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One of them was surely lurking in this years lineup.
What would it be?
But the thing is, I didnt hateThe Goldfinch!
In fact, I didnt hateThe Goldfinchso much that I now feel mildly compelled to defend it.
The first misconception I must dispel concerns the booing.
Yes, they did.
But did they actually boo?
No, they did not.
The second misconception I must address is that the film is a lifeless bore.
The third misconception I must dispute concerns the acting.
(Shia LaBeouf circa 2010 was another.)
However, I venture that this actually makesThe Goldfinchwork better!
Wanting to punch him in the face is the whole point.
And, I venture, many of the supporting performers are legitimately good.
But even this haphazard editing isnt enough to make the film a disaster.
Theres one biopic set to screen that Ive heard is particularly horrid.
I cant wait to see it.
