The Butch’s Girlfriend Award for the Weakest Link in the Film
Carrere; underwritten villain; lengthy interrogation
In the discussion (3)
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- Carrere is the initial weak-link choice, while the principal villain is criticized for staying at maximum intensity without a developed arc; the actor is distinguished from the writing.
- The villain is rated below one on a hypothetical Hans Gruber comparison scale and likened to Nathan Peterman, underscoring how little interesting material he receives. — Bill Simmons
- Helen’s eleven-minute interrogation is proposed as the weak link for excessive length. It is defended as the film’s most human scene, making her a three-dimensional character and establishing that she is not cheating.