blockbuster mentality

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Why are some people critical of the blockbuster mentality? Use a specific film to support your answer.

Blockbuster mentality can be defined as the pressure faced by a small group of conglomerates who are the producers or the ones that run most of the shows in the movie industry. Their aim is to develop formulaic production with a high budget (McGowan 210). They believe in the idea that the bigger the better and the higher budget, the higher the profit. This mentality is a blockbuster mentality.

The main reason why some people are critical about it is that they believe creating blockbusters in a movie can undermine the artistry in the film because everything about the production process tends to be focused on concerns of investor's values and fiduciary obligations (McGowan 210). The truth is, however, blockbuster mentality has been in existence for a long time but using high budget does not mean bigger profit.

For example, producing Terminator 2 cost more than $70 million. But surprisingly, the movie has made more than $200 million up to now. Hook, while generating profit, is not about pulling it in as quick (McGowan 210). There is a process to undertake before profit is realized. A well-organized budget movie can generate quick profit in tough seasons.

It is a lesson to be leant by the movie industries when it comes to the whole issue of blockbuster. However, these industries are locked in what can be seen as a model where it makes sense financially to swing for block buster run.

Work cited:

McGowan, Philip. "The Bestseller and the Blockbuster Mentality." American Literature in Transition, 1970–1980(2018): 210.