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Action vs. Comedy (vs. Drama vs. whatever you got) (Discussion)

oLahav saidTue, 05 Aug 2008 16:05:45 -0000 ( Link )

Which movie genre is your favourite, and why? I’m looking for an overall generic answer, not “it depends on my mood”.

I believe action movies are the best. The reason I usually watch movies is because I want to clear my head and not think, but my sense of humour doesn’t allow me to do that with comedies. There’s something about violence, explosions and chases that I find very relaxing and fun to watch. That’s probably why I like superhero movies better than martial art ones. They’re not as scary or suspenseful as horrors, which I hate. Action movies also usually have a touch of romance or comedy in them, so it’s a great compromise.

That said, I do enjoy sophisticated dramas when I’m depressed and need a powerful, thought-provoking thing to watch.

Agree or disagree? What do you say?

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  1. hcraig saidFri, 08 Aug 2008 14:11:42 -0000 ( Link )

    We watch movies for very simlar reasons, so I’m with you on this one. Besides, most action movies have a bit of drama or comedy tossed in along to add plot to the movie (even Shoot ‘Em Up up a love story and a lot of pithy one liners)), so with Action movies you get the best of all worlds!

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  2. babceo saidFri, 08 Aug 2008 16:30:02 -0000 ( Link )

    I love action movies as well, but for very different reasons. I love to watch someone else struggle and win. The bigger the struggle the more I like it. I usually watch these movies with my husband, so this is a time to connect without having to do anything but watch and be together. I agree with you that movies often allow minds to clear and do not require much thought.

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  3. lucyinthesky saidSun, 24 Aug 2008 06:01:53 -0000 ( Link )

    I like my chick flick romantic comedies just cause they give you the warm fuzzies; to watch at home, they’re much worse to watch at the actual movie theatre.

    At the theatre I like watching foreign or indie films…can’t say I agree about the action movies – they tend me to make me tense! =P

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