Ads Quote by Roger Ebert
“Here it is at last, the first 150-minute trailer. Armageddon is cut together like its own highlights. Take almost any 30 seconds at random, and you'd have a TV ad. The movie is an assault on the eyes, the ears, the brain, common sense, and the human desire to be entertained. No matter what they're charging to get in, it's worth more to get out.”
About This Quote
Source Review: Roger Ebert’s review of “Armageddon”, 1998
The film overwhelms senses with spectacle, lacking substance and entertainment value.
In simple terms: The movie is a sensory overload with little meaning.
Key Takeaway
Seek films with depth over flashy effects.
Themes
cinema
entertainment
sensory overload
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
film
media criticism
When to use this quote
- movie selection
- media criticism
- art appreciation
Key Concepts
aesthetic excess
commercialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prefer substance or spectacle?
- How does sensory overload affect your enjoyment?
A Different Perspective
Some may enjoy pure spectacle.
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