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At the outset let me say these are not my own, and to those like RGA who sneer at me so unpleasantly, I add, thanks for being a perfect model of the "internet personality"; see you in my next book maybe.Now:
1) Anthony Lane in the New Yorker (Victor will enjoy this): There has been much debate over Dan Brown’s novel ever since it was published, in 2003, but no question has been more contentious than this: if a person of sound mind begins reading the book at ten o’clock in the morning, at what time will he or she come to the realization that it is unmitigated junk? The answer, in my case, was 10:00.03, shortly after I read the opening sentence: “Renowned curator Jacques Saunière staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery.” [I had the same sinking feeling.]
2) James Verniere in the Boston Herald: The movie is less cinematic than the book.
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I only believe what I read on the internet...
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WHAT AN IDIOT!!!! the movie was hardly great but this guy's review is the biggest turd so far associated with this movie. The review is nothing more than string pompous cynical throw away jabs laced with blatent inaccuracies. Some one asked why do they even pay critics. After reading this review I think it is a fair question. Let me guess, I don't know anything about this guy but I will bet he is a total neophyte when it comes to film. Another Comicbook guy in the flesh.
I'll wager $50. How about it?clark
Sure. Now cite his proffessional experience in the film industry.
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...as you do, but you usually do it without the cliffnotes. :o)AuPh
Are you trying to prove the uselessness of some critics? If so you are doing a very good job. I am all for qualitiy criticism. Do these guys ever offer that? Were they just indulging themselves on this occassion or is this par for the course?
He is my own favorite film critic and has won many accoladesa from those in the know. I have his book and it is a brilliant and witty collection of some of his film and other genre reviews.
"He is my own favorite film critic"That's fine.
" and has won many accoladesa from those in the know."
Accoladesa? Latest model out of detroit? Those "in the know?" Actual industry pros?
" I have his book and it is a brilliant and witty collection of some of his film and other genre reviews."
I can only hope those reviews are quite different than his drivel on DaVinci Code. That was pathetic by any measure. I suppose he scores on spelling and grammar. Hey, at least he isn't a TV critic. That is one step bellow parking attendent at the studios.
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That's just sad if you do.
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:o)
Anthony Lane's stuff in the New Yorker deserves every plaudit.His new collection of reviews, Nobody's Perfect (great title), exhibits him at his most enjoyable, figure-skating across the world of movies (and books) like a Russian, er, Canadian champion, glittering wit flying up from his blades. He writes the most alluring lead paragraphs of any critic I know, and one can only imagine how much effort goes into making all his throwaway aperçus seem effortless.
-- L.A. Weekly
Anthony Lane was awarded the 2001 National Magazine Award in Reviews & Criticism, for three of his articles.
-- Wikipedia
Not too shoddy huh? Guess you've never heard of him.
James Verniere is a tough critic in this movie-happy town of Boston. While The Globe falls for anything even hinting of political correctness, Jim tells it like it is, in the Herald. His remark about cinematic quality, and I'd gather this passed you by, was a backhanded swipe at the book, whose distinguishing quality was exactly that.
For the record, I devoured it in one sitting, or rather laying, through the night... miserably written though it was. Also for the record, Angels and Demons is a far better book.
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"Anthony Lane's stuff in the New Yorker deserves every plaudit.
His new collection of reviews, Nobody's Perfect (great title), exhibits him at his most enjoyable, figure-skating across the world of movies (and books) like a Russian, er, Canadian champion, glittering wit flying up from his blades. He writes the most alluring lead paragraphs of any critic I know, and one can only imagine how much effort goes into making all his throwaway aperçus seem effortless.-- L.A. Weekly'
Now that is rich. Reviews of reviewers by...other reviewers?"Anthony Lane was awarded the 2001 National Magazine Award in Reviews & Criticism, for three of his articles.
-- Wikipedia"
So he is a champion amoung hacks. BFD.
"Not too shoddy huh?"
At least he isn't a TV critic. But no, I'm not impressed. hacks giving each other awards does not impress me.
" Guess you've never heard of him."
Not till today.
"James Verniere is a tough critic in this movie-happy town of Boston. While The Globe falls for anything even hinting of political correctness, Jim tells it like it is, in the Herald. His remark about cinematic quality, and I'd gather this passed you by, was a backhanded swipe at the book, whose distinguishing quality was exactly that."No it didn't pass me by. I found his misuse of the word most amusing.
"For the record, I devoured it in one sitting, or rather laying, through the night... miserably written though it was. Also for the record, Angels and Demons is a far better book.'For the record i didn't read it at all so I have no opinion about it. OTOH any critic who thinks he knows the entire merits of a book by the first line is out to lunch. I think he was just floundring in hyperbole. I hope so at least. Either way he looks like an ass IMO for even saying it. It was either a true act of stupidity or grandstanding. Neither one is very becoming of a genuine critic. I i were to look to a literary critic for guide I would look for one that gets a bit past the first line and one that understands the critique is about the subject and not about the critic's ego. While i don't expect critics to be totally clinical and academic I think "wittiness" is no substitute for critical content. That involves an informed analysis. That was painfully lacking in either review.
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