@Mark White11 I'm fully aware of all that, yet I still feel a bit foolish for thinking otherwise. I simply refuse to believe the character is actually that naive. More importantly, I can't wrap my head around the idea that a character played by Russell Crowe could be talked into such sheer stupidity.
The only thing that truly rubbed me the wrong way was that scene where our detective duo heads out to collect some cash from a Black woman who’s on the payroll for the main villainess. 😕...it just doesn't track for me why they’d even attempt something like that now, especially since they actually trust Amelia.
While I’ll still argue that Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is the superior film, this one is definitely going to land better with a broader audience. It leans less on constant meta-commentary and relies much more on physical comedy delivered in that classic Shane Black style.
I’d suggest this one to any fans of action-comedies who don't mind a healthy dose of dark humor.
Look, here’s my take... that trilogy is easily my all-time favorite. I don't think there's another series out there where all three installments hold up with such consistent strength. If anything, the third one might actually be my top pick because it takes such a different turn—it leans into that darkness you mentioned, yet remains absolutely stellar.
To be perfectly honest, even though I gave Boyhood an eight, I feel like a much better film from this trilogy is 🤷 ...so, what is it about this one that makes you consider it a masterpiece? I’m asking because I just spent some time digging through the reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and couldn't find anyone else who shares your specific sentiment.
Jamie Turner80 said:Personally, I don't think there's an auteur who resonates with me quite like Linklater. Even if Everybody Wants Something !! isn't his absolute masterpiece, it remains an exceptional piece of work: it feels optimistic, possesses a youthful energy, and manages to be intelligent without being pretentious.
I haven't sat down to watch it yet, but is it even fair to expect Linklater to ever truly top his trilogy?
Oh, please. A man falls in love, and suddenly, she’s the only one who doesn't sound like everyone else. To him, her voice is the only true feminine melody in a world of noise.
But time is a relentless thing, and infatuation has its expiration date. Eventually, you stop seeing the charm in those rose-colored glasses; instead, her flaws begin to leap out at you, and every minor irritation feels like a heavy blow to the gut.
That is why her voice began to "fade," eventually morphing into just another ordinary, indistinguishable drone. Once that happened, he saw her for exactly what she was—just like any other woman. And he found himself deeply disappointed.
@Thomas Hayes2/">@@Thomas Hayes2 You aren't the only one questioning the hourly rate. To me, it sounded far too low. I eventually settled on a rather cynical thought: perhaps they're working under the table, which means they aren't even seeing the legal minimum wage required here in the States. Honestly, the boss probably couldn't care less; he likely knows the girl will end up making double her base pay just from the tips.
Edward Ortiz77 said:I honestly can't wrap my head around what happened to him... my very first encounter with his work was that absolute masterpiece — Days of Heaven.
Personally, Badlands always resonated with me more. But that was a lifetime ago, back when I was still navigating the complexities of youth and before life truly began to weigh on me...
There’s nothing particularly special here, and frankly, it's a step down from anything else I've seen from David O. Russell—things like Three Kings, div>