Limitations and Advantages

Tressie 2022-04-20 09:01:34

The suspense is not tight enough, the ups and downs are too few, and the major shift in human nature lacks excessive and convincing reasons.
From a modern point of view, the film is more like a fashion magazine led by Hepburn.
The few characters portrayed are only the description of the male protagonist in the first half, as well as the lazy, indifferent nature of Italians.
But as a film from the 1950s, light and shadow and composition are worth learning.
The lack of narrative and characterization may be the limitation of the times.

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Extended Reading
  • Olin 2021-11-13 08:01:23

    Not bad, but it won't make people want to die, right?

  • Isabel 2022-03-23 09:01:40

    Hepburn is simply a beautiful angel who has strayed into the world. Anyone who encounters her will be deeply infatuated. Only Hepburn can achieve such a classic Roman holiday.

Roman Holiday quotes

  • [On whether to do an exploitation article about Princess Ann]

    Irving Radovich: She's fair game, Joe. It's always open season on princesses.

  • Princess Ann: I hate this nightgown. I hate all my nightgowns, and I hate all my underwear too.

    Countess: My dear, you have lovely things.

    Princess Ann: But I'm not two hundred years old. Why can't I sleep in pajamas?

    Countess: Pajamas?

    Princess Ann: Just the top part. Did you know that there are people who sleep with absolutely nothing on at all?

    Countess: I rejoice to say I do not.