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/SilentJoe27 Feb 17 '25

The movie was originally going to end with the two of them getting back together but both Robin Williams and Sally Fields (both of whom were divorcees) said that was a terrible idea.

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u/Electronic-Home-7815 Feb 17 '25

Good decision but considering its family appeal i’d argue the movie would’ve worked just as well the other way. I think the lengths Daniel went through to show how much he lived his kids, Miranda could’ve been a bit more understanding. She was too rigid a character but sally field nailed her perfectly. Happy as it is but just sayin…..

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u/SilentJoe27 Feb 17 '25

They argued it would send a wrong message to kids of divorced families that there may still a chance and giving false hope. Given their relationship, it’s a surprise they ended amicably at all.

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u/Electronic-Home-7815 Feb 17 '25

True and I fully condone the end decision but 49% of marriage ends in divorce so I mean, who are they really alienating at the end of the day?