Just wondered when it comes to star power, I have never ever in my life gone to watch a film because it stars a certain Actor or Actress and i know quite a few people who are the same but i wondered if there are people here who do that ?
I don't do this, but I do the opposite; I'll avoid films with particular actors or actresses.
Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson... Basically anyone who's ever starred in a Marvel film.
The more I think about this, the more I think it's probably like people who say they aren't influenced by advertising - it's just not the case and the fact that they think it probably makes them even more susceptible because they aren't even looking critically enough at it to acknowledge it. While you might never ever go to see a film just because it stars a particular actor, the cast brings certain weight to movies that will absolutely influence a decision. If a headline actor in a movie is an extra from The Bill, there is no way you're going to take the plunge on it over a movie that stars an A-list star unless you have heard amazing things about the former. All other things being equal, the star power brings weight. And when there is so much competition for films, a studio will take every advantage they can afford.
That said, as Dave says, there are actors who can do the exact opposite (which in a way, proves the idea). I haven't seen a Jim Carrey film in decades, in spite of QC protesting, because I don't like his rubbery face. And even a strong actor can send the wrong message about a film. For example, I think Chris Pratt is really entertaining and Jennifer Lawrence is good but having both of those actors in Passengers threw the movie into 'brainless action' rather than 'scifi I might enjoy' in my head.
Actors bring a perception to a movie, positive or negative. I don't believe anyone is truly actor-neutral.
I do that. Those people are movie stars in my mind. I also do it for directors. You can trust certain films are going to at least be worthwhile. Di Caprio films, for example. He isn't going to be in anything that's not an awards contender. Or people I find immensely watchable like Gosling. Or funny like Seth Rogan. I'm also not going to miss the next Wes Anderson, Coen or Clint film, regardless of the subject matter.
To an extent I think I do this. It definitely doesn't determine if I'll ever see a film but if a trailer for a new film comes on there's an immediate effect on my perception of it when certain actors/actresses appear.
If Will Farrell pops up in a film trailer my interest immediately takes a dip, likewise i'm more likely to ignore it if Shia LeBouf is in the lead.
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