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Hollywood's decline isn't solely measured by box office numbers but also by the growing perception that many recent movies are lacksluster and unoriginal. The tendency toward formulaic productions, combined with high budgets that often fail to recoup their investments, has created a climate of skepticism among moviegoers. The industry’s inability or refusal to produce genuinely compelling films has fueled frustration among fans, who increasingly feel their preferences and intelligence are being disregarded.