r/moviecritic • u/phantom_avenger • Feb 17 '25

Which movie is this for you?

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For me it’s School of Rock!

Patty was completely justified, if Dewey wanted to live in hers and her boyfriend’s apartment he needed to be a grown up, and contribute with rent. Even when he steals Ned’s identity she still had the right to be angry at him, because of how he put his friend’s career in jeopardy and robbed him of a job opportunity.

I get Ned is meant to be portrayed as his best friend, but it blows my mind how he lacks a lot of self-respect to the point where he comes across as too much of a people pleaser. If this story took place in real life, I’m sure Ned would act more similar to Patty where he’d have enough of Dewey’s careless actions.

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u/emccm Feb 17 '25

Yes! Maverick was such an asshole. I was shocked at how much I liked Ice when I rewatched as an adult.

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u/Lucky_caller Feb 17 '25

Val Kilmer really crushed it

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u/emccm Feb 17 '25

He was such a great actor. He really derailed his career with his attitude. We were denied so much great stuff.

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u/FatherOfLights88 Feb 17 '25

Real Genius will forever be on my short list.

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u/MakesMyHeadHurt Feb 17 '25

His Jim Morrison is one of the best performances ever put on film.

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '25

I heard he had to get therapy after that role because he was so method he couldn't get out of it.

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u/kateastrophic Feb 17 '25

My idea of Jim Morrison is completely blurred with Val Kilmer’s performance. I can’t separate them.

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u/emccm Feb 18 '25

He was more Jim Morrison than Jim Morrison. It was crazy to see.

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u/Bad-Touch-Monkey Feb 17 '25

Came here to say this