Comparing Films Legally Blondone And Star Wars

What makes a film great to the viewer watching it? Is it the plot of the story? Maybe even the timing of the film? Possibly the special effects? The answer is all of it makes a movie great. You cannot just take in a few things to determine if the movie fulfills your standards of what makes a film good. There are a few things that really makes the movie Arrival stand out as one of the better films of 2016. I believe that Arrival is built on the foundation that all great movies have a relatable theme, show good acting, and brings out certain emotion that keeps us wanting more.

There are many different elements of film that filmmakers can utilize to make a film. Direction, storyline, cinematography, mise en scene, as well as point of view and tone can all lend a hand in making a film great. One might say that the most important aspect of a film is the script. Others might argue the actors are the most important part. However, an impressive balance of all of the different elements of film are what can elevate a film to greatness. That is why the best film viewed this semester is Night of the Living Dead.

Star Wars: A New Hope and The Outsiders are not as different as most might expect. The pair of stories feature many heroes throughout, focusing on Luke Skywalker and Ponyboy Curtis. Both of these stories were originally books, before being adapted into movies. The Hero’s Journey follows a narrative pattern that applies to nearly every story line there has ever been. The journey applies to both Star Wars: A New Hope and The Outsiders. The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton follows a young boy living in rural Oklahoma, who is part of a gang of teenagers called Greasers. Ponyboy and his friends are constantly up against the opposing social group, the Socials, creating conflict between the two groups. Star Wars: A New Hope, directed by George Lucas, is one of the most famous movies of all time, which centers in on an young adult that ends up on a journey to save Princess Leia and help the Rebellion fight off the Empire. Despite the contrasting genres of the stories, Luke Skywalker and Ponyboy Michael Curtis have a similar day-to-day life, have comparable aid from others, and face challenges that are very much alike.

The most memorable movies have the most adventures within the plot. The movie Real Steel has a plot that is unordinary to most. This plot is set into the future, it includes robot fighting arenas and ways people gamble in the future years. This is a very interesting movie because when thinking about the future robot fighting is not something that comes to mind. So seeing this as a way of the future is exciting. The Blind Side has so many different components within it so there is never a dull moment. Some things that it includes is family issues, school problems, and inequality, this is something that many people can relate to so it is compelling for them. Another movie is Finding Dory with many adventures and journeys within it. By going through the journey to find Dory's family and get connected back to her roots. This is a thrilling movie because between all the adventures there is always something happening and the moral of the movie tells a whole other story. Adventures, excitement, tragedy, and fulfillment are all characteristics a well written plot should have for the best

    Film and literature are two media forms that are so closely related, that we often forget there is a distinction between them. We often just view the movie as an extension of the book because most movies are based on novels or short stories. Because we are accustomed to this sequence of production, first the novel, then the motion picture, we often find ourselves making value judgments about a movie, based upon our feelings on the novel. It is this overlapping of the creative processes that prevents us from seeing movies as distinct and separate art forms from the novels they are based on.

There are three major standards through which I decide whether or not I will watch a film: reputation, and genre. Reputation is inclusive of friends and ratings of the film. Usually my friends and I have similar tastes and we are aroused or repulsed by the same films. Reputation is a strong and stable standard for deciding which film to go to, because with such a large population of movie watchers, major biases don't affect the reputation and ratings are fair and accurate. Also, people are inclined to give high ratings to movies that touch them or really make them think regardless

So what makes a great movie for you? Something probably with guns and action right? Some kind of romantic comedy, maybe? Some sports movie from zero to hero? Why do we love these movies, even if we know, they really aren’t great movies… We love them because they evoke a feeling inside of us. They are provocative.

I think that the qualities of a good movie are for one, having a good story to base it off of. I think this is important because if you don’t have a good main story then the movies just not good. I also think that putting a lot of different emotions in one movie is an important quality for a movie to have. One of my favorite movies is When the Game Stands Tall. This is one of my favorite movies because it has a really good story. In this movie it has a whole bunch of different moods throughout. It makes you happy, excited, but, it also makes you sad and mad at times. I think all good movies have the ability to do that to whoevers watching.

