Made Sense To Me
So I'm checking out some other reviews, and I keep seeing the same basic message, which is along the lines of "complex" and "intricately woven". Really? I don't think it was all that complex if you simply pay attention to the story and to the details. It's just a well thought out story with some great actors in it. In my opinion, this is a MUCH better film than "Crash" in all aspects, as I thoroughly enjoyed this film, while I thought "Crash" was amateurish and the dialogue unrealistic. Watch it with NO INTERRUPTIONS or DISTRACTIONS and I think you'll find it's a fine story (albeit a rather depressing one).
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Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:38 PM
Hmmm...I suppose what I sensed others were getting at in their reviews what that the story seemed to be somewhat hard to follow due to it's "complex" nature. True, it IS a simple story told in a somewhat complex manner, and I agree with the other reviewers in that it IS "intricately woven"...but I DON'T agree with their indications that it is hard to follow due to this story-telling device. I don't see the term "complex" as an overrating of the film's quality of story, more of a lack of understanding of plot or detail on their part. Perhaps that seems a bit harsh or judgmental on MY part, and I suppose that is correct. Is that fair? No. And I suppose I'm acting on behalf of many individuals I know who watch a movie and read People Magazine at the same time...it's frustrating for me to hear them "spout" about a film they only paid half-attention to. I'm a man possessed when I watch a film - the house could be burning down around me and I wouldn't know it. In essence, I'll apologize to anyone I offended with my comment. But those people didn't really seem to like or enjoy the film, maybe even understand the film, and to those people, the use of the word "complex" seems derogatory, and I heartily disagree with those reviews.
Posted
Monday, June 23, 2008 9:22 PM
Just a thought: "complex" and "intricately woven" are not indicative of a lack of understanding or a not-making-sense of the story and the details. I think this film can be perceived superficially as a simple story or as an interweaving of stories that form one large arc. I guess I'm wondering at your reaction to others' reactions; a simple story can be complex in its layers and focus. Or, did you see the use of the word "complex" as a sort of overrating the film's quality of story?