Best picture Quote by Dan Auiler
““The Los Angeles Citizen-News (5/29/58) concurred, but felt the picture had more serious problems in the story department: Unfortunately, the story, as adapted for the screen comes off less praiseworthy, for most of the time the picture is not a little confusing. The story line is not easy to follow. ... Vertigo is technically a topnotch film. Storywise, little can be said. Hitchcock does as well as he can, considering the script, in a directorial capacity. Vertigo is not his best picture.””
About This Quote
Source Film Review: Los Angeles Citizen‑News, 5/29/1958
The film excels technically but suffers from a confusing, weak narrative that undermines its impact.
In simple terms: Great visuals, poor story.
Key Takeaway
Focus on clear storytelling.
Themes
film criticism
storytelling
technical excellence
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- movie reviews
- film studies
- directorial evaluation
- scriptwriting
- visual design
Key Concepts
cinema studies
narrative analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How could the story be clarified?
- What makes a film memorable beyond visuals?
A Different Perspective
Technical skill cannot fully compensate for weak narrative.
