There are some really great movies old and new that I find really enjoyable. However, I find the older ones relied less on mind-numbing explosions, sexual exploitation and CGI than a good acted, well written story. I find M Night Shyamalan tries and recaptures some of this old fashion story telling to great effect in his movies. I absolutely loved the movie 'Lady in the Water' because of this, along with 'Signs' and 'Devil'.
Yes, it seems that the movies tofay are about effect, sex, ot much plot.
The ghost and mrs. muir is a good old clssic.