Is There a Better Title for This Movie?
The L.A. Job or The Hollywood Job.
In the discussion (2)
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- The L.A. Job is proposed.
- The Hollywood Job is proposed.
Categories & segments
The Butch’s Girlfriend Award for the Weakest Link in the Film
The heist economics and small take.
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- The crew may clear only a few million after financing both heists.
- The $27 million take is judged too small for the risk and Hollywood Boulevard damage.
- The gold is argued to need a value around $100 million.
What’s Aged the Worst?
Money song; unearned romance; Napster stalking; Stella’s plan; Statham’s hair.
In the discussion (5)
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- The repeated money song is criticized. — Bill Simmons
- The final Wahlberg-Theron romance is judged unearned.
- Lyle cyberstalking his former girlfriend is proposed. — Chris Ryan
- Stella announcing her father’s catchphrase during the setup is challenged. — Chris Ryan
- Jason Statham’s hair is proposed, followed by discussion of later hair-transplant fashion. — Van Lathan
Did This Movie Need a Random Sports Scene?
Yes: the brief basketball scene.
In the discussion (2)
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- The basketball scene is criticized for Jason Statham’s defense and unfamiliarity with checking the ball. — Bill Simmons
- Mark Wahlberg is argued to have shoehorned in the shot to display his basketball ability.
In the discussion (1)
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- Venice is selected as the scene-stealing location. — Bill Simmons
Hans Gruber Scale Villain Ranking
Steve: five or six out of ten.
In the discussion (2)
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- Steve receives a five and a six on the villain scale.
- The actor’s detachment is said to work for the character. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (1)
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- No one is selected for overacting. — Bill Simmons
Is There a Porn Parody of This Movie?
The Italian Jobs (proposed; no existing parody found)
In the discussion (2)
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- No existing porn parody is reported. — Van Lathan
- The Italian Jobs is proposed as the title for an elaborate original parody. — Van Lathan
The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Modern action logic makes the crew’s refusal to shoot Steve hard to accept; Charlize Theron mirrors Halle Berry.
In the discussion (2)
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- John Wick-era action logic makes the refusal to shoot Steve difficult to accept. — Chris Ryan
- Charlize Theron is proposed as a career and cultural mirror of Halle Berry. — Van Lathan
Van Lathan Award for Did This Movie Need More Black People?
Yes: add Steve’s Black sidekick/bodyguard and more Black Los Angeles culture.
In the discussion (4)
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- Steve is proposed to have a Black sidekick or bodyguard.
- The hacker could have been played by a Black actor. — Van Lathan
- More Black women and young local actors are proposed.
- A club or concert sequence tied to 2003 Los Angeles culture is proposed.
Casting What-Ifs
Mark Wahlberg left S.W.A.T.; Giovanni Ribisi was considered for Lyle.
In the discussion (2)
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- Mark Wahlberg is reported to have left S.W.A.T. to make this film. — Bill Simmons
- Giovanni Ribisi is reported as intended for the Seth Green part before a conflict. — Bill Simmons
The Joey Pants “That Guy” Award
Skinny Pete; Scott Adsit; Boris Krutonog; Oscar Nuñez.
In the discussion (4)
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- Skinny Pete is proposed. — Chris Ryan
- Scott Adsit as the actor rehearsing in traffic is proposed. — Chris Ryan
- Boris Krutonog as Yevin is proposed.
- Oscar from The Office as the security guard is proposed. — Van Lathan
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