Release the Kraken!
What has happened to the movie going experience? When did we become so
critical over what is good and what isn't? I went and saw Clash of the
Titans today and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. Was it the best
action movie I have ever seen? No. Did it have the smartest dialogue in
the world? Definitely not. Did I enjoy myself? Yes.
First off,
you can't go to a movie where the only line spoken in the trailer is
“release the Kraken,” and expect smart dialogue. I don't think the movie
attempted that at all, so why are we striving to look for it? As far as
the action went, it was pretty decent. It wasn't anything particularly
new or revolutionary, but it served its purpose well. Clash of the
Titans was supposed to be a campy action based summer blockbuster and
they achieved that perfectly. So why are we looking for more?
It
seems like everyone expects every movie to be bigger, badder, and
smarter than its competition, but not all movies are meant to be that
way. Some movies are just meant to entertain. I think we forget that and
that our expectations are way to high.
Look at the movie Doom.
It was based on a first person shooter known for its lack of any plot.
The video game was only really known for bringing blood and gore into
the computer world. So why would one go to see Doom in theaters and
expect a plot? It was supposed to be a stupid, bloody, action flick and
it nailed that all the way up to that awesome first person shooter
sequence at the end.
A lot of people really hated the newest
Indiana Jones They said it was too weird and they think it didn't take
itself seriously enough. I feel bad for those people. They seem to have
forgotten that Indiana Jones never took itself seriously. All of the
movies were supposed to be silly B-movies. They just happened to be so
iconic.
I guess the point I'm trying to make is that maybe we
need to try and be a little less critical when going to the movies. We
need to go into a movie with the right state of mind. The industry's job
is to make money and entertain. You paid for the ticket so the first
part is done. So why don't you sit back and enjoy what you watching.
Are
all movies going to be cinema gold? No they won't. That doesn't mean
you can't get a smile out of watching them. Not every movie is going to
be an Avatar. So stop being so picky and sit down, throw your 3-D
glasses on, and try not to throw up. Believe me you'll enjoy it.
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You can't live a good life alone. It's like painting with one color. You won't find the true beauty of the picture unless you use other colors too. Sure, sometimes the colors will bleed together and your palate will get messy, but in the end it'll be worth it.
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Published Date
4/12/2010 12:00:00 AM
Published In
www.jackrollinsradio.com
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