Most Rewatchable Scene
Opening one-shot; assassination; video replay; bathroom cleanup; flashbacks; elevator chase; staircase account; reveal and executions.
In the discussion (14)
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- Nick Cage’s opening performance is rated near the top of his intensity scale, and his synchronization with the crowd is praised.
- The assassination and the replay that exposes the pulled punch are nominated.
- Julia Costello cleaning blood off herself in the bathroom is nominated.
- Rick Santoro and Lincoln Tyler screaming at each other is nominated for its overacting. — Bill Simmons
- The red-haired accomplice pulling Kevin Dunne away from the fight is nominated as a flashback. — Bill Simmons
- The elevator chase and overhead view through the hotel rooms are nominated. — Bill Simmons
- Julia telling Rick her story on the staircase, with split-screen staging, is nominated. — Bill Simmons
- Rick discovering the hidden video of Kevin is nominated. — Bill Simmons
- Kevin’s explanation of his conspiracy is praised while another participant calls it self-serving rationalization. — Bill Simmons
- Kevin’s chest suicide and the title phrase are nominated. — Bill Simmons
- The opening is selected as the strongest and most memorable scene. — Sean Fennessey
- All four point-of-view/flashback sequences are praised for changing the audience’s understanding. — Sean Fennessey
- Kevin revealing himself and executing accomplices is an alternate choice. — Van Lathan
- The panel questions whether Rick and Kevin’s old friendship has enough grounding. — Van Lathan