The problem with your formulation is that 'better' is perhaps the most subjective word there is. Define it in measurable terms, and perhaps you have a reading there. There are many factors to consider which may lead you to find things less clear-cut, for example here's one or two, with some sub-factors - Modern audience Preference for familiar patterns in: (eg) -- acting styles -- music used -- visual tricks and norms -- special effects styles -- acting styles -- soundtrack loudness -- colour and high resolution -- High Concept movies -- Fantasy and Comic-related films -- modern movie themes and topics - Internationalisation of movies, so that fans from abroad prefer modern films which are more universalised and less American-specific (see literature)