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Originally Posted by tore
Glad you liked it 
I just think it's a brilliant movie with many beautiful details that are a little easier to catch on the second viewing. Most of all, I like the humanity of it. After reading some movie forums, I see some people don't like the last bit so much ..
But I think that's a very honest portrayal of Jack's character change. Contrary to what many other films could tell you, people don't always change that quickly.
Anyways, as you probably figured out, the movie is about redemption through friendship and it's as much about Jack's redemption as Parry's. I think it's a great story. 
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Also, kudos to Jeff Bridges for playing one of his best roles ever. The Dude is fun, but I think Jack may be the more interesting character of the two. Robin is of course also good and I feel it's only appropriate to mention Mercedes Ruehl as well (Jack's girlfriend) who is, in my opinion, absolutely brilliant. |
Every scene that Mercedes Ruehl was in made me cringe. She may have portrayed that type of woman very well, but I loathe/hate that type of woman. She's so typical New York. I'd sooner go after Perry's shy, clutzy girl than Jack's girl.
Like I said, she may have brilliantly portrayed the character, but I loathe the character. Focusing too much on a minor thing.
I didn't mind your spoiler at all. I think it's a respectable plot device to do that sort of thing.
As far as details, for example, Perry's boiler room is a nice little pad that I'm even jealous of. There's also a Brazil poster in Jack's office I think. I got a nice chuckle. I was waiting to read what you had to say before going back for a second viewing... which I'll probably do tonight.
I enjoyed the film. I had no qualms with it. Except maybe Jack's girlfriend is a typical, New York ****. Again, thanks for the recommendation. It's about that time for me to watch Brazil again, too, as a matter of fact...