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What’s Aged the Worst?

Maxine’s jealousy and France subplot; shallow psychology; gender perspective.

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  • Maxine’s jealousy and possible move to France are criticized as underdeveloped.
  • The film is criticized for lacking psychological depth and richer subtext.
  • The male perspective and potential misogyny are raised as objections.
  • Mickey’s cruel comments to Heather are defended as situational hurt and humiliation rather than his treatment of everyone.
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The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award

Amanda Peet is the movie’s hottest woman; Burns could have been Noah Baumbach with a stronger co-writer.

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  • Amanda Peet is selected as the hottest woman in the movie.
  • Her directness, intelligence, and willingness to commit to roles are praised.
  • If Edward Burns had hired a stronger co-writer, he could have occupied Noah Baumbach’s space.
  • Burns’s comfortable worldview and reluctance to show uglier behavior are offered as the limitation.
  • The response is “I think you’re right” and agrees Burns had that opportunity.
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Casting What-Ifs

Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Heather Graham, Amanda Peet, Anne Heche, Lauryn Hill, and Jennifer Garner auditioned; the Wallflowers were sought.

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  • Burns reports auditioning Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Heather Graham, Amanda Peet, Anne Heche, Lauryn Hill, and Jennifer Garner for the two lead roles.
  • Jennifer Lopez as Heather is considered intriguing.
  • Amanda Peet reportedly arrived in character with teased hair, gum, and a Long Island accent despite her Columbia background.
  • The filmmakers reportedly sought the Wallflowers’ 6th Avenue Heartache before using Tom Petty.
  • Burns’s early assumption that Hollywood success would always feel this easy is reported and treated as poignant.
  • Burns learning from Saving Private Ryan is raised and answered from his book.
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Apex Mountain

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Probably Unanswerable Questions

Whether Burns needed to star; when Francis began sleeping with Heather; whether Burns is a good actor; whether the movie loves women.

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  • Whether Edward Burns needed to star in his own films is questioned.
  • Writing parts for other movie stars is proposed as an alternate career route.
  • When Francis began sleeping with Heather is questioned, and making it the final act is proposed.
  • Whether Edward Burns is a good actor is debated; his screen presence is praised while his self-direction is said to limit his flaws.
  • Working more often with other directors is proposed as a test of his range.
  • Whether Burns erred by not continuing with McGlone is questioned.
  • Whether the movie loves or hates women is kept open because it grants agency while using a male viewpoint.
  • The title’s failure to identify who “the one” is becomes part of the uncertainty.
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Catherine Tramell Award: Would You Throw Your Life Away for This Obvious Stay-Away?

Yes for several characters; Jennifer Aniston’s character is exempted.

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  • The answer is yes for several obvious stay-away characters.
  • Jennifer Aniston’s character is exempted as grounded and likable.
  • Frank Vincent as her father is identified as the associated danger.
  • Cameron Diaz’s character is accepted despite the risk.
  • Amanda Peet’s character is proposed as the more interesting affair for Francis.
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Picking Nits

The 24-hour marriage; Heather’s limited choices and possibly false marriage; the mother’s affair; Mickey’s apartment.

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  • A drifting cab driver marrying after 24 hours and then considering Paris is criticized as underexplored.
  • The marriage is defended as a plot device that moves Mickey into the other relationships.
  • Heather having only an older wealthy man or a married man as choices is criticized.
  • The panel says it needs to see the older wealthy man before judging the choice.
  • The hardware-store owner winning the mother is questioned.
  • His affection and attention are offered as the reason the mother chose him.
  • Heather’s claim that she married that morning is questioned because she may be lying.
  • Ebert’s plot-logic questions are cited as broader support for the nitpicks.
  • Heather preferring a long drive despite holding a plane ticket is questioned.
  • Mickey’s ability to afford his apartment is questioned.
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