So I am currently working on a movie. To describe the genre is really hard, but horror/action/romance mostly, I suppose. It's a mixture of everything with horror at the upfront because of supernatural aspects and lots of blood.
It's not going to be a happy movie throughout, even though it's not a slasher. And the end will be tragic, with no happiness thrown in. It would be betraying the whole idea of the movie to make it happy for the sake of the audience.
I've always admired movies with the guts to not adhere to the standards of the Hollywood ending. Something that makes one think, or shocks you, as opposed to fluff and happiness, I think is something to be respected.
So, the question is, how would a movie that doesn't give you any sort of happy closure make you feel? What would you THINK of it?
2007-04-17 01:34:04 · 7 answers · asked by ♦ Tiff ♦ 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
quick story--i went to see Bridge to Terabithia based on the trailers. looked like nice light hearted fantasy based Saturday afternoon fare. had my GF, popcorn and a weekend attitude--everything i needed.
i don't want to give it away, but it is anything but that. the movie takes a horrible turn that left the audience gasping. i could hear little kids behind me crying. i was sorely disappointed. but that is because of what it portrayed itself as being, at least to me.
but in a horror movie, i think this can be carried off, especially today. you have movies like Vanilla Sky,The Number 23 and Perfect Stranger that sort of go against convention--but because of the tone of the film, it's easier to accept.
i'm not sure how much of a money maker you would have on your hands, but you might be able to make people think more about what they have seen, sort of the way some indie producers work. what is more important at this point--money or critical acclaim?
i say stick to your guns and go with what you has the impact on the audience that you really want...or maybe do the conventional stuff to make the money so you can do the more important stuff.
i mean, Clint Eastwood was in Tarantula before he made Million Dollar Baby (movie totally sidelined me--i sat there turning my head so my GF couldn't see a couple of tears...). i thought i was going to see a boxing movie. damn you, Clint!!!!
2007-04-17 02:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by michael p 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well jeepers creepers the movie did not have a nice ending did it? and it was very scary as you always expect the baddys to loose! i think more films should be like this, it gives you something to think about! the only other film i recall not having a good ending was united 93 and god i really wished it did!! it was so sad even know you know what the endings going to be it still hits you far too hard!
2007-04-17 02:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have watched alot of movies like this and I like very scary movies involved with the supernatural. Movie's like that sometimes give me nightmares but I still love them. But sometimes when there is a tragedy ending the movie it can be bad. I have felt sad at times when certain people don't make it that I thought would.
2007-04-17 01:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen movies that haven't given the audience any kind of happy closure, and I thought the movies sucked, and I told all of my friends and family about it and the ones that saw it anyway agreed that it sucked. Those movies are total downers. Life is depressing enough, why would I want to pay $20.00 or more to go to a theater and be more depressed? Thanks but no thanks.
It's your movie so you can do what you want, just don't expect it to be a blockbuster.
2007-04-17 01:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm a huge fan of movies that don't end as the usual movie does. i have a tendency to root for the bad guy, because they never win in movies, and that is not how it happens in all reality.
it sounds like a movie i would enjoy greatly.
2007-04-17 01:42:40 · answer #5 · answered by jack_skellington49 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do u imply in truly existence? or within the film? if u r speakme approximately the film then sure i simply bought performed seeing it with my grandma and sister and mother and we had been like several crying however it is a relatively gooood film:)
2016-09-05 15:16:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its great cause it gives you a look at the other side of the coin. what if?? you know.
i'd definitely watch it
2007-04-17 09:13:40 · answer #7 · answered by Viaa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