So the two-timer... (SPOILERS) - This Means War (2012) Discussion

[–] lamont-hard 12 years ago

You say....... Reese's character also owed Tom's and Chris's an explanation as to why she was seeing them simultaneously............To witch I say this is why this is a chic flic. Women for the most part could care less about how bad the script is written on the wrongs of a female character so long as the movie ends with whom they like best.

Though, this one is a comedy the same reasoning is applied when the cheater leaves, cheats on a good guy whom did not see it coming. Mayby this reasoning is why romcoms are on a steep decline.

One last point, I also notice the bigger the stars in these movies the more they try to make the movie's script written that everyone wins or at least no one gets truly heartbroken in the end. The one guy got his family back despite she sleeping with his friend, [I doubt if he stays mad for too long since he was already moving on.] The other one gets the gal.

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[–] wamsam69 11 years ago

It's, to WHICH I say.. Not witch. And CHICK Flick, not chic (pronounced Sheek). This film isn't chic in the least.

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[–] Brandini75 12 years ago

I'm a chic and couldn't watch five minutes of it. Love Tom Hardy and despise Reese Whitherspoon. Plus the premise is terrible.

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[–] Thats_A_Print 12 years ago

No it doesn't make one a slut!!?...

I always date at least 3 men at a time. 1 is obsessive. 2 is either or. And 3 is diverse! Keeps me from making the wrong choice. I date them until one I really like commits to a monogamous relationship. It's what you call dating! What are you Armish?!!!

... End of line.

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[–] CharliePotatoes85 12 years ago

No, that’s called “not knowing how to find and keep a good man”.
You date 3 at a time because you have a 2 out of 3 failure rate?
There are better odds at a Vegas Black Jack table.

“Do all men cheat? Or do all men just cheat on you?” – Dr. Drew

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[–] Dextrousleftie 12 years ago

So, do all three of these guys KNOW that you're dating them simultaneously? Because therein lies the rub. If Resse's character had told both men that she was dating somebody else as well, it would have been up to them to decide whether they both wanted to keep on seeing her until she made up her mind. If they don't know, you're a cheating skank. If they do, and are okay with it, more power to you. In the film, Reese's character is definitely a cheating skank for not telling both of them what was going on, yet she still gets what she wants without any ramifications. Which is pretty sickening, and would still be sickening if it had been one of the guys seeing two girls without either being aware of the existence of the other one.

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[–] Thats_A_Print 12 years ago

Never said I sleep with all 3. Just date no less than 3 or more at a time. Men do it all the time and no one calls them sluts or such. And no, the guys I date don't know I am seeing other men. I just tell them I have other plans when I can't see them and they can assume what they want about what I am doing with my time away from them. It is really no one's business who else I see if I am not in a committed relationship with them. Its makes for great mystery and men love one! When men think a woman is readily available when they snap their fingers he loses his strong desire for her and can't fall in love. Men love a chase and fall in love during the chase and men love women who are desired by other men.

A stupid woman puts all her eggs in one basket before she gets to really know a guy. She can waste a year being with only one guy only to find out he has issues, is a jerk or such and then she has wasted a precious year that she could have met someone more compatible. Until there is a ring on my finger, I consider myself a single woman even if I am in a committed relationship because a guy could flake on a gal at anytime. A ring is the only thing that shows he is truly committed otherwise its just his words saying he loves her. A ring is not just a diamond but a demonstration of how serious he is, walking the talk.

My girl friends all do the same thing. Have had 2 proposals so far but the men did not meet my standards for life long commitment. I am in no rush age wise and have no problem getting dates so why not play the field to find the perfect man for me?... There are many great guys out there but that does not mean you have wild chemistry for one another or are compatible for lifelong relationship. I am not settling like most people who do out of fear that they may end up alone. I am a great catch and it will take some serious bait to hold my heart forever!

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[–] Thats_A_Print 12 years ago

You really have not much experience with dating as I can see by your post. It has nothing to do with failure rate it is just a numbers game and
the more attractive a woman is the more men she attracts. Just because a woman is a good catch and beautiful does not mean she attracts only good or hot men. She attracts all kinds, the good, the bad and the ugly. I don't judge the men I date by their looks or by their cover when I am first approached by them, so one must date many to get to know if they are a good egg. I would hate to miss my Prince Charming appearing to be a Frog because I was so quick to judge! I have dated some film stars and as successful as they appear to be to the public eye, turned out to be real losers! Anyone can be on their best behavior & fake being nice for the first few months of dating but no one can keep it up forever and that is when their crazy will start to come out. But one can never know the depth of a person without giving it time. 3 at a time or more is the most efficient way to sort through men and its super fun!

And who says just because a woman dates allot she wants anything more than just fun?... & BTW I have never been dumped. I have always been one who leaves. My choice. A woman who knows how to keep a man's ego inspired never gets dumped. She is in control of how the relationship proceeds if she wants it to at all.

