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What good qualities does Daniel have in this film?

posted 4 years ago by NRC123 (2100)
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Avilsden seems to want the audience to hate the character. Is there anything redeemable about him in this film?

[–] wearsalan (5554) 4 years ago

No. there is nothing good about him. I see it as RMK's revenge for the studio not making the movie he wanted to make.

[–] kuatorises (7467) 4 years ago

Why did you turn to the dark side?

[–] wearsalan (5554) 4 years ago

I haven't.

[–] GilesDaldanus (39) 4 years ago

I think that Daniel initially tries to be diplomatic in his responses to Barnes, Snake, and Dennis regarding his refusal to participate in the All-Valley Karate Tournament. He also does appear to feel uneasy/slightly guilty about turning down Silver, realizing that Terry had invested many hours in his training. Furthermore, one can say that Daniel demonstrates that chivalry is not a foreign concept to him, as he is immediately angered and enters fighting mode when Barnes attacks Jessica.

[–] cruisin109 (1984) 4 years ago

Barnes never attacked Jessica. That was all staged.

[–] wearsalan (5554) 4 years ago

IDIOT

[–] GilesDaldanus (39) 4 years ago

Maybe I exaggerated a bit, as it wasn't a sustained attack, but he did launch a powerful kick at her...Jessica deserves credit for being quite tough and willing to have Daniel's back.

[–] PaladinNJ (20747) 4 years ago

You didn't exaggerate. Barnes assaulted Jessica and Daniel came to her defense.

[–] NRC123 (2100) 4 years ago

he is immediately angered and enters fighting mode when Barnes attacks Jessica

Daniel was responding to Jessica spilling his macaroni and cheese. He was marching over to see if he could salvage any from off the floor.

[–] wearsalan (5554) 4 years ago

You would make a good politician.......they're all liberal with the facts too!

[–] NRC123 (2100) 4 years ago

Rewatch the scene.

[–] wearsalan (5554) 4 years ago

Thought I told you to fuck off?

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