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Message: [QUOTE="Zelda Zonk, post: 4512594, member: 966"] I get that. You’re not supposed to dislike any of the characters in any significant way, except one. That’s why it’s a ‘mystery’ in this particular formula. Their roles in the scheme and resolution don’t present themselves until the last act. If they‘re off-putting and an at a level that makes you not want to watch the film, that’s not by design. They were supposed to be a bit ‘fun.’ I think they’re supposed to be sympathetic caricatures, skewering pop culture, but they weren’t well-executed. [SPOILER="Spoiler"] Sympathetic, because even the tough guy is vulnerable in that his life/love is being stolen from him. The former star is ’old’ and dumb and washed up. Not sure what the scientist’s deal was. Such a non-character. The ‘dumb girl’ was actually sweet and considerate. Etc. Only one character was painted as a villain. [/SPOILER] [/QUOTE]