So, as regular viewers will know, I like movies. And through my "Top 11 Favourites..." series that many of you have contributed to, we have highlighted a lot of movies. Some of these movies can be considered good, some can be considered bad, some can be considered great.
Hopefully we can all agree that movies are supposed to give you a subjective response. Everything about you and how you grew up and how you are as a person (and even how you're feeling on a specific day) plays into your response to a movie. However, even with that in mind,
what is it that makes a good movie?
I found a list on reddit that I think sums it up quite nicely. They are not in any particular order and I did change a couple of bits.
Do you guy agree or disagree? If you agree, say why. If you disagree, say why and offer some alternatives (or things you would delete).
Do you think it's possible to come up with a blanket list that covers every genre?
All opinons are welcome
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1.
Good Story: - A great movie must have a good plot that tells both an intriguing and/or unusual story.
2.
Suspense: - Some element of the film must keep the audience on edge and make them eagerly anticipate a resolution.
3.
Originality: - The film must present some new concept/idea that has hardly been explored by it's predecessors or take an existing concept/idea and present it an original way. Some amount of creativity and innovation should invent never-before-seen content.
4.
Good Actors: - No matter how great a job the writers did coming up with a story, it must be properly executed. The actors must convince the audience that they are the characters they're portraying.
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Good Dialogue: - No matter how great the actors, they can only do so much. Good dialogue is part of what makes for a great performance.
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Profound Message: - Within the story there should be brought to light a particular moral or ethical point. The moral/ethic does not have to be agreeable, directly stated, proved true (in the film) or even make sense; it just has to resonate in the audience's mind.
7.
Good Cinematography: - The camera crew and camera operator must capture the scenes in a manner that best illustrates the story and leaves a visual impact on the audience.
8.
Good Setting: - The characters must be placed inside an environment that contributes to their actions and interactions while also emphasising the themes and moods of the film. The scenery should be pleasing to the eye while not detracting from the main focus of the scene.
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Good Sound: - Nothing will pull an audience out a film quicker than bad sound (not just score but all the sound effects and the clarity of the dialogue too). Sound should compliment the visuals, but also help convey the emotion of each scene/ If those two aspects contradict each other, diabetic and non-diagetic soundtracks should each support a separate element in opposition to the other.
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Visual Effects: - In modern filmmmaking, visual effects are added in during post-production (special effects are done in camera, on set, while filming take place). The film's visuals must maintain a professional quality and stimulate the audience. If they are done really well, the audience should not be able to distinguish between what it a visual effect and what is real life.
