I have seen many American youth films before, but there are usually only two categories: dance and music. We can think about why there are two categories, and the answer is actually obvious. Even from the plot, we can conclude that young people with passion and dreams often do not have a deep background and a good job. Music and dance are not only highly expressive and infectious, but also have no threshold. In the process of watching this kind of film, on the one hand, we can enjoy the dance and music in it, and on the other hand, we can see the inspirational stories of young people relying on their talents to challenge others, social rules and even themselves. Of course, youth films are indispensable for love. Maybe we can find the past and yearning from this love, maybe we can also see alternative interpretations of love.
But if that's all, the best films of this type don't get too high a rating. For art, showing contradictions is to highlight the plot, sublimate thoughts, provoke thinking, and touch emotions. It should be common sense that you cannot succeed without great ideas, even if you have passions, values and dreams. The values of most youth films cannot be well reflected, let alone good ideas. If there is, I think the film is a qualified youth film. If it is to be excellent, I am afraid that it will take a lot of work on these two points.
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