Influence of Hollywood Movies

It is well known that before the Reform of China, Hollywood movies, as a typical embodiment of the "corrupted western culture", were resisted in China. Nowadays, however, a great many of Hollywood movies, both old and new, have been introduced into China and are welcomed by Chinese people. Furthermore, thanks to the development of Internet these movies can be accessed in China easier and more conveniently than ever. This will, doubtlessly, have a profound influence to Chinese people, especially the main audience of Hollywood movies: the youths.

On one hands, such movies do have positive effects to them. Firstly, these movies broaden their horizon, and provide them an opportunity to learn about the western culture. Secondly, as they can have an "intimacy contact" with the western culture, they can learn the way to deal with cultural divergence. Finally, as most of these movies are provided with the original sound track, it's a great way to practise their English.

On the other hand, it must be acknowledge that some negative effects do exists. The youth may lack the ability to judge what the saw in the Hollywood movies objectively with a sober mind, and tend to accept them easily. It may gradually change their value and ideas.

In my own opinion, Hollywood movies have many advantages, and hence it should be encouraged in China. As to the drawbacks, I think they can be negated through effective education.