Ambitious Quote by Harold Ramis
“Most comedy is not very ambitious. You probably can't name more than a handful of comedies that would qualify for Best Picture.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Talk, 1995
Notes that most comedies lack artistic ambition and rarely achieve top honors.
In simple terms: Comedy often stays low‑brow, not Oscar‑level.
Key Takeaway
Raise comedic standards.
Themes
film
comedy
artistic ambition
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing a screenplay
- film criticism
- producing indie movies
- teaching film studies
Key Concepts
genre hierarchy
award criteria
creative risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a comedy worthy of Best Picture?
- How can filmmakers push comedic boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Comedy can be both popular and profound.
