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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman
But did you not tell me you had a problem with West Bank Story because you perceived an anti-Israeli stance??
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I did. Over dinner I mentioned what had bugged me about the film - that it did not show both sides as equally antagonistic towards each other. As my parents lived in Israel for years, I can hardly say I have an objective view on Mid East doings, but I was hoping for at least a "fair" portrayal, even if the movie was silly. I can't possibly take it seriously enough to think it was "propaganda", however.
Anyway - I thought it was funny, but nowhere near as inventive as the other films. I'd choose any of the others over that one for the Oscar. IMHO, the win was politically motivated. Bah.
Regarding portraying real people, and remakes....most of the movies that win Best Pic are serious, long, and dry.....and that sucks most of all
I mean, I've seen so few of them because I really am not a fan of the "horribly depressing" genre.
Oh - and I loved the Jack Black/Will Farrell/John C Reilly bit. They're right, comedians never get a fair shake at the Oscars.
