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Now, I'm not a person to admit being wrong. In fact, it would be fair to say that I don't do it very often. But, I'm actually gonna have to agree with Vottanator - for once.
I'm on about watching films at a young age and how you see them. You don't just wake up on your 8th birthday, go to the shop with mummy and daddy and rent out Schindler's List, because you want to witness what happened back in World War 2 and realise the sheer terror of things. The more real side of the story is that you'd go and get out an Arnie film, or perhaps something of the same genre that consisted of people dying in any way manner.
And you'd enjoy it.
We were all at this stage. The stage when every film that ever won an Oscar was a sign. The sign reading "Warning, Bad Film". And it wasn't anything to do with it being a bad film, it was just your taste, your immature sense, your eyes, were not ready, yet.
The main person who I'd like to say is responsible for some of these films, during the 90's, is Jerry Bruckheimer. Every time, the inevitable happens. A situation in which only experts can resolve and more then likely, these experts have no experience needed for the task in hand.
We've had Armageddon. A film that shows oil drillers going to save the world. And I'll admit now. I loved it. But, the more I thought about it, I suddenly realised I was young. I was naive and couldn't see past the explosions and development of characters.
Then, you've got The Rock. Another film that anyone who loves; fast cars, weapons, violence, one liners, awful script, bad storyline and unbelievable character; would love. Another prime example of these films. Pearl Harbor. A prime example of a film that had all of the above in and failed miserably.
Now, you can't really complain too much. As, they weren't made just for us to watch with a fake smile on our face. They were made to entertain us, and that’s what they do. What I am saying though, is that once you've past that stage of mindless violence, with awful acting - but great actors, then you find it hard to make your way back.
I'm kind of finding it hard to put my point across, as you might be able to tell. Basically, why is it that we watch these action films. The ones that consist good actors, staring in awful roles, with stupid characters, with an awful script and an unbelievable storyline. When we could just watch something that inspires you. A film based on real events. Something that has an emotional impact on you, even if it had no personal meaning to yourself.
Is it a waste of time? Or just good old fun?
I'm on about watching films at a young age and how you see them. You don't just wake up on your 8th birthday, go to the shop with mummy and daddy and rent out Schindler's List, because you want to witness what happened back in World War 2 and realise the sheer terror of things. The more real side of the story is that you'd go and get out an Arnie film, or perhaps something of the same genre that consisted of people dying in any way manner.
And you'd enjoy it.
We were all at this stage. The stage when every film that ever won an Oscar was a sign. The sign reading "Warning, Bad Film". And it wasn't anything to do with it being a bad film, it was just your taste, your immature sense, your eyes, were not ready, yet.
The main person who I'd like to say is responsible for some of these films, during the 90's, is Jerry Bruckheimer. Every time, the inevitable happens. A situation in which only experts can resolve and more then likely, these experts have no experience needed for the task in hand.
We've had Armageddon. A film that shows oil drillers going to save the world. And I'll admit now. I loved it. But, the more I thought about it, I suddenly realised I was young. I was naive and couldn't see past the explosions and development of characters.
Then, you've got The Rock. Another film that anyone who loves; fast cars, weapons, violence, one liners, awful script, bad storyline and unbelievable character; would love. Another prime example of these films. Pearl Harbor. A prime example of a film that had all of the above in and failed miserably.
Now, you can't really complain too much. As, they weren't made just for us to watch with a fake smile on our face. They were made to entertain us, and that’s what they do. What I am saying though, is that once you've past that stage of mindless violence, with awful acting - but great actors, then you find it hard to make your way back.
I'm kind of finding it hard to put my point across, as you might be able to tell. Basically, why is it that we watch these action films. The ones that consist good actors, staring in awful roles, with stupid characters, with an awful script and an unbelievable storyline. When we could just watch something that inspires you. A film based on real events. Something that has an emotional impact on you, even if it had no personal meaning to yourself.
Is it a waste of time? Or just good old fun?
Er...
*runs away from Grix*
It's not a case of being young, it's a case of what you want to watch. Some people will be happy watching Bruckheimers, others will want something deeper. It just depends on who you are.
Circumstances also play a part in the choosing of films. If I'm at a party, I don't want to watch Pi, just because you have to concentrate on the movie and not the girl sitting next to you.
Have I missed the point?
*runs away from Grix*
It's not a case of being young, it's a case of what you want to watch. Some people will be happy watching Bruckheimers, others will want something deeper. It just depends on who you are.
Circumstances also play a part in the choosing of films. If I'm at a party, I don't want to watch Pi, just because you have to concentrate on the movie and not the girl sitting next to you.
Have I missed the point?
*fights urge to regurgitate his lunch*
Argh, can't write at the moment, I'm not in the mood at all.
