Escape from reality.

Movies are an escape. Sometimes when I see a movie, I feel like i'm in a different world, living some else's life or just observing from a distance. 


I think video games have evolved from movies because captivated audiences can then continue living in that world. People can morph themselves into someone else; a villain, a hero, etc. They can escape just like they might in a movie theater. Movies like Harry Potter portray an environment that is non existent in the real world but they are existent on our computer and television screens. People can live a life they've never lived, interact in a way that's otherwise impossible and forget about the outside world. 


 I also think this helps studios make a profit :)