Adults Quote by Joe Dante
“If you're doing a family movie, you don't want it to be stupid. Farting chihuahuas is not my idea of entertainment for kids or adults. So you try to make a movie that adults can see on one level, and kids can see on another.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Family Films, Joe Dante, 1995
Family movies should work on two levels: simple humor for kids and deeper wit for adults, avoiding low‑brow jokes.
In simple terms: Create layered entertainment.
Key Takeaway
Balance humor for all ages.
Themes
film
entertainment
family
Mood
playful
critical
Type
creative
instructional
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- directing
- family events
- media criticism
Key Concepts
dual audience
humor theory
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How to gauge appropriate humor?
- What makes a joke universally appealing?
A Different Perspective
Risk of alienating either audience if balance fails.
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