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Calling it a "twist" is misleading, IMO. I do think it's probably better to see the film unspoiled, but I wouldn't say there's a plot twist.
So, basically, it's a twist in the sense that all movies should have some sort of twist, or unexpected event? Or, you know, a plot point.
Calling it a "twist" is misleading, IMO. I do think it's probably better to see the film unspoiled, but I wouldn't say there's a plot twist.
See, they start off by comparing it to The Sixth Sense and Crying Game.
I've wanted to see it...now I just have to wait until it opens here.
I weighed my desire to see the film (low) against my hatred of not knowing stuff (great), did a web search for the spoiler, and was satisfied. It won't ruin the movie for me should I ever decide to see it, which is unlikely anyhow.
See, they start off by comparing it to The Sixth Sense and Crying Game.
I completely disagree. There's an element of "gotcha!" to both of those that's completely missing from Million Dollar Baby.
Or, you know, a plot point.
Right. It's a movie where events happen, some of which you might not see coming.
I haven't seen all of Sixth Sense and I didn't see The Crying Game until much later so I knew those twists going in. Same for The Usual Suspects. And I accidentally spoiled myself for the end of Hardcore Logo by reading fanfic. So, I'm trying to be good and go in unspoiled, just for the new experience.
I was spoiled for the ending early on-- people should know that writing something backward is just going to entice one to decipher the code!
Anyway, not a "this is what was going on all the time" thing like Shyamalan, but certainly not expected from the trailers.
One hint: When was the last time Hilary Swank played a female character, people?!
Insomnia. The Affair of the Necklace. The Next Karate Kid.
Although, Jesse, that's what I would have guessed the Big Thing was, though I didn't know there was a Big Thing.
Please note: My post above was a joke, and should have no impact on what you might think the "twist" is or is not.