I don't believe (and I did address it in the post) that a movie's intentions should diminish the expectation of decent plot line. This movie, as all movies are, was designed to make money yes, but it took the work of a writer to create a screenplay, a director to create a vision, and actors to execute it correctly and with artistry. I am sure these people would not be happy knowing their purpose is for money alone.
They would probably, at the least, want to know that their hard work went into an entertaining project. I personally (and this certainly does not apply to everyone) want my entertainment to be intriguing and creative. That is how I judge movies. Don't misunderstand however, your criticism is not ignored and will factor in to my process from now on.
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i tried to read your movie review for "wanted". unfortunately, it was so enormously frustrating that i was unable to get through the entirety of the post.
it's funny, how you mention movies are a form of entertainment. who doesn't like spending eleven dollars on some mind numbing manipulation of their thoughts?
it's amusing, the reviews Wanted has gotten considering how relatable the movie is, to the present. super hero movies are often derived from biblical text, and biblical theme is hugely evident in Wanted. honest movies don't get good reviews, because the mind is manipulated and socialized to not see the honesty. movies create illusion that results in the denial of what is real.
the process of movie watching is calculated. everything is relevant, from the previews, to the order of the previews and their relation to the movie. popular movies reflect on society, and a lot of the times, those movies aren't worthy of the praise they get.
when one removes self from the movie watching process, and watches merely for the literal meaning of the language being spewed from the screen, it's quite frightening how destructive and manipulative movies can be.
a movie theatre is a constructed enviornment...the seats are comfortable...the concession stands provide comforting snacks..and the tranquil silence of the theatre is quite pleasing. this constructed euphoric atmosphere manipulates the viewers power to perceive the literal, and leaves the viewers mind vulnerable and trained.
but lo! it's entertainment! is it not?
language is a powerful weapon. movies are a powerful execution of that weapon. perhaps one might go as far as to say movies are [potential] weapons of mass destruction. how does one get a message out to a mass amount of people? there are many ways, but movies...are quite a way to do it.
big brother isn't fictional. we can deny it, or do something about it.
i hope you are well
jennaG.
i tried to read your movie review for "wanted". unfortunately, it was so enormously frustrating that i was unable to get through the entirety of the post.
it's funny, how you mention movies are a form of entertainment. who doesn't like spending eleven dollars on some mind numbing manipulation of their thoughts?
it's amusing, the reviews Wanted has gotten considering how relatable the movie is, to the present. super hero movies are often derived from biblical text, and biblical theme is hugely evident in Wanted. honest movies don't get good reviews, because the mind is manipulated and socialized to not see the honesty. movies create illusion that results in the denial of what is real.
the process of movie watching is calculated. everything is relevant, from the previews, to the order of the previews and their relation to the movie. popular movies reflect on society, and a lot of the times, those movies aren't worthy of the praise they get.
when one removes self from the movie watching process, and watches merely for the literal meaning of the language being spewed from the screen, it's quite frightening how destructive and manipulative movies can be.
a movie theatre is a constructed enviornment...the seats are comfortable...the concession stands provide comforting snacks..and the tranquil silence of the theatre is quite pleasing. this constructed euphoric atmosphere manipulates the viewers power to perceive the literal, and leaves the viewers mind vulnerable and trained.
but lo! it's entertainment! is it not?
language is a powerful weapon. movies are a powerful execution of that weapon. perhaps one might go as far as to say movies are [potential] weapons of mass destruction. how does one get a message out to a mass amount of people? there are many ways, but movies...are quite a way to do it.
big brother isn't fictional. we can deny it, or do something about it.
i hope you are well
jennaG.
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