Announce Quote by Margot Kidder
“I was in two episodes playing Christopher Reeve's character's emissary. They wanted to have my character announce Dr Swan's death, which I thought was exploitative.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Superman Returns, 2006
She felt the plot used her role to sensationalize a character's death, which she considered exploitative.
In simple terms: She thought the story was exploiting a death for drama.
Key Takeaway
Question the ethics of using tragedy for drama.
Themes
ethics
media
representation
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
ethical
When to use this quote
- film production
- scriptwriting
- actor negotiations
- audience perception
Key Concepts
exploitation
narrative responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever justified to use a character's death for dramatic effect?
- How might audiences interpret such scenes?
A Different Perspective
The scene could also serve a narrative purpose, making the death impactful.
![“There was something else that [Christopher] Reeve told me privately, off camera, and it made me grin. While he was lying in the hospital, just becoming conscious with tubes connected to all parts of his body, a doctor in a white coat came in and with a Russian accent, commanded: "Turn over!" Are…” quote by Barbara Walters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/754/barbara-walters-7622_humor_there-was-something-else-that-christophe_1848248.jpg)
