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Question: Why do people watch movies like slumdog millionaire and precious for "entertainment"?

(Posted by: EmmaJ on 2010-02-07 15:25:08)

I mean movies are entertainment after all..?? something to do when you're bored, something to keep you entertained ...... so isn't that a bit sadistic?? "oh it was so moving, epic, brilliant blah blah..... " how can you watch other people suffering for your entertainment? i know those aren't even true stories but theyre heartbreaking

Posted by: CAUTION: MAY CAUSE HICCUPS! on 2010-02-07, 15:43:11

People watch movies like that because no one wants to see some "happy-go-lucky " comedy every single time they watch a movie. It's nice to have a contrast...Slumdog Millionaire and Precious both have "happy endings " anyway. Drama is my favorite genre because I like films that feature true stories or that really showcase an actor's or director's talent. There are PLENTY of comedies that I absolutely love, but I'm not looking to laugh every time I sit down with a bag of popcorn. I watch movies because I love movies, not because I'm just bored and want to be entertained. If you think people who watch films like Precious and Slumdog Millionaire are sadistic, I don't know what to say for you. The "sadistic " people, in my opinion are those people who watch films like Saw or almost any other idiotic horror film made after the year 2000. Those movies always have the worst plots and the worst acting. Films like Saw rely on buckets of blood and sex to reel in people who, in my opinion, are not intelligent enough to watch a film with some purpose.

Posted by: Co on 2010-02-07, 15:28:52

Heartbreaking, yes, but incredible directing and acting...yes, also. I'm sure most people realize how heartbreaking they are also. I would hope anyone watching wouldn't be rooting AGAINST Precious.

Posted by: Katie on 2010-02-07, 15:33:03

I loved slumdog millionaire what a great story I'm more of an action/ sci-fi person myself but I thought that it was very good.

Posted by: Dio on 2010-02-09, 10:50:44

Well i think that who made these movies just wanted to grab the viewer. make them want to keep watching and put alot of action and suspense into the movie. its just a paycheck to them. whatever gets them money i guess!

Posted by: JoHn on 2010-02-10, 13:08:06

Its really a good movie to watch for, i watched this movie online at newmov.info

Posted by: Agim on 2010-02-11, 06:31:59

I'm tired with these type of questions Have you ever heard for a cinema or theater Go and buy a ticket

Posted by: Alphonso on 2010-02-11, 12:20:04

You can watch Slumdog millionair and other movies online at movz.info