Better Than Expected

Anita 2021-11-29 08:01:18

I watched this movie only because Ian Harding. However, he didn't appear until 80 minutes and lasted for like 19 seconds. Besides, he had this weird haircut. I can't blame him cuz this is his debut.

There is an discussion about Lisa. P vs. Em on IMDB. I'm surprised that lots of people choose Lisa. I can understand some choose her for smokin' hot, but others say she's loyal, this is probably because Connell told James she's a virgin. It's ironic cuz ratting on sb. and breaking her words doesn't sound loyal to me. Connell made that up to attact James and keep Em to himself. I'm shocked that so many people buy it and ignore the truth that she's male chauvinistic. Maybe that's why some guys like her.

I quote a conversation between Lisa and James after she told everybody Em slept with James.
L: I feel bad for Connell, I have a hard time feeling sorry for Em. Guys can't help themselves.
J: But he's the married one.
L: Yeah, Em's a frigging home wrecker.
J: He's cheating on his wife , though.
L: I can't believe you're defending her.
J: What? Because guys can be shitting, and women can't?

It's interesting cuz James the male was defending female whilst Lisa the female considered male more forgivable to treat.

Some say Em has emotional baggages. That's true. Nevertheless, you can't hope everybody born rich, healthy and happily live forgood. Of course it's wrong to sleep with someone who's married. Nonetheless, she lost her mom at 16. Her dad married another woman right after her mom's death. Are you sure you can do better in her shoes?

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Adventureland quotes

  • James Brennan: Hey, is it because of Sue?

    Joel: What?

    James Brennan: Why you quit. Because, Joel, you're a great guy, you know, and she doesn't deserve you.

    Joel: James, look at me. I'm not a good looking guy. And I'm poor. Girls aren't gonna go near me when there's all these fucking yuppies around.

    James Brennan: That's ridiculous. Not all women are like that. You know, Em isn't like that.

    Joel: Em?

    James Brennan: Yeah.

    Joel: You don't even appreciate what you have. You're chasing after Lisa P. when you have this incredible, beautiful girl right fucking there. Fuck this.

  • Em Lewin: Well, you know, my dad's a lawyer. It's been his life-long dream for his daughter to work at Adventureland.