...Viewer Opinion Paper Introduction to Film Studies With all the movies that are made not all will make it to the top. I can see where low budget movies what make the cut like most main stream movies do. But Low budget can be better than some main stream movies as long as it has a good story line. This paper I will discuss how I decide on movies I watch. Than give my opinion on what makes a movie enjoyable/unenjoyable to me when I’m watching them? When deciding on a movie to watch or go to it is a hard one if more than one good movie is on TV or playing in the theater. Movies all the times come out and making a decision to watch one takes some reading or watching of the trailer. But I will also decide if the movie will make me laugh, bored with it, or sit at the edge of my chair if I will watch it or not. The final things that will help me decide to watch the movie or not are the actors/actresses that are playing in the movie. To give my opinion on what makes a movie enjoyable what does the movie have to offer? For me an enjoyable movie has to offer many things laughter, a good story line, and action. I enjoy movies with great actor/actresses, but they must have a role that fits them. Adam Sandler, Jim Carry these are a couple of actors that I enjoy watching their movies they can make me laugh from the start of the movie. A movie with good music, if music fits the movie it makes it enjoyable since music draws people in. But even though movies can be enjoyable they can also be...
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...small studios with small budgets and often do not get recognized. All of these different aspects will be visited throughout this paper. First off, it is clear that many of these films share similar aspects and it could possibly be the leading reason as to why these movies are successful. Out of the top 25 list, the only movies that did not include animation or an extensive amount of special effects were Titanic and Passion of the Christ (I am not positive about the latter because I have never seen it, but after watching multiple trailers it seems that it has minimal to no special effects). So that means that twenty-three of the highest grossing movies of all time are “altered”. And by this I mean that many elements were added after the movie was actually filmed (ex. In transformers the robots have to be edited in after that particular film is shot). This does not really apply to the...
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...viewing the film. A large factor that contributes to good movies and the emotions in movies are the actors that are chosen to play the main characters. Another factor that makes a good film is the plot of the movie because it carries the ideas and meaning of the film. The setting is the last extensive aspect of a movie because it helps the audience sense more emotion and personality. The actors, plot and setting are three immeasurable factors that add to the greatness of a film. Actors play a large role in films making the movie have feeling and interest. When you have good actors your movie is extremely interesting. Good actors make it easier to connect with the story. By seeing the actors portray the correct emotions, it adds dimension and makes it easy to connect with the film and understand the emotions being shown. When the actors learn how to work with each other and show chemistry throughout the film, it adds to the intensity of the movie and allows the audience to see the emotions in the story. When the actors show these two aspects throughout the movie, it makes you feel as if you were in the film and experienced the same things as they did. As much as a good actor can make a good movie, a bad actor can destroy one. Bad actors do not portray the character, the feelings and emotions are completely missed and it makes the viewer uninterested and disappointed. The actors add so much to the movies we watch and make the films much more meaningful. In addition, the...
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...Out of Africa is a good example of great cinematography. The story is somewhat of a love story. Personally, I found the story line to be okay at best. But, I always get captivated at the filming. The entire movie was shot on location in Kenya; and while more difficult to do it paid off in this movie. You get so caught up in looking at the scenery, that the slow advancement of the plot can be tolerated. There is a great scene where Robert Redford and Meryl Streep are out and there is a lion looking their way. He tells her not to worry because he will protect her. The next second, a lion heads their way, and she has one chance to shoot. Of course, she doesn’t miss. But the way this scene is filmed, you feel like you are there; you can see how you feel safe, and all at once, it changes. The movie also makes good use of three-dimensional arrangement of people. There are many scenes where there are several people in one scene. But, the way they are arranged makes it easy to look at and get a good sense of what Africa feels like. I would also mention that the costumes help to have a realistic feel of Africa. Meryl is in chinos and light-weighted cotton tops most of the time. This movie could be turned into a Banana Republic advertisement; and, that is exactly the feel costumes should have for a movie. 007 Casino Royale was a good continuation of the Bond series. This is the start of Bond’s career as a 007 agent. It had elements for the old Bond fans, as well as for the newcomers...
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...better than “Tin Star”.In the movie there were some changes. I think that these were good changes it made the movie not so depressing and sad it made it more happier. Some other changes were that. The sheriff dies and his partner got shot and a bunch of bad stuff just happened to Will in the book. In the movie though The sheriff lives and he has a wife. So in the movie good stuff happen. In the book there was also not enough detail and when there was detail it was very confusing in the book. In the movie though the there was a bunch of detail and I was not confused what so ever in the movie. I also feel that the movie had more dramatic scenes then the book. Also in the movie there was also more character and way more drama. In the book there was less characters so it means less drama so it was not that interesting. There were also some changes in the movie that were not in the book. Other than that I think the book and movie was very good and I honestly liked reading and watching...
