Man, what a ride. I absolutely loved every chaotic second of this movie. That moment when he takes the cash from Kevin Garnett and hands it over to her—I mean, you could see it coming, but man, was it intense. 🙏
Sandler is seriously incredible here. I know a lot of people are hating on the soundtrack, but it reminds me of the vibe in Good Times. Personally, I think it works perfectly.
bluebison47 said:In the sense that our way of life is much more similar—we go to the games, we hit up concerts, we eat out at restaurants—and man, just imagine if something like that actually happened here.
As for the second part, I highly doubt the people who actually perished were the ones supporting the destruction of Canada. 🤷
Look, obviously innocent civilians aren't to blame; I'll feel for them just like I would for anyone else. What I find ridiculous is how the narrative is framed—as if one nation is the sole victim and everyone is expected to mourn, when in reality, they are one of the main players fueling even more casualties on the other side. Of course, I feel for the civilians, but you could easily argue they’re partially responsible for their own situation.
In the sense that their lifestyle feels more familiar to us—we go to games, concerts, restaurants too—just imagine what it would be like if something like that happened here.
Even if it is. I have zero connection to these people since I didn't live like them, so frankly, I don't give a damn. It's not like I was watching them like I watch Kobe Bryant or listening to someone like David Bowie. Their deaths are just as tragic as any others in the world, though let's be real, you get used to hearing about it. It's just the media hype that's louder.
Honestly, this whole thing with the bats and mice is just disgusting. It might actually be the primary reason everything went south.
neonfalcon16 said:Hmm, so how exactly were those French people closer to us then?
That’s what caught my eye too. Look, I get his point, but to me, those lives didn't carry any more weight than the ones in Canada, and all that flag-waving stuff felt incredibly hypocritical at the time. Especially when you consider the French, who spent the whole period backing the US policy of tearing Canada apart.
Look, most people didn't even know them and haven't watched for 10 or 15 years. Every death is a tragedy, but it’s honestly not surprising that you feel more connected to certain individuals, even if you never actually knew them personally.
Amanda Evans2 said:Look, I get it. I’m really not looking to be the guy making a scene or acting like some kind of martyr over this. No need to worry... I have two dogs, and honestly, I haven't trained a single one of them in my entire life... No, like you said yourself, there are certain breeds of dogs that simply aren't built to handle these kinds of temperatures... Shaved by force and completely hairless... Having a negative opinion about something is one thing, but judging people who actually go out and do it is an entirely different matter altogether... I have never once understood the compulsion to judge something that doesn't directly affect me or pose any kind of threat to my own life...
Man, those coats aren't exactly cheap, trust me... I'm just sitting here, keeping a close eye on the prices... $100 Jackets...
You should judge the people doing this when there's absolutely no reason to, because they're just being idiots and spreading these mindless trends. And frankly, there are way too many of them out there.
Maybe they're kneeling, but your posts are constantly kneeling over political correctness and feminism.
Ignore the mainstream hype and try focusing on the actual content.
Well, I have every right to push back. ☕
It honestly just irritates me when this stuff is forced down our throats; movie quality should be the only thing that matters. Why should women or Black actors be nominated if they haven't earned it over everyone else? It’s simply not fair—it's just blatant racism and misandry.
The reason I'm even bringing this up is because Greta Gerwig recently made Lady Bird, which is a decent enough movie. It’s a fun mix of drama and comedy, but the film was put on a pedestal solely because a woman directed it and people insisted on certain nominations. Thank God there were plenty of other films like it, and most audiences agreed the hype surrounding those labels was overkill.
I see things are heading in that direction again. I'll watch the film and then give my verdict, but for now, I'm just commenting on the general vibe of the whole situation.
They’re all kneeling, but I honestly have no clue who she actually outdirected among the other nominees. I read that the screenplay is solid, but does that automatically mean the direction is just as good? It’s nothing but feminist posturing.
The script is supposed to be this movie's secret weapon, right? Beyond the acting, the cinematography, and the soundtrack? Well, think again. The screenplay is easily the weakest link here, and that’s saying something because, usually, Tarantino is at his absolute best when he's writing. This film completely trips over its own feet in that department, which is why I can't call it a masterpiece. For the first two hours, there's zero narrative momentum—just endless, pointless chatter that goes nowhere.
If they wanted a tight script, they should have aimed for something on the level of Parasite or Marriage Story. Those are masterclasses in writing. Even The Irishman holds up better; that whole movie is driven by high-stakes dialogue. Here? They aren't actually saying anything of substance.
Charles Roberts33 said:Look, Noah Roberts46, you’re a decent guy. I honestly don't get why you feel the need to stoop to this level.
Let’s maintain some decency—that’s what I’ve always said. 😉.
Reading these kinds of ramblings feels like I'm hearing them read aloud by Danak Družijanić.
There are just so many questions being thrown around right now. Honestly, it’s going to take humanity hours upon hours of deep analysis before anyone can truly make sense of this work. 🤔.
Trust me, Ajut, plenty of people—myself included—would probably just roll their eyes and say, "Yeah, right, like that'll ever happen." 😉.
But you can count on my vote.
I can see it now: stumbling toward the polling station with a 0.10 BAC, shouting slogans at the top of my lungs all the way there.
Honestly, I don't see what's so offensive about it. In my opinion, it would actually be an honor for our dear Ajut to find himself in that position. 🤷
Patrick Martin said:You know what, Charles Roberts33? Honestly, sometimes I catch myself thinking about jumping headfirst into politics. Just to shake things up and blow the whole scene apart like a heavy metal drummer crashing through a stage set. ☕
Wait, aren't you actually Hillary Clinton's husband—the legendary Jacob? Because honestly, you two sure do seem to be on the same page. 🤷
I wouldn't even call that a real issue. There’s a massive difference between being a killer stand-up comedian and actually knowing how to write a decent sitcom.
velvetcrane57 said:Either you're pulling my leg, or you simply don't have the slightest clue how cinema works.
Look, try explaining your point without the arrogance and the trolling for once. How can you claim a movie is worse than *The Irishman*—which, by the way, is an absolute masterpiece—if you haven't even seen it?
Have you actually sat through the other screenplay nominees? What makes this specific film so much more script-heavy than the rest of them?
Anyway, Ricky absolutely tore them apart, and Joaquin was just as blunt about how hypocritical some of them, like DiCaprio, really are.
You haven't even seen 1917, so how on earth can you comment on this?
The QT regarding the screenplay is laughable; this is easily his worst work yet. Honestly, almost every other nominated film has a better script than this.
How on earth does Tarantino walk away with an Oscar for a screenplay this bad? It’s easily his worst work yet. And to think they passed over Parasite for this. 🤦