Video Essay About Cinematic Realism Blasts Common Fan Complaints

If you've been hanging around in the comments of movie websites for a while, you've likely noticed the strain of audiences who are seemingly devoted to keeping things as realistic as possible. They're the people who are still advocating for "dark and gritty" films because they think movies with that tone and that color palette are a better representation of our real world than anything with bright colors. This video essay from Patrick Willems explains how this mentality means people are missing out on the enjoyment of movies that are considered formalist, like the Wachowski's bold and daring Speed Racer adaptation from 2008. Take a look:

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Via: /Film