It's like having a poo, sometimes it just flows out, and other times you have to take half a bloody hour to get some progress. And then you take longer trying to tidy it up at the end.
It's like having a poo, sometimes it just flows out, and other times you have to take half a bloody hour to get some progress. And then you take longer trying to tidy it up at the end.
*Kicks Grix*
I've got a bit post on maturity to write, but I'm a bit tired at the moment, so I'll do it later. If I don't, kick me, or something.
hmmm... it is the same in music I guess... you can listen to something with no meaning to it, or something with some meaningful emotional/social/political lyrics to it.
Something with meaning will have power added to it, but won't necessarily be entertaining. Something made for the purpose of entertainment will usually entertain, but rarely do anything else. I think we should try to maintain a balance...
Something with meaning will have power added to it, but won't necessarily be entertaining. Something made for the purpose of entertainment will usually entertain, but rarely do anything else. I think we should try to maintain a balance...
Now, I'm not a person to admit being wrong. In fact, it would be fair to say that I don't do it very often. But, I'm actually gonna have to agree with Vottanator - for once.
I'm on about watching films at a young age and how you see them. You don't just wake up on your 8th birthday, go to the shop with mummy and daddy and rent out Schindler's List, because you want to witness what happened back in World War 2 and realise the sheer terror of things. The more real side of the story is that you'd go and get out an Arnie film, or perhaps something of the same genre that consisted of people dying in any way manner.
And you'd enjoy it.
We were all at this stage. The stage when every film that ever won an Oscar was a sign. The sign reading "Warning, Bad Film". And it wasn't anything to do with it being a bad film, it was just your taste, your immature sense, your eyes, were not ready, yet.
The main person who I'd like to say is responsible for some of these films, during the 90's, is Jerry Bruckheimer. Every time, the inevitable happens. A situation in which only experts can resolve and more then likely, these experts have no experience needed for the task in hand.
We've had Armageddon. A film that shows oil drillers going to save the world. And I'll admit now. I loved it. But, the more I thought about it, I suddenly realised I was young. I was naive and couldn't see past the explosions and development of characters.
Then, you've got The Rock. Another film that anyone who loves; fast cars, weapons, violence, one liners, awful script, bad storyline and unbelievable character; would love. Another prime example of these films. Pearl Harbor. A prime example of a film that had all of the above in and failed miserably.
Now, you can't really complain too much. As, they weren't made just for us to watch with a fake smile on our face. They were made to entertain us, and that’s what they do. What I am saying though, is that once you've past that stage of mindless violence, with awful acting - but great actors, then you find it hard to make your way back.
I'm kind of finding it hard to put my point across, as you might be able to tell. Basically, why is it that we watch these action films. The ones that consist good actors, staring in awful roles, with stupid characters, with an awful script and an unbelievable storyline. When we could just watch something that inspires you. A film based on real events. Something that has an emotional impact on you, even if it had no personal meaning to yourself.
Is it a waste of time? Or just good old fun?
I'm on about watching films at a young age and how you see them. You don't just wake up on your 8th birthday, go to the shop with mummy and daddy and rent out Schindler's List, because you want to witness what happened back in World War 2 and realise the sheer terror of things. The more real side of the story is that you'd go and get out an Arnie film, or perhaps something of the same genre that consisted of people dying in any way manner.
And you'd enjoy it.
We were all at this stage. The stage when every film that ever won an Oscar was a sign. The sign reading "Warning, Bad Film". And it wasn't anything to do with it being a bad film, it was just your taste, your immature sense, your eyes, were not ready, yet.
The main person who I'd like to say is responsible for some of these films, during the 90's, is Jerry Bruckheimer. Every time, the inevitable happens. A situation in which only experts can resolve and more then likely, these experts have no experience needed for the task in hand.
We've had Armageddon. A film that shows oil drillers going to save the world. And I'll admit now. I loved it. But, the more I thought about it, I suddenly realised I was young. I was naive and couldn't see past the explosions and development of characters.
Then, you've got The Rock. Another film that anyone who loves; fast cars, weapons, violence, one liners, awful script, bad storyline and unbelievable character; would love. Another prime example of these films. Pearl Harbor. A prime example of a film that had all of the above in and failed miserably.
Now, you can't really complain too much. As, they weren't made just for us to watch with a fake smile on our face. They were made to entertain us, and that’s what they do. What I am saying though, is that once you've past that stage of mindless violence, with awful acting - but great actors, then you find it hard to make your way back.
I'm kind of finding it hard to put my point across, as you might be able to tell. Basically, why is it that we watch these action films. The ones that consist good actors, staring in awful roles, with stupid characters, with an awful script and an unbelievable storyline. When we could just watch something that inspires you. A film based on real events. Something that has an emotional impact on you, even if it had no personal meaning to yourself.
Is it a waste of time? Or just good old fun?