I think there is a cycle. We are now in the "happy" cycle. Entertaining movies, small problems, jokes, flashy effects just because it is cool, and the good guys win. I don't think it make inferior movies. Making a good joke is hard, and so is making the right jumpsuit, the right acrobatics and the right explosions at the right time.
Then, there is the "drama" cycle. No more jokes, this is serious business. People die, heroes are not so heroic, expect Pyrrhic victories if they win, actors get Oscars.
Personally, I like both, though I have my phases too.
Then, there is the "drama" cycle. No more jokes, this is serious business. People die, heroes are not so heroic, expect Pyrrhic victories if they win, actors get Oscars.
Personally, I like both, though I have my phases too.