That's what I see with my son too (I'm 44, he's now 14). I tried to watch some of the older movies (not alien just yet), and it's all just too slow-paced/boring

That's what I see with my son too (I'm 44, he's now 14). I tried to watch some of the older movies (not alien just yet), and it's all just too slow-paced/boring for him. These movies have a huge and slow buildup, and by that time they already lost the younger generations. Todays movies and series really go fast into the action, and grab you from start to finish. I was hoping by the time he gets a little older, he can appreciate the slower pace a bit more, but your comment gives me less hope ;). Anyway, the 'classics' such as Godfather and Casablanca are also too boring for me :D.