Pure Escapism This is the type of movie that will have many intellectuals shake their heads in dismay and sadness at the state of contemporary popular culture.
"Millions of dollars were spent making a movie that does not elevate the level of culture, awareness, and in fact only increase the collective mindlessness of entire generations." Maybe.
Maybe movies, books,TV shows and all art forms should exist not only to entertain, but also elevate us in a way, and make us question ourselves about the human condition and our future as a race and a civilization.
Or maybe, just maybe...it should just be about FUN.
This is easily the most FUN movie I have seen in a while.The best? No. The one with the most moving performances? No. The one that made me question myself about my place in this universe? No. The one with the most surprising plot twists? No. But, man,was it FUN!
And this movie, with its stunning leading ladies, amazing stunts and special effects, and funny lines and outrageous situations was just...FUN. I forgot about all of my worries and I was entertained and totally engrossed by the movie.
Bottom line, the movie going public needs movies like this who are pure escapism- well done and unpretentious-as much as we need movies that are allegedly "about something", for the mind, like every part of the body, needs to rest.
So, if you are an educated scholar who would rather see obscure French philosophical/psychological dramas about self centered 60 year old men cheating on their 35 year old wives with 19 year old girls, you might not enjoy this movie. But if you do, don't feel bad, it's okay. It was made so you could enjoy it. So, just enjoy it. And go back to reading Kant, Chomsky, Wittgenstein and Kierkegaard and watching Truffaut and Bergman movies to counter the effects of this this trashy pop movie.
The rest of you, if you go in the intention of having a good time, this movie will deliver.