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Does a film really have to have a good plot?
Well. I believe there is room for all sorts of film in the industry, and if every film had to have an intricate plotline and hidden meaning then there would be a lot less people going to the cinema.
Films such as Charlies Angels and Mortal Kombat have little in the way of narrative (in the traditional sense) and boast a lot of action and special effects as their main selling point. This is fine, though many people will still whine that they are not the stuff of 'proper' movies, but they do what they set out to do and that is entertain.
It's like the difference between a Circus and a Theatre, think about it. Both offer entertainment, both get huge crowds in to watch the act, but they both do this in different ways. The Circus is a series of small acts, no relevant lik between them other than they are all in the same place and led by some kind of ringmaster. The Theatre, on the other hand, has a running narrative and often contains subtle digs at society or at least has something important to say.
Now films are similar, some are pure popcorn movies that are there for no other reason than to thrill the viewer, often with a series of set pieces, or acts. There are also some fantastic films that have more hidden meaning than you could shake a psychatrist at. Both have their fans and a lot of people are quite willing to sit down in front of either to be entertained.
It's better to have little plot than a terrible one that ambles on and on, so don't complain if a film has little story. As long as it's entertaining, someone will be enjoying it.
Well. I believe there is room for all sorts of film in the industry, and if every film had to have an intricate plotline and hidden meaning then there would be a lot less people going to the cinema.
Films such as Charlies Angels and Mortal Kombat have little in the way of narrative (in the traditional sense) and boast a lot of action and special effects as their main selling point. This is fine, though many people will still whine that they are not the stuff of 'proper' movies, but they do what they set out to do and that is entertain.
It's like the difference between a Circus and a Theatre, think about it. Both offer entertainment, both get huge crowds in to watch the act, but they both do this in different ways. The Circus is a series of small acts, no relevant lik between them other than they are all in the same place and led by some kind of ringmaster. The Theatre, on the other hand, has a running narrative and often contains subtle digs at society or at least has something important to say.
Now films are similar, some are pure popcorn movies that are there for no other reason than to thrill the viewer, often with a series of set pieces, or acts. There are also some fantastic films that have more hidden meaning than you could shake a psychatrist at. Both have their fans and a lot of people are quite willing to sit down in front of either to be entertained.
It's better to have little plot than a terrible one that ambles on and on, so don't complain if a film has little story. As long as it's entertaining, someone will be enjoying it.
Does a film really have to have a good plot?
Well. I believe there is room for all sorts of film in the industry, and if every film had to have an intricate plotline and hidden meaning then there would be a lot less people going to the cinema.
Films such as Charlies Angels and Mortal Kombat have little in the way of narrative (in the traditional sense) and boast a lot of action and special effects as their main selling point. This is fine, though many people will still whine that they are not the stuff of 'proper' movies, but they do what they set out to do and that is entertain.
It's like the difference between a Circus and a Theatre, think about it. Both offer entertainment, both get huge crowds in to watch the act, but they both do this in different ways. The Circus is a series of small acts, no relevant lik between them other than they are all in the same place and led by some kind of ringmaster. The Theatre, on the other hand, has a running narrative and often contains subtle digs at society or at least has something important to say.
Now films are similar, some are pure popcorn movies that are there for no other reason than to thrill the viewer, often with a series of set pieces, or acts. There are also some fantastic films that have more hidden meaning than you could shake a psychatrist at. Both have their fans and a lot of people are quite willing to sit down in front of either to be entertained.
It's better to have little plot than a terrible one that ambles on and on, so don't complain if a film has little story. As long as it's entertaining, someone will be enjoying it.
Well. I believe there is room for all sorts of film in the industry, and if every film had to have an intricate plotline and hidden meaning then there would be a lot less people going to the cinema.
Films such as Charlies Angels and Mortal Kombat have little in the way of narrative (in the traditional sense) and boast a lot of action and special effects as their main selling point. This is fine, though many people will still whine that they are not the stuff of 'proper' movies, but they do what they set out to do and that is entertain.
It's like the difference between a Circus and a Theatre, think about it. Both offer entertainment, both get huge crowds in to watch the act, but they both do this in different ways. The Circus is a series of small acts, no relevant lik between them other than they are all in the same place and led by some kind of ringmaster. The Theatre, on the other hand, has a running narrative and often contains subtle digs at society or at least has something important to say.
Now films are similar, some are pure popcorn movies that are there for no other reason than to thrill the viewer, often with a series of set pieces, or acts. There are also some fantastic films that have more hidden meaning than you could shake a psychatrist at. Both have their fans and a lot of people are quite willing to sit down in front of either to be entertained.
It's better to have little plot than a terrible one that ambles on and on, so don't complain if a film has little story. As long as it's entertaining, someone will be enjoying it.
Tomb Raider is one of those films that will ride on the success of the games and the character. However, it really does need a good plot as it's an adventure film. From all accounts so far, however, it doesn't look very promising on the story front.
Shrek, however, has the effects and the plot. This should hopefully make it very popular.
Shrek, however, has the effects and the plot. This should hopefully make it very popular.
A Film which has a great 'Story Line' is Usual Suspects with twists and turns every 5 minutes.
I dont think people are so worried about films not having any plot... Summer blockbuster, arnt trying to be wells of intellectual and philisophical insight...
I think thatoverall people are concerned that the film industry will finally slide completly into the state current held by the Pop industry, where instant sales, marketing and image are more important than the music itself...
I think thatoverall people are concerned that the film industry will finally slide completly into the state current held by the Pop industry, where instant sales, marketing and image are more important than the music itself...