because of how it captured the particular nuances of power and desire in a heterosexual hookup.
What was dramatic was the discourse.
Roberts a loser; Margot needs to get over herself.
Its easy to be clever over text!
But mostly, my reaction was: How the hell did they turn this into a feature-length movie?
They did it by adding a bunch of stuff, some of which works and some of which doesnt.
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There are a few clunky cliches throughout.
He called that a date!
She marvels to her roommate afterward.
Oh, to be 20.
Shes using Robert to boost her self-esteem, and is that unfair to him?
Or is it unfair to her, because she doesnt actually want to sleep with him for him?
And if so, does that make what theyre doing nonconsensual?
Its witty, relatable, superbly acted, and just a little sad.
Its the scene that, actually, I hope goes viral.
He fears being wrongfully accused; she fears that in cultivating his undivided attention, shes opened Pandoras box.
He is pretty insensitive to Margots wants and needs, but boy, are his feelings easily hurt.
That, I think, could be done withCat Person.
Pause it 20, 40, and 60 minutes in.
The straight men in your life might not be on Margots side, and their reactions might be revealing.
Not damning, just interesting.
This is the start of the conversation, not the end.
For your own entertainment?Cat Persons worth a watch, andthe storyis worth a revisit.
There are Cat People all around us.
(Final spoiler: Robert does have a cat.)
