From Movieweb we get some truth on Gen Z. Jenna Ortega & Tim Burton Reveal Why Hollywood is Failing to Win Over Gen Z Audiences
Hollywood can't seem to get their minds around the fact that the endless reboots/sequels is not connecting with the current generation.
The emphasis on integrating Gen Z slang and behavior in films is so forced that it turns people off. I think studios are trying way too hard. Just give the new guy a chance, give the original script a chance, allow people to be creative and maybe step back a little bit. With Gen Z, it’s hard to grab their attention. You can’t show them stuff that they’ve already seen.
In other words, the endless remakes, sequels, prequels, whatever, are not going to work for Gen Z. But then I am a long way removed from Gen Z, and I'm done with the remakes/reboots/whatever. Try something new.
Tim Burton agreed.
Hat tip goes to Derek Anderson - The D.A. and his video JENNA ORTEGA DROPS TRUTH BOMB! Why Gen-Z Has Abandoned HOLLYWOOD And Why Anime Takeover Continues! The video is about 14 minutes, though it covers a lot more than the Movieweb article.
He has some recommendations on anime, which seems to be the one thing that is of interest to Gen Z.
Something I've noticed, and others have noticed, is that Gen Z actors and actresses mostly have little expression. They do not get excited. The have resting nothing face for the most part. I tried watching the new Final Destination, and, good grief. Dad gets wacked by a lawnmower and there's barely anything from the youts. I just watched Jaws 2, and all the youts portrayed the fear and insanity of the monster shark attack. You felt it. They brought you into their world. Ie, acting.
ReplyDeleteThe only one I think does well is Millie Bobbie Brown, who overacts at times, but, she acts. She brings you into the movie world.