Many people enjoy discussing and judging the morals of characters in films, but that’s not the main point. Very few characters are entirely good or entirely evil, which tends to result in dull and poorly made movies. Regardless of whether viewers resonate with the story, they should show compassion for the characters. It’s important to interpret their motives and circumstances to understand what led them to make certain decisions and to reflect on ourselves.

  • glimse@lemmy.world
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    30 days ago

    Is “films are solely intended for you to evaluate morals of the characters” the popular opinion?

    Honestly I’d wager there are more people who dislike thought-provoking films than those who have to the opinion you’ve described. The most popular films in the world were intended to be fun