08-31-2011, 12:35 AM
I agree with both Narukami and Nathan. It's been my experience that most people could care less about authenticity in the movies. They prefer excitement and drama. 300 is a perfect example.
I prefer movies that have more substance based on historical fact than the average person like I'm sure forum members here do. Unfortunately it does appeal to the majority. Point in case does anyone remember the movie Excaliber? It made a lot of money....but was it historically accurate...not an iota. But movies that have some authenticity can be financially successful there are just too few of them. It takes a really good director to make that balance. Mel Gibson comes to mind.
I prefer movies that have more substance based on historical fact than the average person like I'm sure forum members here do. Unfortunately it does appeal to the majority. Point in case does anyone remember the movie Excaliber? It made a lot of money....but was it historically accurate...not an iota. But movies that have some authenticity can be financially successful there are just too few of them. It takes a really good director to make that balance. Mel Gibson comes to mind.
