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Rant-Comic Book Character Style Directing of Actors/Films

Posted by Rod H. (A) on October 18, 2009 at 10:45:36

What's with the popularity of films in which the actors come off a two dimensional characters, or as comedy parodies, in films that otherwise seem to be covering serious topics?

Kubrick used black comedy, and pulled it off perfectly in his films. Lean made fantastic epic films that we could take seriously, yet he could inject some humor without undermining the whole film...and indeed, it usually enhanced the film. The characters had depth and subtlety.

I've seen way too many new films that either asks us to take the film more seriously than it warrants, or the film is undermined by making the characters comical. The characters are all black and white...a throwback to films from decades ago.

It's like film making has taken a huge leap backwards. Is this a reflection on the viewing audience, the lack of skill and understanding of film makers, or both?

Some very poplular contemporary film makers are guilty of this. I won't name names, but I have the feeling most here know the directors. Last night my wife and I watched "Australia", which finally compelled me to write this rant.

Rod

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