Quote by Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Hollywood has the idea that movies have to be dumb. But especially movies for or about teenagers have to be really dumb!

Hollywood has the idea that movies have to be dumb. But espe

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a prevailing belief in Hollywood that movies, particularly those targeted towards teenagers, should be intellectually weak or lack substance. Hollywood is seen as having an inclination towards producing simplistic and shallow films. The phrase highlights the perception that movies for teenagers are particularly imbued with this notion, implying a lack of respect for the intelligence and sophistication of this demographic.

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By Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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