Ebert loved cinema in all its forms, including animation.
Ebert was initially dismissive ofSita Sings the Bluesbutlater wrote, “I was enchanted.
I was swept away.
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I was smiling from one end of the film to the other.”
Thus, his review became a reminder not to judge a book by its cover.
One movie cannot contain him."
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Ebert’smain takeaway fromPersepolis’filmadaptation was how well it told its story.
Ebert called thisMetropolisa wild elaboration of Langs vision andpraised its breathtaking animation, cyberpunk aesthetic, and layered themes.
At the height of their popularity, The Beatles were contracted to feature in three films for United Artists.
They lose their mother during a firebombing raid and eventually leave their cruel aunt to fend for themselves.
He alsopraised the film for targeting children specificallyrather than trying to cater to all audiences.
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