Old and the New

2013-23838

STS THY - Group 7

All the Time Reaction Paper

A Trip to the Moon would be one of the films I would be lining up to for its first screening even if it would take me hours just standing and waiting. After watching the film, I would watch it for the second time around even if I have to wait in line again. Why? The plot of the film was not the typical plot you see every day. It was futuristic. It featured a dream dreamt by many, to fly to the moon. It was a grandiose dream and the film showed a possibility of what could happen when we get on the moon. Not only the plot was interesting, but the film was comical which was impressive because it was a silent film. Another plus of the film was the showmanship of the actors and actresses, they moved extravagantly so as to compensate the non-conversational film.

Although I would have been amazed by such a film during the time it was screened, the film would probably not gain as much positive reaction from me now. The standards of film have become so much better that if I compare the films from then to now; there was no really no competition. With todays, graphics and effects, I would not want to blink during an entire film. Of course, one thing that could be highlighted from A Trip to the Moon is the plot. Since it was made a long time ago, the plot was original and something I would look forward to. Now, most plots are just replicas of old films. There is less originality. Most films now are just compensated by the effects and although there are many great actors and actresses today, some just can't pull off the characters.

Comparisons are made so we could appreciate what is good from what is great. The filmmakers of today should keep looking back to the old films and then maybe, they can still learn a thing or two. Nothing beats the original.