did not understand the plot twist
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — The Crying Game
chelseafc78 — 14 years ago(June 05, 2011 11:36 PM)
Was I the only one who was not surprised at the end? I saw this film because most of the vote with just twist plots where it was voted number 3 Must say I had not read the ballot, so I had aldrg believed there was actually a twist plot.
Can anyone explain what the plot twist was?
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chelseafc78 — 14 years ago(June 26, 2011 10:10 PM)
Thats was the plot twist? The first moment I saw Dil, I knew he was a man.
But thanks for the reply
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paulhfromthedeep — 9 years ago(August 05, 2016 06:58 AM)
Because in 1992, probably before you were born, the signs were not very obvious. I can see he's man, but in 1992 many people literally did not perceive what was to them an unexpected thing.
I get that you're subtly bragging how observant you are, but peoples expectations and awareness were different back then. Back when it came out the twist DID exist for many people. I doubt it would have nearly the same effect now. 60+ years ago people would get scared at special effects that we today would find ridiculously benign. Being able to see things as they were perceived AT THE TIME is cleverer than going 'well duh its obvious'. Dont worry, the Sixth Sense Message Boards are full of people claiming they could see it coming too. -
joodense — 9 years ago(September 05, 2016 08:52 PM)
I don't think anyone could answer better than this. I was 10 when I saw this movie and had no idea what it was about, my dad had it on tape, and so a lot of it was over my head at the time. I do remember being shocked at the penis 100% I just watched it again tonight and with shows like ru Paul drag race or Kris Jenner times are just way different. There is so much more context and understanding of sexuality and gender in 2016 it's not as subtle, but honestly the film holds up as powerful and emotional, and when you put in the context of the early 90s it's honestly even more impressive.
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paulhfromthedeep — 9 years ago(September 05, 2016 09:05 PM)
10!!! Yeah, that woulda been a shock for sure. I agree with your summary totally. To me I expected a 'tranny' to have been a lot more obvious and largely the same as a cross-dresser. I am more educated in matters now.
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shiva-maharjan — 9 years ago(November 22, 2016 08:34 PM)
I agree with you man.I have seen lot of commenters commenting psycho(1962) to be not frightening movie and they are making fun of the movie.But we know that when this movie was release during that time mostly women were afraid to take shower.Now I know most will find the shower scene of psycho to be nothing but at that time it was one of the most disturbing scene.similarly those who are making fun of plot twist in this movie i want to tell them one thing,if you know that dil is men after seeing him,then stop watching movie because such film is no use for them.this movie is not dependent on this fact only.
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DreTam2000 — 13 years ago(July 26, 2012 04:35 PM)
Even if you didn't know, and Dil being a man did surprise you, I don't see how it is a twist that changes the plot much in any way. So I too am a person who doesn't understand why folks feel this film has much of a twist. To me it does not.
It turns out to be a man. So what..? Even the thematic subtext is thin (which is okay, because it still gets the point across, and it is still a well-made film): "I can't help what I am."
I liked the movie, but the supposed "twist" doesn't change the plot up much in any way.
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SeanJoyce — 13 years ago(June 24, 2012 08:04 PM)
This is what's so tremendously sad. People come to this movie looking for a "twist", and get so wrapped up in its execution that they completely miss the point of it all.
A damn shame.
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if that was off, I'd be whoopin' your ass up and down this street.
" ~ an irate Tarantino