Action Quote by Roger Ebert
“If there's anything I hate more than a stupid action comedy, it's an incompetent stupid action comedy. It's not so bad it's good. It's so bad it's nothing else but bad.”
About This Quote
Source Film Review: Unnamed Action Comedy, 1990s
Critic expresses disdain for a film that is both stupid and incompetent, noting it fails to be entertaining or redeemable.
In simple terms: A bad, stupid comedy is just bad.
Key Takeaway
Avoid low-quality, poorly executed comedies.
Themes
film criticism
humor
quality assessment
Mood
frustrated
critical
disapproving
Type
critical
analytical
opinion
When to use this quote
- selecting movies
- discussing film quality
- writing reviews
Key Concepts
cinema
taste
entertainment value
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a comedy worth watching despite flaws?
- Can incompetence ever be charming?
A Different Perspective
Even a bad film can be enjoyable for some viewers.
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