Engineering:Blockbuster mentality

Blockbuster mentality refers to the pressure faced by the small number of conglomerates who run much of the movie industry to create formulaic productions with a high budget.

Examples of blockbuster mentality

• Jaws and audiences' recognition of the original novel leading to the film's success.
• The success of Ghost, Pretty Woman and Home Alone (each, according to Jeffrey Katzenberg, told well-executed good stories that the public will search what it wants to see).

Criticism

The focus on creating blockbusters can undermine the artistry of films, since everything in the production process becomes focused on concerns about fiduciary duty and shareholder value.

See also

• Blockbuster (entertainment)
• List of highest grossing films
• Studio system
• Box office flop
• New Hollywood