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Am I the only person...
serious crayons:
You're absolutely right, starboardlight. It's fairly easy to argue someone into an intellectual appreciation of the movie by pointing out the subtleties. I have been successful at it myself. I am baffled that anyone can not be emotionally overwhelmed by the movie, too, but if they don't get that on their own I doubt they could be persuaded by argument. And ultimately the emotional aspects are the most important.
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: starboardlight on May 08, 2006, 01:47:17 pm ---on one hand, i think talking in details about those nuances might sell someone over to the idea that this film is a masterpiece. but on the other, what was most impressive to me was that emotional devastation that I got from the film, even before I got around to analyzing all the details. that's something that if they didn't get from it, they never will, I suspect. so for me, I just don't bother trying to win them over. if people want to discuss, I'll tell them about all the things that I love, but I don't invest in trying to convince any one.
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Essentially, my position is the same as Starboardlight's. And you don't get a toaster for converting anyone to BBM. ;)
serious crayons:
No toaster, but you do get the satisfaction of defending a film you love.
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: latjoreme on May 08, 2006, 02:48:39 pm ---No toaster, but you do get the satisfaction of defending a film you love.
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Absolutely. It's just that in this case I doubt it would do any good. (I spent 13 months in school with this guy. I know how he can get! :D )
opinionista:
--- Quote from: two_bloody_shirts on May 07, 2006, 12:36:05 am ---...who gets really upset when other people assume things about this film? I'm asking this on the Tremblay section because I know you folks are quite rational and you are very dedicated to the film.
I have been fixated on this film for a long time now. However, I get so angry when people assume things that can't possibly be real or realistic in regard to this film. One recurring theme is when people assume to hear lines which aren't in the film and rationally wouldn't be there. Secondly, they keep bringing up that Ennis wasn't gay (which some say is debatable, I say isn't). Thirdly, they bring up numerous scenarios about how Jack died.
I am sick of it. I'm tired of being angry and debating with people. I wish I could quit by passion about this film but I can't.
I can't believe it get so irritated about these things. Am I the only one? :-\
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It used to bother me too, but then I realized this movie is way too realistic and some people just can't deal with some of the topics it conveys. So I came to the conclusion that they come up with those silly excuses to explain why they didn't like the movie because they don't know what else to say. BBM isn't for everyone.
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