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popcorn movie

British  

noun

  1. a film that appeals to a mass audience

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Some of the best popcorn movie climaxes are built around less.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

For “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” the expectation going in is probably the Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie high-octane popcorn movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2024

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

This is an untaxing, big-budget summer popcorn movie for the whole family.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2021

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