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The Director's Cut ending is the TRUE ending: the writers/director's of this movie said that Evan sacrificing himself in the womb was their original vision for how the film would end, but they were forced to re-shoot a different ending for the film's theatrical release and were told "You can put the 'real' ending on the DVD." The writers/directors were not at all happy that they had to slap on that cheesy ending of Evan and Kayleigh walking by each other on the street.
I honestly feel that it's fucked up that they were forced to change the ending, but a scene where a fetus strangles itself to death is just too dark, bizarre and depressing for most people. I personally prefer the DC ending even though it's extremely tragic. It fits best with the overall tone of the film and I found the sentiment behind it quite thought-provoking. The protagonist making the ultimate sacrifice (himself) so that the people he cared about could live happy, fulfilling lives... even if it meant he could never be a part of them.
I only saw Donnie Darko once many years ago and not only did it make very little sense but it was completely forgettable. I never had any interest in rewatching it a second time.
I wouldn't call Abraham abusive. He was a stubborn, close-minded and overbearing Mexican father who was trying to live out his failed musical career through his children. However, that does NOT mean he didn't love his kids, nor does it mean he "abused" them.
Like another poster mentioned - Joe Jackson was abusive, especially to Michael, because Michael was the "star of the family". He treated Michael Jackson horribly, he physically beat him, verbally abused him, and mocked him. Abraham Quintanilla pushed his kids, but he was not abusive like Joe Jackson was.
It does look extremely similar to McGee's Alice now that you mention it. Kind of looks like a real-life version.
<blockquote>Literal trans women are winning beauty competitions.</blockquote>
That's what is grotesque. MEN competing in and winning WOMEN'S beauty competitions.
Nothing about the scene in the film was grotesque. You're taking it way too seriously. The whole scene is supposed to be satire, it's making fun of child beauty pageants, which are themselves pretty sickening. These mothers basically pimp their daughters for the thrill of competing and winning cash. Dressing up little girls in outfits that show skin and putting pounds of makeup on them and parading them on a stage for adults to watch. How in any way is that not creepy as hell??
<blockquote>every time I heard them say Jeffy Dahmor I cringed a little</blockquote>
Same, I enjoyed this movie but that joke just didn't work. It wasn't funny or even clever and I got annoyed big-time hearing "JEFFY DAHMOR" said over and over by the sports announcer. I don't want to be reminded of a twisted cannibalistic murderer while I'm trying to enjoy a light-hearted comedy ffs I mean c'mon...
Okay woah. I know this thread is ancient but I never realized how much they looked alike until I saw this (and I love both Nicholson and Knoxville). I totally see it! Johnny really did look like a young Jack back in the day. Even their voices and way of speaking was pretty damn similar.
<blockquote>Right there should be a sign Hoffman is a psycho</blockquote>
Well if you watched the ending of the previous film (V) you'd see how obvious it is that Hoffman is psychotic and evil. He <spoiler>watches Strahm get crushed to death and while Strahm is screaming in agony while his blood rains down onto the glass box Hoffman is in, Hoffman is smirking the entire time and loving the show.</spoiler> He's a complete psychopath, is incredibly smug, has no empathy and loves to watch people suffer. I bet he thought what happened to Simone was funny and he was basically mocking her, just because he could.
She did try tilting the jar, the problem was it was securely held in place by the chains. Therefore she couldn't tilt or move it at all. In the end though it made no difference. If you watch the scene closely she retrieves the key and unlocks the part attached to her ribs but nothing happens. Kerry's trap was rigged by Amanda to be inescapable, just like Troy who was attached to all the chains (only door out of the room was welded shut, so the guy had no chance of surviving).
@SisterSuzy101 you do realize that this is a message board right? It's entire purpose is for people to have discussions and share their opinions. OP has every right to give his opinion on the films. If you get mad because you don't agree with someone else's opinion then you should stay away from message boards
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