A moviegoing update

I just watched trailers for Transformers One and the new Crow film on Fandango and was turned off by both of them as I watched them.

Mostly because they were being hyped up as comedies or action films that are just made to sell more tickets whatever they’re playing.

I think American cinema has been going downhill for years, but I am curious about trying a movie theater one day to watch something meaningful, and not just spend money on entertainment alone.

I hope I can find something to watch, but what do you guys think?

shalafi,

The Crow turned me off as well. The original had basically normal people in it, not fucking models. I already can’t relate to the protagonist or his gf.

ma11en,

Don’t watch trailers is my advice.

ech,

The problem is the idea that blockbusters are 100% of what’s available. Find a smaller/indie theater in your area, or just find smaller movies online. Theres plenty of creativity out there. We just have to go find it.

MeekerThanBeaker,

There have always been good and bad movies over the decades. There are good movies out there by American companies, you just have to find them. The better quality movies tend to be released in the fall… closer to awards season.

Haven’t seen the new Crow trailer, but Transformers doesn’t do it for me. The only real Transformers that resembles the 80s cartoon for me was the first ten minutes or so of Bumblebee.

The Crow should’ve ended with the first movie. It didn’t need to be a franchise. Especially after Brandon Lee died.

To expect a reboot/sequel/prequel to be good is asking too much. Those are few and far in-between. Be surprised when it happens… like with Dune.

philycheeze,

I would start with looking for something that isn’t a reboot or sequel/prequel/tie-in to something.

My favorite theater experiences usually involve smaller budget horror movies or something with a lot of visual spectacle like Interstellar.

Just start with something you enjoy and go from there.

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