Films/DVD Asylum

they are not actually hateful in this movie

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In Reply to: "You... should try and un-makeup your mind that you won't like it." You missed my point entirely. posted by clarkjohnsen on December 11, 2005 at 12:41:30:

They are tough for sure and they don't think much of some American laws, but they also express a sense of patriotism and altruism. It's not all greed and selfishness that drives these men. There are plenty of movie portrayals of evil capitalists. This is much more nuanced.

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The only thing the executives are "guilty" of in the picture is acting - tinear 13:47:14 12/11/05 (0)
as executives should, i.e. make decisions to maximize profits. Corporate law prohibits officers from having any other motive than stock appreciation.
I don't expect oilmen to express altruism so I didn't feel the portrayals were negative. They seemed accurate.
Thanks! Good to know, and to have an even-keeled response. nt - clarkjohnsen 13:46:38 12/11/05 (0)
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