Post by sdrew13163 on Mar 12, 2021 21:09:20 GMT
Also forgot to mention this, but the characterization of everyone “Good” vs everyone “Bad” is so lazy.
“This guy is gay and stands up for a mute and a black couple in the face of discrimination - see how good and cool he is?”
“This guy is bad because listen to his dialogue in this one scene where he reveals himself to be racist, sexist, and one of those evil Christians!”
It’s like a checklist of del Toro’s perception of awfulness every time.
Take the restaurant owner, who Giles tries to hit on. He’s supposed to be this likable guy until he’s not so likable just so Giles can be motivated into action.
First of all, it’s a ridiculous turnaround given how quick he changes his mind on the issue. But what’s the last straw?
Oh, the bartender is revealed to be a racist and homophobe. Creative writing there. Great characterization that you copy/pasted from every other villain in the story.
“This guy is gay and stands up for a mute and a black couple in the face of discrimination - see how good and cool he is?”
“This guy is bad because listen to his dialogue in this one scene where he reveals himself to be racist, sexist, and one of those evil Christians!”
It’s like a checklist of del Toro’s perception of awfulness every time.
Take the restaurant owner, who Giles tries to hit on. He’s supposed to be this likable guy until he’s not so likable just so Giles can be motivated into action.
First of all, it’s a ridiculous turnaround given how quick he changes his mind on the issue. But what’s the last straw?
Oh, the bartender is revealed to be a racist and homophobe. Creative writing there. Great characterization that you copy/pasted from every other villain in the story.