As you know, the term "blockbuster" entrenched in cinematic slang in the 1970s. Usually he is associated only with Hollywood films that made a splash on wide screens, and, accordingly, gathered a big box office.
Recently, however, there has been a tendency for the term to penetrate into other areas of art. The same article presents a list of the best blockbusters in recent years.
Jaws
I would like to start with this cult thriller, because it was him who was called a blockbuster in 1975 by one of the critics. The film was shot by Stephen Spielberg based on the novel by Peter Benchley. Jaws received three Academy Award.
Hollywood blockbusters have always been particularly passionate, but Jaws won the title of the most exciting and intimidating thriller for many years to come.
The action takes place in the town of Emity, which is located on the ocean. One night, a girl named Christina sets off for a swim and hits the shark's jaw. After discovering her remains the next day, the local sheriff recommends closing the beach and the coastal zone so that no one is hurt. and a local fisherman offers his services in catching a killer shark.
But the mayor does not agree with the proposal. After all, July 4 is approaching - a big day in the life of Americans, which means that there will be a large influx of people, and therefore money.
Meanwhile, the number of victims is increasing, and during the festival, a giant cannibal shark appears in front of people in search of a new victim. Then the mayor allows the fisherman Quintus and Sheriff Brody to go hunting. They will have to face incredible strength, power and cruelty ...
"Titanic"
Historical blockbusters like the James Cameron movie have always attracted attention. But the story shown on the screens in 1997 made a huge impression on the audience. Cameron showed everyone in the colors one of the colossal tragedies of the twentieth century - the death of the Titanic. On board were 2208 passengers, only 712 people were saved.
In Cameron's film, the main storyline is the relationship between Jack Dawson (third-class representative) and Rosa Dewitt-Bukater (first-class passenger). Their love story is fictitious. Although the Titanic actually sailed a passenger named Jack Dawson.
The film reflects many situations that actually happened. For example, according to the testimony of one of the survivors, a man entered the boat, pretending to be a woman, throwing a shawl on his head. Hockley did exactly the same in the film to save his own skin.
The Titanic has won a huge number of laurels, including eleven Oscars. Cameron managed to recreate the incredible scale of what happened, show the hopes and dreams that collapsed due to the disaster, and mourn the hundreds of innocent victims.
"Pirates of the Caribbean"
The 2003 adventure block movie is added to the list of the best blockbusters. The action takes place in the eighteenth century in the Caribbean. The main roles were played by Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley.
Jack Sparrow is a pirate without a ship. He wants to return his "Black Pearl" and for this arrives in Port Royal. Due to the incident, the governor’s daughter is sent to prison and sentenced to hang.
Jack feels that his ship is already close, which means that he will soon meet his enemy - Barbossa. That same night, pirates land on the beach and abduct Elizabeth Swann, whose neck has been hanging from an early age an unusual medallion.
Desiring to save his beloved, the blacksmith William Turner frees Jack, they steal the ship "Interceptor" and set off in pursuit. Jack tells the guy that his father was a pirate named Siphon.
At this time, Barbossa tells Elizabeth the legend of the damned gold that they once stolen. In order for everything to return back and the team ceased to be living dead, you need to return all the gold, and at the same time pour blood on each damned pirate. All that was lacking was the medallion and blood of Hip - Bill Turner. Barbossa believes that Elizabeth is his daughter. But when he puts the last coin in the chest with gold, nothing happens.
With the help of William, Elizabeth was able to escape along with the medallion. Barbossa, who learned about this, was able to capture Jack Sparrow and went in pursuit of saving gold and Turner's blood ...
Blockbuster movies usually end on an optimistic note. "Pirates" were no exception.
"The Dark Knight"
The 2008 film, directed by Christopher Nolan, is also on the list of the best blockbusters. Stephen King called him the best picture about a superhero. Among the critics there were many who did not appreciate the criminal saga, but still the majority left positive reviews.
The charismatic villain Joker appears in Gotham, who, together with a group of like-minded people, is robbing banks of the local mafia. A decent reward has been assigned for his head.
Batman goes to China for the mafia Lao, who fled there, taking with him all the money. Lao police reveals all the secrets and names the members of the mafia. Meanwhile, the Joker becomes the head of the clan, as it kills their leader.
The Joker sets an ultimatum to Batman: either he shows his real face, or people will die. He leaves with the message his business card (playing card), on which the DNA of future victims is found.
Batman is trying to figure out what drives the Joker, but time is running out. Therefore, he asks prosecutor Harvey Dent to convene a press conference, but with which Batman will show his face ...
Popular films are usually for a long time on the first lines of ratings and charts. The "Dark Knight" in addition to the ambiguous and interesting plot has other advantages. For example, a great cast. In particular, the matchless Heath Ledger, posthumously awarded the Academy Award for the inimitably performed Joker.
Avatar
The picture of James Cameron, which shocked the audience with its colorfulness, fantastic special effects and an extraordinary storyline. This movie has added to the list of the best blockbusters for a number of reasons. Firstly, this is the highest grossing picture in the world, secondly, it received the approval of critics, thirdly, it won a large number of awards, including three Oscars.
So, the action takes place on Pandora in 2154. People exploring new territories arrived there initially with a missionary mission, and then a group of scientists and the military decided to enrich themselves with a rare mineral anobtanium. However, the local population — na'vi — stands in the way of the resource-producing corporation.
Jake Sally comes to the rescue of the natives in the body of the Avatar (a hybrid of the bodies of local residents and people). Na'vi and Jake will have to face the terrible weapons of earthlings and it is not known who will win this battle.
"The Hunger Games"
Blockbuster of the Year 2012 - The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence. She played a young girl Katniss Everdeen, a resident of the Twelfth District. Each year, one girl and one guy are selected from their community to participate in a fierce competition, the winner of which will be only one. Everyone else must perish.
This year, Prim, sister Katniss, had a draw. But the girl volunteered. Now she has to go with her neighbor Pete to the Capitol, to take part in the famous television show, after which the Hunger Games will begin.
"Jurassic World"
Often, blockbuster films narrate about any conflict, armed clash, and all this happens in some fantastic circumstances. The picture of 2015 claims that nothing is impossible. The Jurassic World is an artificially created island inhabited by dinosaurs, which, using nanotechnology, managed to be resurrected.
But the viewer lost interest in harmless animals. Then the scientists decided to create and grow a dinosaur themselves. It becomes Indominus Rex. But, since the individual has been isolated all its life, it is very aggressive, cunning and cruel. She manages to get out of the aviary and now not only employees, but also park visitors are in mortal danger.
Popular films are often in the leading places in terms of fees "Jurassic World" is the highest grossing for 2015 (with a budget of 150 million fees amounted to almost $ 2 billion)
"Battle for Sevastopol"
Russian blockbusters ... yes, you rarely see such a combination of words, but it fits perfectly with the film “Battle for Sevastopol”. This picture, telling the biography of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a sniper, was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory. She talks about the difficult fate of women in the war, their heroism and incredible will to win.
Many critics called this film the best about the Great Patriotic War, because it set itself the task of showing a person and his fate without unnecessary pathos and big words. This movie turned out anti-war, although it is about the war.