Why do heroine oriented films need to be perfect to be fits?

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Posted: 8 years ago
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Several male-dominated films are accepted by audiences despite many flaws. But the expectations for female oriented films are rather high.. they don't succeed unless they are almost near perfect.

Films like Parched, Sarbjit, Kahaani 2 are flawed but fine films. Sure they could have been better. But they are still films worth watching. Yet some really bad films succeed because they have a male protagonist. What does this say about our society?

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HarveySpecter thumbnail
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Sorry I mean hits and not fits
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Posted: 8 years ago
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It's a Patriarchal society.

I personally think if a movie is well made (especially women oriented) it will do well provided it is carefully budgeted. We have plenty of examples of movies that did well on WOM. TDP, Kahaani, Queen, Pink, Neerja etc..

The ones who come short have some issues with "plot" or "treatment" ... even though they are "fine" when compared to the CRAP (assault to your senses ) male dominated films that find surprising success. 😵

The audience is getting smarter. I still have hopes for future. Hope we reach a point where we make quality films successful and give thumbs down to trash.



Edited by ImagineMe - 8 years ago
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Every film should aim to be perfect 😛
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Well it's a sexist society and male stars if u really see except very rarely have movies without a star actress.
So what in this sexist society is considered as male driven movies r actually movies with two star actors only that in most cases man is given more credit

And if male centric movies r made without star actresses very few of them succeed if we really see specifically for none Khan/Akshay movies

Female driven movies r different Cz as quite a few actresses have clearly said 'if the role of the male in the screenplay is shorter/smaller than the female one no A list main lead would do it'
So these female driven movies almost 100% rely on one single A list female star and thus have to be content driven in order to succeed
But at least it's a good thing that now there is a general perception coming up that female driven movies r actually quality movies and hardly turn out trashy and there is a niche audience that is slowly building. So in the long run it may be a good thing for the ladies
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Posted: 8 years ago
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I'm still proud of the fact that female led films made waves in recent times - BO and critical acclaim.

A few noteworthy mentions...

2011 - TDP
2012 - Kahaani, English Vinglish
2014 - Queen
2015 - Piku, TWMR
2016 - Neerja, Pink

2017 - Hope the trend continues... 😉

That's no mean feat. 👏 👏 ...


It is a great time to be a "Talented" actress as there is no dearth of opportunities with a variety of filmmakers (each one is directed by a unique director in the above sample). 😉


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Posted: 8 years ago
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because women have to prove they are better than men to be considered equal to men 😊

be it in your professional or personal sphere...this has been my Experience...
peace😊


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Posted: 8 years ago
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Times are changing now
Women centric films are doing quite well now
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Posted: 8 years ago
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The reason being that we are a patriarchal society where the majority of decision are taken by men even the movie for the family. Most of the men prefare male dominated movies. This is the reason women oriented movies flop.

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