They seem to believe that the best way to exceed previous success is to technically surpass previous pictures. Digital Compositing, the art of transposing objects with the use of a blue or green screen, and Animatronics, robotic characters, are two of the most popular special effects techniques in the industry. The technological advances in Make-up special effects are also astounding. One can become another race, gender, or creature in the blink of an eye. All of this tends to crowd out smaller, more thoughtful pictures that are not drowned out by special effects.
Today s blockbuster films do appear to touch on important themes that most people can relate to.
Reaffirming givens are presented rather than exploring new ground. Most movies concentrate on mesmerizing the audience with a visual spectacular. 3 Most moviegoers want sheer entertainment, not great moral complexity or intellectual stimulation. With this in mind, it is imperative to investigate why US filmgoers continuously complain about the violent, sexual, and profane content of today s films. In a survey of 1,084 people, less than 20 percent reported that today s films are better than in the past.