It is interesting that movies like Transformers and Fast and the Furious do okay in the US but are largely allowed to continue due to their popularity in China. The tastes of the US and Chinese audiences aren’t necessarily in great alignment so an attempt to produce an American blockbuster that also appeals to China isn’t an easy task. The idea of film being a mix of art and entertainment is a fairly important thing for US audiences. When it is clear that a film is being made where the primary purpose seems to be as a cash grab the movie typically does badly with critics and people tend to stay away. Movies designed to do well in the world market are more at risk of this fate. I think there is a large segment of the US population that enjoys seeing poorly made, cynical, cash grab movies like these bomb in the US box office. It is kind of a brutal business and it is trending more and more in that direction.
It is interesting that movies like Transformers and Fast and the Furious do okay in the US but are largely allowed to continue due to their popularity in China. The tastes of the US and Chinese audiences aren’t necessarily in great alignment so an attempt to produce an American blockbuster that also appeals to China isn’t an easy task.
The idea of film being a mix of art and entertainment is a fairly important thing for US audiences. When it is clear that a film is being made where the primary purpose seems to be as a cash grab the movie typically does badly with critics and people tend to stay away. Movies designed to do well in the world market are more at risk of this fate. I think there is a large segment of the US population that enjoys seeing poorly made, cynical, cash grab movies like these bomb in the US box office. It is kind of a brutal business and it is trending more and more in that direction.
Interesting topic. The audio could use improvment, sounds like I'm listening under water
Why is the intro music ripped straight from American Beauty