Angel Quote by Edgar Wright
“There are things that are about the entire genre, so it's weird when you look on Wikipedia and people say, "The scene where Angel grabs his fist is from Superman II," and you're thinking, "Ummm, no it's not." Or, "There's a shot from Matrix Revolutions." I'm thinking, "I've only seen Matrix Revolutions once, and will never watch it ever again."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Film References, Edgar Wright, 2015
The speaker highlights how fans misattribute scenes to specific movies, revealing confusion over genre conventions and the difficulty of accurate citation.
In simple terms: Fans often misidentify movie scenes.
Key Takeaway
Verify sources before claiming references.
Themes
film criticism
misinformation
genre awareness
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
educational
reflective
When to use this quote
- movie reviews
- online discussions
- academic research
- content creation
Key Concepts
media literacy
citation accuracy
fan culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to confirm a film reference?
- Why do genre stereotypes cause misattributions?
A Different Perspective
Fans may rely on memory, leading to errors.
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