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posted 18 years ago by nickero13
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I think I caught this movie a little bit before Nick gets Beth to come in and steal the television.

Anyway, I just saw it and thought it was really good in some ways. I didn't care much for Sid because I just got out of a relationship myself, and all of his love talk made me feel sick. But it just so happens my name is Nick and I liked the fact I have some things in common with him. His attitude about life is exactly where i'm heading, and I really don't know how to stop. Sure Beth leaves him, but I guess what I liked the most was that Carol was there at the end with him, even though she "hates talking to him," while Sid was out there searching for something he wasn't sure he'd find because it "wasn't offered."

I guess what I got out of this film is a realization that my actions have completely alienated me from...life. Just as Nick can't find what he wants in anything, neither can this Nick. And I think it's the relationship between Carol and Nick that I like the most...Not the hopeful attitude of Sid, because I like things that are certain. Carol and Nick at the end know what they have at that moment.

My spur of the moment take on the movie. Good acting, especially from Tim Roth.

[–] LaraMiakoda 18 years ago

I think it's odd how sometimes I'll accidentally watch a movie, or even a commercial, hear a new song, anything, that makes me think about my current situation in life and it almost seems like I was "meant" to watch or hear that thing at that moment. This movie will probably mean a lot more to you than it will to others. I like when that happens :)

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[–] nickero13 18 years ago

Yeah, sometimes whatever it is that we watch or listen to doesn't match exactly with our lives right at that moment, and just has some similarities. This movie has more similarities than I would like to admitt.

My girlfriend left me for another guy, long story short, because I didn't appreciate her enough and I hurt her feelings a lot. We went out for three years, as long as Nick and Beth went out before Sid got involved. Sid is exactly like the guy she left me for too...Idealistic, stupid, and a hopeless romantic. He makes me sick.

In real life I have my own Carol, but we haven't spoken in 4 years and i'm trying to get back in touch with her...

I like it when this happens too =)

[–] LaraMiakoda 18 years ago

Wow, that is interesting that you just stumbled upon this movie that is so similar to your life...especially that you have the same name as the character you identify with! I hope things turn out well for you :)

~LM~

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[–] purplehaze-6 15 years ago

I feel motivated by this movie to put this dvd out at my next rummage.

It was insipid at best. The only metaphors I can associate with the film is a long trip to nowhere and/or watching paint dry.

The actors performances couldn't make up for a poorly thought out script.