Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion

In addition to praise, there are some criticisms of "Gone Girl" and Link's article, with critics arguing that the movie lacks logic, and the male and female protagonists are forced creations of the scriptwriter, not genuine reactions of the characters.

For instance, the female protagonist faces domestic abuse and discovers her husband's infidelity. In reality, most people would choose to call the police rather than concocting a bizarre disappearance to frame her husband. Moreover, the husband's peculiar behavior in the drama is merely based on the scriptwriter's ideas, not how a real man would react to his wife's disappearance.

The main criticism of Link is that being a billionaire and a World Boxing Champion, he exudes a strong aura. Even though he appears downtrodden and weak in the movie, he still cannot hide this imposing air, making it hard for viewers to believe him as a man easily manipulated by a woman.

Additionally, netizens mentioned that they had just seen Link portray Captain America, fighting hundreds and saving the world. Now seeing him play a submissive man in "Gone Girl" seems a bit incongruous.

Despite some controversies after its release, "Gone Girl" is of high quality, discussing themes of gender and marital relations, and is very popular among adult audiences. The film had high popularity and high discussion volume in movie slots in October, with many female fans on the internet planning group viewings, calling it the best marriage-themed movie in recent years.

Four weeks after its release, the box office in North America reached 168 million US dollars, overseas box office was 263 million US dollars, totaling 431 million US dollars.

It is also the sixth film from Lionsgate Films this year to exceed 100 million US dollars at the North American box office, and the first globally to exceed 400 million US dollars.

"This role really doesn't suit you."

In the café, Director Woody Allen pointed at the movie still in the newspaper and commented.

"There are no unsuitable roles, only actors who don't perform well. I think I did quite well in this film."

Link confidently smiled, holding his coffee cup.

"Well done? Hmph, if I were the director of the movie, I wouldn't have passed you in any scenes. Haven't you noticed that since 'Midnight in Paris,' your acting has not improved at all? This is because you're too self-satisfied and unwilling to spend time honing your skills."

Woody Allen retorted.

"I have won the best actor awards at the Berlin and Cannes Film Festivals, and I was also nominated for best actor at the Golden Globes."

"So what? Every film festival awards a best actor prize. You winning those awards only means you were lucky, not that your acting has improved."

Woody Allen said.

Link smiled lightly, not wanting to argue further, "How is your new film coming along? If you're short of funds to make a movie, you can come to me."

Since the 1970s, Director Allen has released nearly one movie per year; "Midnight in Paris" in 2011, "Love in Rome" in 2012, "Blue Jasmine" in 2013, and this year's "Magic in The Moonlight," starring Emma Stone and Colin Firth, released in July with a production cost of 22 million and a global box office of 50.7 million, barely breaking even.

"Midnight in Paris," when released, earned 160 million US dollars worldwide and marked a peak in Allen's film career, but his subsequent films received good reviews yet did not perform well at the box office.

The media commented that Director Allen's age is showing, and his directing skills are declining.

Nevertheless, many film companies still invest in his movies. In recent years, Director Allen has worked closely with Sony Pictures. Link's comment about lacking funds for moviemaking was a tease.

"Hmph, lack of investment for my movies? That will never happen," Director Allen waved it off and added, "I came to see you today to ask when you will be free. I think you are right; we shouldn't delay that boxing film any longer."

"I'll think about it. Next year could work; I have two movies scheduled then, and I should be able to make some time."

Link thought for a moment. The two movies next year were "Captain America 3: Civil War" and "Fifty Shades of Grey," both commercial films with shorter filming cycles, taking about three to four months to complete.

"Next year won't work for me; I'll be filming 'Irrational Man' and I won't have much time. How about the year after next?"

Director Allen suggested.

"That works!"

Link shrugged, thinking this old man was deliberately making things difficult.

Initially, he was at home reading when the old man called him to have coffee, mentioning they had business to discuss.

But once they met, they only scheduled a movie to be shot the year after next.

This could have been clarified over the phone.

While chatting, an acquaintance walked into the café, wearing a loose long dress and pushing a baby stroller.

In the stroller sat a toddler about one or two years old, with golden brown hair like his mother, blue eyes, wearing a long T-shirt and overalls, sitting in the stroller and observing the people around, red-cheeked, also a very adorable little fellow.

"What are you looking at?"

Old man Allen turned his head and also saw the woman pushing the stroller in.

On seeing Link, the woman paused, adjusted her golden short hair by her ear, and smiled, "Director Ellen, and Link, what a coincidence to see you here."

"Ms. Theron, is this your son? He's really cute."

Link said, looking at the little guy in the stroller.

"Yes, his name is Louis Theron. Louis, say hello to Uncle Link?"

Charlize Theron squatted down, pulling the little guy's hand and smiled.

The little guy stared with big curious eyes at Link.

"Hi, little Louis, how old are you?"

Link smiled at the little guy.

The little guy looked at him a few times, shouting mommy mommy, reaching out wanting Ms. Theron to hold him.

Ms. Theron, holding the little guy, laughed, "He's almost two years old now, getting naughtier."

"It's good to be a bit naughty, the three at my place are very naughty too."

Link said.

Ms. Theron looked at him with a smile, greeted him and Director Ellen, then with the little guy in her arms, she went to sit in the booth next door, while the life assistant followed with the stroller.

Link watched the back of Ms. Theron and the little redhead leaning on her shoulder, somewhat puzzled.

At the beginning of the year, he had read the news about Charlize Theron adopting a little boy from South Africa, but he recalled that in the original timeline, Charlize Theron had adopted a little Black boy, how did it become this Louis Theron?

Also, the little guy's looks somewhat resembled little Cassel.

Is it a coincidence or something else?

"What are you staring at Charlize Theron for?"

Director Ellen asked.

"I'm just looking at the little guy, he's really cute, isn't he?"

Link responded with a smile.

"Hmph, don't be fooled by their cuteness now, the older they get, the more annoying they become, eventually becoming your enemy, don't forget Freud's Oedipus complex, young boys grow up always wanting to rebel against paternal authority, even to kill their own fathers."

Director Ellen said darkly.

Link smiled lightly, "Ronan is doing quite well, I've seen his show on NBC news channel."

"Forget him, now he only wants to kill me."

Director Ellen said.

Link shrugged his shoulders, unsure how to console him.