People don't understand this movie.
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redivivus-wraith — 9 years ago(January 17, 2017 11:52 AM)
I totally agree.
You don't give a lower/higher rating on a film because of the character being likable/di*ck
You rate a film because of its quality in acting, script, uniqueness, cinematography, etc.. etc..
I gave this film an 8. Pretty decent film I might say. -
jhill804 — 9 years ago(January 28, 2017 06:32 AM)
Many people understand that the movie is uninspired tripe with a one-dimensional lead character who faces absolutely no conflict, has zero arc and minimal development.
The appeal of Jake's "Lou Bloom" is similar to the appeal of his Brokeback Mountain costar Heath's "Joker" as they both endear themselves to braindead edgelords who wish to inflict chaos on a world of hapless normies from the comfort of their mom's basement. Except, even the Joker explains himself and gives you insight into why he's the way he is. And, of course, he faces conflict.
Villains like Jack Torrance, Darth Vader, Hannibal Lecter, Dracula, Bill the Butcher and Annie Wilkes, all are made stronger characters because of their weaknesses. To some people it may seem "cool" that Lou has less emotion than Patrick Bateman or a T-800, but it's that shallowness that leaves people like me, who desperately wanted to like this movie, feeling unmoved by the time the credits roll.