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Loved movie except the scene . . .


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Loved this movie, but didn't like scene where David socks the 70 something year old man. Seeing him suddenly hit an old man was not consistent with David's likability or David's basically sweet character. I found that act reprehensible. Yes, the Stacy keech character was a mean slimy obnoxious snake who was ridiculing someone for being senile. But words do not justify hitting an old man

I think this was a weak moment in the script. This was the only way the writer could think of to show David's protectiveness for his father? Surely a nonviolent more creative way would have been more consistent with David's nature.

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Did you not see the scene where David says "Are you threatening my family?"

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Why should his age matter? If people act like dicks they'd better be prepared to take the consequences.

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He had it coming... and what has his age to do with it??
Isn't that ageism?

Oh im old im old be lenient on me!!!

and then:

Don't discriminate me just because im old!!!

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I totally agree. Wholly unnecessary movie cliche here.

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