In this film, Benjamin stalks Elaine. In real life, if you engaged in the behaviour that Benjamin does, you would end up with a restraining order and/or a stalking charge. Yet in this film, the stalking actually pays off. Elaine abandons her wedding to be with Benjamin. I find it astounding that such a repugnant movie can be considered a classic and the epitome of great filmmaking. I don't get it.
shareDon’t take it so seriously, the guy is just love-lorn.
shareYou indeed don't get it. This sounds like someone who can't watch a movie w/o dragging an agenda into it. This isn't real life, it's an awkward comedy. As typical with this sort of thing, what do you find acceptable? I won't throw in my own guesses which sound condescending. (Interiors? Dumb and Dumber?)
sharePeople weren't as precious back then.
shareYou're a Puritan. Please go back to England.
shareThe stalking portion was part of the comedy element. The film didn't intend for the viewer to take the actions so highly.
I hear a lot of people make the same remark about Steve Urkel and Laura Winslow; that Urkel was a stalker etc. The show was just a comedy, with over-the-top behavior from characters
But this isn't real life and maybe deep down she didn't care if he stalked her??
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