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| Topic | "A good movie shouldn't be ruined by a spoiler." |
| superman 2000 11/30/21 10:19:16 AM #16: | To say that spoilers shouldn't matter is to deny that shock and surprise are part of the movie-watching experience. And even beyond pure shock and surprise, just interest and intrigue in the unknown is part of the overall enjoyment. "Man, how the hell will they escape this type of captivity?!? Oh wow, what a clever solution! Wait, the villain anticipated that!?! HOLY SHIT, the whole place is gonna collapse; get the heck outta there!!! Phew, they all survived...wait. Oh no...that one super endearing character didn't make it out in time. :(" If you already know what's gonna happen next, you don't get to have those exciting real-time wonders of how the plot is going to unfold. You're not on the edge of your seat for anything, because you already know who lives, dies, wins, loses, etc.. I don't know about you guys, but I actually want to experience those real-time emotions. Being caught off-guard, encouraged to speculate, etc....all part of the experience. --- I don't hold grudges. Let's vehemently argue today and casually have a beer together tomorrow. ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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