Why are U.S. movies often so moronic?

Question

Whenever the U.S. film industry makes a bad move, it's usually shrugged off with the phrase "That's Hollywood for you." I

I can't speak for everyone else, but as a consumer I want to see more intelligent and enjoyable films. That means I want to see actors like Steve Buscemi and Gary Oldman get lead roles, and not Keanu Reeves. That means that Michael Bay and Uwe Boll should no longer be directing. That means less edited PG-13 fare, and more R films. Hell, that means more NC-17, or dare I say it, uncut films and (*gasp*) foreign films in their original language released in mainstream theaters.

Why isn't this happening? Are most movie-goers morons? Does the industry have such a hold on us that many feel powerless to strike back? There's a problem in Hollywood when the Wizard of Oz, Fight Club and Grindhouse bomb at the box office, but Topher Grace gets to play Eddie Brock in Spiderman 3.

Answer 1

all countries make crappy movies i'm sure

and its usually the US that makes the good ones, that get sub titled in their language so you guys can watch it

so I don't know what you speak of

madness??

no

THIS IS SPARTA!!!! RARR!!!!

Answer 2

Firstly Keanu Reeves is an amazing actor he just gets put in the same roll over and over, watch "much ado about nothing" and compare him to the other actors in it.

America does make some good movies but unfortunately the film makers don't want to risk making intelligent films that might not appeal to a unintelligent audience. Not all movies are bad but the Shite-good ratio is getting more and more bleak.

Answer 3

I totally agree with you. Why Americans hate Sub-titles? Because they can't read. If you elect an ignorant for a president, chances are you are ignorant yourself. I'm going to get a lot of thumbs down for this, but truth be told, complicated movies, that require using your brain, are not popular with most of Americans. It's not just ignorance, it's also laziness, and the cocky feeling that the the best movies are American and with total disregard for great films from other countries. I live in Europe- Portugal to be specific- and am willing to bet that most Americans can't recognize the Portuguese language, never seen a Portuguese movie and probably don't even know where it is. Some of the best movies I've seen are American, that's a fact. But some of the worst are too. The absolute best I've seen are Japanese, English, Austrian, Danish and Spanish. Go figure I have to read subtitles to all of them. You know what is really funny? Watching a great movie like "Abre los ojos" and some time later watching a POOR American remake because Americans don't read subtitles. That is really funny.

Answer 4

I couldn't agree with you more. I think studios are afraid to try anything new because films cost so much money to produce these days so they do the same formula over and over again based on what worked in the past. I find that I go to fewer and fewer films each year - with a few exceptions, no good films are even released until after Thanksgiving because they want the Academy members to remember them when it's time for the award nominations.

Answer 5

The mainstream studios are in the mass entertainment business, which means they are catering (pandering?) to an audience that largely wants mindless entertainment. Having your thoughts provoked is not on the Saturday night agenda for many people. An R rating means they're supposed to keep the younger teens out and those kids spend *billions*. Plus, as Mencken said, "No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people".

Fortunately, there are still independents and auteurs who make thoughtful movies about things that matter to them, though they tend to be under-represented in the suburban multiplexes.

Answer 6

I have it once a week, when I was living in a dorm I was eating it 3 or 4 times a week. I once had it 37 meals in a row, finals week, no time to cook. so yes But then again Chinese and Mexican are good too, anything that delivers is gonna make money over here. The busiest days for delivery drivers are the days before Thanksgiving and Christmas eve (so the 23 of Dec.)

Answer 7

I don't go to the movies anymore.