What’s Aged the Worst?
Wikipedia coverage; Kyle; low rims; urination gag; phone; romance concerns; hair and scar
In the discussion (9)
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- Shep’s extreme, long-lasting reaction to Nutso’s death is both an entertaining premise and an implausible obstacle to his life.
- The thin Wikipedia page is criticized for insufficient detail, including no Pee Wee Kirkland mention.
- Kyle’s ball-dominant, selfish play and unlikeability are criticized; a defense says his troubled adolescence serves Shep’s story.
- Apparently lowered rims make the repeated dunks implausible compared with Kyle’s limited reach against Flip.
- The anteater urination gag should have been cut.
- Birdie’s antiquated mobile phone dates the film.
- The mother’s attraction to Shep is questioned given his work proximity, drug-dealing brother, poverty and odd behavior; vulnerability, loyalty and her financial independence are offered in defense.
- Kyle’s Marbury-style middle-part haircut has aged badly.
- Birdie’s scar looks hastily and unconvincingly applied.