In the discussion (11)
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- The carjacking is nominated. — Bill Simmons
- The locksmith scene exposes Bullock’s racism and Peña’s distress, followed by a second difficult call at the shop.
- Fraser confusing Black and Iraqi identities is singled out as an underrated racist moment. — Bill Simmons
- The Dillon/Newton assault is affecting rather than pleasurable to rewatch; Newton and Howard’s performances are praised. — Bill Simmons
- Howard’s Hustle and Flow role is said to counter the weakness associated with this character; Orlando Bloom in Troy is the comparison. — Van Lathan
- The Tony Danza scene works, and his unexpected casting is praised; Howard’s oral-history recollection explains the workplace pressure behind it. — Bill Simmons
- The rescue is well filmed but morally nauseating; one response would rather the character die than be saved by her assailant. — Bill Simmons
- Howard resisting the carjacking and police has implausible logistics but recognizes someone dangerously asserting dignity after enduring humiliation. — Van Lathan
- Peña and his daughter’s invisible cloak scene is a final choice. — Van Lathan
- Fichtner and Cheadle’s negotiation is another final choice, watched three times and praised as a legitimately great scene. — Bill Simmons
- The mother protecting her troubled son and blaming her responsible son is effective, including the Whole Foods bags detail. — Van Lathan