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Why The Hate?

posted 9 years ago by nickrumoro
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The movie is a feel good summer movie. It's not meant to be some critically acclaimed film. It does a good job of keep the audience engaged whether through Kale and Ashley's romance or the killer's actions. I really enjoyed it.

[–] novastar_6 9 years ago

It does a good job of keep the audience engaged whether through Kale and Ashley's romance or the killer's actions.

No it really doesn't. It's very half assed-ly put together and an insult to viewers' intelligence.

[–] chilone 9 years ago

No it really doesn't. It's very half assed-ly put together and an insult to viewers' intelligence.

No, it really isn't. It's a good, enjoyable, well made, fun movie.

I don't love her.. She kicked me in the face!!

[–] josephdonavyn 9 years ago

What was half assed about it ? And which part insulted the viewers intelligence V

[–] Burk48917 (11488) 3 years ago

So many actions defy logic. Constantly having characters acting a ridiculous fashion just to further the plot is an unforgivable movie sin. Add to that constant conveniences that extend beyond plausibility when looked at as a whole, you have a shitty movie.

[–] MarblesLove 9 years ago

I don't know. I feel like it did what it set out to do: entertain me. Like you said, it's not like this is supposed to be some amazing critically acclaimed movie.

Once upon a time there was a magical place where it never rained. The end.

[–] ADBruno1985 (3572) 2 years ago

Definitely see all points. The movie wasn't trying to be more than it was.

But had it wanted to be more serious, a la Rear Window, it would've done better to not go the route of having the lead be a teen. Could've been better with a cop or detective laid up at home in suburbia while recovering from a serious on-the-job injury. Maybe he already has paranoia, or enemies. And would've opened the door for an older, more seasoned and accomplished actor. Not a Shia fan, but not trying to dis him either, just saying, you can't compare him to say, George Clooney

[–] Grimaldi_J_B 9 years ago

It was the best bad ripoff of "Rear Window" they could possibly make.

God knew he was good and God did look the other way that day.

[–] punkrockgirl (1270) 2 years ago

It isn't a rip off. It's a remake, or reimagining you could say

[–] captain-bryce 9 years ago

I'd say mostly because IT'S A TERRIBLE MOVIE!

It's not meant to be some critically acclaimed film.

Well then why are you expecting it to be LOVED? 

It does a good job of keep the audience engaged whether through Kale and Ashley's romance or the killer's actions. I really enjoyed it.

You are easily entertained. But I require a little more THOUGHT, and LOGIC. Movies with stupid people, that have stupid scenes in them are not enjoyable to me, no matter how "engaging" they seem.

Case in point: The idiot, vengeful cop who neglects his responsibilities decides to finally show up at the right time, can hear Kale dropping objects and making a ruckus in the house, but somehow can't hear him calling out for his mother? That makes a lot of sense! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APLxvcCfHok

[–] DMT (4483) 2 years ago

this is my favorite Shia Labluff film! Ofcourse I first saw it as a child many times so whenever I rewatch it I get nostalgia OVERLOAD

[–] BryanWake (13) a year ago

I agree. It’s a perfect snapshot of mid-2000’s youth culture.

[–] DMT (4483) a year ago

wish I could go back to those good old days :)