popcorn movie
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Where other filmmakers would painstakingly elucidate every thematic detail to make their silly popcorn movie “say something,” Mitchell restrains himself.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Nolan’s biggest leap was in trying to shape a tale from the Bronze Age into a gripping summer popcorn movie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
A pure popcorn movie would pick fireworks over fleeing to safety, especially when the common wisdom of the time was that sequels were dreck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025
Lindsey Bahr of the Associated Press described it as a "popcorn movie" which is "ultimately a pretty fun time at the theatre".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024
It’s a jump-scare popcorn movie that is also engaged in a thoughtful conversation with the audience.
From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2023
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