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"I like him."

posted 9 years ago by davethemathtutor
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Plenty of people have pointed out plenty of holes in this silly movie, and god knows there are holes aplenty for everyone. Here's one more: When a prosecutor is to be assigned to the case, Crawford says of Willie, "I like him." The judge backs him up, turning to Willie and saying, "Mr. Beachum, he likes you." Now why on earth would the judge do that? Since when are the likes and dislikes of the defendant factored into the choice of a prosecuting attorney? One more ridiculous moment in a movie that over and over strains credibility way past the breaking point.

[–] gottaluvafriend 8 years ago

Well, Fracture is a favorite of mine so I must take offense. :-) I don't see "holes aplenty", and you miss the point about the interactions portrayed in the court scene you mention. A lightness in tone is intended because the antagonist Crawford wishes to portray himself as a kind of simpleton in order to pull the wool over everyone's eyes. The judge can't deny Crawford his choice to defend himself, and why would the judge not give Beechum the decision?

I think you're missing a lot, assuming things about this movie which aren't true.

[–] davethemathtutor 8 years ago

Please don't take offense, nothing personal to you was intended. I won't take offense at your remarks either.

I'm not sure what untrue things you perceive me as assuming, but maybe that's not so important anyway. We have different opinions about this movie, and we're both entitled to our opinions. For you it's one of your favorites, for me it's kind of a turkey. I'm sure there are other movies on which we would be in much closer agreement, and as for this one, vive le difference!

[–] masurra 8 years ago

It's because the ppl who wrote the script thoguht they were real smart

the whole movie is dripping with this hollywood smug attitude but it is just a mediocre crap movie with lots of plotholes

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