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I agree, it is the sum of all its parts. But, certainly story is one of those parts, yes? -- nm

Posted by Don Homer (aka DonHomer) Jan 28 '09, 07:25

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the biggest one. -- nm - TFox Jan 28, 07:26 20
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  - Because a movie's purpose is to tell a story. It is a story-telling medium. -- nm - TFox Jan 28, 07:28 11
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      - That's not what TFox is saying. Story isn't the *only* part of the equation. But while there are exceptions as Reagen notes, story *is* a major - Don Homer Jan 28, 07:34 1
        
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      - Not *just* the best stories, you judge the other parts too. But if it doesn't say anything, then it is fundamentally flawed, and therefore not "best". -- nm - TFox Jan 28, 07:32 2
        
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        What you are saying then, is that critics tend to prefer a certain kind of story, namely something inspiring or thought-provoking? -- nm - TFox Jan 28, 07:38
    - *primarily* a storytelling medium. It can certainly be used to other means as well. - znufrii Jan 28, 07:29 4
      - Sure, but unless you are obviously, deliberately not telling a story, then you are, and it should be your movie's primary goal. -- nm - TFox Jan 28, 07:30 2
        
        I think you're hamstringing the medium. -- nm - Reagen Jan 28, 07:32 1
        
        Why's that? -- nm - TFox Jan 28, 07:34
      - porn movies are stories too! -- nm - Beryllium Jan 28, 07:29
- not always. Some films are about plot, some are more about character, some are about theme. - Reagen Jan 28, 07:27 5
  - and some are about nothing! -- nm - Dano Jan 28, 07:31 4
    - *hukkle* -- nm - Reagen Jan 28, 07:32 3
      - Hukkle actually does have a story though. -- nm - Dano Jan 28, 07:34 2
        
        Almost all do. Sometimes not a grand "hero saves the princess" adventure, but most 2 hour films tell the story of something. - TFox Jan 28, 07:36
        
        (It's actually based on a true story) -- nm - Dano Jan 28, 07:35
- yes. -- nm - Don Homer Jan 28, 07:26

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