Quote by Roger Ebert

If a movie is really working, you forget for two hours your Social Security number and where your car is parked. You are having a vicarious experience. You are identifying, in one way or another, with the people on the screen.

If a movie is really working, you forget for two hours your

Summary

This quote emphasizes the power of a great movie to transport its viewers into a different world, effectively disconnecting them from the mundanity of their daily lives. When a film is truly engaging, it captures our full attention and makes us forget practical concerns like our personal identification or everyday responsibilities. Through identification with the characters, we are able to lose ourselves in their experiences and emotions, forming a unique connection with the narrative unfolding on the screen. This quote highlights the ability of movies to provide audiences with a vicarious experience that temporarily transports them into another reality.

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