It seems that 65% of the movies being released nowadays are either re-makes, sequels, or adaptations........& although I think the actual film making is better than it's ever been (partly due to the amazing technological advances we've made & now enjoy in the industry), I wonder why there is a void of creative story ideas & movie plots. I'm not saying there aren't ANY new ideas, but they are few & far between.
2007-07-07 02:25:12 · 10 answers · asked by tres_lounge 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I think directors nowaday feel like cashing it on what is already consider a success. And no matter how bad the film turns out, the fans end up paying their money thereby ignoring the critics and the director gets rich.
2007-07-07 02:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Considering the fact that if you read the posts here, you would think the only three movies ever made were Pirates, Transformers and Harry Potter, one would have to conclude that the movies are geared toward a certain audience for the most part. Why make great movies when you can make a ton of money with mediocrity? If I see another "Have you seen Transformers the movie" post, I think my head will explode.
It's not for want of ideas. There are over 100,000 screen plays submitted to Hollywood every year. I'm sure there are some original ideas in there somewhere. But movie goers love the sequel today. Pirates 3 hits the screen and people are dying to see Pirates 4. So, given several brilliant screenplays to take a chance on, or a blockbuster in Pirates 4, what would YOU produce?
Sadly, in today's climate, "The Usual Suspects" or "Glenn Gary Glenn Ross"would never have been made. So you just have to look out for the gems.
Check out "A Prarie Home Companion" if you get the chance.
2007-07-07 03:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer to a long-standing question:
Movies cost lots of money to make, and to distribute. Major studios and producers don't want to risk money on untried subjects. Re-makes, sequels and adaptations have, they feel, guaranteed audiences and can be sold/franchised accordingly.
Thus, for every great, well-made, creative and intelligent production that's released, you'll see a mess of schlock being released. Watchable, entertaining schlock, but schlock all the same. That's the way pretty much any medium works.
As for audiences, they're not clamoring for new ideas or particularly for creativity--that's not their job---what they want is entertainment---if the right film comes along, they'll go for it like gangbusters, sooner or later.
Keep the faith. Keep the eyes and ears open.
2007-07-07 05:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by Palmerpath 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. I think it's a combo--the filmakers (or rather the financers) prefer a sure thing over new or creative. Then, the public still goes to them, so we're stuck. Aside from the remake/story adapted for movies, ever notice that when one movie comes out, a bunch of similar themed one come out as well? (this was a little more common last year)
2007-07-07 02:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by Melicita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wel that's partly due to the fact that you're looking at the hollywood summer blockbusters, which, are seriously low on content (intellectual and artistic), but very high in terms of popularity... the summer blockbuster period has now become a season in the movie year, where, the loudest, flashiest, trendiest movies are released from Tinseltown. and because one hollywood studio does not want to lose out from its other competitor, it has to produce a movie that is worthy to rival.
hence, the trend. but what is said in the other answers is true, you're just looking at the hollywod market my dear!!!! hollywood movies does not equal to all the movies you can watch in this world. there are many other films you can watch, indies, arthouse, even international movies (well, i'm asian. doesn't that make hollywood part of international movie? hmm the irony).
it's just part of the trend. remember how the lord of the rings spawned a great deal of historic epics like Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, and King Arthur? i guess remakes are just part of this trend... soon, summer will end and the film festival movies will come in, something you should consider looking forward to.
2007-07-07 03:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by zulkifliamin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a little of both. If you realize scary movies aren't really scary anymore. People are loosing interest in new stuff. Like my band teacher says. People like to see different, but they want to hear the same thing. I agree with him 100%. So with sequals and remakes the industry is feeding that need.
2007-07-07 03:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by drummer babe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think everyone is just looking around now for things to make into movies - books, old tv shows, old cartoons, old movies.
Nothing is sacred.
As soon as a book comes out now, they are already talking about movie deals. Does every (supposedly) great book have to be automatically made into a movie?
2007-07-07 02:36:02 · answer #7 · answered by gogoplata 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's easy: Studio Execs are scared to death. For some idiotic reason, they have chosen to spend the budget of a small country on making a movie, and don't want to take any chances.
2007-07-07 04:15:43 · answer #8 · answered by s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with you nothing new has come out now the new thing is 2 make the cartoons into movies like the upcoming smuffs movie etc
2007-07-07 02:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by Tilly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look outside mainstream Hollywood movies.
There's lots of independent and foriegn original movies.
But its sad that Hollywood has copped out....
2007-07-07 02:33:05 · answer #10 · answered by markcon75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