Hugo's performance was so brilliant that the crew on set couldn't help but marvel at it. It wasn't just because this recent winner of the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor had erupted with such breathtaking energy, presenting everyone with a classic scene of overcoming strength with softness, but also because Hugo had stunned the entire room with his superb acting.Al Pacino's performance in this scene was also at its peak, completely unleashing the Lieutenant Colonel's inner pain and turmoil. While perhaps not as profound as his internal conflict in previous scenes, this was exactly the type of acting Al Pacino excelled at, allowing him to display his strengths to the fullest.Facing such an Al Pacino, Hugo showed no fear, vividly portraying Charlie's psychological shift when confronted by the Lieutenant Colonel. From being in an absolutely weak position to risking everything in a head-on confrontation, then overcoming strength with weakness to seize the initiative, and finally standing on equal footing with the Lieutenant Colonel to complete the reversal—this entire series of psychological changes was perfectly showcased by Hugo within a mere four minutes.It must be said, the scene Hugo and Al Pacino just performed was absolutely jaw-dropping.Furthermore, Hugo's portrayal of Charlie was so nuanced and authentic. The fear of death, the vulnerability when facing the Lieutenant Colonel, and the anxiety about the future were clearly visible in those amber eyes. The slightly trembling lips further betrayed his inner naivety and fear, yet his words, resonant and unwavering, sparked with infinite intensity. This extreme contradiction, fused within this four-minute performance, completely brought out the honesty, kindness, weakness, principles, and goodness within Charlie's character.In this performance, one could see both the naivety and impulsiveness of a young man, as well as the talent and seasoned skill of an Actor; it was truly worthy of endless praise.Facing an absolute acting powerhouse like Al Pacino, Hugo contributed a brilliant performance without yielding an inch. Both Actors poured out their passion, imbuing their characters with infinite vitality, causing the sparks of this scene to bloom proudly like fireworks.Martin's beaming face directly expressed his true thoughts. Al Pacino, having exhausted his energy during the performance, looked at Hugo with gratification. Al Pacino had also given his all to release himself in this scene. This was the first time since the filming of scent of a woman began that Al Pacino had felt this way: the exhilaration of meeting a worthy opponent, allowing him to let go and immerse himself fully in the performance. Hugo's talent had been validated in this scene.Those crew members who had been questioning Hugo's ability five minutes ago now kept their mouths shut. They had to rub their chins to prevent a dislocated jaw from the sheer shock. Hugo's performance was so brilliant—brilliant in an unreasonable way, flawless, and heart-shaking.The Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor? What was that? It was just an award for public entertainment. The brilliant performance Hugo presented before their eyes was real. Even though he had suffered failures in three consecutive works, at this moment, Hugo used his strength to prove that the brilliance in dead poets society and all his previous works was not just a flash in the pan; Hugo's acting talent remained incredibly dazzling.The Hugo before them had crushed all the crew's doubts with his actions, and they were willing to believe that when the movie was released, many people would be shocked, including the reporter Nicholas who had just visited the set not long ago.The crew members who had complained about Hugo earlier were now feeling a bit awkward and ashamed of their gossip. In the glances exchanged between colleagues, they could all see amazement. Quietly, they seemed to form an alliance, because they remembered how the media and the audience currently looked down on Hugo. Thinking about how, when scent of a woman was released in the future, others would experience the same situation they just had—embarrassed, awkward, and disbelieving, yet also filled with admiration, surprise, and stunned silence—the complexity of it all was a mixed bag of feelings. Thinking of this, the joy in the hearts of these crew members couldn't help but bloom.However, Hugo had no time to pay attention to the people and things around him; he was seriously savoring the essence of the scene that had just occurred.Hugo had entered an excellent state of performance, much like an epiphany in a Xianxia novel, suddenly entering a realm where he could perfectly unleash his abilities, even reaching a height of capability he usually couldn't even glimpse. Hugo was trying hard to savor this feeling; only when he fully understood it could his acting truly reach the next level.Unfortunately, it seemed as if Hugo had grasped something, yet he couldn't clearly feel it. Al Pacino's words, "Don't try to figure out the acting, try to figure out the character," kept circling in his head. A moment ago, this sentence was vividly shining with infinite light in his mind, but at this moment, Hugo was deep in thought: how exactly should one grasp the essence of "figuring out the character"?Every character has a story; this is inevitable. A director with a strong sense of the big picture can even come up with a whole bunch of settings