I actually hate comic book movies, like fucking hate them, they just bore me shitless and they're just dumb. But I thought what Chris Nolan did with Batman was actually really good, really well directed, and Christian Bale was really great in it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He dislikes most comic book movies but praises Nolan's Batman for its direction and Bale's acting.
- In plain terms
- I hate most comic movies but liked Batman for its quality.
- What can you take from it?
- Judgment should be based on execution, not genre.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge a film's quality?
- What elevates a genre movie?
Another view
Personal taste varies and may not reflect broader appeal.
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