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The Implications of the Increasing Number of Superhero Movies
I am among those who anticipate the release of big superhero films. I am not a fan of superheroes and I have never read comic books that will give me an idea of the movies’ storylines. I like watching this kind of movies because of the amazing experience that they can give.
Superhero films are filled with special effects that are pleasing to the senses. They also bring a different kind of thrill and excitement that other movies cannot give. I guess this is among the good points of the increasing number of superhero movies – these movies give viewers value for their money. They have special effects, death-defying stunts and unique plots that other movies cannot give.
Despite this upside however, I think there are a lot of negative effects that this kind of movies bring. One is the idea of normalizing acts violence and another is the provision of the wrong representation of men, especially among children.
The storyline of superhero movies usually revolve around the need to stop a villain from destroying mankind. They usually involve intense fight scenes and the use of special powers that don’t really happen or exist in real life. These movies may give people the wrong impression that these situations are acceptable. They may also encourage aggression, sarcasm and other negative virtues.
Superhero movies highlight less stereotypical masculine behaviors that may not give an idea of good male role models for young kids. These movies may also disrupt the idea of the society of what a good man should be.
American psychologist Sharon Lamb said, there is a big change in the way superheroes are portrayed these days. They are no longer the ones that people should look up to or idolize. I agree with this statement. Superhero movies these days do not promote the importance of good values such as respect, patience, and understanding. They are not like the superhero movies and cartoons that I used to watch as a child.
All in all, I think the number of superhero movies will continue to increase in the future because of the positive response they get from the society. Although watching this kind of movies may bring advantages and disadvantages, their effects on people should still be upon each viewer’s discretion. Each of us should be responsible audiences.
1. What superhero movies did you watch last year?
2. What are the advantages of watching superhero movies?
3. What are the disadvantages of watching superhero movies?
death-defying 죽음에 도전하는/
villain 악당/
aggression 공격/
sarcasm 비꼼/
virtue 미덕, 덕목/
stereotypical 틀에 박힌/
masculine 남성의, 남성인/
discretion 재량/
