Hollywood's Endless Cycle of Destruction: Why New Landmarks Need to Get Their Due on the Big Screen
The art of destroying iconic landmarks in movies has become an overused trope. From the Eiffel Tower to the Statue of Liberty, it seems that whenever Hollywood needs a dramatic backdrop for its latest blockbuster, it reaches for the most recognizable and instantly recognizable structures around the world. But have filmmakers thought beyond the usual suspects?
In a recent study by insurance company MS Amlin, it was revealed that the Eiffel Tower has been destroyed in no fewer than nine films since 1925, including Reign of Fire, V for Vendetta, London Has Fallen, and even Tom & Jerry: The Fast and the Furry. Not to be outdone, the Golden Gate Bridge has been reduced to rubble a staggering thirteen times, with films like Superman, San Andreas, Terminator: Genisys, and Pacific Rim all contributing to its demise.
The Statue of Liberty takes the top spot on the list, having been targeted in an astonishing twenty-one films since 1925. From The Last War to Independence Day, this iconic symbol has become a go-to setting for filmmakers looking to create a sense of apocalyptic dread.
While some may argue that these classic landmarks have become synonymous with disaster and destruction, it's hard not to feel a sense of fatigue when seeing them reduced to rubble time and again. Where are the innovative films that think beyond the obvious?
It's time for Hollywood to get creative. Instead of relying on the same old landmarks, why not aim higher (or lower, depending on the context)? The Spam Museum in Austin, Minnesota, or the tiny statue of the urinating boy in Brussels could be the perfect setting for a unique and unforgettable cinematic experience.
The problem is that cinema has become stale, stuck in an endless cycle of familiar tropes and predictable plot twists. Filmmakers need to take risks, push boundaries, and think outside the box (or in this case, the iconic landmark).
Until then, we'll be left watching the same old destruction montages, feeling like we've seen it all before.
The art of destroying iconic landmarks in movies has become an overused trope. From the Eiffel Tower to the Statue of Liberty, it seems that whenever Hollywood needs a dramatic backdrop for its latest blockbuster, it reaches for the most recognizable and instantly recognizable structures around the world. But have filmmakers thought beyond the usual suspects?
In a recent study by insurance company MS Amlin, it was revealed that the Eiffel Tower has been destroyed in no fewer than nine films since 1925, including Reign of Fire, V for Vendetta, London Has Fallen, and even Tom & Jerry: The Fast and the Furry. Not to be outdone, the Golden Gate Bridge has been reduced to rubble a staggering thirteen times, with films like Superman, San Andreas, Terminator: Genisys, and Pacific Rim all contributing to its demise.
The Statue of Liberty takes the top spot on the list, having been targeted in an astonishing twenty-one films since 1925. From The Last War to Independence Day, this iconic symbol has become a go-to setting for filmmakers looking to create a sense of apocalyptic dread.
While some may argue that these classic landmarks have become synonymous with disaster and destruction, it's hard not to feel a sense of fatigue when seeing them reduced to rubble time and again. Where are the innovative films that think beyond the obvious?
It's time for Hollywood to get creative. Instead of relying on the same old landmarks, why not aim higher (or lower, depending on the context)? The Spam Museum in Austin, Minnesota, or the tiny statue of the urinating boy in Brussels could be the perfect setting for a unique and unforgettable cinematic experience.
The problem is that cinema has become stale, stuck in an endless cycle of familiar tropes and predictable plot twists. Filmmakers need to take risks, push boundaries, and think outside the box (or in this case, the iconic landmark).
Until then, we'll be left watching the same old destruction montages, feeling like we've seen it all before.
honestly, how many times can you destroy a landmark before it's just so overdone? like i get it, drama and destruction is cool, but can't filmmakers come up with something new for once? 
the spam museum in austin sounds kinda lit tho... who knew that tiny statue of the urinating boy in brussels was an option lol.
Can't they just find some new and original ways to set their movies? The Spam Museum or that tiny statue in Brussels, yeah maybe go for something a bit more unique. Nine times the Eiffel Tower gets destroyed already? 
That's like me watching 9 different rom-coms with the same two actors. Been there done that 
. It's time for some fresh ideas, you know? Don't get me wrong I love a good blockbuster as much as the next guy but this endless cycle of destruction is just getting boring. Can't they try something new for once? Maybe even use a real location instead of making up some crazy backstory to justify blowing it up 
! Can't they just think outside the box (or landmark) for once? 
! And what about that tiny statue of the urinating boy in Brussels? That's some next-level creative thinking 
. The Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge, and Statue of Liberty are just so overdone 
. Can't they think of something more unique? I mean, have you seen that Spam Museum in Austin? That place would be so cool on screen 
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It's like they're running out of original ideas and are just reusing the same old tropes. I mean, come on, can't they think outside the box (or in this case, the Eiffel Tower) for once? 
And don't even get me started on the Golden Gate Bridge being destroyed more times than I've lost count... it's like they're trying to set some sort of record or something 
It's just time for Hollywood to get creative and break free from this cycle of destruction 
. The Eiffel Tower has been knocked down like 9 times already (who even counts?), and the Statue of Liberty is basically just a punching bag for disaster movies 
Just thinking about it makes me want to write a script for a film set there. Maybe something romantic or supernatural? 
The Spam Museum in Austin sounds like an awesome setting for a quirky film - who needs the Statue of Liberty when you've got a museum dedicated to spam? 
that's just ridiculous. what about some originality? 
And what's with the Spam Museum in Austin, Minnesota being suggested as an alternative location? Like, I love the idea of unique settings, but come on...
Wouldn't that be a unique and fun change of pace? We need more innovative films that take risks and try new things. Let's get some fresh ideas on screen! 