A.O. Scott writes that every movie genre offers teachable moments. Dramas highlight the importance of interpersonal connections. Horror movies impart the need to avoid being reckless and impulsive. Romantic comedies let us see that the "perfect man" is really the narcissitic jerk, while the one you never looked twice at is really your soul mate.
Here is his take on what summer action blockbuster movies teach:
1) Heroes don't always know that they're heroes
2) Heroism is a lonely, thankless vocation
3) When the going gets tough, the rules don't apply
4) It's always personal
5) You can't trust anyone
6) There is always someone you can trust
7) There is always enough time
8) You should never get too comfortable
9) Everything will be okay in the end
10) There is always a sequel
This can parallel life, don't you think?
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15 comments:
Very interesting, and thanks for pointing to it! Of course, I love summer action blockbusters better than most genres, including romantic comedy. I treat most of those more like horror movies! ("Don't go with him, honey!")
This is good. Decided to copy it. Of course I had mental counterpoints to each one of them.
This was good. Remember too, just cuz the guy was killed doesn't mean that he's really dead. LOL. ;)
That's a really neat way to look
at things. I especially like #3.
How many times have we caused ourselves grief by doing what feels
right,only to feel/think guilt or doubt because it doesn't follow the rules??
Seems logical to me. lol
Cracker,
I think I've learned most things from horror movies myself.
Mr. Writeon,
I enjoyed the article.
Just Me,
Yes, sometimes reality isn't what it appears to be!
Ms. L,
Rule breaking and rule bending can be good sometimes.
Wanda,
Of course, tongue in cheek with it all.
Yeah, totally. I have been thinking a lot about trust lately. Its a tricky thing....
kinda sounds like real life eh? Hope you're doing well Deb. :-)
oh see we think the movies that dont have a sequel appeal much more for us, except harry potter of course
I just saw Transformers and this TOTALLY applies!
::jeremy::
you forgot:
when in doubt, Hollywood will blow it up.
jenji
And any hero will do.
All those missed teachable moments. Who knew?
I like movies like these. They make you really think.
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