I think a great example of a big blockbuster that was also had a great set of characters, wonderful dialogue and a good story is Die Hard. Bruce Willis was fantastic in it, and his character was believable (reluctant hero with fears and weaknesses of his own). We need a return to this.

On the issue of theaters, I totally agree w/GC on this. Start it on time, no commercials in a quality theater and I'll watch. I'll add that they need to get the idiot teenagers under control as too often now they are ruining it for me.