How movies are shaping my mind

I see a movie for entertainment, to enjoy a fictional story, have a good laugh, maybe get some inspiration and simply pass my time.

I did not know that when I see a movie I am seeing notions of society. Whether its Sandalwood, Hollywood or Bollywood it doesn't really matter, I see things that I don't know are giving me a subtle message and are playing games with my mind.

I see a notion of love - I see a girl and a boy falling for each other, at times it's love at first sight. I see a boy paying for the dates, getting down to his knee. I see the movie telling me what is romantic. I see a boy eve teasing a girl, following her, despite her rejecting his proposal and then in the end I see the girl agreeing. I see that kissing and sex is the ultimate way to show love.

I see a notion of gender - I see gender roles and responsibilities. Girls are dramatic, demanding, emotional and sexy. Boys are cool, don't show emotion, have abs and show off. The movies objectify women, making them all about their bodies.

I see a notion of beauty - I see a muscular man, a slim girl. I see spotless and fair faces. I see tall people with perfectly waxed bodies wearing latest fashion clothing. I see long flowing hair and just perfect body image.

I see a standard of living - I see a luxurious car, top notch furniture, fancy carpets, latest auto-mobiles, flat screen television, people eating at expensive restaurants, owning the latest technology and of course you can’t forget the glamorous wedding and parties.

I see a notion of success - Money, sexy wife / husband, more money, fame, high reputation, and lots of stuff is the formula to success.

I see a notion of happiness - hanging out with my friend in a bar, going for a family vacation to foreign, going on a date with a beautiful women / handsome man or shopping.

I see what I need to be, look and buy so that I am loved, accepted and find happiness and success but I thought I was seeing a movie.

I see violence, the notion that adventure is cool, exaggerated action and drama, I see music and dance losing its essence and I see a fake life that many people aspire for.

Of course not all movies show this, there are many meaningful movies. I am not completely blaming the film industry, after all as consumers we see these movies and give approval to such movies but I feel sad to see the negative impacts standard modern movies are doing in our society