Define Classic?

[bruce_pullen]

Originally Posted by carpaltonnel

What in your mind makes a movie a classic? Are there actual rules or standards? Or is it just preference?

A classic is a film: that does a certain thing to a point of lasting brilliance.

A classic re-shapes permanently the genre or type of filmmaking that the film embodies. A classic leaves a lasting imprint (of itself) on every film: that follows in it's footsteps.

A classic burns itself immediately into your mind, as a film you will never forget. In terms of story, personality, structure, cast, and effect.

A classic is a film that becomes its own adjective. Like Die Hard on a ship. Or Die Hard on a plane.

A classic creates a world distinctly it's own. While being entertaining, true to itself, and self-contained; all in the same breath.

A classic is a film: that when you watch it. You pick up something new, everytime.

A classic makes you forget that you're watching anything. Something that absorbs you totally and completely.

A classic is a quintessential tale told indelibly.

I hope that helps you.

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