The polarization of "Crash"

innerSpaceman · 01-19-2006, 03:34 PM

Sorry, G.C., but you and I simply did not see the same movie.

If you think racism is only displayed covertly, than perhaps it's because of your own limited experience with it. Now that you're living in a bigger city, maybe you'll see some of it in its purer form.

I think this is a case of you simply not buying into the premise and style of the movie, and nothing worked for you from that moment on. That's perfectly legitimate - - - but hardly the definitive truth of this widely acclaimed film. Many others had no problem buying into the film's premise and style and, for them, everything worked from that moment on.

You're opinion is as valid as anyone else's, and it contributes to the polarizing factor which makes my enjoyment of 'Crash' even greater. So, um, thanks for hating it.

btw, where does anyone get the idea that Matt Dillon's character is supposed to be "redeemed" in the eyes of the audience? I think his character is supposed to be given some dimension, not receive forgiveness for what a vile person he remains ... despite good works as a cop and as a son.

I'll grant that subtlety was not in any way the style of this film. But why would it have to be? (I wanted a giant hamster to ravage New York in the new King Kong, but most people seemed fine with the same old giant ape .... sometimes you have to accept the style that the filmmaker chooses, and judge it on those terms rather than on standards that simply don't apply.)

Gemini Cricket · 01-19-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

If you think racism is only displayed covertly, than perhaps it's because of your own limited experience with it.

Don't assume too much, iSm. If I didn't know you, I'd call you out of line. I'm not going to qualify your quote with a laundry list. And don't expect to see a smilie of any sort after this sentence.

This film is widely acclaimed because no one has had the guts to touch this subject in a long while. Someone did, and that's great, but that someone didn't do it well.

01-19-2006, 03:34 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Sorry, G.C., but you and I simply did not see the same movie. If you think racism is only displayed covertly, than perhaps it's because of your own limited experience with it. Now that you're living in a bigger city, maybe you'll see some of it in its purer form. I think this is a case of you simply not buying into the premise and style of the movie, and nothing worked for you from that moment on. That's perfectly legitimate - - - but hardly the definitive truth of this widely acclaimed film. Many others had no problem buying into the film's premise and style and, for them, everything worked from that moment on. You're opinion is as valid as anyone else's, and it contributes to the polarizing factor which makes my enjoyment of 'Crash' even greater. So, um, thanks for hating it. btw, where does anyone get the idea that Matt Dillon's character is supposed to be "redeemed" in the eyes of the audience? I think his character is supposed to be given some dimension, not receive forgiveness for what a vile person he remains ... despite good works as a cop and as a son. I'll grant that subtlety was not in any way the style of this film. But why would it have to be? (I wanted a giant hamster to ravage New York in the new King Kong, but most people seemed fine with the same old giant ape .... sometimes you have to accept the style that the filmmaker chooses, and judge it on those terms rather than on standards that simply don't apply.)
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