Post by ArArArchStanton on Dec 12, 2017 1:23:00 GMT
I'd like to hear any thoughts on what would be considered a bigger accomplishment. The resume of the MCU is that of a 22 solid film run that has achieved consistent results, raised it's box office value, established global brand trust, earned the purchasing eye of Disney, produced at least a few of the very best films in the genre, become the largest film study in Hollywood, and has become an influence on the entire industry.
Has any cinematic endeavor accomplished more than that?
Good god Arch! Really?! "Is Anything A Greater Cinematic Achievement Than The MCU?" Holy shit, the MCU %#&% is so far up your @$$ you cant even see right.
How about, oh I don't know, movies of social or dramatic significance that have stood the test of time? Or movies that were so deep and meaningful that they changed lives and peoples perceptions, or even just film language itself? Or the ENTIRE CAREERS of Steven Spielberg, or Martin Scorsese, or Stanley Kubrick? What about the entire European Film Nouveau movement of the 60's? The new wave of American auteurs in the 70's? How about sound and color in movies? How about Just Star Wars, or Harry Potter, or LOTR or Star Trek?
The MCU is awesome, no doubt! But its just fun entertainment. There are far more greater achievements in film/cinema than a string of money making CBM's. Go out into the world, see some movies from before just the last ten years, learn, and then come back and we'll talk about the great cinematic achievements.
Seriously, tone down the fanaticism. Its out of control!
I have seen those movies you're talking about actually. I don't think Star Wars is a bigger achievement, especially when it's now taking influence from the MCU. The same with LOTR, and I was a huge fan, but the MCU has clearly topped that in scope. The same with Harry Potter. I don't think the entire career of somebody is really what I'm talking about here, but yeah sure if we're going that route then I don't think it compares to Spielberg's entire career. I'm also not sure one film being socially significant trumps such a large scale project, but maybe, I'd be open to that idea.
It's not fanaticism, I would genuinely submit what they've accomplished as the most impressive achievement. Or let me put it this way, I'm not more impressed by anything else.