Gene Siskel Professions : Film critic Born : January 26, 1946 Died : February 20, 1999 Browse All Authors Top 21 quotes by Gene Siskel That's probably when I get the most angry at American movies, when they just so cynically manipulate the audience without even trying to give a good story. Gene Siskel movie trying giving Is this film more interesting than a documentary of the same actors having lunch? Gene Siskel lunch actors interesting As a critic, I try very hard to say exactly what I think. And in a medium in which we are well-known for the binary thumbs up and thumbs down, I try to be able to give the mixed review. But most pictures fall into that middle ground, so I wrestle over which way my thumb is going to turn. It's not flip. Gene Siskel thumbs-down fall thinking There is a point when a personal opinion shades off into an error of fact. Gene Siskel shade errors personal-opinions Two things are not debatable: eroticism, and comedy. If you don't think it's sexy, or funny, there's no way I can change your mind. Gene Siskel sexy two thinking The result is a picture that represents so much of what I want and rarely get from a movie - a couple of hours filled with characters who are as exciting as the people I know in real life. Gene Siskel couple real character I would rather turn my head and cough than see any part of 'Patch Adams' again. Gene Siskel patches turns I'm not surprised that Spielberg was able to capture the heroism of Schindler; so many of his movies are about the better part of mankind. Gene Siskel heroism movie able John Goodman is more that just a big guy, he's a wonderful actor. Gene Siskel guy actors wonderful The only actor who I think probably might have possibly taken a swing at me if he could have would be Burt Reynolds. He used to call Roger and me the Bruise Brothers, out of Chicago. Gene Siskel taken brother thinking But you know, really, if you think about it Roger and I and all critics really have one absolute essential part of our credentials and that is that you believe that that is actually what we think. Gene Siskel essentials believe thinking A film that aims low should not be praised for hitting that target. Gene Siskel hitting target film They know they got the TV ad, they know they got the name recognition, they know that they can do a tie in with McDonald's or some fast food outlet and the money is just gonna flow in. Gene Siskel mcdonalds ties names We don't pretend to disagree. Gene Siskel disagree I already shot my wad on the Protestants! Gene Siskel protestants shots In fact, Cannonball Run II. I used to pick that as the worst movie ever made. Gene Siskel used running facts After 27 years, I walked out of my first one a few months ago. Black Sheep with Chris Farley. Gene Siskel first black sheep years We'd rather see a picture that we liked then dump on one we didn't. Gene Siskel then picture rather see I would rather turn my head and cough than see any part of 'Patch Adams' again. The title of this movie should have been 'Punch Adams!' Gene Siskel punch head turn see Going to a movie is a two-hour experience; at $7.50 for a ticket, you are valuing your time at far less than the minimum wage. If you don't understand the film, don't leave. If you understand it all too well and hate it, get out of your seat and walk up the aisle. You will feel empowered. Gene Siskel walk you experience time Similar Authors Andre Bazin film-critic Andrew Sarris film-critic Armond White film-critic Bob Mondello film-critic Drew McWeeny film-critic David Edelstein film-critic All Authors
