I'm sure you've heard it a million times before: that woefully nostalgic phrase "They don't make them like they used to." Time and time again, I hear many people utter how bad movies are getting these days, as they reminisce on some of their classic favorites or rag on the latest drivel lighting up the box office. I've even heard countless times how many believe 2010 was the worst year of movies in a long time.
Personally, I disagree with such claims. Every year, I manage to find plenty of entertaining movies and great films to watch and add to my ever growing collection. So, I set out to research the history of movies and find out just how true such claims are. My research has sought to find out if movies are getting worse, or what might be the cause of this growing belief that they are. Continue reading to see my finding. You may be a bit surprised at the results.
Bros Review: The series, as the title suggests, is about two adult men who want to behave like children and we are not here for that.
Going Home With Tyler Cameron Review: This is a simple, no-nonsense but cliched watch, with Cameron's boyish charms taking centre stage.
Kaam Chalu Hai Review: Based on true events, this movie is thought-provoking and inspiring
Something else to point out: this year we already have an average rating of about 7.5 for the top 10 highest rated movies. Granted this isn't high, but it's a good start considering that in the past several years, only one movie has been released in January-March that made it in the list of TOp 10 best for the year by year's end. That was last year's How to Train Your Dragon.
So, this means (if the patterns) continues, 90% of 2011's Top 10 rated movies will be released from Summer on. Meaning those top ones will beat out anything we've already had released. And considering we already have two movies that break the 8/10 mark and two more that break the 7.5/10 mark, that's a fairly decent sign that this year could be another good year, much like last year.
I think movie critics are too harsh, sometimes they'll give a movie a 0/10, that's just dumb.
You're right, the critics are to hard on their ratings. I think it's smart to release most of the blockbusters this time of the year anyway. You already know you're going to get a bigger audience in the spring and summer. Kids are out of school and going vacation. Parents have to find ways to keep them happy. The bit older crowd likes hanging out at the theater. Not only that but they get part time jobs and have a little extra money in their pockets to spend.
The ratings are always going to be harsh. I don't ever seem to agree with them but a lot of people do. But if you notice...all these top rated movies in the spring and summer like all our super hero movies....they will never be nominated for Oscars at Oscar time. Maybe the music or the cinematography but the actors really never get much a break on that.
Yes, mainstream films are getting worse. Movies are thought of as commercial properties more than they are...movies. It's all about franchising these days.
I think movies have been getting worse for a long time. Most of the films I enjoy today are either old, indie or foreign. The severe decline in quality in recent years has lead to me getting into a lot more anime as well.