Questionnaire: Film

1. What kind of ending do you prefer in films?

• Hopeful.
• The kind that leaves me thinking “what the fuck…?”
• Unexplained answers,I want to be able to think about what could happened. I just like the mind boggling feeling.
• I prefer endings that leave the audience questioning what caused it to end that way.
• I like endings that make me say: "that was amazing.”
• I absolutely adore cliff hangers, people often hate them but I just can’t. But I don’t mean like a completely unnecessary one, but something that’s justified and would actually be of sense and impact me is a good reaction to leave a film or story hanging.

2. What genre of film do you prefer and why?

• I like many genres. Comedy because it makes me feel good and I don’t have to use much brain power; easy going films. At the end of the day, my top films are very serious films that impact me lot. And animation and things aimed at kinds because of the messages that are given and how important they can be in life. Musicals.
• Horror, because I like the tension. I like sitting there, hugging a pillow and knowing— or rather, not know when I’ll get scared.
• Psychological thrillers because I like giving movies extra though about what’s happened. It makes them seem more that a movie to me.
• I prefer action or crime films.
• I don't really have a preference with films genres as long as they're enjoyable. But if I had to choose, I guess I like films that make me cry the most and provide good, heart warming messages. I feel that these types of films can really impact your way of living and teach people very important things.
• Ah, I refer to this genre as “brain ticklers” but I’m pretty sure it’s along the lines of thriller or psychological or something. Like Inception, that was one heck of an amazing film.

3. Do you get emotionally invested in films?

• Yes, in every way possible, I get too emotionally invested in films.
• So much….
• No because I know nothing is real. Even so, it’s their life and not mine so I don’t really care as much. Except for The Passion of Christ, that seriously gets to me. Oh and Harry Potter.
• Yes, if the movie itself is made well. If the characters are believable and if the plot is believable.
• Not always.
• Depends on the film.
• Very much, I really do.

4. What kind of music do you like in films?

• Cheesy stuff that makes me want to sing a long, like Mary Poppins, Sound of Music, Disney films and my favourite; Rocky Horror Picture Show.
• I like music that’s eery and makes me feel uncomfortable.
• Anything, as long as it fits the scene.
• I like when music doesn’t fit the scene actually, when someone’s dying and there’s happy music playing. I really find that very interesting and confusing and makes me think “what the hell’s going on”. It also makes you feel all twisted and uncomfortable…I like that feeling.
• Soundtracks.
• Music from orchestra mostly.
• I like music that fits well with the scene it's being played in.
• Is this like a trick question only media students can answer correctly? I’m aware that sound controls the whole film and is what produces a reaction from the audience. But what I find interesting is when the music doesn’t by any means match the scene going on, because that can get a completely different reaction from the audience in which they’re disturbed, while finding it amusing and weird. Now that is a reaction you want to receive from your audience.

5. What is your opinion on plot twists?

• I love ‘em. I like it when you don’t expect something to happen it happens.
• The feeling of being proven wrong while watching a film is wonderful; especially in todays day when movies are getting so predictable.
• It makes the film exchanging and makes you want to watch more. Like, you just pause and try and get everything together and maybe even guess what’s going to happen now. Especially if you’ve been predicting the whole film and suddenly because of the plot twist it messes up all your thoughts.
• Everyone starts predicting films as they go along and when the plot twist happens it suddenly becomes so interesting and gets the audience to engage more.
• Now days people get bored with predictable plots and stop liking films. But if theres a good plot twist it can change the opinion of a person watching.
• They’re enjoyable, however when it’s overused it gets annoying.
• Plot twists the best! Especially unforeseen ones like in wreck it ralph. They are mind fuck that turn the cliché and mundane to fucking masterpieces.
• Plot twists can sustain interest to a great extent depending on how they’re implemented. If it leaves too many plot holes and is perhaps too far fetched then it can have the opposite effect. Personally, if a plot twist can make me go “OMFG YOOOOOO” then i’m all for them.
• I literally live for plot twists!
• But plot twists have become a trend so haven’t they just become a paradox? People expect a plot twist but in doing so they know that there’s going to be a twist in the plot, taking away from the original meaning and intention.
• I don’t like when plot twists are unnecessary like just for drama sake.
• I love plot twists. it makes you want more, especially if it's a episode type of animation but if a movie ends with a plot twist, then i don't really like it much because you have to wait for another year or something till the next movie come out.

6. Do you like backstories as intros of a movie? For example; Up.

• Depends on the movie really. If it’s valid then of course it’s important, if it’s not relevant to the rest of the film then it’s very useful. Like you could show an intro based on a girl getting bullied and then the movie ends up being about zombies.
• Yeah I do, because it gives a secure base to a film and helps the viewer to know what to expect. It’s just something to look back on and for you to say “ahh, that explains why that happened in the intro”.
• I prefer figuring out the back story as the film goes on.
• Yes, even though I haven’t seen up, I think backstories are so great but I also like them at the end, y’know like when everything be revealed! 
• They can be pretty cool and help drive character development/story.
• They’re cool, if you want to make a sequel in the near future you know. Like Up could have an amazing sequel with what we know form the intro about their lives, it could be a movie on it’s own had there not been too much detail in the intro show in the film.
• Yes I don’t mind it so long as its useful to the rest of the story.
• Back stories at the intro is good but I kind of prefer back stories like in the middle of films so your like “OH I GET IT NOW, THATS WHY THIS CHARACTER IS LIKE THAT” and so on, if you get me?

