r/movies • u/simplefilmreviews • Apr 23 '15

Quick Question What Are Examples of 'Lazy Filmmaking'?

I hear the phrase from time to time, but I'm not sure what it means?

What does it mean and can you give an example?

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u/ZorroMeansFox r/Movies Veteran Apr 23 '15

It typically means when the filmmakers make absolutely no attempt to move beyond the bare minimum required in any element of the narrative or production: Cliche framings, flat lighting, "De Rigueur" storylines/conflicts, etc. In other words, utter unoriginality or absence of craft. Example: Paul Blart 2: A Comedy Where We Didn't Bother To Actually Write Jokes.

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u/ZwnD Apr 23 '15

What's de rigeur?

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '15

I think it's an old, wooden ship.