Movies have a tangible impact on the world around us, and it’s not always in the way you would think. Let’s take a look at some of these surprisingly influential movies.
After the enormous popularity of Jaws in 1975, people left the theater with a new perspective on sharks. Unfortunately, this led to the misconception that sharks sought out humans to attack and eat them.
JURASSIC PARK
Jurassic Park wasn’t the first time dinosaurs appeared on the big screen. But it was the first time they were shown using lifelike animatronics and CGI. Seeing dinosaurs in such a realistic light stoked a fire in the hearts of countless individuals.
THE KARATE KID
The idea of being a badass martial artist who could put every bully in their place was the dream of many after watching The Karate Kid. The many sequels, reboots, and now top-rated Netflix series Cobra Kai are partially responsible for the continued interest in martial arts.
THE AVENGERS
Everyone remembers the ending of the first Avengers movie. Watching our favorite heroes in the post-credits scene gathered around a table in a messy restaurant enjoying shawarma at Tony Stark’s recommendation was a sight to behold.
THE HUNGER GAMES
In 2012 with movies like Brave, The Avengers, and, more specifically, The Hunger Games in theaters, interest in archery was at an all-time high amongst young girls.
Babe is a movie about an adorable pig who desperately wants to be a sheepdog and, in doing so, wins the hearts of millions. It was for that very reason that the sale of pork dove a reported 25% during the year of the film’s release.