Almighty Quote by Stephen Hunter
“The prospects for a coherent, hilarious and consistent American comedy seem to lessen every year, as the poor waterlogged, gassy corpse called 'Evan Almighty' proved when it floated ashore recently. So there's a temptation to think too highly of Robin Williams's uneven but occasionally funny 'License to Wed.'”
About This Quote
Source Film Review: Evan Almighty (2007) and License to Wed (2007)
The quality of American comedy is declining, illustrated by the failure of Evan Almighty and the unevenness of License to Wed
In simple terms: American comedy is getting worse
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support smarter, fresher humor
Themes
comedy decline
film criticism
American culture
Mood
disappointed
critical
reflective
Type
analysis
review
commentary
When to use this quote
- movie night
- scriptwriting
- film studies
- comedy festivals
Key Concepts
satire
narrative coherence
audience expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers revive originality in mainstream comedy?
- What role does audience taste play in shaping humor trends?
A Different Perspective
Even strong comedic talent can be undermined by poor scripts and production choices
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