Film Quote by Justin Long
“When you hear a famous voice, sometimes that takes me out of the movie.”
About This Quote
Famous voices can break immersion, reminding us of the power of recognizable identities in storytelling
In simple terms: Recognizable voices can pull you out of a story
Key Takeaway
Be aware of how familiar sounds affect focus
Themes
media
attention
recognition
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- watching movies
- listening to podcasts
- advertising
- public speaking
Key Concepts
cognitive psychology
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you notice this effect in other media?
- Can you use familiar voices intentionally to guide attention?
A Different Perspective
Familiar voices may also enhance engagement for some audiences
![“We actually did a lot of takes on this movie [J. Edgar Hoover]. I never left the set wanting more. That's for sure. I don't know. This was a very difficult character for me and a lot of the other actors here, and at times we went and did 8 or 9 or 10 takes on a single day.” quote by Leonardo DiCaprio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f3/leonardo-dicaprio-997_actors_we-actually-did-a-lot-of-takes-on-this-m_2260432.jpg)
![“Brad [Dourif] would tell himself that he was not intentionally trying to mimic Jack Nicholson in any way. I think that actually bothers him a little bit. I just think maybe they have similar voices.” quote by David Kirschner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cfe/david-kirschner-22403_bits_brad-dourif-would-tell-himself-that-he-w_478.jpg)
