The Captain Fell in Love with Movies

Meili is a film investigator hired by the cinema.

She would wait outside after the movie ended and ask the audience members who were coming out to rate the film.

Then, with the aggregated data, cinemas can schedule screenings based on the quality of the films.

The Academy Award pursue so-called art, but for theaters, they only pursue one thing.

That's the box office.

After doing this job for a long time, sometimes you can understand what the audience thinks without even conducting interviews.

For example, someone you like might come out of the movie feeling excited.

And what about those terrible movies? Audiences leave them cursing and complaining.

Seeing the audience members coming out of the theater after watching "Batman Dark Knight" all smiling and excitedly discussing the film, Meili knew that it was a success.

But out of professional ethics, she still went up and asked, "Hello, gentlemen, I'm a staff member of the cinema. May I ask your rating for this movie?"

"A+, it must be A+!"

"Yes, Ben Affleck is so handsome! Oh my god, I thought he would ruin Batman, but he is definitely the perfect choice for the Batman!"

"I also chose A; this movie is pretty good."

Meili smiled and asked, "So, are you looking forward to DC's next movie?"

"Of course, why not?"

The interviewed audience member said without hesitation, "I'm really looking forward to seeing Batman vs. Superman on the big screen!"

Savvy viewers have already figured out how the plot is developing.

After all, this kind of big battle has happened more than once in the comics, and even Superman is used to dying.

But seeing it in a movie? That's definitely exciting.

But going back to the very first 'Death of Superman' was truly shocking.

After all, comic book fans never expected that the omnipotent Superman would die, which aroused great anger.

This anger is no less than if Saitama had been killed off in One-Punch Man...

Everyone knows he's invincible, how could he possibly die?

But now, everyone's used to it.

Anyway, they'll come back to life after they die.

At that moment, Meili stopped Captain America, Steve.

She didn't recognize the person, but as usual, she wanted a rating.

Steve Rogers answered without hesitation, "A!"

I'll also go watch the Superman movie.

"OK."

Meili nodded, then added, "Gentlemen, I heard the film's creators are in New York and holding an event nearby."

This has piqued the interest of many people.

Batman, with such a large cast, naturally has a promotional tour, traveling to major cities across the United States to do publicity.

This is essential to attract as many viewers as possible to the cinema.

As a result, quite a few people actually went there.

Steve Rogers didn't go; he wasn't interested. He asked how to watch "Superman of Man of Steel" and then headed straight to Blockbuster.

Blockbuster founded in 1985 and is a video rental chain brand.

Before the internet was developed, the best way for people to watch movies, besides going to the cinema, was to rent or buy DVDs.

The DVD market was once Hollywood's most profitable market.

Some movies may not perform well at the box office, but they can make a fortune in the rental market.

For example, horror movies basically fall into this category, because in private, people like to watch something 'exciting'...

Some movies are not well-received in theaters, but are quite enjoyable to watch alone.

For example, the Shawshank Redemption.

Who would have thought that this movie would be a complete box office flop, its popularity entirely dependent on the VHS market?

As things stand, Blockbuster is now showing signs of decline.

Thanks to the development of the internet, people can watch movies online without having to go to physical stores.

Compared to its peak, with over 9,000 stores worldwide and a market capitalization of $8.4 billion, Blockbuster has shrunk considerably.

When Steve Rogers arrived at the store, there weren't many people inside.

However, he was unaware that this shop had once been a thriving business.

"Hello, I'd like a Superman DVD."

"There are several versions, priced at $19.90 and $29.90 respectively."

The shop assistant said with a smile.

This is why DVDs are profitable; they're more expensive than movie tickets...

After all, you can only watch something once in a movie theater, but you can watch it countless times if you buy a DVD.

"Buy the basics."

Steve Rogers didn't have much money; it was all given to him by S.H.I.E.L.D..

"Okay sir, this movie is produced by Starlight Pictures. If you like their movies, you can buy the collection for only $39.99."

The clerk's suggestion piqued Steve Rogers' interest.

What other movies do they have?

"Many, such as 'Obsession' and the recently released 'Transformers,' which are also their films."

Upon hearing there were so many, Steve Rogers hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then we'll buy this one."

"OK!"

The salesperson smiled and said that Blockbuster was becoming increasingly unsuccessful, and its sales depended entirely on the quality of the movies.

Of course, as times change, people have more ways to entertain themselves.

Movies are no longer the primary form of entertainment for most people.

Let alone Steve Rogers, many modern people might not be able to adapt.

He spent forty dollars in one go, which is a day's wages for many people.

Steve Rogers decided not to go anywhere else, but instead went home to watch movies.

Let the people from S.H.I.E.L.D.. follow him if they want; at least he's found a decent hobby.

So he went home, found the Superman plate, and put it in the dish.

Superman: Man of Steel.

As the movie began, he realized that this was indeed not the Superman he remembered.

During his era, Superman's sudden emergence caused a great shock, but at that time Superman was more like a 'strongman'.

He can easily lift a car to fight an enemy, and he can also move with incredible speed and be invincible with a single punch.

But it's not as exaggerated as in the movies...

He was stunned when he saw Henry Cavill, playing Superman, put on the Superman Suit and start flying.

And then, as Superman basked in the sunlight, with his arms outstretched, he had only one thought in his mind.

A god among men.

This was indeed an excellent film, and it greatly impressed him.

As a result, he became obsessed with Starlight Pictures' movies, including Transformers and Obsession.

When Agent Sharon, who lived next door, reported it, that was all she could say.

"The captain didn't leave his room all day. I listened outside the door, and it sounded like he was watching a movie."

"The kind of fighting that's extremely intense."

At one point, Nick Fury thought Captain America had developed a liking for those kinds of movies...

Of course, who wouldn't like that?