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A survey I came across recently was directed at my movie watching preferences. More specifically, it wanted to know which movie I would choose to watch over and over again, without getting bored.

This is indeed a tough one, as there are so many classics of every genre. Many people seemed to have a few select movies in common.






Note: this includes any or all of the LOTR series

I am as of yet undecided. It is clear to me that my choice would be dependent on a few factors. The examples are not indicative of my nominations.

a. The movie must be quotable. Part of the fun in reminiscing on your favorite flick is to be able to recite a few lines by the leading man/lady.
b. Along the same lines, if not quotable, characters must be imitate-able. Mannerisms are always remembered throughout the ages.


The video encompasses both a and b.

c. The film must be visually appealing. Genius cinematographers make movies which are able to delight our eyes every time.



d. There must be some sort of ongoing action or plot. If a movie lulls you to sleep one time, it will do so over and over again.



Now that these considerations have been laid out, I will address the objection to watching a movie over and over again.

The argument: it is a waste of time to watch a movie which you have already seen, because you already know what is going to happen.

The rebuttal: Indeed this is true, we do know what is going to happen. However, we may have forgotten how the actors have gotten to the conclusion, as the details often get fuzzy. If this is not good enough for one time only critics, we can reason another way.
Each time a movie is viewed, it is seen in a different context with regards to the viewer. Thus, a different person will be watching every time, as the viewer will have had other experiences to integrate into the movie. This argument only holds true if the said movie is not repeated daily.

The question interpretation of any form of art is an interesting one, as it can extend to novel and other finer art forms. The viewer is constantly developing and given the fact that the work is incomplete without the viewer, the work must change as well.