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I want to do kiddie movies now. I'm fed up with adult movies - most of them stink. At a certain point with movies it becomes all about mathematics: this has to lead up to this, this has to lead up to that - you're always bound by some kind of formula. But since having kids and watching lots of animated cartoons and all those great old Disney films, I think they're better, they're much better. They're more fun and take more risks. Even things like Shrek - it's really funny and well made and intelligent.

Johnny Depp#169

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker prefers children's movies for their fun and risk-taking over adult formulas.
In plain terms
I prefer kids movies now because adult movies are formulaic and boring.
What can you take from it?
Children's films often prioritize creativity and fun over strict formulas.

Where it applies

  • choosing what to watch
  • producing films

Putting it to work

  • support risk taking films

Questions to consider

  • Do kids movies take more risks?
  • Are adult movies formulaic?

Another view

Adult films can also be innovative despite the trend.

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