Think About the Themes

After watching four Hollywood film trailers that were all clearly following the theme of war, fighting or military, it is very clear that these films would affect American society's view on war in a more exciting way both socially and politically. All four of these films were targeted at a young, male audience, possibly around the age of 18- the same age you are eligible to enlist in the army. Politically, I think Hollywood war films such as these would increase military enlistments because the target audience is typically a young adult male, who, after viewing these films would view soldiers as heros based on their personalities in the films. For example, a young male viewing Top Gun, might be inspired by Tom Cruise's handsome and clearly popular character, that they might even be compelled to enlist to be more like a character in the film. Or more so, that character's personality. Socially, I think Hollywood war films would increase American morale about wars and enlistment. These films view war in a great heroic way, and a way to truly serve your country. This brings an overall positive attitude towards war, possibly allowing America as a nation become stronger after viewing films such as these.