Why Have Movies Dropped in Quality over the Past Decade
While there is always someone arguing that movies were better in the old days, the drop in quality over the past decade has been noticeable. While the exceptional films are still quite compelling, for the most part movies focus less on storytelling, cinematography, and acting. The emphasis these days seems to be more on effects, such as CGI, and creating a memorable moment rather than telling a good story.
It’s becoming more common to see A-list actors associated with big-budget films that do not have the same level of quality today as they would have 10 to 20 years ago. So, why is this happening, and will the trend change in the foreseeable future?
Lack of Storytelling
There’s an old saying in the movie industry that from the start of making a film 1000 things can go wrong before it reaches the theater. But if the script is not good, then no amount of effort can save the film.
When looking back at movies starring Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Nicol Kidman, and even Jim Carrey, you can see quality storytelling even if the films were not entirely successful. A big part of why good storytelling is lacking is that the executive producers hired by production companies lack the experience and understanding to recognize good screenplays.