Bad Quote by Roger Ebert
“My motto: 'No good movie is depressing. All bad movies are depressing.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Criticism, Roger Ebert, 1998
Good movies uplift; bad movies depress, reflecting their emotional impact
In simple terms: Good films are uplifting, bad ones are depressing
Key Takeaway
Seek films that inspire rather than depress
Themes
film criticism
emotional tone
movie quality
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- movie night
- film class
- personal film selection
Key Concepts
aesthetic value
psychological effect
audience engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a depressing film worthwhile?
- Can a film be good despite a sad tone?
A Different Perspective
Not all depressing films are bad; some provoke valuable reflection
![“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)
