I do think films have an effect on some a lotta people in society. I did like "The Blind Side", it is a beautiful film and I remember reading an article later about a few people being taken in by that movie and legally adopting afro-american kids like him.

Nomerci is right about the action flicks and well as the chick-flicks.

Rags to riches movies also do have an effect on the less fortunate who strive hard to complete their education and work harder to get noticed.