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...involved in creating a movie and they add a emotional layer to the movie. There is also a choreographer that creates any dance that is involved in the movie . There is also a set designer that creates backgrounds for the sets and makes it look different like you are transported to somewhere else. There is also a special effect technician and works in movies or Tv shows to make explosives or scary scenes. There is also a screenwriter and writes the scripts for the movies and it is also the action that will be spoken by the actors and performed. In a movie the people also get a stunt actor to jump or do dangerous scenes that the actors can not do. In a movie a producer is also involved they gather all the element of the movie and they also make the story and they make sure that they have everything to make the movie and also that...
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...about this terrible movie. That's right, I said it. This movie is trash and there is no debate. Of course, you can enjoy this movie and like it, that's your opinion, but you can't say that this movie was 'good' in any way. Why have I decided to write about this movie? Well, I was on Instagram the other day and there were way too many comments on various posts actually DEFENDING this piece of shit. I got into a number of arguments with random people because they were just trashing on other people and the critics for disliking the movie. I cannot believe how hard headed some blind fanboys are. To the point where I knew I clearly won the argument because their next replies were always something like: "You're just a dumb fag who hates on movies go kill yourself". I'm not exaggerating. These people need to be stopped. They need to open their eyes and see that this movie was not good AT ALL. Some more examples of comments I found on Instagram were like "This movie is perfection" or "Everyone who hates this movie is stupid and wouldn't understand the dark theme because they only like light-hearted Marvel movies". What exactly was wrong with this movie? Everything. I mean the fight scenes were pretty cool, but that's about it. It was just an overall mess. The story jumped around everywhere and couldn't focus on anything. Let's start with the first thing wrong, the title. It shouldn't even be called Batman V Superman as that's not even the main conflict of the movie. It should just plainly...
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...to get a story from different sources in modern times. Books have been good sources for stories, but movies are getting more popular and have the same story with wrong word the books. Why auxiliary verb needed people still reading books, and others are prefer watching should be an infinitive not a gerund the movies? Reading books and watching movies have a lot in common but there are some differences that makes the readers remain faithful to reading books. First, books keep a person’s mind going. A mind is filled with questionspunctuation and as the wheels in your head are turning, your brain is being put to more use rather than if you let it go numb during a movie. It is basically the same as watching television versus going outside and playing for a couple of hours. Movies are like a version of a television show, wrong punctuationthey are just longer. Everyone has heard that if you watch TV for too long it is not good for you, that you should pick up a good book instead.comma splice Should not the same rule apply when it comes to watching a movie? You are contrasting movies and books but you go off on another idea of television. Keep on topic and show how books contrast to movies. In this paragraph you are trying to show how the brain reacts differently to movies and books. (Give more examples of that.) Films can do a lot of different things. They can bring whole worlds to life before our eyes, make characters into living, breathing flesh and blood. They can have us on...
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...about how the agreements made with the IMF impacted Jamaica and its economy in a horrible manor. The film gave the impression that the audience it was trying to reach out to was the average tourists. The movie always showed scenes of tourists having fun on the beach or doing other various activities, and when doing so it referred to the tourists by saying “You”. That is why I think the Audience for the movie would be tourists. Life and Debt had a fair share of both strengths and weaknesses. One of its most crucial strengths was that it interviewed and shared the story of many different people, who have been impacted by the deals made between Jamaica and the IMF. Like the farmer in the milk industry. This is good because it gives the viewer firsthand knowledge of the issues from someone directly involved in it. Another essential strength would be that the film did a good job describing how the IMF works. This is important because it doesn’t leave the audience wondering about the IMF so much, which lets them focus on the other parts of the movie more. A weakness in the film would be that it didn’t explain or say what exactly Jamaica did with the money they received. This is a flaw because it makes the viewer’s wonder where all the money Jamaica borrowed went. The fact that the movie only focused on and talked about the negative impacts from the...
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...How to Write a Movie Review Writing a movie review is a great way of expressing your opinion of a movie. The purpose of most movie reviews is to help the reader in determining whether they want to watch, rent or buy the movie. The review should give enough details about the movie that the reader can make an informed decision, without giving anyway any essentials such as the plot or any surprises. Below are our guidelines and tips for writing a good movie review. HYPERLINK "http://www.yourmoviereviews.com/" \t "_blank" Submit your movie review 1. Watch the movie The first step in writing the review is to watch the movie. Watch the movie in a relaxed environment you are familiar with. You do not want to be distracted by an unfamiliar room. Watching the movie a second time will help you absorb a lot more detail about the movie. Most movie reviewers take notes as they watch the movie review. 2. Give your opinion Most movie reviewers will give their opinion of the movie. This is important as the reviewer can express the elements of the movie they enjoyed or disliked. However, as in all good journalism, the reviewer should also give impartial details, and allow the reader to make their own mind over an issue the reader liked or disliked. Opinions should be explained to allow the reader to determine whether they would agree with your opinion. Many regular movie reviewers will develop a following. If one can find a reviewer who shares...
