Big cities Quote by Roger Ebert
“There is a movie called Fargo playing right now. It is a masterpiece. Go see it. If you, under any circumstances, see Little Indian, Big City, I will never let you read one of my reviews again.”
About This Quote
Source Film Review: Fargo, 1996
The reviewer praises Fargo as a masterpiece and warns against watching other films, implying a strong personal preference.
In simple terms: Fargo is great; avoid certain other movies.
Key Takeaway
Trust the reviewer's recommendation.
Themes
film criticism
personal taste
recommendation
Mood
enthusiastic
assertive
Type
critical
personal opinion
When to use this quote
- movie night
- film club discussion
- personal recommendation
- avoidance of disliked films
Key Concepts
cinema
subjectivity
taste
reviewer authority
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you let a single review dictate your viewing choices?
- How do personal biases affect recommendations?
A Different Perspective
The strong warning may seem overly harsh and dismissive of differing opinions.
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