Believe it or not, there indeed is an "art" behind the making of a successful mainstream movie. There is a misconception that the only "good" movies are independent "critical darling" movies favored by the Sundance crowd. Yes, successful mainstream movies do exist. I am not denying that. Just let me make my case.
21 Jump Street is a good example of a successful mainstream comedy. It follows the recent Hollywood trend of rebooting the '80s. ...