Random Notes On Main-melody Movies

As a comparatively mature film type, the main-melody movie has already formed its own narrative system and operation mechanism. It has always been an important research topic in the filmdom. Using a prose style of writing and talking about several hot topics in the current filmdom, this paper has developed a unique perspective upon reviewing previous opinions. It is divided into four parts as follows:Part one:main-melody movie clings to some adherent complexes in its narration, which are concluded as nationalism complex, patriotism complex and heroism complex in this paper. Nationalism complex is mainly expressed in theme films of ethnic minorities; patriotism complex is usually shown in combing greeting movies; heroism complex is discussed by comparing true heroes, common heroes, and Eastern and Western heroes.Part two:revolutionary historical main-melody movie has relatively simple figure setting, usually basically opposing two sides. Developing around the battles of wits and courage of the two sides, its plot usually focuses on creating grand scenes and highlighting magnificent manners. However, in realistic main-melody movies, protagonists are often typical images of era heroes or ordinary laborers, who would face certain difficulties and solve them. There is a civilian tendency for those heroic figures.Part three:in the evolution process,main-melody movie has gradually learned from elements of genre films. When progressing toward the mainstream movies, main-melody movie, commercial film and art film should learn from each other and be fused. As for the later-on new mainstream film, it is only at a stage of standardizing concepts and norms, lacking of a unified operation mechanism.Part four:firstly, there is a worrying situation. In creating main-melody movie, it may not start out from educating audience and raising their consciousness. More attention should be put to cultivate young talents engaged in main-melody movie creation. In creation, a down-to-earth attitude is advocated and types of heroes should be varied. Although movie industrialization has been realized, there is still direct or indirect assistance to film industry from our country. Hope this support would not let it spoiled. Society changed, entertainment culture has prevailed. Secondly, there is a solution. Publicity skills are needed; figures should be verified to reveal a stereoscopic full image; plot should be diversified; themes should be stereotyped; in main-melody movie should be industrialized, concentrating on the current and the livelihood.