Truth is, there was a LOT of things that could have been made fun of for this comic, regarding the reactions to this movie. This one felt like the most fun.
Me? I’ll just say this. In an episode of Seinfeld, he gets upset with his friend Tim Whatley (Bryan Cranston), who becomes Jewish so he can tell the Jewish jokes. Seinfeld says, “This doesn’t offend me as a Jew. It offends me as a comedian.” Noah doesn’t offend me because I am a Christian. (I am, by the way, for those who are not familiar with my background.) I expect a secular, atheist moviemaker to make a movie that expresses a secular, atheist perspective. There is actually value to have someone from the “outside” show you what they think of things you have taken for granted during your time on the “inside.” It offends me as a writer/storyteller. This is poor storytelling, poor characterization, and because of that poor theme-building. It is a big budget, visually stunning melodrama. There are “haunting moments,” but they are tucked in amidst the cliches, plot holes, and uneven character choices. That’s my review.
Next for Rhett and Connor: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER!!!
~ Ben
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