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“Immortals is without doubt the best-looking awful movie you will ever see. Eiko Ishioka's costume designs alone deserve an Oscar nomination. "They weren't at all historically accurate," grumbled a woman in the elevator after the sneak preview, as if lots of documentation exists about the wardrobes…” quote by Roger Ebert
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“Immortals is without doubt the best-looking awful movie you will ever see. Eiko Ishioka's costume designs alone deserve an Oscar nomination. "They weren't at all historically accurate," grumbled a woman in the elevator after the sneak preview, as if lots of documentation exists about the wardrobes of the gods. She added: "I guess that's what we deserve for using free tickets we got at a Blackhawks game.”

Roger Ebert

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The film’s visual style is striking despite its narrative flaws; costume design stands out, though historical accuracy is ignored for spectacle.

In simple terms: Visually stunning but historically inaccurate.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate design, critique story.

Themes

cinema design accuracy

Mood

analytical critical

Type

film design

When to use this quote

  • movie nights
  • design studies
  • academic critique

Key Concepts

visual storytelling costume design historical fidelity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should visual appeal excuse factual errors?
  • How much does design influence overall film quality?
A Different Perspective

Spectacle may outweigh substance for some viewers.

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