Just realized how a critic's review made me rethink sustainability in blockbuster films

I was reading a detailed critique of a recent sci fi movie that used a dystopian future to comment on resource depletion. The critic pointed out how the film's visuals subtly mirrored our own waste problems, which I had completely missed during my viewing. It hit me that movie critics often decode these environmental themes, making them accessible to casual viewers like me. Now I pay more attention to how films portray ecological issues, thanks to that analysis. Do you find that critics help you uncover deeper messages about sustainability in movies?

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eva_morgan113h ago

@emery_perez88's Wall-E example is spot on, that critic's breakdown totally changed how I see the garbage piles in the background now. I had the same thing happen with a review for a recent eco-thriller, it pointed out all the subtle set design choices I missed. Now I'm always watching for that stuff, lol.

logan9793h ago

So the garbage in Wall-E was actually sorted by color, @eva_morgan11? That's wild... I never picked up on that.

ray_miller843h ago

No way, the garbage in Wall-E was sorted by color? I mean, I've seen it a dozen times and never noticed, that's crazy.

emery_perez883h ago

I mean, didn't that critic's take on 'Wall-E' make the waste management message way clearer for you too?

cameron_flores3h ago

Critics are basically the friends who spoil magic tricks by explaining how they're done, idk. Like @eva_morgan11 said about set design, once you see it, you can't unsee it, and suddenly every movie feels like a sustainability lecture. Now I half-expect a recycling bin in every scene, thanks to these deep dives.

phoenixb341h ago

Ray_miller84 noticed the colored garbage, but do critics ruin movies by pointing out everything?