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Taste profileRob MahoneyPEOPLE THEY PRAISE
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WHERE THEY PUSH BACK
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Argues Hanks is perfectly cast because the role depends on calm, dignity, and wounded ambition.
About 8 min into the transcriptSays the atmosphere re-entry is the most rewatchable stretch because the tension and payoff are perfect.
About 48 min into the transcriptSays Crowe is phenomenal and the movie needs his counterweight and principles.
About 16 min into the transcriptEnjoys Bacon as a cad and an ensemble wild-card, though mostly in a jokingly casual way.
About 24 min into the transcriptHe says the music is not good enough for the movie and that some key song choices miss the mark.
About 72 min into the transcriptHe delivers the episode’s hottest take by saying the song kind of sucks and feels inauthentic to grunge.
About 72 min into the transcriptTHEIR SIDE OF THE ARGUMENT
Agrees Hanks fits better, though he likes Cruise in other contexts.
Apollo 13Atmosphere re-entry is the most rewatchable scene.
Apollo 13Would simplify the family thread if the movie were made now.
Apollo 13Agrees the performance is essential, though he personally prefers Cast Away.
Apollo 13Would give the win to Apollo 13 or Sense and Sensibility, but leans Apollo 13.
High FidelityNo, the song kind of sucks and grunge ethics feel fake.
The Nice GuysDoes not materially disagree and accepts the choice.
The Nice GuysAgrees it is one of Crowe's best and crucial to the movie.
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