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I refer to the letter “Don’t sacrifice moral values”
(NST, Nov 26) by Ariff Shah R.K and admire his viewpoints regarding the
importance of film censorship.
Besides playing games and listening to music, watching
movies is another source of entertainment that can give someone a break from a
hectic life or perhaps, an idea on how to live life. The first reason may sound
purposeful but the latter may be harmful, especially to young viewers who are
easily influenced.
It is wonderful if these
children learn good lessons from inspiring movies but schoolchildren nowadays
are apparently more attracted to flicks that focus on fights, romance or
superstition. These movie genres will pose a risk to children’s mental well-being
and their lifestyle.
For the sake of profit, film
producers will do everything to allure moviegoers to make the cinema a full
house. It is frustrating that some movies have good storylines but the indecent
act and inappropriate language used to convey meanings affect the overall quality. Moviemakers think that by portraying different kinds of scenes,
including pornography and violence, it is a creative move to make the film a
high quality piece, but they are wrong. Instead, it is a cheap strategy to make
their production a box-office hit.
Social problems and criminal acts have become daily news
reported in newspapers, radio channels and television stations. There are several
reasons for these negative phenomena and the influence from movies may be a
contributing factor.
Rape, bullying, robbery, snatch theft and drug trafficking
are now a common culture in movies, only to result in immature audiences
imitating the acts in real life. In fact, it has become a trend for tech-savvy youth to record their unscrupulous behavior and upload the
video to websites before it goes viral in a split second.
For a better selection
during a family or friends gathering, cartoons and animation feature films may
be suitable options, as long as sensitive issues are not touched. Doraemon, SpongeBob SquarePants and Upin & Ipin are television programmes that turn a moody atmosphere into
a happier mood. Animated movies like Brave,
The Lion King and Finding Nemo are examples of high-grossing
movies that are rich with good messages.
Malaysian film directors may need to start working on
films without controversial scenes. Profits should not be the only concern as
there are many other aspects that need to be taken into consideration. Also, elements
of gangsterism and offensive content should not be included as they will not bring any good to viewers.
Life
is full of values and our country has plenty to promote. Heritage, nature,
tourism, unity and education are themes that can teach someone appreciation and
gratefulness.
At
the end of the day, it is the film’s strong values that make the hours count.
Courtesy of New Straits Times
1 December 2014
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