成长权”。体育电影本身的叙事模式较为单一，在有限的空间内，演员的表演和对独特性格的塑造往往成为影片的重点，这一点上电影有突破，但就故事本身来说，仍是励志导向性的，对社会问题（特别是种族问题）的讨论也极为有限。
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当你享受成就时，请勿淡忘心底里的那份“谦卑”。当你面对激流时，请沉住气并多加反思。大小威廉姆斯的父亲献给世人一份珍贵的成功秘籍。平淡且稍许出彩的传记片。#7.8分#
极其平淡地讲述了理查德如何训练大小威成为网球巨星的“虎爸”故事但却算不上上层。体育故事里面缺少了应该有的激情和紧张，育儿经方面又变成了简单的爽片缺少了对“虎爸”更为深层的探讨，家庭情景里面又夹杂了太多的宣言性对白，显得略微寡淡。极其优秀的题材和故事，但是呈现出来的效果却异常平庸，缺少了应有的作者视角或者更为创新的角度引起跟多的思考也丢失了威廉姆斯这个角色本应该有的复杂性......
这让我回忆起小学时常看网球比赛，对其中一场李娜被小威逆转的局记忆犹新。
投资孩子的正确范例，放长线钓大鱼，老爹商业头脑很发达。
作为一个资深网球迷，这部电影肯定要看，老威廉姆斯为女儿们制定了详细的规划，没想到威廉姆斯姐妹最终实现了这个计划，牛逼！选角很棒，两个小演员，特别是小威的扮演者简直神似。期待未来德约科维奇也来拍一部自传电影，想必更加精彩！
这位父亲真的是脆弱又敏感啊
他有五个女儿，他在保护女儿，远离小流氓的骚扰。他在保护女儿，远离贫穷的禁锢。他在保护女儿，远离利益的驱使。他在保护女儿，远离金钱的定价。
Being kids is more important than making money as soon as possible.
传记+体育电影，一开始就已经知道结局，所以有点波澜不惊。但史密斯的表演是没话说的（虽然他本人是 jackass）。遗憾的是剧情着重描写的是大威。在天才姐姐阴影下后来居上称霸世界网坛的小威，故事应该会更好看吧。
中规中矩、政治正确的电影。大小威两位演员有点神似。大小威比同时代女网球运动员的职业生涯更长，不知是否和理查德不让大小威参加青少年比赛有关系。
不过如此，很平庸的电影，甚至让我感受到的不是父爱如山而是独断专横的父权。
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