A movie is a series of moving images, sometimes with sound, that tells a story. There are hundreds of movies made each year. Some are very popular and make a lot of money. Many of them have special effects. The best movies are artful and make people feel things. They may not be about real events, but they show something about the human experience that will stay with you.
A movie can be a drama or a comedy, or it can be an adventure or a science fiction story. There are also romances and family movies. Some are about war, death, or other sad things. Usually movies are not about real events, but they can be. They can be about history, the future, or things that happen in everyday life. Some are about one event, and others are about a long time period of time.
Some movies are very serious, and some have strong villains. But it is important to know that a movie doesn’t need to have a villain in it to be good. Some movies focus on internal conflicts or societal issues, and they can be just as good as a traditional hero-villain story.
Movies are made with actors and actresses who say the words that the script (written by the director) tells them to say. Then a cameraman films them saying the words. The movie is edited, and music and singing are recorded. It is put onto reels, and sent to a theater where it is shown on a large screen.
The most popular movies are action movies, romantic comedies, or fantasy stories. Adventure movies often have heros that go on long journeys and fight big things like dragons. Family movies are about family relationships and are okay for kids to see. Crime dramas are movies about police and other people who solve mysteries or crimes. Thrillers are about mystery and excitement, and there are usually some ‘twists’ in the plot (surprises).
A movie can also be a documentary or a drama. Documentaries are non-fiction and often tell true stories. They can be very dramatic and make people cry. Dramas tell about important and sad events in a person’s life, such as a divorce. They can also be a love story or a historical story.
Some movies are very expensive to make. They have famous stars and use a lot of special effects. These are called blockbuster movies. They are designed to appeal to millions of people so that they will want to watch them. They can cost over $200 million to make.