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The Perfect Formula For Box Office Success

Posted by Hemos on from the and-for-my-next-trick,-lead-into-gold dept.

Julez writes "According to icLiverpool, the formula for creating the "perfect" film has been discovered by a UK academic. The research will be used to assess the potential success of possible film sponsorship deals. Apparently, the perfect feature must have: action 30pc, comedy 17pc, good v evil 13pc, love/sex/romance 12pc, special effects 10pc, plot 10pc and music 8pc "

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  1. Re:for which audience? by anaesthetica · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    No, it's a Brits only recipe. Geezah, it's like well good when you go to the movies an' see a formula film, init? You don't hafta think, and then you can go listen to garage music and down ten Carlings. Big up yourself!

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  2. Re:Whahhh? by Acidic_Diarrhea · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I believe the article is making reference to how to create a movie that will be appreciated by the masses. The majority of movie-goers don't need that much plot as evidenced by the majority of swill that gets released and does well at the box office and the quality films that can barely make a profit because they're a bit too "talky."

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  3. Re:Arrogance and poor understanding of IQ. by Transient0 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    yes... I was talking about the ability to tell the difference between american films and art.

    also, I think the original article was actually talking about british films.

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