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Dalekdude t1_je63jq5 wrote

Rashida Jones' character at the end puts it best, something along the lines of like "when I hear emotional testimony I assume 50% of it is bullshit". I think that applies to the film well

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new_wellness_center t1_je6gmn1 wrote

Great line. If people know too much about the real story, or if they know too much about the industry, they might roll their eyes at the melodrama of it all ... Oh well, there are some people who won't be able to enjoy this movie. For me, it's a wonderful piece of entertainment, and I find it very moving. The fact that it is at least partially based in truth does make it more impactful, but I would rather enjoy the fiction of this movie than obsess over historical liberties.

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GypsyDishwasher t1_je8g6y2 wrote

"When there's emotional testimony, I assume that 85% of it is exaggeration."

"And the other 15?"

"Perjury. Creation myths need a devil."

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