I arrive at the end of this review having done my duty as a critic. I have described the movie accurately and you have a good idea what you are in for if you go to see it. Most of you will not. I cannot argue with you. Some of you will--the brave and the curious. You embody the spirit of the man who first wondered what it would taste like to eat an oyster.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The critic accepts that most viewers will ignore his advice, comparing the few who do watch to the curious who try new experiences.
- In plain terms
- Most will ignore you but some will try.
- What can you take from it?
- Criticism serves the curious few.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is curiosity worth the risk?
Another view
Not all risks are worth taking.
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