There is a word for this movie, and that word is: Ick.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ebert reduces his entire review to a single word expressing disgust.
- In plain terms
- The movie made him feel sick.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes a single word captures a strong opinion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can one word fully explain a critique?
- Is brevity always better?
Another view
A one-word review offers no explanation for the negative reaction.
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