Oooooo, GREAT review! I say this with the caveat I haven’t seen it, but the flat female character criticism comes in with your incredible ability to cut through the B.S. on this topic, as ever!! (I still remember you shredding Everything Is Illuminated [the book] for the same reason, when I was gaga over it, and I was like… ohhh….)
Just watched the movie and, as a screenwriter myself, am pissed that it got such great reviews as I found it weak and too long. Also, I couldn’t stomach Madison’s character or the acting. “We get it. You’re hot.”
YES! Thank you for this! I often find myself wondering again how this movie was so highly rated. Perhaps the names attached and the joy of seeing Glen Powell do character bits? Whoof, I was so frustrated during most of it!
Oooooo, GREAT review! I say this with the caveat I haven’t seen it, but the flat female character criticism comes in with your incredible ability to cut through the B.S. on this topic, as ever!! (I still remember you shredding Everything Is Illuminated [the book] for the same reason, when I was gaga over it, and I was like… ohhh….)
I feel like a wise old crone in the best way right now.
Just watched the movie and, as a screenwriter myself, am pissed that it got such great reviews as I found it weak and too long. Also, I couldn’t stomach Madison’s character or the acting. “We get it. You’re hot.”
YES! Thank you for this! I often find myself wondering again how this movie was so highly rated. Perhaps the names attached and the joy of seeing Glen Powell do character bits? Whoof, I was so frustrated during most of it!
You are welcome and spot-on in your assessment!