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Chung’s emphasis that films, especially large Hollywood blockbusters, are primarily meant to entertain rather than educate or instruct, resonates with a broader debate about the purpose of cinema. He pointedly distinguished between indie films—which may push messages—versus big-budget movies where reaching the widest audience is key.
The director’s careful stance underscores a desire for movies to be reflections of reality rather than moral sermons. His choice to omit climate change references in a disaster movie—despite the ongoing controversy around its influence on weather patterns—is viewed by some as a refreshing break from the norm, while others see it as a missed chance to highlight an urgent issue.