for a passerby, thereby giving the entire story endless possibilities for exploration. However, how to summarize a highlight from a character's life, combine it with oneself, and then display it through acting—that is not so simple.After coming out of that state of epiphany, Hugo seemed to be infinitely close to the answer, but there was still a thin layer of paper left to pierce. This made Hugo feel an unbearable itch. He knew that once he pierced that layer, his understanding of acting would improve, allowing him to move away from the state of mere imitation and become a real Actor, but he just couldn't break through. This feeling was truly both wonderful and terrible.However, Hugo soon let it go. He realized that this was his first realization after five years of being an Actor, and he had achieved this level within less than a month after his transmigration. This was truly something to celebrate. If he hadn't transmigrated, he wouldn't have had this opportunity for scent of a woman, let alone the chance to act opposite Al Pacino, and Hugo might have remained trapped in the level of an imitator, feeling lost. Now, Hugo had caught a glimpse of the path to acting; this was truly something worth celebrating, so there was no need to be depressed at all.Of course, the reason Hugo let go so quickly was also because Martin didn't leave Hugo much time to reflect. Although the filming of that scene had gone very smoothly, Martin still had to shoot many pickup shots. The previous scene had focused on Charlie, with Al Pacino helping by providing cues from the side. Now, they had to finish all the remaining shots for Charlie's part first, and then proceed to film the Lieutenant Colonel's part, which meant it was Hugo's turn to provide cues for Al Pacino.Today's task was still very daunting.Although the filming was very difficult, Hugo, having found his groove, was clearly able to handle the situation, so the filming was no longer as stumbling as it had been at the start of the day. Moreover, while filming, Hugo kept pondering the state of being "in character." Opportunities to act opposite Al Pacino were rare, and opportunities to shoot such a difficult and explosive scene were also not common, so Hugo wanted to seize the opportunity well.The crew filmed from morning until night. Finally, Martin called it a wrap, but Hugo had no intention of ending things. He trotted along behind Al Pacino and Martin. Even though he was a non-smoker, he insisted on following the two of them to the balcony to chat. Some crew members had originally planned to invite Hugo to dinner, but upon seeing Hugo persistently asking Al Pacino all sorts of questions, they knew that Hugo was unwilling to give up this great learning opportunity. They could only sigh at Hugo's diligence and then pack up their equipment and leave the luxury suite.Joseph watching Hugo like this—to say he wasn't surprised would be a lie. However, with the groundwork laid over the previous period, it wasn't that hard for him to accept. Regardless, such changes in Hugo were a good thing. If Hugo was willing to put in enough sweat, Joseph believed that with his talent, he would surely be able to carve out his own world in the field of acting. As Hugo's agent, the burden on his shoulders was also gradually increasing.Over the past year, because of the drag of hudson hawk, coupled with a series of continuous bad encounters, Hugo had been in a state of decadence, which had also made Joseph habitually lazy. But Joseph knew that things were different now; he had to actively pave the way for Hugo.After that, the scent of a woman crew stayed in New York for three more days, then Long Island, and subsequently the main force moved towards Boston. After finishing filming there, they finally arrived in New Jersey, where they would film the parts of the movie set in the preparatory school. In the preparatory school, Charlie, played by Hugo, became the protagonist, and he would shoulder the main acting load. However, for Hugo, who had experienced the test of the previous four weeks, this was not a difficult task.It is worth mentioning that the Actor who played the important role of George in the movie was Philip Seymour Hoffman. Philip was the same age as Hugo. He was a professionally trained Actor who graduated from New York University with a major in drama. However, he only appeared on the big screen this year, and scent of a woman was only his third work, and all of them were supporting roles.However, Philip's future acting career would gradually grow into a backbone of Hollywood. One could see him in works such as the talented mr. ripley, magnolia, and mission: impossible 3. Of course, what truly made him famous was Capote, the work that allowed him to win the academy award for best actor. This Actor could be called a character Actor; what he excelled at most was integrating his feelings about real life into his characters, thereby making the characters present complex and ever-changing traits.But Philip, who was just starting out, did not have such excellent acting skills yet. A bit restless, he was brimming with the liveliness and naivety of a young man, and his acting was even a bit greasy. This actually allowed Hugo to perceive a different kind of fun: watching the immature appearance of an Actor who would achieve success in the future when he first debuted was truly an interesting thing, and the fun in it was no less than the acting performance opposite Al Pacino.
