I caved and finally went to see Breaking Dawn. When I was watching the movie, I kept thinking about the stereotypical Hollywood movie we all expect. Certain events must occur within a specific amount of time for the audience to remain captivated. Sure enough, within the first thirty seconds of the movie, something dramatic had happened. Jacob Black is seen changing into a wolf after he sees Bella and Edward’s wedding invitation. I had never realized how we expect new developments to be constantly occurring. The wedding was a highly anticipated event because the audience wanted to see what would happen. Then, shortly after the wedding, the honeymoon scenes are played which is made the biggest deal of all. These scenes last for a decent amount of time. As they are ending, a twist occurs--Bella is pregnant. After that, the drama is never ending. Bella’s baby is slowly killing her, but she will not give up her child. Jacob must then leave his wolf pack to help protect Bella.
The movie follows the stereotypical Hollywood film because there is constant action occurring. There is never a dull moment. Before our discussions in class, I did not realize that I personally expected to be entertained in a specific way. Whenever I see movies that do not fit this mold, I do not find them truly satisfactory or entertaining. This class has made me more aware of how I perceive movies and what I inherently expect.
It is pretty sad when you think about it. We get fed a drug by movies and we notice immediately if our supply is cut off...
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