Movies are popular because people are avid moviegoers. They like to watch other peoples’ lives and live vicariously through them. By going to movies, we can escape from our own lives, share the feelings and experiences of others, and imagine ourselves in someone else’s situation.
Our lives are not as adventurous or glamorous as the lives of characters in movies. We do not battle evil and then go back to a luxurious penthouse apartment. In reality, we go to school, do our homework, talk to our friends, and sleep. We need a little excitement in our lives and we find that excitement at the movies.
Humans are very emotional. We all like to cry and laugh. Fortunately, there is not much to cry about in my life, so I like to go to sad movies where my heart strings can be tugged. I also like to go to comedies so I can laugh. I tend to cry and laugh more in a dark movie theater than I do in broad daylight.
Now I am a student, but I know someday I will be someone important, like a scientist or a politician or a famous model. When I go to the movies, I see my role models. I see how they act, what they wear, how they talk. I can prepare myself for the day when I will be like them.
Even though my life is quiet, I can go to the movies and watch someone else’s life. I can share their emotions and their everyday lives. I wonder if they would like to share mine.
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