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  1. Eric Peterson

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    Yeah, it's a shame, but also fairly obvious that they'r waiting for the smoke to clear before bringing the DVD out. I could see the headlines now - "Warner profiting from Schiavo case by promoting pro-death movie!":angry: Sometimes people really make me angry.:D
  2. Eric Peterson

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    That lawsuit story sounds absurd. It's amazing that so many people are accusing Eastwood of having an agenda, when it is in fact themselves who are the ones with agendas. These people believe that there is only one way to look at any situation. ...and of course there angle is the only one...
  3. Eric Peterson

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    Plus, Eastwood has quite a bit of pull at WB. He's been one of their primary bread-winners for 30+ years, and he's earned the right to do what he wants with limited studio interference. As I recall, the studio wasn't too big on making "Unforgiven".:D
  4. Eric Peterson

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    I think your definition of a twist is a bit restrictive. I'm assuming that your definition means that you've watched the majority of a movie and suddenly a plot element is exposed that changes your opinion on everything you've just viewed. Would that be correct? If so, then there is no twist in...
  5. Eric Peterson

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    To me it would have been much more of a downer, if she were forced to lie in a bed for the rest of her life. I actually found the ending to be perfect. If it had ended differently, I think it would've been a thoroughly mediocre movie, but that's what makes the world great, we all have different...
  6. Eric Peterson

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    I guess not, because I didn't even give it a moments thought after the movie ended. My assumption was that you were talking about the plot twist when she becomes paralyzed. Without getting political, I don't see why it's anyone else's business to tell somebody else that they have to continue...
  7. Eric Peterson

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    No I haven't, so I can't say definitively, but I'll repeat that it seems like you have issues with MAJOR plot points, not small details that always piss off fans of the book.
  8. Eric Peterson

    *** Official MILLION DOLLAR BABY Discussion Thread

    Wyatt, Have you ever seen Rocky? If so, do you like it? It seems that nearly every one of your problems with M$B are also present in Rocky.Noname becomes Heavyweight contender overnightBoxer has little little training before title matchBoxer takes cheapshot after the bell.etc... None of...
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