Saturday, November 15, 2014
Men are shits
Neil LaBute makes movies about people with bad motives who think they are good. Or right.
Not that they are delusional. Just very egocentric and unable to see the person sitting, standing or lying next to them.
This doesn't make for very pleasant viewing although there is humor along with some of the pathos of a wasted life.
Today's film is no exception.
in which the girls do not let the shit happen or if they do they quickly clean it up, throw it out and tell the truth.
It is not a pleasant film at all. Not at all like a traditional romantic comedy although there is some humor mixed in with the grisly parts.
I liked it enough to be willing to see it again if someone tied me down to watch.
The embarrassment of watching lies in its truth. And, quite honestly, it is not about hetero relationships. Even "the gays" can identify with the self deception involved in Don Juanism.
But, as it turns out, it is worse than just shagging women. It is a sad betrayal of the whole business of guys and gals. The unspoken contract of decency.
I will give it a 4 out of Netflix5
Oh. I think the title means that he is seeing "some girls" but, as it turns out, these are mature women who won't take his shit.
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