How involved do/can you get into a movie?

Are you the viewer person who gets all wrapped up in the production that your surrounding is no longer there?

Yes, if the film is good enough to hold my attention.

Do you jump/react when the music suddenly cranks up, and/or when the main character is about to have something bad happen to them

Sometimes. That happened recently although cannot recall the film. That's age for you.

Does the degree of interest depend on who the actors are, or developed, or is the genre of movie that gets your undivided interest.

I think it does to some extent. Watched 'In The Line Of Fire' last night which I've seen before, solid film but not great. Clint Eastwood sort of demands you pay attention to him though. What they used to call 'screen presence.' See also - Humphrey Bogart.


Or, are you a participant really who really never gets emotionally taken in by the special affects or background sound.

Obvious CGI immediately kills my involvement. I know it's got better but over-reliance on it just doesn't work for me. I know I've seen films where they've used CGI discreetly and I've not even noticed. Only found out when I've read about the film.

I still prefer old school 'Gerry Anderson' model effects or even Harry Harryhausen stop-motion. The original 'King Kong' still sucks me in anytime that's on TV.
 
I enjoy period movies that are submerged in the time the movie took place. The movie gets a plus if it explores an area unknown to me or something foreign .
An example would be a movie I watched today DOUBT. Takes place in 1964 Boston and since im not Catholic, it explored getting ready for mass, alter boys, the running of a catholic school.
I also if fascinated about a real person,a character who actually lived in a movie, I Google the individual. The last time I did this was Alec Baldwin's character in Marty Scorsese's bio pick of Howard Hughes, AVIATOR.
The last score to a movie I purchased was JOKER. I do enjoy musical scores.
 
I wish I could. I've worked nights now for the last 21 years. Second those lights come down I'm out cold. I've not gone to a theater if roughly 10 years now because of it. I built a nice home theater, and although I can fall asleep, I can at least rewind. But .. lights have to stay on. Many times I'm sleeping and I can still hear the movie, but content just doesn't register.

My movie taste is eclectic like my music. I can watch a drama, or love story ... or action adventure and get into it. My biggest issue is I don't really care much for most of today's "stars". Sitting here, I can't even think of one modern day movie I wanted to see, save "The Pacific" about WWII in the pacific.

Garry~
 
N0rt0n said:
Both.
I like the sound effects of certain movies, even a barking dog from the rear speakers. But I also like a good engaging film you can follow with good actors who are not just the same 10 that Hollywood likes to recycle.

The movie also needs to lack senseless violence and destruction and appeal to my intelligence a bit. Cabrini, Temple Grandin and similar are recent standouts.
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I find that there is something quite satisfying about watching Liam Neeson using his "particular set of skills" on bad guys
 
I am completely DONE with all the Marvel-Disney-etc. super hero movies (except for Dead Pool !) I like Christopher Nolan , the Coen Brothers, Tarantino, and Guillermo Del Toro- movies with a twist or just offbeat.
 
I like some music scores, but can it or leave it.I am more interested in the storyline of the movie. I will pass on some movies, based on who the actors are.

I don’t mind murder and violence, provided the movie has a plot worth watching.

Production value has to look like they cared about the movie.
 
It seems that my attention span for movies has diminished a lot over the last few years. I quit more movies part-way through then I finish, and most of the remainder I fast forward through the long, mindless chase, fight, and sex scenes. You already know who is going to win the fight so sitting through 15 minutes of unrealistic action is pointless.

I really think they need to create what I call "Express Movies". Kind of like the extended versions, but the opposite. Cut down the long monotonous scenes and edit it down to 40 minutes. I think it might even help revive the failing cinema industry. Obviously, some movies can't be edited down that much, but a lot can. $6-7 for a ticket and under an hour. You could even see a movie and have a boxed lunch during an hour lunch break if you are near enough to a theater. I would go to the movies more often than I do now, which is almost never.
 
jsisk said:
It seems that my attention span for movies has diminished a lot over the last few years. I quit more movies part-way through then I finish, and most of the remainder I fast forward through the long, mindless chase, fight, and sex scenes. You already know who is going to win the fight so sitting through 15 minutes of unrealistic action is pointless.

I really think they need to create what I call "Express Movies". Kind of like the extended versions, but the opposite. Cut down the long monotonous scenes and edit it down to 40 minutes. I think it might even help revive the failing cinema industry. Obviously, some movies can't be edited down that much, but a lot can. $6-7 for a ticket and under an hour. You could even see a movie and have a boxed lunch during an hour lunch break if you are near enough to a theater. I would go to the movies more often than I do now, which is almost never.
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I rarely go to a theater any more. I am more comfortable in my own sofa, than in a theater. Also, I find that a theater viewing offers little to the movie viewing experience.

As for length of movies, I have no trouble with a three hour movie, provided it is for story development. But like you, I have no interest in a prolonged and unrealistic fight scene.
 
Quadman2 said:
Have always wondered how much to what degree do viewers get into a movie.

Are you the viewer person who gets all wrapped up in the production that your surrounding is no longer there?

Do you jump/react when the music suddenly cranks up, and/or when the main character is about to have something bad happen to them

Does the degree of interest depend on who the actors are, or developed, or is the genre of movie that gets your undivided interest.


Or, are you a participant really who really never gets emotionally taken in by the special affects or background sound.

How you handle this viewing entertainment with MovieBox for iOS? And, what turns you on to the movie and you are now mentally taken in?


Q
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It depends on the person. Some viewers get fully immersed, jumping at loud sounds and feeling emotions with the characters. Others stay detached and just watch passively. What pulls people in is usually a combination of relatable characters, good storytelling, and strong music. Genre and favourite actors also play a big role in how emotionally invested someone gets.
 
cerizoh said:
It depends on the person. Some viewers get fully immersed, jumping at loud sounds and feeling emotions with the characters. Others stay detached and just watch passively. What pulls people in is usually a combination of relatable characters, good storytelling, and strong music. Genre and favourite actors also play a big role in how emotionally invested someone gets.
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Funny you should mention the "reasons" for degree of "pull in", as I actually shouted out to the ignorant young characters in a series called "Task" wherein they would be doing things contrary to what is expected in "Field Work" happenings. But it was just me, taking in this series at the time.

Q
 
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