Cinema Quote by Roger Ebert
“Movies are not about moving, but about whether to move.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Film, 1995
Films matter not for their motion but for the decisions they inspire in viewers.
In simple terms: Films inspire action.
Key Takeaway
Let stories move you to act.
Themes
art
influence
choice
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- watching a film
- reading a script
- discussing a movie
- making a film
Key Concepts
cinema
psychology
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What decision did a recent film prompt you?
- Can a movie change your behavior?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that entertainment should be passive.
![“What you care about [movie] is whether it's moving you, or whether you're caught up in it.” quote by Curtis Hanson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3e0/curtis-hanson-9380_care_what-you-care-about-movie-is-whether-it_837524.jpg)
![“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)
