What do you think of the impact of the blockbuster mentality on movies? Should profit always be the determining factor in producing movie content?

I believe the blockbuster mentality impacted the movie industry in a good way.   The movie industry is not taking as much risk as they were in the past, they are making more formulaic movies.  Instead they are using more special effects and looking to the future to make sequels.


I believe producing a movie should be based on profit.  I believe this because if a company puts money into a movie and get nothing out of it, it was a big waste.  Why would you make a movie that you know no one will watch it that just doesn't seem like a good idea.