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I doubt anyone expected North Korea to be happy with the film, but threats of terrorism or war are simply not within the normal bounds of logic for the situation, whether they originate from the government itself or not. It is true that in many ways, it was stupid to make a movie about killing the living leader of a country—even if it is just a comedy—but that does not excuse such excessive retaliation. Sony made a "mistake" with consequences far beyond their control, and they are doing what they can to rectify it.Sony knew the ramifications when making such a movie. For them to act surprised is laughable so now they had to cancel the movie all because of what they started. Do you think North Korea was going to be happy about this movie?
I agree.I think Sony should have opted against making this movie in the first place.
I agree.
Making a movie about a living person without consulting them has always seemed like an immature thing to do—especially a film making fun of them. And uh, killing them? Wow.
still would have been entertaining, though
I'll be sure to ask Kim how he feels about being killed in a movie as soon as he asks his victims how they felt about being executed or sent to labour camps.
Documentaries with a directed goal, political satires, and the like, I can fully support.I'll be sure to ask Kim how he feels about being killed in a movie as soon as he asks his victims how they felt about being executed or sent to labour camps.
We have not forgotten—this threat has been mentioned in the thread.People seem to forget that by giving into the threats, Sony allowed their freedom of speech to be oppressed by an anonymous group that may or may not have been North Korea, setting a bad precedent for the future of the film industry and America in general.
Extraordinarily dumb movies can still be monetarily successful. Proof of that can be found in the fact that Will Ferrell's career is thriving.Oh? Because I think it sounds like a really, really, dumb movie.
Sony knew the ramifications when making such a movie. For them to act surprised is laughable so now they had to cancel the movie all because of what they started. Do you think North Korea was going to be happy about this movie?