| Quote: Originally Posted by Reigh Kaufman why/how do we remain passive? I don't know that all people do. This thread, IMO, is a good, minor example of nonpassivity in response to movies dealing with real life. In many ways, I think I would not be working where I am if not for being deeply moved by the real-life motives behind films like Awakenings. There's better examples still. You hear about great professionals being influenced by movies, and even more to the point, with a film that I saw recently about the 2000 Election (Recount), I was moved in remembering things I'd forgotten and it sort of stirred me to comment to a friend who works for an organization that registers people to vote, and tell him I'd admired what he was doing. Quote: Originally Posted by Moviefan1234 It doesn't bother me one bit. They are movies, they're depictions of the real events. I don't see how it can bother anyone. It isn't real, it's a movie. I think this is an example of using the term "bother" only in the most extreme form. Quote: Originally Posted by sbunn10 I don't think we should feel guilty about watching a movie based on true events. Uneasy maybe, because of any terrible things that have happened, but not guilty about watching it. Movies based on true stories are made for a reason, be it to bring attention to something, inspire the viewers, or entertain. I don't want to watch any movie about 9/11, but that doesn't mean I would be guilty or ashamed for watching it. Well said. Uneasy seems to be a more suitable term. |