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Who Won the Movie?

In the discussion (4)
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  • Phoenix is selected for adding edge and reality, over the obvious Cage choice and a possible Schumacher argument. — Chris Ryan
  • Another speaker initially considers Schumacher’s recovery after Batman & Robin but ultimately chooses Machine as a character and wishes he could have returned. — Van Lathan
  • A sequel twist preserving both Machine and Max is imagined. — Bill Simmons
  • The final selection puts Phoenix first for his electric limited screen time, with Machine second for distinctiveness. — Bill Simmons
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Joaquin Phoenix
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Joaquin Phoenix
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Machine