What is the greatest genre of films? Many people would like to think that comedy is the greatest genre, but then this begs the question, “Why do comedies never win at the Academy Awards?” The Academy Awards are held to pick the single greatest film that was made in a certain year. Somehow every year a tragic film wins. One way to explain this redundant outcome is through Aristotle’s Poetics. This essay starts out with the imperative parts that make a film a tragedy. In order to be a tragedy a film must have a plot, character, diction, spectacle, and song. The plot must be elevated and complete, meaning that it has a distinct beginning, middle, and end. The protagonist of the story is the most important part because that is the person that

There are many lines in movies that capture our hearts. Mark in “Love Actually” does not even have to speak as he stands outside the door with a sign that reads “to me you are perfect” or a number of lines from the great romantic classic Casablanca such as; “We will always have Paris”, stating that they can both hold on to the amazing time that they spent together in the past. The visual effects of movies such as Anna Karina and Water for Elephants, captures the hearts of the viewers with not only the amazing costumes and scenery, but also the love that is displayed on screen. These are the kind of movies that make us smile and capture our hearts, so easily in fact that one might not see the connection all of the above movies have. The

The film I picked for my critique is Red Tails, a historical World War II drama. The movie starred Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard and Gerald Mcraney, was written by John Ridley and Aaron McGruder, better known as the creator of the comic strip “the boondocks”, from a book by John B. Holway, directed by Anthony Hemingway and produced by George Lucas . In this paper the author will show how all elements of filmmaking

Although films are a relatively new form of art, they have shaped the modern world more than any other. It is true that visual art is equally compelling, but films appear as persuasive and capture the viewer’s emotions and interests. This effectiveness is on account of a movie’s magic, which is simply the cinematography techniques that filmmakers apply. These techniques are esoteric, and so hidden from the eyes of an ordinary viewer. Only trained eyes can detect the filmmakers’ approaches and judge whether or not they are relevant. When evaluating a film, one resort to two objects. As it were, the first is to assess the film’s magic, which refers to the ability of a film to capture and demand a viewer’s attention. Design, costumes, and lighting often appeal to this quarter. The second object is the film’s content. In other words, the story matters more than the representation. Through the story, the filmmakers can postulate an argument, which the viewers can subtly engage (Winkler 13). In many cases, the audience can forget the set designs and the costumes, but not the words and actions of the characters. “Troy” is one of the movies with a powerful argument.

It never stops there, humans are a creature of habit and we tend to enjoy films that remind us of events or people close to us. This is why films based off true events seem to always have the biggest numbers behind them. I personally love viewing films about some historical significance that I was not able to experience in real life. It’s something about a true story that gives me the chills when a director is recreating something with immense significance.

As important as the plot, narrative, and cast are to a film, the audience’s reaction to a film and its characters is equally relevant. A stronger reaction or connection to a character, either positive or negative, allows the character to leave a lasting impression on the audience, even if the film’s plot itself is not extraordinary or memorable. An unforgettable character can be the result of their persona, actions, relationships with others, or the actors’ or actress’ performances. Mark, Harry, and Ada are different characters from various films that elicit positive connections, negative connections, or mixed emotional feelings in the audience. Through the use of archetypal personality characteristics, non-linear narratives, flashbacks, sweeping wide shots, intense dramatic scenes, somber or sinister music, and powerfully compelling relationships with other characters, the filmmakers create both strong positive and negative psychological and emotional connections with the audience to the characters.

So what makes a great movie for you? Something probably with guns and action right? Some kind of romantic comedy, maybe? Some sports movie from zero to hero? Why do we love these movies, even if we know, they really aren’t great movies… We love them because they evoke a feeling inside of us. They are provocative.