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“A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it.” quote by Alfred Hitchcock
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“A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it.”

Alfred Hitchcock

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A good film justifies its costs by delivering a satisfying experience that outweighs the expense of tickets, dinner, and childcare.

In simple terms: A film worth its price.

Key Takeaway

Choose movies that give value.

Themes

entertainment value budget

Mood

analytical contemplative

Type

critical evaluative

When to use this quote

  • family night
  • date night
  • budget planning

Key Concepts

cost‑benefit analysis cinema appreciation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is price a good measure of quality?
  • What makes a film worth extra costs?
A Different Perspective

Subjective taste may differ.

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