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Well crafted movie with a shallow idea


This movie is well made, although could have been 20 min shorter. Well filmed, acted, scenario is good etc. However the main idea of class inequality in a capitalist society is so incredibly shallow, it could be compared to the French revolutionist anti monarchy propaganda I which they invented the famous phrase "let them eat cakes". Mr director for all his considerable talent decided to portray the rich family more so as charicatures, especially at the end when the rich father is more concerned about the unpleasant odor of a poor servant than the well being of his own son or the bleeding young girl on his front lawn. The pinching of his nose, a cherry on top in an over the top portrayal of a wealthy snob not concerned for the struggles of the working class indeed. Well Mr director, you have a much better communist regime up north, there I am sure they support the freedom of artistic expression and there is no class divide. Only the ruling political party and the poor and obedient. Ta ta.

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Shallower post (as if it’s the only one ‘round here). Mmm hmm.

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This is a film that makes people think it's brilliant satire, when in reality it isn't.

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