No.2574
Why did this film resonate so much with people? This is probably the first time I've seen so many write "wow, in awe, speechless, it blew me away, the best movie of all time". Like what the fuck, it's such a superficial effort. I can't even see how people would want to watch it for a second time. What the fuck could you grab a second time around that you missed the first time around? It's so straightforward it's just unbelievable how small the ambition of this mess was.
People even clapped when it ended. I've never seen that happened before.
No.2577
I'm in a continuous state of oblivion with regard to what's playing in theaters. I know nothing about this movie.
But I get the feeling that Hollywood is in a era defined by spectacle, and watching their major releases is similar to riding a roller coaster. It's great fun so you go back and do it again. Maybe the roller coaster seems even better if it leaves you with an interesting idea or two.
As for the public's reaction, I can't say since I haven't seen this. But kneejerk hyperbole is generally symptomatic of a casual moviegoer.
There's also the critics who watch everything the moment it's released. But most new movies just aren't that great. So when something finally comes along that's marginally above average, it gets a rave review.