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The critics crucified him

posted 8 years ago by Iceflamez
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The 32/100 mean metascore is extremely harsh, this movie was no groundbreaking masterpiece but i think the condemnation was uncalled for.

I am uncertain if critics do public relations with their ratings, simply conform or what their motives are (if any), but what i do know is that i was initially discouraged to watch this film due to the low meta rating and looking past that now i am glad i did watch it as i truly enjoyed it and i thought it was a remarkable effort for someone who was inert for several years.

[–] Protozoid 8 years ago

Just saw this movie and I'm stunned - stunned - at the low ratings. From the director of The Others and The Sea Inside, yet critics dismissed it as a flavor-of-the-week boo movie. It's so much more than that. I haven't seen such a layered social commentary and coherent use of symbolism in a long time. The way the threads of the movie added up to that shot of the girl on TV was kind of inspired. This movie had a lot to say about many important things.

[–] Iceflamez 8 years ago

Well said, it was a meticulously constructed multi-layered, essential story and i truly am perplexed on the unfavorable critical reception, it doesn't deserve this treatment.

[–] dragmio 8 years ago

Probably they didn't want to rattle the cage. Certain people got millions of dollars in damages after testifying about certain events from their childhood.

[–] motter25420-153-699254 8 years ago

I'm gonna try and watch it tomorrow. Hoping I will be pleasantly surprised, I always love the hidden gems.