7. In animation, what film/show/cartoon, in your opinion, has the best art style?

• Attack on Titan.
• Tim Burton’s films. The characters are weird as heck and it creeps me out.
• Ghibli films.
• Anime.
• My favourite art style would be anime ones (I know there are loads but as a whole genre I love because they are just so beautiful!)
• I’m fond of the animation in Makoto Shinkai’s movies. For shows I like anime art style. I particularly like KyoAni and P.A works. Cartoons, ATLA and Adventure Time.
• I really like the cute chubby kind, where their body types are more realistic and varied like in real life. I also like the little bit of red on the tip of the nose. I’ve noticed it’s a very common trend for online artists that design cartoon characters.
• Chibi, small, squishy looking and cute.
• I don’t know if you’ve seen Yami Shibai, watch it. It creeps you the fuck out so much and it really suits the genre of which the animated shorts are.
• I love animations drawn like Free!/Nisekoi but also I love Avatar styles animation as well.

8. Do you prefer:

9. Why do you like films that deal with real life issues are so popular?

• Because they’re dealing with things people are aware of that are happening right now.
• Because the person watching it can connect with the character more. Like while watching it the audience can just be like “oh my God, yeah. Yeah. Yeah oh my God YEAH!”
• Because they are relatable, and therefore evoke more of an emotional response from the audience.
• People look towards recreational activity to distract themselves from the reality they’re currently in. But, I feel that films which deal with common issues are able to resonate well with audiences as there are mutual feelings shared between them and the characters within the film. Consequently, this provides a more immersive and emotional experience for the audiences. People dig that shit. I think.
• Hmm, I think they could be really popular amongst parents because children don’t necessarily do things like watch the news or pay attention in school [stereotypically at least], so through watching the cartoons they can lean something, lean about what’s going on around them. For example something so common as bullying can be shown so negatively [as it should because bullying is just so stupid honestly] that it makes the child clear that it’s not something they should adopt in their life. Or something like that.
• I think it's because you sort of can relate to it as well, or there are those real life issue films that are so interesting and you need to watch for you do get a grip on how serious it is and it makes people want to help out in return.

10. Do you think films/cartoons now days are loosing their “magic”?

• I think they are, because it seems like they’re running out of ideas and things to do. It almost seems like they’re forcing it.
• No, I really do not. Because if you still think about it, they’re finding the smallest things to make films about. Like back in the days everything was new so whatever you made would be amazing. But now because every thing’s been done it’s harder to come up with a plot so people try much harder and the films that come out are amazing and different because it would require a lot of though to come up with something new and not done before.
• They seem to be remaking a lot of films lately, for example The Amazing Spider man.
• Disney seem to have started this trend where in they find old stories and such, alter the version a bit to make it their own and make a film out of it.
• There are actually too many sequels now. Film that came out 10 or more years ago are getting sequels now.
• Most film plots have already been done so there’s a lack of what’s fresh.
• NO NO NO no just no….. just…. sigh…
• It all depends on the viewer. I could say that shows today aren’t the same as they were when I was a child because I find the content ridiculous but I could be purely taking in my childhood nostalgia and disregarding current shows without giving them a chance. 
Nevertheless, current shows and previous ones both have their hits and misses. There are still very good films/cartoons that have recently been aired that have given me the same feelings that I felt with my childhood ones so I wouldn’t particularly say that they’re losing their “magic.”
• No man, like they are magical to children. Eye of the beholder and thing.
• In terms of Japanese animation, I don't think they're loosing their magic at all but I don't really watch American animation although I loved Adventure Time and… oh my God, i forgot the title! The Simpsons is good too, in my opinion it gets better and better.
• Oh yes, I’ve been waiting for this question all my life. I think cartoons generally have changed so much and are mainly targeted at older people, like teenagers or even working adults. The kids are almost an accessory to take with you to the cinema so they can watch the sequel to the film you grew up with. I wouldn't say it’s an excuse because at this point in time, I’m sure everyone’s proudly admitted that they watch and enjoy cartoons no matter what age they are.
I think this, in many ways, links with the generation we were brought up in. Our parents watch it because when we were kids they’ve grown accustom to it always being on TV because of us, that they’ve become addicted to them.
On the other hand, us [late teenagers - people in their late 20s/30s] as people who’ve grown up with watching cartoons on Cartoon Network and such, it’s a lifestyle to us. It’s what we grew up alongside, the characters, the stories and everything. Because it’s practically engraved into our minds as a form of entertainment we enjoy it very much and do not take it for granted.
However, children born in the twenty first century take cartoons for granted and ignore them almost. With the increase of technology and other forms of entertainment, kids have forgotten the old ways of leisure. Though the same could be said for our generation, from running around in fields and climbing trees to sitting at home and watching TV while playing with toys bought from the store. Our parents must have though the same thing we thing of kids now days.
But being the snobby and complacent teenager I am, it really does annoy me that children at the age of 4 have iPads and tablets. What could they possibly need them for when they could have such wonderful things like toys, play good ol’ boardgames and watch some cartoon on Cartoon Network.