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: Vertigo (1958) by Hitchcock
Vertigo excels technically but suffers from a confusing narrative, making it less enjoyable overall.
In simple terms: Technically good, story weak.
Key Takeaway
Focus on clear storytelling.
Themes
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storytelling
cinema
Mood
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When to use this quote
- movie reviews
- film studies
- directing workshops
Key Concepts
narrative structure
visual style
director's vision
Questions to Reflect On
- How does story affect film enjoyment?
- What makes a film technically impressive?
A Different Perspective
Technical skill cannot fully redeem a weak plot.
