Since their first creation, movies have affected human behavior. From the way a country is viewed to the norms of society, movies can alter many thoughts that humans possess. Hollywood films have been helping the US spread its culture throughout the world, and people have been affected by American culture despite the geographic barrier. These movies can change how we act and how we think. Films are one of the best sources of cultural interaction. People can learn about all the different aspects of a country without actually visiting the country. A movie can also affect the day-to-day life of a human being, it can inspire people to change and alter their actions.
Some movies can change how people view a political topic. For example, Schindler’s List is one of the best movies ever. It explains the hardships and horrors of the Holocaust with impeccable acting and music. Watching a movie about the Holocaust rather than reading a book about it affected how I viewed the Holocaust. The emotional scenes of a film can be very influential when people can empathize with them. When talking about deaths, we don’t realize that all of those are actual human beings. However, when watching a movie, affects a person more.
Another influential movie is Fight club. Fight Club advocates for people to challenge the status quo and realize the effects of consumerism. Fight club has influenced people to be more independent and aware of their surroundings. Many Hollywood movies have also affected how America is viewed in foreign countries. During the Cold War, Rocky helped change people’s views about America and helped American culture enter foreign markets. On a personal level, movies like A Beautiful Mind, which is about a schizophrenic named John Nash, who won the Nobel prize. It conveyed that recovery from such a disease is possible and that no matter the conditions, people can achieve anything.
In conclusion, I believe movies can affect how a person views a topic. The emotional impact that movies have on humans is something that can’t be overlooked. Although movies can be very impactful, I doubt they can have a life-changing effect as it is about another person. Movies can absolutely change how people view political or social topics. However, I don’t believe they can alter the path of a person’s life. Movies, however, are a great tool to convey a message to an audience effectively.