Posts by neonscout7

Honestly, there isn't much more I can say other than if you haven't sat down to watch this yet, you really need to make it happen as soon as possible. 👍

Andrew Flores7 said:Bus 174 is basically a straight-up documentary, as far as I can tell—there aren't even any actors in it. Bad Boys is a movie with actual actors, just like CoG, where the whole plot is pure fiction... if the themes feel similar, that’s just because they hired the same crew to make them. It's honestly pretty dumb to try and compare a documentary to a work of fiction.

Nicole Bailey6 said:Look, it isn't even about whether I understand you—it’s about the fact that you clearly don't grasp that Bopa is a direct narrative sequel to Bus, which was a documentary. If you can't wrap your head around that simple connection, then there really isn't any point in us continuing this discussion.

First, you tried to play me for a fool, and now you're retreating behind the excuse of "not understanding." Typical.

It’s impossible; you just don't get it.

Honestly, I couldn't care less if it's a sequel or not—nobody else was even bringing that up, but you insisted on being difficult, and that's that.

Nicole Bailey6 said:There isn't, except for the fact that the exact same Bopa killed him for no reason the moment he stepped off the Bus. We all saw it happen!!! You clearly didn't watch Bus 174, did you? And where are these supposed conversations with actual bandits or homeless kids running through the whole thing, let alone with the cops? Apples and oranges? Please. It’s obvious you haven't even seen the documentary, otherwise you wouldn't be posting such absolute nonsense.
@ neonscout7 You didn't watch the documentary either, did you?

It looks like we’re just talking past each other and that’s really all there is to it. 😉 Take care!

Nicole Bailey6 said:Wow, it’s truly fascinating how much that Bad Boys fiction deviates from the actual reality of Bus 174. Truly eye-opening.

Honestly, just cover your ears. 😉

Seriously, man, you have completely lost the plot here. Are you actually blind, or are you just refusing to process what people are even saying to you?

Nicole Bailey6 said:Look, if you’re the type who actually enjoys the gritty reality of life in the slums of Rio—someone who appreciates movies like Pixote or Training Day—then this is definitely worth your time.

It's a documentary, really just raw, unfiltered stories from those forgotten souls living on the streets of Brazil. It's the very same footage that earned Padilha the funding for Training Day. 😉

Though, if you want my two cents, I think he leaned a bit too hard into the dramatization; honestly, City of God is a much better film.

They’re both solid, but Training Day edges it out just a little bit. 😉

There is absolutely no way I’m sitting through this American remake because I was so completely blown away by the original version that it isn't even worth my time to try; I know I’d just spend the whole time constantly comparing the two and cursing out the Hollywood studio for messing with perfection. 😍

I took a quick look around outside just now, and honestly, I didn't see a single slug—which, let’s not forget, are incredibly sensitive to even the slightest vibrations—trying to make a break for it from the soil. If you ask me, I think you're just pulling my leg.

I’d have to agree with you there—I’d give it a solid 8/10. It feels like some people just don't know how to actually sit back and enjoy a movie; they go into it looking for reasons to be disappointed, and if they spent all their time nitpicking every little flaw, they wouldn't find a single decent film in existence. Honestly, those kinds of critics would probably find fault with their own mother if they had the chance.

That’s honestly why I haven't been picking up many American movies lately. 🙂