Quote by Guy Ritchie

What I liked about American movies when I was a kid was that they're sort of larger than life and I think I'm still suffering from that reaction.

What I liked about American movies when I was a kid was that

Summary

The speaker, reflecting on their childhood experience with American movies, expresses an affinity for the larger-than-life nature of these films. They suggest that this admiration has endured into their adulthood, indicating that their perception and expectations of reality may still be influenced by the exaggerated and grandiose depiction often found in American cinema. The quote implies that the speaker may have an idealized perception of reality, potentially affecting their own experiences and outlook on life.

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By Guy Ritchie

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