Completely understand what you mean. “Suspension of disbelief” is definitely necessary on the part of the viewer in many sci-fi films. I actually prefer other genres as well, but, this is the very hot trend of the moment, and it’s fascinating to see the extaordinary interest all around the world.
My personal “take” on the phenomenal success of these type of of films is that most people would much rather live in a fantasy world than the real world.
For the most part, since my wife is in the business, we look at films as entertainment, but primarily, as investments, and watch the market like hawks. We know the bubble will eventually burst, and there will be a new “hot property,” that we’ll move onto, but that’s what makes it all so interesting.
