As we've been seeing all these years, the Hollywood film industry has long since stopped caring about the artistic qualities of its films to become a money factory.
Huge budgets for big blockbusters. The highest grossing films in history are those that we have all seen, because we had the feeling that "you had to see them."
There are also exceptions to the highest grossing films. There are some exceptional cases; there is that kind of subgenus that many call "Author cinema". These titles have a specific audience, but nothing to do with the big bets of the companies for each year.
In spite of everything, it is not necessary to generalize either: many of the highest grossing films in history are true works of art.
The top 15 of the highest grossing films in history worldwide
"Avatar" by James Cameron (2009). Global gross: $ 2.788 million
With almost the same number of defenders and detractors, the film at times pretends to be a critique of the capitalist system and its insatiable appetite to consume all natural resources regardless of the damage to ecosystems. Visually stunning, the animation work through 3D is truly amazing.
"Titanic" by James Cameron (1997). Global gross: $ 2.186 million
James Cameron will not be "the king of the world", but he is King Midas of Hollywood. Starring some young Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, its producers still do not believe the success of this film. Its premiere was scheduled for July 1997, but it was delayed six months because no one was betting that he could beat "Men in Black" at the box office.
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" by JJ Abrams (2015). Global gross: 2.068 million dollars
The first "empire" movie Star Wars under the Disney label it was, among many other things, a kind of film marketing. Although much of the critics expected more from this film, fans of the universe created by George Lucas had a blast. Is the highest grossing film in history within the United States, with a collection of more than 930 million dollars.
Colin Trevorrow's “Jurasic World” (2015) Global gross: $ 1.671 million
It was expected to be a successful film, but not at such a level. Part of the success was due to critics endorsed a film that provided a new vision of the world created by Michael Chichton and whose first film adaptation released in 1992: "Jurassic Park", was until the appearance of "Titanic", the highest grossing film.
"The Avengers" by Joss Whedon (2012). Global gross: $ 1.518 million
Steven Spielberg has ensured that the time will come when audiences will get bored with hero movies. But that day seems not yet close. The first "choral" story with a group of heroes from the comics only confirmed that these characters sell.
"Fast and Furious 7 " by James Wan (2015). Global gross: $ 1.516 million
After tragic and ironic death of Paul Walker In a car accident, the audience was disbanded to the movie theaters to see what the producers had done with their character.
"The Avengers: The Age of Ultron by Joss Whedon" (2015). Global gross: 1.405 million dollars.
Superhero movies, once again, don't fail.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", part 2 by David Yates (2011). Global gross: 1.341 million dollars.
The final chapter of the franchise of the most famous magician in the world generated high expectations, especially in those who had not read the books, worried mainly by know if Harry died or not.
Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee's “Frozen” (2013) Global gross: $ 1.276 million
Cartoons (now computer-animated), have always had a predominant place within the preferences of the public. "Frozen", like many of Disney's "children's" films, was not without its controversy, because of some subliminal messages and others that are too explicit, which bothered more than one.
"Iron Man" 3 by Shane Black (2013). Global gross: 1.214 million dollars
Robert Downey Jr. eventually managed to propel his career to the point of becoming one of the most powerful players in the industry, thanks to his irreverent portrayal of Tony Stark.
"The beauty and the beast of Bill Condon" (2017). Global gross: $ 1.207 million
La live action adaptation of the “classic”Of 1991 did not leave anyone indifferent. Starring Emma Stone, the film far exceeded the expectations of its producers, while serving to reaffirm that no other studio sells like Disney.
"Fast and Furious 8" by F. Gary Gray (2017). Global gross: $ 1.193 million
This franchise seems like it will never end. What's more, many big-name stars in Hollywood have publicly expressed their interest in being a part of itto. The last "signing" was Oscar winner Charlize Theron.
"Minions" by Pierre Coffin (2015). Global gross: $ 1.159 million
It was a matter of time before the cute little yellow dwarfs had their own movie. Despite the millions in revenue, this sample of the highest grossing films in history is the worst treated by critics.
"Captain America: Civil War" by The Russo brothers (2016). Global gross: $ 1.153 million
The comic with the highest number of copies sold since "The Death of Superman", generated enormous interest by adapting to the cinema.
"Transformers, the dark side of the moon by Michael Bay" (2011). Global gross: $ 1.123 million
Effects and more effects. The spectacle of the cinema screen is little more than what happened on a computer monitor, once the corresponding special effects tools have been applied.
"Gone with the Wind" by Victor Fleming. (1939)
The drama set during the American Civil War period, raised more than 400 million dollars worldwide, although it was released at a time that Hollywood did not have the scope of today. If a current projection is made on the value of the price of each ticket, it would be the highest grossing film in history within the United States with a projected gross of 1.786 million dollars.
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