This essay is about two main points. One what makes a block buster movie. Two is the argument that the context of a blockbuster movie has to be about religion politics or some message of importance to an individuals or society as a whole or can a movie be a blockbuster without any of those points. The first thing i looked at was the financial aspect of a blockbuster because how else can you identify a blockbuster if not by how much money people spend to go see it! I looked at 7 major movie generes horror, action, drama, comedy, romance, science fiction and documentry now of course there are more but they all can be considered sub categories of these five. Ifound one of most successful category of the five is a suprise to some not to me is …show more content…
The other reason is who doesn't like a good scare. But what makes a real blockbuster in the horror category is the plot as well as the twists and turns and i think most of all originality. Now maybe of all the categories this one has the best argument that you do not need a good political or heavy plot to carry the story on although to really keep an aduience interested any coming back is how they identify with the story. Now for myself i have loved horrors since i was little girl and i am devout catholic so the stories of the soul and god were the movies i naturrally were drawn to but the scare factor of horror mmovie was just as exciting as the plot itself. The times in the story when the music would bring an air of suspense and then at just the right moment an event would happen that would make you jump out ogf your seat. I …show more content…
So either it can have a political agenda or religion but most action movies are simply about violence. So out af all the genere's this is the one in my opinion can be a blockbuster without any serious plot about any realsociety,polital or even remote moral to the story other than watching well coregraphed stunts and computer grapphics. Now some of the other genere's i mentionened romance, thrillers, and science fiction . I find is almost near impossible to make without some sort of plot with the above essayès major point of polital religion society problems as whole put into their plots period nevermind a blockbuster so i definatels disagree these generes witch maybe not impossible woulod be extremely difficult. There has to be some sort of reason for the audience to flock to these theatres other than just special effects and a lister
Identify specific elements of a motion picture that film studios look for in a successful movie.
One could easily dismiss movies as superficial, unnecessarily violent spectacles, although such a viewpoint is distressingly pessimistic and myopic. In a given year, several films are released which have long-lasting effects on large numbers of individuals. These pictures speak
The horror genre of film captives the frightfulness of individual fear, horror is the only genre that is meant captive the terror of the audience. The horror- the genre has been around well over one hundred- years there has been an extension of different types of horror and how the audience perceives horror. Many would even argue that horror films often reflect the fear of society in that certain time period. The evolution of horror reflects the evolution of society’s fear.
In this paper I will offer a structural analysis of the films of Simpson and Bruckheimer. In addition to their spectacle and typically well-crafted action sequences, Simpson/Bruckheimer pictures seem to possess an unconscious understanding of the zeitgeist and other cultural trends. It is this almost innate ability to select scripts that tap into some traditional American values (patriotism, individualism, and the obsession with the “new”) that helps to make their movies blockbusters.
In Hollywood today, most films can be categorized according to the genre system. There are action films, horror flicks, Westerns, comedies and the likes. On a broader scope, films are often separated into two categories: Hollywood films, and independent or foreign ‘art house’ films. Yet, this outlook, albeit superficial, was how many viewed films. Celebrity-packed blockbusters filled with action and drama, with the use of seamless top-of-the-line digital editing and special effects were considered ‘Hollywood films’. Films where unconventional themes like existentialism or paranoia, often with excessive violence or sex or a combination of both, with obvious attempts to displace its audiences from the film were often attributed with the generic label of ‘foreign’ or ‘art house’ cinema.
Film and literature are two media forms that are so closely related, that we often forget there is a distinction between them. We often just view the movie as an extension of the book because most movies are based on novels or short stories. Because we are accustomed to this sequence of production, first the novel, then the motion picture, we often find ourselves making value judgments about a movie, based upon our feelings on the novel. It is this overlapping of the creative processes that prevents us from seeing movies as distinct and separate art forms from the novels they are based on.
Every film can be related back to socially significant issues that occurred during the time it was released. It’s a snapshot of the issues during that time period. Film is not created in a vacuum. As described in our textbook, film “Conveys “the temper of an age of a nation” as well as that of the artists who produces it” (Belton 22). Films tend to reflect current society, country ideals or beliefs in order for the audience to relate. Some of those techniques used include, the American dream, family, corruption, divorce, and crime. If a director decides not include current social issues than it becomes harder for an audience to relate to the film because they will not be able to connect to the characters and get into their shoes. One film that encompasses all of these current social issues is American Hustle (David O. Russell, 2013). This film is a melodrama because of the context and social issues this film deals with. American Hustle has a social significance to today’s current culture, society, beliefs and social issues through the use of the American dream, corruption, divorce, crime and family.
People are addicted to the synthetic feeling of being terrified. Modern day horror films are very different from the first horror films which date back to the late nineteenth century, but the goal of shocking the audience is still the same. Over the course of its existence, the horror industry has had to innovate new ways to keep its viewers on the edge of their seats. Horror films are frightening films created solely to ignite anxiety and panic within the viewers. Dread and alarm summon deep fears by captivating the audience with a shocking, terrifying, and unpredictable finale that leaves the viewer stunned.
made in. Some incorporate them into the plot, some use them as allegories, and some satirize them.” Without an influence or connection to relate with the audience, the film would have no dimension. When seeing a movie, viewers are always going to search for an underlying meaning or message that could connect to their lives today. Although most
Would you rather be horrified beyond repair or thrilled to the point of no return? In horror, the main purpose is to invoke fear and dread into the audience in the most unrealistic way. Horror movies involve supernatural entities such as ghosts, vampires, teleportation, and being completely immortal. As thriller films are grounded in realism and involve more suspense, mystery, and a sense of panic. Though both genres will frighten the audience, it will happen in two different ways. Whether the horror thrills or the thriller horrifies, a scare is always incorporated.
For instance, to imply that Psycho (1960) was not a major film mainly because of the use of diegetic and non-diegetic sound would be simply untrue. By all means the film has a dark narrative and is a vital part to what makes it powerful, however it would not have had such great impact without the particular use of sound. (QUOTE)
film can make or break a movie. Marketing a film takes up a great deal of the money that is
Almost everyone has a favorite genre of film, but how everyone defines their favorite genre can differ greatly. Horror is one of the genres where its definition can be perceived differently by many people. Like all other genres, horror does have rules and traditions that must be included in order for a film to be considered a horror film. These rules and traditions include a protagonist, an antagonist, an escape or escape attempt of some sort, and very influential audio and visual effects.
A great film stems from a great script and in order to generate a great script one simple, yet hard to achieve, rule must be adhered to. The rule is to grab the attention of the audience and to grab it quickly because if the audience is not interested from the beginning they will not dedicate their time to complete reading the script or watching the film. To effectively grab the attention of the...
Movies are an unbelievably important escape for many people across the world. Films can take a viewer to another place or time and since the beginning of society, performances have been a staple of cultural. Films show a perception of reality, for better or for worse. Many see films and the cultural that it is in and think that it must be a accurate depiction, which sometimes unfairly puts a stigma on a group of people or a cultural. Hollywood has been able to expand all over the world, and many think The objective of promoting American culture through Hollywood movies is to dominate the other cultural communities around the world and become the universal culture of the world.