RARE BASED BLOCKBUSTERS FROM THE ZEF SIDE OF JAPAN

Blockbuster movies are always a sight to see. However just being a sight to see is not always a good thing. Many people criticize blockbusters because they always seem to be all about the Benjamins, and to an extent I think they are right. When we see a commercial for a big film like Avatar, Star Wars, or Jaws, it's all about the action and the scenes that are most appealing visually. However even with these types of movies, I still think that there is always a plot that can be considered something more than just flashy effects and loud noises.

Spider Man (2002) is a great example of a blockbuster movie that has a many aspects of it that can be viewed as excellent, even without the superhero, web slinging action. Peter Parker is just an average man, and becomes the savior of many. This in itself gives a lesson that anyone can be the hero (or anyone bitten by a radioactive spider). Peter must face many trials and tribulations we will all face in life: lying, relationship problems, friendship quarrels, and the choice of right or wrong. These are things that a movie like Spider Man can provide even while swinging from buildings and fighting arch foes.


Another great film that was a box office success as well as a heart warming tear jerker was E.T : The Extra Terrestrial (1982). E.T had tons of visually awe inspiring moments such as Elliot and E.T taking flight and E.T the alien himself, but there was always the presence of theme and a very deep plot in the movie. Elliot must become a man and learn to grow up. Elliot and E.T share their loneliness with each and learn that anyone can make a friend. If this movie doesn't make you think and weep on your knees, you are one insane person.
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Titanic (1997), although highly budgeted and extensively advertised, is nothing more than a love story you would find on any T.V drama or novel. Although love stories can be just as large a gimmick as explosions and special effects, they are much more hard to pull off. The heart warming and tragic tale of Jack Dawson and Rose Bukater shows us what true love really is. I don't think that a movie that's sole purpose is to make money could do something like that. I totally can't wait until 2012 when James Cameron releases it in 3D! (not!).

Blockbusters are what make it possible for the movie industry to continue. And really, where would we be without iconic movies like Star Wars, and Back to the Future? Nowhere, that's where. Even if once in a while we have to endure a The Hangover, or a Saw VII, I think it's worth it. Without these the good movies wouldn't be as good. Although those type of movies give blockbusters a bad rep, I think that most of them still withhold their own in the artistic and unique aspects of the film industry.