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...Introduction The report is based on a movie “Kinky Boots” and the character ‘Lola’ who has played a strong and inspirational role, with great lessons for the people in our society. As a student, it is a good movie to watch and learn many things from the character Lola. The story of the movie revolves around the character “Charlie Price”, who was forced to step in and save his family’s shoe factory, due to the sudden death of his father in Northern England. Charlie was helpless and has no idea how to save his company from bankruptcy. He found an unexpected inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous drag performer. Lola helps Charlie discover that there are cross dressers who demand high heeled boots and there is an opportunity to serve this niche market segment. The movie shows how an unsuccessful business can be transformed into a successful business. How leaders should play its role, what kind of approach is required to make a difference. The movie has many lessons on leadership, personality, & behavior for business school students. How an effective leadership of Lola brought changes in the life of Charlie. It all became possible through acceptance of diversity, commitment and bringing new ideas to the table, an important message for the business owners of today. The report will focus on the character ‘Lola’ in relation with the class lectures. Discussion Identification & Application Kinky Boots is a great inspirational movie, with strong lessons for business leaders...
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...Three people were chosen to be interviewed. In order to participate in the interview, one must be familiar with the broadcast and print media. He or she must like reading books and watch movie or TV series as well. The purpose of conducting this interview is to get more thorough perspectives on the Broadcast and Print media. Among the three interviewees, two engaged more with the Broadcast than the Print media. However, when asked to choose their preferences on visual or text, all of them agreed that visual plays more important role in their lives. The first interviewee, Charmaine, could not decide whether she prefers movies over books, or vice versa. The second and third interviewee, Louise and Hans, would want to watch movies based on the good books that they have read previously. However, they both would not buy those books if they watched movies first. Adding on, they both claimed they are regular movie goers because a movie only consumes two hours whereas, finishing a book takes them a week. Charmaine on the other hand, prefer convenience and tangible material. Therefore, she prefers reading books instead when she has the time. She still would go for movies at times but she stated that books offer more escapism from reality. Louise and Hans, as movie watchers, believe that watching a movie is the best way for stress relieve. 2.2 Focus Group Five people participated in this focus group which fulfils the minimum requirement. Five people who were chosen are Charlson...
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...The Natural Sports Management 11/2/11 Movie Analysis “The Natural” is one of the most inspiring sports movies that I have ever seen. Matter of a fact it is one of the most inspiring movies that I have ever seen altogether. It is about a baseball player named Roy Hobbs, whose main goal in the movie is to become the best baseball player to ever play the game. It starts out with Roy throwing with his dad at their farm when Roy was a young kid. Then it jumps to a scene where it shows Roy’s dad dying of a heart attack under the tree that is in their front yard. Then it has Roy standing in front of his window one night just looking at the tree when a streak of lightening came down and struck the tree splitting it into two pieces. Now Roy took part of the tree and made a bat out of it and called it Wonderboy. Then it jumps to where Roy is at the age of just getting out of high school and it shows him talking to his girlfriend at the time, whose name was Iris. He was telling her that he had talked to a team out of Chicago and that he had a tryout with the team. As the movie goes a long, it shows him getting on a train with his agent, or the guy that found him and got his tryout, but also on the train it has a guy named Whammer on the train that is supposed to be the best baseball player that was ever going to play the game of baseball. So they stop at a carnival to enjoy their time and during this time Roy’s man that found him and another guy that was with the Whammer on the train...
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...The Pursuit of Happiness Jun Xi Zhou DeVry University The Pursuit of Happiness I would like to comment on a movie called “The Pursuit of Happiness”. It is based on a true story of the famous self-made millionaire Chris Gardner. When I saw this movie, I thought it might be another old story of inspiring people to stick to their dreams, nothing new. But I decided to watch it for the reason that it stars Will Smith who was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actor because of his performance in this movie. I believe that a good movie must have a good plot, wonderful acting, and the most important thing is the audience’s feeling when they have finished watching the movie. I expect the movie to give me the strength and let me feel happiness. Protagonist of the story is the American black’s investment expert Chris Gardner. Film tells a bankrupt salesman through their unremitting efforts, finally become famous financier of the inspirational story. The most important thing is that what people will know and what are people’s feelings after they have watched the movie. When watching the film I was considering whether to continue to go to college, and I don't know direction. I considered whether I should continue to pursue my dream. After I finished watching, I found that unlike a usual success story, this movie is realistic because there are many failures, defeats and missed opportunities before success happens. An important clue in the film is the change...
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...Questions about the movie: 1. What Shakespeare play is the movie based on? The movie “West Side Story” is based on the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. The story is parallel in both plays: a young couple (Romeo and Juliet and Maria and Tony) that falls in love in a dance and although the enmity of their respective environments they decide to fight for their own feelings and go ahead with their secret relationships. But a fight that came with the lost of one of the each respective different groups makes them be more rival and makes the relationship between the young couples more difficult. Both stories end up in tragedy and makes those different rivals, to get back in a good relationship. 2. Would you rather be a Jet or a Shark? Why? If I had to choose between being in the Jets gang or in the Sharks gag...
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