My rule is when I leave a man because he is not appropriate for my life, to leave him the way I found him, and always on good terms even if he turns out to be a bit crazy or a loser.

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[–] CharliePotatoes85 12 years ago

Wow, Don’t well think highly of ourselves?
you really do have a pretentious ego don’t you !?!
Adonis with all her non-judgmental beauty just fighting of the advances of all men….
Breaking the hearts and egos of stars of movies and film, discarding the one who are unbeneficial to her standards or to her life style….blah, blah, blah.

I bet you watch Twilight don’t you? Two sexy hunks willing to do anything for her devoted love?
Or you more in to True Blood? 5-6 guys lusting after you with every desire?

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[–] Thats_A_Print 12 years ago

I have self esteem and know who I am. And yes I do think highly of myself. That is what self esteem is. "Just stating the facts mam" Its the women with low self esteem who accept poor behavior and men who do not meet her standards. No one, man or woman should settle for any less than they deserve.

I am bless & grateful I was born with beauty, not everyone is, but I also have not relied on that beauty alone to get what I want in life but have worked on being more of a person who has allot to offer. I have educated myself, learned many skills and have lots of hobbies and cultivated talents to make me desirable and when my beauty fades I will still have allot. If a person wants to be with a great person, they also need to be just as great to fulfill that other persons needs & desires just as they want their own desires fulfilled.
Like attracts Like. Opposites repel.
And BTW confidence is the biggest sex appeal to men. I am always complimented on my confidence. And I think men with confidence are sexy.

And yes those men of Twilight are so popular because this is how a real man treats his women and woman of today see so many men who are wusses who have no clue in how to treat a woman that the only place woman can experience how they want to be treated by a man is in some crappy Twi movie. A real man puts the woman he loves first, giving, protecting and cherishing her. Most men today are selfish little Peter Pans which is such a turn off.

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[–] CharliePotatoes85 12 years ago

Yeah right. I’m 6’5 and have the body of Joe Manganiello!
I’m sure you’re GORGEOUS.....on the internet.
Haven’t you seen that Brad Paisley video “online”?
Maybe when you’re done with your Victoria Secret photo shoot you can watch it.
Me and my GF Kate Upton will be on my 100 Ft Yacht waiting for your reply.

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[–] Thats_A_Print 12 years ago

How did you guess I was a model?... BTW I know Joe and you ain't no Joe! Was just partying with him last night at the True Blood premiere party.

... End of line.

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[–] CharliePotatoes85 12 years ago

Pictures online??????

I call your bluff.

********GOT WAY OFF *beep*

I just see allot of double standards in film that many women have fought hard for protection from only to justify it with “Men do it” Two wrongs don’t make a right kinda excuse.
Like in 40 days and 40 nights were the guy is tied up and forced into having sex. Rape? Nope, that’s romantic and witty comedy.
Or The SNL Tiger Woods getting beaten by his wife skit? Yes, domestic abuse does go both ways and is a serious issue.

So back to the movie,
She can’t get two upset because they were all in the wrong, BUT it is made more out to make her more vulnerable and innocent.

Me? I always confirm if during the dating phase if we both are seeing other people. This prevents the surprise of her ex-con biker “friend” who is unaware that she is dating me also to show up to the restaurant we are at, cause a scene, punch the manager, pull a knife, get the cops called, spend the next 4 hours filling out police reports…. best date ever!

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[–] CharliePotatoes85 11 years ago

Yes, you are correct in the honesty department. I don't like to waste peoples time so I get to the point of monogamy vice dating around.
It just rubs me the wrong was when its a sassy comedy if a women does it and if men do it its all sorts of wrong. Then the twist of the knife was how she was upset she got lied too as if her actions were justified.

If you don't want it done to you don't do it to someone else.
certain women (and men// younger probably) want a certain level of respect that they feel is a one way street. "Men do it" isn't an excuse. Two wrongs don't make a right.

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[–] ShizaMinelli 10 years ago

Why is a confident woman with great self awareness such a threat to you?

When you're 17 a cow can seem dangerous and forbidden...am I alone here?

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[–] CharliePotatoes85 10 years ago

Isn't that a double standard?
A women who strings along two men and lies to both of them is now "confident and self aware" but if a man does it he is a dog?

This is what 20-somethings tell themselves when they cant keep a man.
"He dumped me 'cause I'm too strong willed" and "I give too much of myself" Its never them and its always a lame positive. (guys do the same thing).

Moves and TV create double standards.

Guys dates/picks up prostitutes = Discussing perverted and gross!
But if Jennifer love Hewitt is a high end escort its sexy and fresh and shes sexually confident and independent. Lets make a TV show!

Maybe both sexes should be respectful of each others feelings. Love is a two way street (or maybe a battle field).

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[–] QcLoser 10 years ago

They only went out for a couple of weeks its way too early to be exclusive

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