I saw Crash tonite

[LSK]

That is one fucked up movie.

:popcorn:

[SeattleGirl]

1. Could you elaborate?

Seriously, I'd be interested in knowing why you think it's fucked up.

[LSK]

2. hmmm lets see

Racism, people jumping to conclusions, people being super judgemental, stereotypes, did I mention racism yet? It really showed the dark side in people. Also makes a great case for BANNING GUNS.

[SeattleGirl]

3. Thanks. I thought you meant the movie stunk or something

It is a disturbing movie, that's for sure.

[tcfrogs]

4. Pretty realistic, though

For the most part

[enigmatic]

5. It was a fantastic movie

I don't give a damn what anybody says; I agree w/ you.

[SeattleGirl]

6. It is a fantastic movie!

I wasn't trying to imply I didn't like it; I was just wondering what the OP meant by it being "fucked up." I got the DVD when it came out, and it's really interesting listening to the comments of the producer, director, and Don Cheadle.

[enigmatic]

7. Oh, I know SG!

:hug:

I'm just sick of the backlash because of it winning best movie. It's ridiculous to me...

[SeattleGirl]

10. I think that is part of the reason for the backlash

I think another reason is because of the subject matter.

I read an article about the movie that upset me so much, I can't even explain. I'll see if I can find it and PM it to you.

Nice to see you, E. :hug:

[enigmatic]

14. Please do

I'd like to read it..

[SeattleGirl]

18. Check your PM

Found the article and sent it to you.

[enigmatic]

21. got it!

thanks for this:)

[SeattleGirl]

22. Good.

I really am interested in your take on it.

[JohnKleeb]

8. Its a great movie

I don't know why its gotten so much backlash. I thought it was quite worthly of best picture.

[LSK]

9. maybe because people dont want to see the ugly truth

And I thought it was better than Good Night and Good Luck.

[SeattleGirl]

11. I think you're exactly right, LSK

Because it's not just white on black rasicm, but every race on every race. And living where I live, in a very racially mixed neighborhood, I see it. Overall, things are pretty cool here, but there definitely are incidences and stuff that are racially based.

[JohnKleeb]

13. How I saw it also being from a diverse area was like this

Especially in the Brendan Fraser character that we all have prejudices no matter what we say and do. Take the Ryan Phillipe character too as an example. He was sickened by Matt Dillion's characters racism but he shot and killed the one guy. I thought the acting was phenemoinal too honestly.

[enigmatic]

16. Where in Seattle do you live?

I lived in West Seattle for a short time, and have friends up in Ballard..

[SeattleGirl]

19. South Seattle

Rainier Beach area, to be specific.

[enigmatic]

20. ahhh...

I think I've been there; I'm picturing it in my mind, it's been so long sice I've been in Seattle..

[SeattleGirl]

23. I'm basically up the hill a mile or so from Boeing Field

I love West Seattle too. I used to work in an office over there.

[JohnKleeb]

12. I must admit I ahvent seen the otehr nominees

but Crash was such a powerful movie, Don Cheadle is a great actor.

[enigmatic]

15. Cheadle is a badass

absolutely brilliant actor..

[JohnKleeb]

17. Loved him in Traffic and Hotel Rwanda

He's doing a hell of a job raising awareness in Sudan. I am gonna try to attend the Save Darfur march later this month.

[mykpart]

24. I saw it last week for the first time.

It is a movie that I will have to see many times in order to absorb all of its message. It should be required viewing in public schools.