The screening of "A Few Good Men" had ended. Watching the final scene, Daniel Kaffee stood in the middle of the vast courtroom, looked around, and then walked out of the empty courtroom with firm steps. The audience in the cinema was undoubtedly deeply moved.Not only because justice was finally served at the end of the film, and not just because of the fiery confrontation between Kaffee and Jessup; but more so because of the reflection left by the ending: Jessup, Dawson, and Downey didn't believe they were wrong, or didn't understand where they went wrong, but the fact remained that an innocent soldier died, and the three of them were directly or indirectly responsible. So, Jessup was imprisoned, and Dawson and Downey were dishonorably discharged. Was this truly a perfect ending?Hugo sat in his seat, feeling the impact of the film. Rob Reiner had imbued "A Few Good Men" not only with the charm of its characters but also with a depth that made the entire story worth savoring. Perhaps this was the charm of film and the charm of actors. Hugo benefited greatly, with insights into acting and reflections on cinema.Applause erupted from the audience, then swept through like a giant wave, instantly enveloping the inside of the Chinese Theatre. Each crisp and loud clap conveyed the audience's true feelings, releasing the emotions that had been suppressed for a full 140 minutes.Hugo's thoughts were interrupted by the wave of applause. Immediately after, he felt a warmth in his right hand. He turned his head and saw Uma's joyful face. She mouthed, "You're the best!" Then her smile bloomed, accompanied by the applause that surged from all directions.Uma then released Hugo's right hand and stood up, clapping. It was then that Hugo noticed the people around them were also gradually standing, expressing their respect in this way. Hugo couldn't help but stand up as well, smiling broadly as he met the joyful gazes of Jack Nicholson, Rob Reiner, Kevin Bacon, and others. Hugo knew he had succeeded!Following "Scent of a Woman," "A Few Good Men" also achieved success, and this time, Hugo's first breakthrough in acting began to shine on the big screen. Hard work would always pay off, and an opportunity within reach had to be seized with double the effort. Fortunately, Hugo didn't miss out.The happiness of this achievement instantly filled Hugo's chest. A tremendous sense of accomplishment brought a warmth to his eyes. He also stood up, clapping, and embraced his colleagues from the cast and crew, congratulating them on the huge success of the "A Few Good Men" premiere. Although the critics' reviews and audience feedback would still take time to arrive, this moment was for enjoying the victory, and embracing the applause with open arms was the best choice.Rob led the cast to stand in front of the big screen. The cinema lights had slowly come on, and people were welcoming the creative team, preparing for the exciting Q&A session that would follow. Although it wasn't as gossipy as a press interview, this was a rare opportunity for the audience and crew to communicate through the bridge built by the work, and no one would miss it.Staff members quickly came forward to hand microphones to the lead actors. Jack declined the microphone offered to him, passing it to Hugo instead, and patted Hugo's shoulder with a slight smile. However, Rob still got another microphone for Jack. The audience gradually sat down, preparing for the upcoming Q&A session.But just then, the style of the ending song in the cinema's sound system changed. From the inspiring and uplifting music at the end, it transitioned into a tune with a rich soul-jazz flavor. The notes, full of 1940s charm, carried a distinctive sense of ease. "Next time you see me, things won't be the same." The warm and bright voice blended into the melody, flowing slowly, with a touch of ease and lightness, making one's fingers involuntarily want to tap along to the beat. Unconsciously, ears were re-directed from the surrounding chatter back to the big screen.It was then that people realized the credits on the big screen were still rolling up. Everyone had been too excited just now and had overlooked this detail; there were still credits and an end-credits song after the movie ended. But at this moment, silently, attention was drawn into the mood of the end-credits song.The relaxed and elegant voice of the end-credits singer possessed an indescribable charm, mellow yet clear. Each lyric, interpreted by this voice, cleverly intertwined with the storyline of "A Few Good Men." In fact, the original song for the end credits was about a man's feelings after a breakup, expressing that the woman had betrayed him, and he wouldn't remain downcast, vowing to make her regret it when they met again. But under that light and elegant interpretation, it made people think of Kaffee's experience in the movie.At the beginning of the story, Kaffee, like countless lawyers, considered winning to be the priority, not right or wrong. This was also the biggest flaw in the American legal profession at the time, constantly criticized by various European countries. Lawyers were no longer defenders of the law but exploiters of it. Their