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Thread #113494 Message #2413615
Posted By: WFDU - Ron Olesko
14-Aug-08 - 11:53 AM
Thread Name: BS: Retard - The 'R' word
Subject: RE: BS: Retard - The 'R' word
Kat - who the hell said it would become a classic? It has received great reviews, but I doubt it will become a cherished film. However, it is far from a poor comparison because the issue is the same - use of offensive words to tell a story.
I'm not urging people to go see it!
What I am pointing out, and it is obviously making people uncomfortable, is that many people have preconceived notions AND develop their opinion based on a single-sided media report. You are right, people usually gather what info they can - but in this case people are gathing only the information they wish to hear.
"I'm sure you'll be unobjective about the experience. I know I won't be." Well, there you have it. You know very well that if I came back with a positive review you would accuse me of being "unobjective".