The Slow Ride / Kid Cudi – Pursuit of Happiness Award for Best Needle Drop
John Parr’s “Restless Heart” closing song wins by default and is simultaneously criticized as a poor tonal fit.
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- The closing credits introduce the film’s only prominent 1980s song after an otherwise song-free movie.
- The slow-motion kiss after Killian’s death makes the song feel especially awkward.
- The hosts compare its dated effect with a “rat song” at the end of Point Break.