Originally posted by eli_cash
Hey I like a good action film too but its occuring to me lately that people arent even trying. I love watching the Mummy. Its not a very good film, its just a bit of fun made with good intentions. I'm not a film snob, I like good films but there have been too many times where excellent films have been kicked out of the box office and public view for the sake of mindless girls in bikin's, fast cars, and guns. See the latest article in EMpire about films which haven't made it to the UK. The Royal Tenebaums is brilliant but wasnt in either of my local 9 screen cinemas. Donnie Darko hasnt even come here yet and its brilliant. The Man who wasnt there was seen by 10 people here. I guess the key is that they didnt have Judi Dench in them?
Dont pass this entirely down to opinion. I watch a lot of films, some I dont even like that much but am willing to admit their brilliance (such as Mulholland Drv). Likewise, some films I really enjoy but I'm willing to admit they're not great films. Films are more than just entertainment, and real film fans (TM) will recognise that.