Inspired from my thread on Napolean Dynamite, it seems as if different people are affected by different things.
So lets hear it. What about a movie makes you remember it? Is it that kicking soundtrack or is it a one liner that stays in your mind? Is it a coherent and consistent storyline or is it the little things like proper lighting?
Also, what kind of movie have you always wanted to see that was never made? Are you a fan of the bad guy getting it in the end or do you always think that the two lovers should always end up "happily ever after."?
For me:
1. Consistent and coherent storyline - if it doesnt make sense, no reason to watch.
2. Soundtrack - Every great movie I have ever watched always had a song that stood out and when I hear that song, I always think of that movie.
3. Realism over fantasy. Give me something to identify with rather than something I will never experience. I can relate to heart breaks, death, and funny situations more than I can relate to fighting with light sabers or being the chosen one to save the world.
4. More often than not, let the bad guy get away at the end. Everything doesnt end happily and it shouldnt. Give me a balance. Let the victim get the upper hand only to have the rug pulled out from underneath them instead of the other way around.
5. Instead of making a sequel to every film, let the viewer continue to wonder whatever became of the characters. Films like these always leave their impression on me.
6. Life is cruel and unfair. Let our art show that. No one ever goes that much of their way to romance someone as most movies portray. The more realism the audience can identify with.
7. Last, the best movie to me is one that make me feel what they want me to feel. I am their puppet and their visions can twist my emotions at their discretion. They'll make me cry when they want and laugh when they see fit. But most of all, when i walk out of the theatre, I will feel that I am a better person for watching or have grown emotionally from the experience.
I am quite interested in everyone else' views.
So lets hear it. What about a movie makes you remember it? Is it that kicking soundtrack or is it a one liner that stays in your mind? Is it a coherent and consistent storyline or is it the little things like proper lighting?
Also, what kind of movie have you always wanted to see that was never made? Are you a fan of the bad guy getting it in the end or do you always think that the two lovers should always end up "happily ever after."?
For me:
1. Consistent and coherent storyline - if it doesnt make sense, no reason to watch.
2. Soundtrack - Every great movie I have ever watched always had a song that stood out and when I hear that song, I always think of that movie.
3. Realism over fantasy. Give me something to identify with rather than something I will never experience. I can relate to heart breaks, death, and funny situations more than I can relate to fighting with light sabers or being the chosen one to save the world.
4. More often than not, let the bad guy get away at the end. Everything doesnt end happily and it shouldnt. Give me a balance. Let the victim get the upper hand only to have the rug pulled out from underneath them instead of the other way around.
5. Instead of making a sequel to every film, let the viewer continue to wonder whatever became of the characters. Films like these always leave their impression on me.
6. Life is cruel and unfair. Let our art show that. No one ever goes that much of their way to romance someone as most movies portray. The more realism the audience can identify with.
7. Last, the best movie to me is one that make me feel what they want me to feel. I am their puppet and their visions can twist my emotions at their discretion. They'll make me cry when they want and laugh when they see fit. But most of all, when i walk out of the theatre, I will feel that I am a better person for watching or have grown emotionally from the experience.
I am quite interested in everyone else' views.