Aamir on why we can't make a film like Inception - Page 5

Originally posted by: masakaliii

i actually think both of us are making the same point. which is that BW isnt what it used to be, but we cant really blame it on anybody, its several factors that lead to this. And no i dont agree that showing Yash Johar families is the CURE for our society, i never said that, im pointing out that THIS is what a large rural audience prefers. And im not one to say what they can and cannot like. Hollywood too largely glamorizes life, and this seems to work for its audience as well, overtime class systems and major poverty wasnt a predominant part of the american lifestyle which is why it hink movies such as Inception can be taken in so easily by its audience. I definitley agree that films should be a medium to educate people about things that happen around the world, and even enhance their knowledge of what is and isnt possible, but i have a very strong inkling that rural, lower-middle class families dont actually have the time to focus on someone elses struggles which is essentially why they turn to escapist love-story family dramas with an easy finish and a dose of masala.

Originally posted by: griffin

I get the point but do u think showing all the Yash Johar family drama/ Karan Johar glamour or Dhawan's mindless comedies --all that ourdoor shootings/songs justify their condition or contribute anything except for maybe one or two hopeless dream? Of course audiences prefer movies 'built on escapism' because that's what they've been shown and maybe that's exactly why the audiences have never grown and well, even the movie makers. If Bollywood keeps showing same stuff over and over again and dont ever grow up- how will the audiences mature? I'm not arguing that Bolly should make a movie like Inception but just that the filmmakers should be responsible/daring enough to experiment esp the big banners where all the money is.

And by Inception, I didnt think the interviewer was referring only to the movie- but the IDEA. Why cant Bollywood come up with something so novel or something so significant or even inspiring? Why cant the film-makers think beyond society/culture/outdoor shootings/clothes/songs/dance and yet make it an interesting watchable movie that also cater to an Indian audience? They wont coz all they care about is a hit and who has time to think instead of making money with same ol' same ol'? I know that u need to burn cash to live big dreams but when u know the limitations, you can come up with such designs too. IF YOU THINK WELL ENOUGH.

BW used to make such good/ ground breaking movies back in its hey days. Take Raj kapoor/ Hrishikesh Mukharjee or Satyajit Ray for instance. But recently, can we think of any good movies that changed the course of the cinema or the way audience think or even MAKE an audience THINK (U dont need big budget to do that, do u?)? Again, not saying that INCEPTION was ground breaking but it surely changed the perception of the way people wud think.

That being said, movies like Inception- Matrix are a hit or a miss. There's always a huge risk involved ( big money). Of course, they are targeted towards a different audiences and of course, Nolan didnt know its impact or box office report while writing it. But he had an IDEA and he executed it so well. People may have loved it or may have trashed it but kudos to the makers for their guts to move/think beyond the normal/physical/mental realm.

Originally posted by: griffin

Rather than Not BLAMING on ANYBODY.....How About EVERYBODY is to be BLAMED? There is always someone to be blamed. 😉 We as an audience for taking all the crap. The Film-makers who are not responsible enough. Even the award functions-- such crap award functions we have 😕😕 I dont even want to get started on that.

As for Yash Johar...sorry I wasn't indicating that u said that. I was just justifying my stance with an example. 😳

problem is that there is such a huge mix in the audience, and everyone has such different likes and dislikes, i don't feel right blaming the audience... because i for one, can appreciate all sorts of movies... film makers, are just trying to protect their own investment, i guess... so can't really blame them either... but yes, i can definitely blame the award functions... only the movies that are hit and have big stars ever get notice... rest are just disowned... well, sort of...!

Naturally everyone and everything has played a role in the flaws of our industry, but i think 'blame' is the wrong word. Come on people, hindi isnt our only language, you think if they make a movie like Inception in hindi with the complexities of the human mind explained in that one language and all of India is going to be able to understand it or even watch it? America can make huge budget thought provoking films, the country shares ONE language, each state is different but the essential culture isnt.