When watching a film, rarely do I stop and ask why I am enjoying it. Is it because of the non-stop, high-octane, ridiculously unrealistic action? Or is it the side-splitting, laugh-till-your-jaw-hurts comedy? As much as we enjoy these characteristics, they are only the trivial icing on the luscious cake of movie substance. In actuality, what drives us is our desire to live out the movie, and to make it our own.
Why is Robin Hood: Men In Tights possibly the best movie of all time? Although you may disagree, it is not solely the hilarity of every memorable scene. What makes Robin Hood so fantastic is its versatility. The movie contains bravery, honor, despair, jubilation, incredible feats of strength, wit, love, irony, disgusting visual images (Latrine), mildly offensive humor, allusions to current events, and a happy ending, all the while making you laugh till you tear up. That, my friends, makes me want to go to England during this time. Who wouldn't want to overthrow a king and save his damsel in distress at the last second? Movies like this appeal not only to our emotions, but to those deep needs of the soul which define us as humans.
Movies were made to take viewers from their own reality and insert them in another. And, let's be honest, who hasn't imagined an alternate reality? When in our own world, we can do whatever we please. Movies are a time to retreat and leave the outside world where it belongs: outside.
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