Film Analysis and Its Applications - Assignment Example

Download file to see previous pages To some viewers, they cause a surge of adrenalin as excitement increases (Pribram, 2012). However, the events that may appear as mere entertainment for a mature mind may have lasting effects on younger minds.
Research shows that children who watch action movies filled with violence end to grow up to be aggressive individuals (American Psychological Association, n.d.). Such people do not believe in dialogue as a tool for problem solving (Escobar-Chaves & Anderson, 2008). Instead, they resort to violence to punish those who have wronged them. An example is American Psycho, which is a 2000 film that contains numerous scenes of violence, profanities, drug use and sexuality. Teenagers who watch such kind of movies tend to have loose morals. Watching of such movies is reflected in today’s society by the increase in violence and teenage pregnancies (Browne, & Hamilton-Giachritsis, 2005). Therefore, film plays a significant role in shaping the society.
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Violence in the Media — Psychologists Study TV and Video Game Violence for Potential Harmful Effects. Retrieved from ...Download file to see next pagesRead More