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Saw Crash when it first came out and again today: it's a

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very good film that excellently stands up to a second viewing. In fact, the skill of the director and screenwriter become more apparent because the surprises, coincidences, and plot complexities don't blind one.
What most struck me was the clever dialogue, the "reality" of the situations created, and the overall high quality of actors.
Some focused on what they thought was the overbearing nature of the moralizing: sure, there is a "message" there, just as there is in many other movies about serious topics. Is the Last Emperor less a classic because it opines about communism or Patton because seemingly it glorifies war?
The film very cleverly stands stereotypes on their head, and then throws them into a blender.
Perhaps that is what provokes some viewers: it makes their beliefs uncomfortable, it forces them to think about their prejudices.

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Re: Saw Crash when it first came out and again today: it's a - EdM 14:44:45 02/06/06 (5)
Agree- I saw it twice so far and plan on viewing it again before the Oscars.
The first time I saw it on DVD I was expecting a liberal kneee jerk left leaning "can't we all get along" flick. Boy- was I surprised and impressed!
I don't think it hit's anyone or anything over teh head- it truely is just a very clever observer of the current situation in Los Angeles. And although I wish it wasn't- Crash probably is very close to the truth.
Absolutely one of my favorite films this year.
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- Well said: it absolutely rings true. nt - tinear 17:40:45 02/06/06 (4)
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  - Except for the fact that it was highly manipulative and in love with itself (and its own sense of importance) - sjb 23:41:29 02/06/06 (3)
    it was an allright movie. Didn't deserve a best picture nomination though.
    
    "Where are we going? And what am I doing in this hand basket?"
    - Re: Except for the fact that it was highly manipulative and in love with itself (and its own sense of importance) - PhilNYC 12:21:57 02/15/06 (0)
      IMHO, if Crash came out 20 years ago, it would have been groundbreaking. Today, I think is kind of like a "Best of" album...collection of old hits...
    - It was designed for... a certain audience... The calculations proved effective. nt - clarkjohnsen 12:01:54 02/07/06 (0)
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    - I guess you can overlook manipulation when it suits you: - tinear 06:36:50 02/07/06 (0)
      Chariots of Fire. Or don't you realize you were being played like a marionette?

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