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Well, that's true...

but this is a good example of over-compensation. Taking on the tone of some long-bygone age to hoist oneself above the inarticulate rabble is reactionary and demonstrative. It's fully possible to write well without aping dead styles and tired sentiment.

Overall the review was narrowly oriented towards an expose on the guy's personal hobbyhorse. I wouldn't call him a particularly adept film critic, although he makes a couple of good points. But the 'setting every boy's heart alight' silliness strikes a false note.

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  • Well, that's true... - rhizomatic 08:16:07 11/26/03 (0)


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