Confessions of Movie Nitpicker

On the Extracriticum blog, Alan Carter admits that some friends just can't go to the movies with him.

For instance, he enjoyed Benjamin Button, but...

After leaving the theater, my friend Will wanted my take. "I loved the movie," I said, "but it bothered me that the hospital set and the dance recital set were the same."

"Whaaaaaaaat?" he exclaimed.

I said, "For a movie that clearly spend millions on sets, design, CGI and technology, I noticed that the same water fountain appeared in both scenes. It was clearly the same set, just dressed differently."

At this point, Will suggested I seek immediately counseling or, a new life.