Hollywood escape from reality by Zuzana Zelenakova

The world today faces a lot of crisis and conflicts, whether they are related to economy, politics or war. In the times when people are troubled and worried more than ever Hollywood seems to adapt to their moods by becoming a true dream factory and offering a sweet escape from reality. Just look back to the beginning of the decade, after terrorist attacks in 2001 rather monstrous projects like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings arrived to cinemas. Why have they been such a success? Well, becoming lost in a world, where problems can be solved by using magic, where inhabitants are no ordinary people, but individuals with special, extraordinary skills and abilities, is a chan! ce to forget our own ordinary lives filled with trouble and duties most of the time. Movies these days are flooded with comic book heroes like Batman, Spiderman, old stories like Indiana Jones and Star Trek are coming back to life in new 21th century clothing. They are full of action, extensive thinking is not required while watching them, but who cares? Truth is, that is exactly what one needs to relax. And let´s not forget about vampires. It seems now it is time for them to come to the spotlight. Yes, I am referring to the Twilight series of course. When was the last time teenage girls were swept away by something to such an extent? Maybe, back in the Backstreet Boys glory days. Movie makers are pushing the world of visual effects to another level with almost every new movie, like Peter Jackson did with Lord of the Rings or Long time expected Avatar by James Cameron. Also actors are reinventing themselves. Who would say that once troubled existence of Robert Downey J! r. will rise from its own ashes like a mythical phoenix? And y! et, here he is starring hits like Iron Man, Tropic Thunder, and most recently Sherlock Holmes.

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by Zuzana Zelenakova for PocketNews (http://pocketnews.tv)

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