Achievement Quote by Roger Ebert
“In the world of bad movies, 'Death to Smoochy' is a towering achievement.”
About This Quote
Source Review: “Death to Smoochy” (film review), 1996
Even bad movies can achieve unexpected artistic success.
In simple terms: Bad movies can still be great.
Key Takeaway
Find value in unexpected places.
Themes
art
film
paradox
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
artistic
entertaining
When to use this quote
- movie nights
- film studies
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Film criticism
aesthetic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a bad movie good?
- How do expectations shape perception?
A Different Perspective
Subjective taste varies.
![“Gene [Siskel] often mentioned something François Truffaut once told him: the most beautiful sight in a movie theater is to walk down to the front, turn around, and look at the light from the screen reflected on the upturned faces of the members of the audience.” quote by Roger Ebert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2d8/roger-ebert-655_audience_gene-siskel-often-mentioned-something-fr_61356.jpg)
