COMPLEX ESSAY: In your opinion what factors contribute to a good movie? COMPULSORY

As I consider myself kind of movie lover, it is quite difficult for me to point out some characteristics movies should have in order to be a good one. Besides not everybody thinks the same way, so it may be controversial in some ways. Movies are full of factors that can make it won prizes or do not even been released. Some of the components a good film should have are a good plot, wonderfully good actors and a soundtrack that sticks in your mind.

Firstly, I would say that the basic point of a good movie is the plot. Wether it is too odd or too innovative, it may bore the spectator. The typical boy-meets-girl love films are overused and has lost many fans over the years,     with the exception of some of them who had included other items to the plot and had created high-crossing films. The same happens with action and horror films. On the other hand, if the plot is complicated and requires the 100% of the spectator’s attention in order to understand the film, it won’t success. This might happen with historical films or with specific-topic films like maths or the universe. So, from my point of view, the plot of a great film should be a mixture of those factors.

Secondly, the cast chosen is really important too. I think that it doesn’t  matter if the actors are not worldwide known in order to do a good job with the character. I think it is quite important for the film that the actors look similarly to their characters, and this might even be compulsory if the film is book-based. Otherwise the film itself might lose some of its power. The characterization is other important skill actors and actresses should have. I think they have to be emotionally linked to the character in order to make us feel his or her emotions.

Lastly, another factor films must have in my opinion is an amazing soundtrack. I think this is so important in order to add intensity and emotion to the film. As I see it, a song can often say more than words. It does not even have to have lyrics, it might not be the central part of the sequence, but even if it is instrumental and sounds in the back while the characters are doing something it transmit you feelings of joy, sadness or mystery.

Bearing this in mind, I feel that, even if a film accomplishes all those factors,   not many of them have the power to delight you in every way. In my opinion, directors should be more aware of what is the audience looking for. At this point, the promotion of the works has to be pretty extended in the society so as to attract as much audience as possible, and it can be made by several ways such as Internet, TV, radio, advertisements and so on…

To sum up, the facts that a film must include in order to be successful are the later mentioned plot, actors and actresses and the OST. However, a movie can’t  only be judged by its content, but by the way it is done and promoted in order to be more successful in theaters.

-Irene.