Entertainment value is a subjective quality among different audiences, and the biggest discrepancy between fans and cinephiles is what constitutes “fun.” Although the term “fun” can be used in an almost disparaging way to describe or defend lazy blockbuster or franchise films that exist only to satisfy Internet commenters, cinema was created as a form of entertainment as much as it was a form of art, and there is no shame in making something that is unabashedly entertaining. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequences that it had on the global box office has ensured that pure escapism is more desired than ever before, especially when audiences are seeking escapism. Although the box office has taken some significant hits in recent years due to factors that are beyond the control of any one studio, there does seem to be a conscious desire from audiences to turn cinemagoing into a communal experience once more.
The 6 Most Fun Movies Released Since 2020, Ranked
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