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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsIf your friend has just premired her first movie...
(At Mann's Chinese Theater) and you've spotted an error in the film, what should you do?
rug
(82,333 posts)bluedigger
(17,091 posts)Skittles
(153,419 posts)Florencenj2point0
(435 posts)laugh your ass off at her in private behind her back, but never mention it and make sure you feel much guilt. MUCH MUCH guilt.
mackerel
(4,412 posts)to a heaping bowl of mint chip ice cream always knowing that you know
TexasBushwhacker
(20,262 posts)any errors.
Fla Dem
(23,948 posts)If it's something that 99% of the viewers wouldn't even notice, I'd say fergitaboutit. However, if it something rather obvious and they could take some serious flak over it, I would let them know, just so they can be prepared for the criticism.
And try to be diplomatic about it. Great film, loved it, can tell you put your heart and soul into it, but just one thing......
brooklynite
(95,157 posts)It's a historical accuracy issue that I'm aware of as a occupational hazard. Don't think most viewers will realize it.
Orrex
(63,317 posts)KamaAina
(78,249 posts)After all, the campaign is going to end in November.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)A little pain from a close friend is a critique. From a film critic it's devastating.
Be sure it's not just artistic license. Because that's allowed.
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