The influence of Hollywood films on Chinese young generation

The influence of Hollywood films on Chinese young generation

Hollywood,as a representative of American movies,is become more and more popular around the world.And with the rapid development of China,it seems that Hollywood films have become indispensable part of Chines movie market and inevitably exert strong influence on Chinese people, especially the young generation.Indeed,the Hollywood movies bring strong visual impact and the infinite imagination to us,and we can learn fresh things and new ideas about American and even about the world from those Hollywood movies.What’ more, American culture was spread allover the world through the Hollywood film industry,To us Chinese young generation, our lifestyle has been affected by American culture imperceptibly.For example:The young people like to wear Nike ,drink Coca-cola,and eat KFC,McDonald.To some girls,they are fond of the cosmetics made in USA.

Why Hollywood films are so popular among Chinese young generation.I think many reasons can explain this phenomenon.Firstly,with the fast development of the techniques and internet,watching movies is available for people, especially the youth.Secondly,Chinese young people are interested in Hollywood films.we cannot deny that some Hollywood films are very attractive indeed,and Hollywood films provide a various types of humor and laughter which is different from the native films do. they enjoy themselves when watching those films,it’s quite a different

experience of different culture,as if you come into a new world.And most of the youth are curious about the foreign world,however not everybody has the chance to go abroad and experience the foreign life.so movies become an important access for young people to learn the world, and in many young people’ mind, American is full of freedom and democracy,and they desire to learn more about this country. Hollywood films,as a synonym for American movies,provide a window for the outside. Thirdly,young people want to learn English through watching Hollywood films.Indeed,it is really a effective way to learn English through American films and songs.And from the perspective of the relationship between language and culture,studying language is definitely a good way to read culture.of course,there are many other factors make a contribution to this phenomenon.such as:to provide a common topic when chatting with friends;to pursue their favorite stars;Watching movies is a daily habit.

And every coin has two sides,so does the Hollywood films.On one hand, the development and prevalence of Hollywood films has an positive influence Chinese young generation.

1. An effective way to learn Language

Language and culture are inseparable. If we want to learn a country’ culture,the first thing we should do is to learn the country’s language. Hollywood films become one of the most effective materials to facilitate

Chinese young people on listening comprehension.And movies are of great value in arousing people’s interest in English and transferring language and culture.Providing comprehensible input in which young people are interested in less anxious situations is the best method for second language acquisition.and movies provide that situation.

2. An effective way to learn American culture

As we all know,every nation has its own culture.and some of their culture is worthy of learning.just like freedom,equality,democracy, American dream and so on.In the age of highly developed media culture.people,especially our youth who prefer to try new things are desire to make contact with foreign culture.and through Hollywood films,people can have a general understanding of American culture..

On the other hand, Hollywood films also produce negative influence.Driven by profit, filmmakers exaggerate the social fact and portray an unreal world to the audience.which mislead the young people who know little about the real American.These twisted values inevitably exert a negative influence on young generation.

1. Violence.

Violence is an abundantly fictionalized component to film-making today.blood spattering,gun shoot and explosion are almost the indispensable elements in current Hollywood blockbusters.Brutality has become senseless and far beyond realistic.Not only is the violence

hyper-fictional,but the results of such violence are also unrealistic.The good guys can blow up half the city catching the bad guys and everything is fine.

2. Inundant sex

Non-marital intercourse has likewise become commonplace in Hollywood films.Intimate behavior is depicted as common and casual,whether

between

husband

and

wife.boyfriend

and

girlfriend,same-sex couples,or groups,which produces an enormous shock on Chinese conservative sexual attitude.However,the risks of sexual indulgence are rarely showed or presented in the movies,and nobody is abused or punished for that unethical behavior.Influenced by the sexual attitude portrayed in the movies,some people violate ethnic morals.

3. Drug and alcohol abuse

In Hollywood films,both male and female heroes like smoking very much ,and this behavior is regarded as a fashion,winning over a lot of people,especially the young.Drug and alcohol flooded the parties and bars in the movies,and only enjoyment is showed,The negative consequences are never presented in the movies,Young adults with a little knowledge about right and wrong are easily misled.Drug and alcohols are taken by the young for excitement and thrills.

By appealing to the human sense of adventure,the thirst for excitement,and the lust for sex and blood without honestly revealing

their results ,Hollywood negatively affects the world. Conclusion

As a typical way to get access to American culture, Hollywood films is like a two-side sword.On one hand,it opens the door for people to learn American culture and improve English.without going aboard,and it also enriches young people’s entertainment.On the other hand,it strongly influence people’ moral values,which shocks and challenges

Chinese

traditional

culture.With

the

culture

assimilation,people have learned more about the world.and they tend to follow the trend,But it seems that many people ,especially the young people, have lost their minds while absorbing fresh ideas.So,in my opinion,In the face of those Hollywood films,we should hold a cultivate rational attitude,we should enhance our ability to recognize and appreciate cultural similarities and differences.and improve our skills of reading popular culture.Only when people treat Hollywood films rationally,may people take full advantage of it,and reduce its negative influence.