What’s Aged the Best?
Music and cinematography lead, alongside mojitos, the hair and mustache, Cuba and silent driving.
In the discussion (12)
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- Mojitos are a major beneficiary, although the mojito conversation has comically little chemistry. — Bill Simmons
- The mid-2000s music and Farrell hair and mustache have come around; modern widescreen presentation serves the photography. — Bill Simmons
- Cuba is an appealing movie destination, with the Fast and Furious franchise cited as another user. — Bill Simmons
- Silent driving recalls the television partners and a pleasure difficult to find in Los Angeles traffic. — Bill Simmons
- Taking cell calls in speeding convertibles strains plausibility, as does talking on the speedboat. — Chris Ryan
- The instrumental ending with the waterfall is praised; its band name is transcribed inconsistently. — Chris Ryan
- The same band is discussed in connection with a football documentary and the Kobe doing work comparison. — Chris Ryan
- Michael Mann is contrasted with Scorsese for using contemporary music; the filmmaker transcribed as Jonathan Demi is also praised. — Bill Simmons
- Numb/Encore went from seeming like a bad commercial mashup to an inspiring athletic hype song. — Chris Ryan
- The song also earns a place on a soccer-trip playlist. — Bill Simmons
- The rock-rap, Moby and Latin-influenced house music now seem appropriate to the film and Miami club culture. — Bill Simmons
- Music and cinematography are the final responses; silent rescue cutaways and the contrast between nighttime and daylight are praised. — Chris Ryan