Picking Nits
Pre-fight party; ignored blood; weak security; implausible fighters; Julia’s plan and glasses; ignored assault; abrupt romance.
In the discussion (11)
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- A model-and-drug party immediately before a heavyweight fight is questioned, with a possible Tyson-era defense. — Van Lathan
- Almost nobody reacting to Julia being covered in blood is criticized. — Van Lathan
- Rick reaching the defense secretary without a security screening is criticized. — Van Lathan
- The fighters’ physiques are questioned relative to elite 1990s heavyweights. — Van Lathan
- Julia’s public whistleblowing plan is criticized as incoherent, while fear of interception and the secretary’s public standing are offered as explanations.
- The crowd becoming impatient in the first minute is criticized.
- José Pacifico Ruiz’s performance and confused execution of the fixed fight are criticized, while participants disagree about whether he understands the plan. — Sean Fennessey
- Julia relying on glasses rather than contacts is questioned; her collision with the wall is praised, and the lenses are said to look too weak for her impairment. — Bill Simmons
- Nobody noticing the heavyweight champion punch a police officer is criticized. — Bill Simmons
- Carla making a move on Nick at the end is criticized as unearned, though his earlier advance offers minimal setup.
- Other 1990s movies are criticized for forcing romantic energy between the male and female leads. — Van Lathan