Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by sjb (A) on January 11, 2006 at 16:35:52

In Reply to: Ebert: A Critical defense of Crash posted by RGA on January 11, 2006 at 13:30:33:

When I saw it in the theater and allowed myself to view it without a critical eye or mind I was taken by it... even though I knew I was being manipulated.

When I watched it at home and applied a bit of a critical eye and mind it was clear to me how inorganic the movie is and how severely it manipulates and contrives.

My verdict after those two viewings is that it holds up as entertainment and fails miserably at being important.

But, generally, I like Ebert and think he's a value to the filmamaking/watching world.

"Where are we going? And what am I doing in this hand basket?"