Hazard Pay, Pt. 2 — The Weight
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss Patrick DeWitt’s *The Weight*, comparing it to *Sorcerer* and *The Wages of Fear*. They praise the film’s tactile cinematography and Ethan Hawke’s performance but critique its morally simplistic characters and unresolved narrative threads. The group also highlights a shared plot hole in both *The Weight* and *Sorcerer* regarding the inclusion of an untrustworthy crew member, while marveling at the suspenseful bridge sequences in each film.
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