Picking Nits
The 24-hour marriage; Heather’s limited choices and possibly false marriage; the mother’s affair; Mickey’s apartment.
In the discussion (10)
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- A drifting cab driver marrying after 24 hours and then considering Paris is criticized as underexplored.
- The marriage is defended as a plot device that moves Mickey into the other relationships.
- Heather having only an older wealthy man or a married man as choices is criticized. — Bill Simmons
- The panel says it needs to see the older wealthy man before judging the choice. — Bill Simmons
- The hardware-store owner winning the mother is questioned. — Wesley Morris
- His affection and attention are offered as the reason the mother chose him.
- Heather’s claim that she married that morning is questioned because she may be lying. — Sean Fennessey
- Ebert’s plot-logic questions are cited as broader support for the nitpicks. — Sean Fennessey
- Heather preferring a long drive despite holding a plane ticket is questioned. — Bill Simmons
- Mickey’s ability to afford his apartment is questioned. — Bill Simmons