As a long-time admirer of Tom Hanks and his illustrious career, I find myself deeply moved by his recent insights into the world of film criticism and audience expectations. It’s fascinating to see an artist as accomplished as Hanks graciously navigate the ever-changing landscape of public opinion.
As a devoted gamer, I’ve learned that opinions on games can evolve with time. Once upon a time, I might have dismissed a game outright, but revisiting it years later, I find myself appreciating aspects I’d overlooked before. Similarly, I believe movie critics should remember this when evaluating films – our perspectives can shift, and what we may dislike today could become a favorite tomorrow.
The Oscar-winning actor recently guested on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, during which he playfully referred to a critic who was initially unimpressed by his 1996 directorial debut film “That Thing You Do!” as “some rather harsh critics.
Hanks remarked, causing O’Brien to chuckle, ‘Here’s what I want to share about those individuals who critique films.’ Is it appropriate for me to use that term?
Back in the day, a critic once remarked about “That Thing You Do!” that Tom Hanks’ performances were reminiscent of TV shows, lacking depth. Yet, this very same individual later praised the movie as a cult classic. Fast forward 20 years, and their words seem to resonate differently now.
Tom Hanks conceded that negative critiques are part of the job, something we all agreed to when we took on this role. Yet, he posits that over time, people’s perspectives about a movie might shift.
He said, ‘that’s the carnival, that’s the competition,’ and he seemed confident about it. I agree with him, it sounds good to me.
This week on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, I found myself joining in a discussion about superhero fatigue – it seems the genre has been struggling with flops lately, such as The Flash and Madame Web. Although I used to share the excitement for those movies, even I can see that fans are yearning for fresh narratives now.
At one point, much like myself, we found enjoyment in watching DC and MCU films because they seemed to reflect improved versions of us,” the actor from ‘A Man Called Otto’ expressed. “Sometimes, I feel like a mutant from X-Men. I can relate to Spider-Man’s confusion. I share Batman’s anger. And just as Captain America cherishes his country, so do I.
He mentioned that “for approximately 20 to 15 years, we’ve had the opportunity to delve into such matters. Now, we find ourselves in a stage where it’s essential to ask: ‘What is the narrative here? What is the underlying theme? What message does this production aim to convey?’
In the industry, they frequently argue, ‘If this formula works once, it will work again.’ However, the viewers are always one step ahead. They recognize what’s familiar and quickly ask, ‘I’ve seen this before. What’s new?’ It’s not just about spectacular visuals. They want to know the narrative, understand themselves better. Each year, we seem to be exploring fresh ground in terms of storytelling.
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2024-11-07 05:24