
How to Make a Horrible Movie That’s Actually Good
The first time I heard “The Fault in Our Stars” was when my son, who has cerebral palsy, was told to sit down and watch it.
He was so turned off by the script that he started crying, but I kept telling him to keep watching, even though I knew he would find it a bit dull and uninspiring.
I was worried the kids wouldn’t get into the movie; they were in a state of shock.
But I was wrong.
By the end of the film, I was so enthralled by the characters and their actions that I was surprised when I watched the film again a few months later.
I’m not sure if it was the joy I felt when watching the first time, or the fact that it was my son’s first time seeing a story that had him hooked on the idea that this was a good movie.
But the film has helped me see the film as a story of hope and optimism, and of perseverance and courage, that is also about making good movies, regardless of the medium.
When I saw it, I knew it would be a long road ahead, but my son said it was worth it.
And the fact it was a film about perseverance means that it can help many others see the movie in a positive light.