What’s Aged the Worst?
Paddling, parental passivity, the suicide’s modern reception, a deleted friendship scene, the entire Knox-and-Chris plot, and the cave snacks age worst.
In the discussion (7)
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- Charlie’s paddling punishment is difficult to defend or explain to a contemporary audience.
- Neil’s mother is criticized for failing to intervene while his father closes off acting.
- The suicide remains a shocking creative choice for a large mainstream hit and would provoke a different public reaction now.
- Cutting the scene where Todd and Neil practice the play removed useful development from the story’s central friendship.
- Knox’s pursuit includes kissing Chris while she is passed out and following her after she tells him to leave.
- The panel would rather spend the Knox plot’s time with Neil, Todd, or the other students.
- The cave gathering’s half roll and raisins seem meager beside the large supply of dog treats.