- the fact that the film takes the time to contrast Cruz's self-doubt, the way *others* doubt her, with Lightning's confidence & belonging -
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Replying to @fozmeadows
- is, I think, really fucking important. As the introduction of an older female racer, who talks about having to fight to race b/c gender.
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Replying to @fozmeadows
Which, look. It's one of those points that has my inner worldbuilder yelling BUT THEY'RE CARS, but the whole fucking premise is an analogue.
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And when you get to the end, to Lightning's big race - spoilers here, obvs - & he sees Cruz dismissed, he *gives her his place in the race*.
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I haven't seen this movie yet, but if this *isn't* actually how it goes I am going to be crying. I mean, I'll cry either way, but.. truly?
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Truly. He drives the 1st lap, realises it's been about Cruz all along, backs her against her asshole boss, & puts her in. She wins.
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I... can't actually tell if that's sincere or not? Sorry! It felt like you were asking for confirmation.
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Replying to @fozmeadows
Sorry-- I am being*entirely* serious, and you gave me what I was asking for (and hoping for). I was *not* seeing the movie b/c of not
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.. wanting to watch the retread of 'perky naive woman inspires older man to one last greatness'. The spoiling has freed me of that.
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Oh, good! I was worried I'd misread you :) I had a moment midway through where I had the same concern, but then we got the Good Ending :)
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