Does a Good Movie Usually Teach a Moral Lesson?

A good movie usually teaches a moral lesson.Describe a specific situation in which a good movie might not teach a moral lesson. Discuss what you think determines whether or not the quality of a movie depends upon its ability to teach a moral lesson.
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Since the beginning of time, art has played an integral role in helping to define a culture in society. It not only reflects existing mores of a society--it also can serve to influence and even change people's minds and perceptions, thus having the potential to steer society as a whole in a certain direction. Art comes in different forms but the movie, in particular, has become the most influential medium of art in today's society. Its immense popularity is due to the more interactive nature of the medium---engaging the senses of sight and sound. In contrast, books and paintings oftentimes require audiences to use more of their imagination when encountering the work. As an accessible and appealing form of art, the movie has the means of influencing more people in society through their messages and images. While some movies aim to educate audiences, others exists to merely entertain, and many attempt to do both. Although many good movies teach a moral lesson, others may be deemed "good" regardless of their aim to educate or entertain.

Producers release movies for a wide variety of purposes. For example, some want to educate audiences about a certain time in history or a political matter. Others aim to teach a moral lesson---the values of kindness, generosity, and truthfulness. Producers of these types of movies hope to shed light in their audience members and perhaps influence their actions in daily life. A "good" movie has the power to move the audience and inspire deep thought and even action. A movie that has failed to touch audiences with the intended message could be deemed as unsuccessful.

However, some producers merely aim to entertain audiences. This includes slapstick-type of movies, action, and animation, among others. The movie's purpose may be to make audience members laugh at a series of jokes or astonish them with the latest developments in animation artistry. These types of movies, although lacking an educational or moral component, may still be considered "good." If they affect viewers in a way that they aimed to, then the movie could be thought of as a success.

Perhaps the best type of movie succeeds in both entertaining and educating audiences. Often successfully educating audiences involves making sure to include elements in the film that aim to attract their attention through witty lines and well-thought out sequences. However, one cannot judge a movie to be "good" based on whether it teaches a moral lesson. Rather a movie could be thought of as "good" by assessing the aim of the producer and seeing whether they successful affected the audience with the intent they hoped to produce.