The Thin Red Line

Technically, films do not need a plot to be considered good films. All that a film needs, in order to be considered a good film, is a story, as well as actors and sets for the story to play out on. As long as the characters are able to give a performance which is able to show human emotion, as well as show a mood through complex character interactions, the plot while not unwanted, is not completely necessary. On the other hand, plot is incredibly important from the same perspective, that being from merely the use of characters and story, as the plot is what helps motivate the characters, as well as create a main goal for the characters to eventually meet and create the denouement for the film. A film which having no plot, or at least the appearance of no plot, would most likely lead to a film whose character just wanders throughout the story, without purpose and, most likely, with no real conclusion that could give any release to the audience members watching the film. That said, again, it is possible for the film to remain, essentially, plotless, however it would be much more difficult to set the mood and tell the story. These issues however need to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, as some films may be capable of telling a story with no plot, while others are not.