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Did anyone else feel bad for Vincent?

posted 16 years ago by moira-27
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The entire movie I just felt so bad for "Vincent" and I wanted to give him a hug! And I don't know why!

Why feel bad for him?. He's one lucky s.o.b.

I felt the same and just wanted to give him a hug! He was pushed around a lot. :/

[–] Cloudburst2000 15 years ago

Yeah, I felt bad for both him and Emily. I felt sorry for Vincent because he thought he was just stealing a car (grand theft auto only), but ended up with a kidnapping charge hanging over his head and having to deal with possible death and dismemberment by a hired hitman. And I felt bad for Emily because it's obvious she didn't lead the best life. Yes, she had money, but money can't buy happiness or love, and she seemed to be lacking both. Her father was one sorry SOB.

[–] mensur_sony 14 years ago

Why is that? He got a girl like Alicia Silverstone. So why I should feel bad for him?

[–] rogertjackson 14 years ago

Not real big on plot, eh Mensur Sony? I understand why they feel bad for Vincent; they feel bad for him because he considers himself a failure. He has low self-esteem. They feel bad for Alicia Silverstone's character because in spite of all her advantages, she has low self-esteem, too. She feels unwanted by her father. They found each other at the best -- and worst -- time. It's natural to have empathy for them. You know, empathy.

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[–] srd-dullflame 13 years ago

He was so cute in that scene! The first time I ever watched it, I just kept saying "Aww!" over and over again. Vincent was just adorable all around, though. He was a car thief but a very, very sweet one.

[–] intofilm 10 years ago

I think he was the most sympathetic character in the movie. He kept trying to do the right thing, in his own view, and kept getting kicked to the curb, until finally he and Emily got together at the Knotty Pine.

[–] RubberDucksInMyTub 7 years ago

Yes. Yes I did feel bad for him. I have always had a weak heart for hot, wandering dudes. It is in our nature. Eventually they become WAY more effort than they are worth lol, even if it takes us 15 years of those relationships to realize it ;)