What the millennials flock to see on the big screen is indicative of what and how they are feeling at the moment.
Films that accurately portray the feelings, sense of humor, and values of the millennials are widely supported and watched by them. The millennials prefer movies that are inspired by themes, such as the fight against society and the coming-of-age films. Here is a list of movies that best represents the millennials.
Clueless is probably the most significant film for the millennial generation. It is also perceived as a transitional film that signified the end of Generation X, and the beginning of the optimism and carefree nature of the millennials. Clueless set the stage for what was to come.
Mean Girls is a certified teen classic and has remained a cultural cornerstone for the millennials. The movie still resonates with the generation. The movie has no reference to social media but the infamous ‘Burn Book’ served as the portrayal of something that any school-going teenager might experience or associate with. Mean Girls provided a wider window into the teen experience in general.
After Generation X was largely dominated by slasher films and the notable impact of “Scream”, the millennials craved for something way more low-fi but at the same time inventive. The Blair Witch Project set the stage for a unique found-footage genre and attempted to follow the trend of a horror film that seems more realistic.
Perhaps no movie signifies the massive generational gulf between the millennials and the Baby Boomers more than “The Matrix”. Our grandparents and parents faced much harsher times head-on, while the millennials view the slightest of struggles as proof that the world can’t possibly exist the way it does. This movie offered a conceptual escape and rebellion that the millennials longed for.
Fight Club vividly illustrates the portrait of Generation X and the millennial man, while capturing the level of anger that the latter could associate with. In several ways, the movie represents the anger and frustration of the millennials, which resonates now more than ever.
This film did not just make cars cool for the millennials, it upped the stylish factor of a summer movie franchise too. Having good-looking actors in the cast was not enough anymore, as incorporating equally stylish things to surround them gained popularity.
So, which movie do you think best represents the millennials?
