MB wrote (way way back):
"But the lack of GG love for the film is admittedly slightly refreshing to those of us who feel the entire project has been surrounded in slightly delusional posturing by its fans and even some of its cast members on this board.
Most people think the film is bad. Poorly made. A missed opportunity. However you want to phrase that. And its fairly absurd for complaining about its lack of film awards.
That said, there is nothing wrong with liking it the movie. There are plenty of horrible movies that I love (BEACHES). But it's time to call a spade a spade."
I agree that what you said was perfeclty acceptable, it is very easy though to take the part about delusion, as greater than just being about the prospects of the film.
The use of the term delusion is so negative and implies such a lack of respect for the opinions of the people who may like it that it makes it hard to get to the true meaning of what you posted.
They wanted the film to be a huge success, and some were very offensive and idiotic about the way they expressed that. At the time it anything was possible, and some take "insider industry" talk just as negatively as a person who is part of a show. There is an inherent distrust by some to a statement that tries to say "my opinion is better" (yes just like the one that comes when it is "well I was in the show, I know best." I am not saying I have a problem with them, but there is a stigma to both.
The people that continue to say the film is a financial success, or deserves awards, I can't say I disagree about them. And I am just as frustrated as either of you with people saying the movie is "the greatest thing ever, for everyone," those people are really making most of your points VERY valid.
It still stands, the perception that "everyone who liked the film is misguided" (I know you didn't say it, it is a inference many make) is hurtful. As are the ridiculous attacks on people who didn't like the movie, or the actors in it.
I stand corrected, you are as vapid as they say.