greatest ability was to use the law to secure the maximum benefit for their clients; so-called morality, right or wrong, good or evil, no longer mattered.Before meeting the defendant, before reading the case report, Kaffee considered reducing the sentence to twelve years a victory. Later, he found the prosecution's offer of a six-month sentence an irresistible temptation. As for how the defendant would establish himself in society after release, it was none of his concern, and whether the defendant was truly "guilty" was not the point. Kaffee was a typical American lawyer.However, as the story progressed, Kaffee gradually understood that some things in the world could not be negotiated. A lawyer was not a salesperson who relied on negotiation and deals to enforce the law. For example, a soldier's dignity, or the relationship between law and justice—these were all beyond the scope of "negotiation." Ultimately, Kaffee used his wisdom and actions to win the confrontation with Jessup, earning Dawson's respect and the affection of all the audience.It was amazing how a mid-tempo jazz song, "Next Time You See Me," was interpreted in such a unique way, making all the audience relive the film's scenes in their minds, as if the story of "A Few Good Men" had been re-interpreted through music. This feeling was both wonderful and magical.Not only the audience, but Jack Nicholson also noticed the beauty of the end-credits song. He cast an inquiring glance at Rob, who, while surprised by the audience's reaction, still gave Jack an affirmative answer. This made Jack look at Hugo again, with an added sense of inquiry in his gaze.Noticing the gradually settling chatter in the theater and observing the audience's expressions, some listening intently, others looking at each other, Hugo also realized something was amiss. He cast an inquiring glance at Uma, who was sitting in the audience, but Uma was currently absorbed in the music and didn't respond to Hugo. Hugo only saw the entranced expression on Uma's face, so he frowned and looked at Rob, then got the answer he wanted: Rob pointed to his own ear, and then Hugo heard his own voice slowly flowing out from the speakers.Although Hugo had composed several songs since his transmigration, this was the first time he had heard the effect of his own voice after being recorded. This made Hugo feel a little unfamiliar; his current voice sounded deeper, and when interpreting certain details, it appeared more delicate and richer. Specifically, it could make the song more vivid.Unfortunately, Hugo's singing technique was still a bit unpolished, unable to maximize this advantage. However, Hugo's expressiveness compensated for this. Having experienced ten years of ups and downs, the incredible transmigration, and a year of passionate struggle, Hugo's understanding of music had clearly improved by two levels. This also made "Next Time You See Me" effortlessly touch the soft spot in people's hearts when performed.This could definitely be called a huge surprise.When the end-credits song finished, another round of applause erupted, and many audience members showed expressions of pleasant surprise. Details determine quality; an excellent film is bound to have countless details worth scrutinizing repeatedly, and clearly, the end-credits song of "A Few Good Men" could be considered such a detail.Thus, the first question in the Q&A session presented a rather unexpected situation: "Excuse me, was the end-credits song specially produced?" Generally speaking, no one would care about such a question, and even if they did, they could wait until the film's official release to check the end credits for relevant information. At least, no one would waste an opportunity during the Q&A session after the premiere."Oh, I think Hugo can answer that question, because he's the arranger and singer of this song." The first question was originally directed at the director, but Rob immediately threw it back to Hugo. As soon as he said this, a gasp immediately rose from the audience.Hugo Lancaster and music? This was unheard of. Everyone was surprised by the fact that he was the end-credits singer, and even more surprised that in addition to a brilliant performance, Hugo had also contributed a beautiful piece of music. This truly surprised everyone present, including all the reporters and critics. Such a discovery was not part of the plan.Hugo picked up the microphone in his hand. He had absolutely not anticipated that his first question would be about the end-credits song. Should he be happy that the music received attention, or should he be disappointed that his acting hadn't been acknowledged? A helpless smile played on Hugo's face. "Yes, this end-credits song is an adaptation of the original by Little Parker, and I sang it myself." Then, a smile bloomed on Hugo's lips. This was a good thing, no need to feel disheartened. "It seems quite a few people here like it, which is a relief. At least if the movie fails, Rob won't blame me."No sooner had Hugo finished speaking than Jack blurted out, "You're the male lead, who else would be blamed if not you?" This immediately stunned Hugo, and the entire audience burst into laughter.
