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Classical Hollywood cinema possesses a style that is largely invisible and difficult for the average viewer to see. Invisibility is a large part of the product of American cinema's proficiency as a narrative machine. It consists of an introduction of a problem or challenge in the main character's story. The character, whoever they are, spends most of the movie trying to solve their problem. By the end of the movie, they solve the problem (whatever it is.) The classic Hollywood style narrative is formula driven. It doesn't matter who the star is, who the director is, or even who the writer is. An adventure story (Raiders of the Lost Ark) launches with the loss or lack of desired object and concludes with its attainment or discovery. A love story (Pretty Woman) starts with a chance encounter and culminates with a wedding proposal. A monster (Jaws) or horror (Halloween) film begins with the death of an innocent victim and ends with the actual or symbolic death of the person or thing...... until the sequel at least. (Didn't Jason die like ten times already?)
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