Quote by Paul Feig

What I don't like is when I see stuff that I know has had a lot of improv done or is playing around where there's no purpose to the scene other than to just be funny. What you don't want is funny scene, funny scene, funny scene, and now here's the epiphany scene and then the movie's over.

What I don't like is when I see stuff that I know has had a

Summary

This quote criticizes excessive, purposeless improvisation in comedic scenes. The speaker expresses a dislike for comedy that lacks a clear objective or meaningful content. They argue against a structure consisting only of humorous moments, followed by a sudden epiphany scene prior to the movie's conclusion. Instead, the quote suggests the need for a balance between humor and purpose, implying that comedy should have a deeper meaning or serve a larger narrative purpose within a film or performance.

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