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Why didn't Clovers have a story?

posted 11 years ago by frany1125
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I found myself having little to no sympathy for the Clovers when watching it. Yea it sucked that they got cheated of their cheers but hate to break it to you but that's life. I wanted to see a storyline from their point of view so I could actually feel more sympathy but I guess the directors and producers didn't have time to do it?

I think it would have added more to the story altogether and having the audience on the fence on whether or not they wanted the Torros or the Clovers to win the competition. WOuld have beenmuch more nail bitten in my opinion.

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[–] jefgg 9 years ago

Some of the Toros were main characters and the Clovers were supporting characters. Main characters usually get a backstory. Supporting characters usually do not.

[–] Blueghost 9 years ago

Simply put, the film wasn't about them. It was a character study of Torrence Shipman; her challenges to leadership, her romance with the bookish nerdy-hot-dude, and how she deals with both parents and an incorrigible little brother.

Torrence; "Aron, is not gay! He's just ... busy!"
Brother; "Yeah! Busy scamming on guys!"

At which point Dunst gives the best angry expression in the whole film as she tears out the video game consoles power, destroying it in the process.

I love that scene for some reason...and the video game the little brother is playing. 

Happy Saturnalia 

[–] zrowsdower 9 years ago

They did have a story....they were stupid dumbass cheerleaders. The end.

stop having these disturbing fantasies! 😨

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[–] ShizaMinelli 9 years ago

They should have had a scene featuring then talking about the squad, maybe even a sub plot about them not being able to afford a trip to nationals then finally making it and coming in first or something...oh wait...

When you're 17 a cow can seem dangerous and forbidden...am I alone here?