Machiavellian said:
coolbeans said:
What specifically does that term mean to you? Because if you're tying in "x dollars made" then I think you're missing the plot. When I've heard that criticism I think back on qualities within the film that made a long-lasting cultural contribution. For example:
-Part of Wayne's World's cultural impact was making Bohemian Rhapsody more popular than it was upon initial release. It became a go-to song to blast in the car. -A lot of Star Wars stuff: The Force, lightsabers, etc. Beyond Cameron's 3D fetishization arriving after Avatar (which I figured is more a technological contribution), I can't really think of other cultural signifiers beyond the concept of an alien race connecting with the wildlife. |
I would say that the first Avatar made and showed how a movie built from the ground up with 3D in mind could look. It was head and shoulders above any other 3D movie and probably sold a lot of 3D TV because of how good it was even though the technology really did not take off. |
I mean... maybe? Even if it didn't become a long-lasting trend, it'd be unfair to discount that effect altogether. My hang-up is that explanation doesn't feel as clean as a "cultural impact" example compared to a technological innovation, if you follow.
