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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

  • short reviews
  • quick opinions

Putting it to work

  • summarizing reactions
  • writing short critiques

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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  3. I've been reviewing movies for a long time, and I can't think of one that more dramatically shoots itself in the foot.

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