Party Guest
Posted on 6/23/2009 by Kathy McManus
Directed by Michael Apted, Party Guest takes a sly look inside a dinner party where a man and a woman meet, flirt, and are drawn into a game of calibrating their moral compasses. What happens when we judge others, but we’re not sure of all the facts? Read full article
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Youth worker
I agree that the film had a lot of different possible out comes as Wayne suggests. The discussion should be about how each character handled the situation. The old saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” comes to mind. How would you have reacted if you were Carl? I would have liked to know why she would have contemplated taking the clock. I would have taken the invitation to come up to her place to get to know her better and confront her in a non threatening way. If I could help her recognize or overcome a difficult problem I would but that is just how I roll!
Dan Strong | 7 months, 3 weeks ago
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Responsibility guest
The woman who was caught stealing should have been exposed by the man who witnessed this theft. Anyone stealing should be dealt with. He should have confronted her right there or before they left.
ALLEN R. WELSH | 7 months, 3 weeks ago
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Am I the only one that thought this film was shot in the dark? Is it the movie, me or my pc?
John Yossarian | 7 months, 3 weeks ago
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where does responsibility lies?
the man refused the invitation of the woman to her home, and he did not make a quick conclusion of steeling until the end;
the woman returned the clock she had intended to take as the last scene of the film suggests, and she received the rejection provided by the man.
i think what the film wants to convey is just this simple; if too much details were presented, it would get so long that would not catch viewers’ attention.
but i still believe that this is only one possibility of solution, maybe other persons have other feelings with other measures to deal with the case, it may still be responsible.
Frederick | 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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Subtle, nicely done....
In some comments some people appear to believe that she returned the clock herself and that the man was some how negligent in not calling her out on it earlier, as if he “did nothing.”
I thought it was clear that it was HE who returned the clock, when he went to retrieve her coat. She was obviously surprised that he had picked out the right coat (which he identified when he saw her stash the clock in the pocket). She was clearly embarrassed and shocked when she felt the coat pocket after he rejects her in the car, only to find the clock not there. That is, she knew then that she had been found out, and knew also why he was not interested in her. The man was behaving responsibly, I believe. He rectified the situation with regard to the stolen clock. He also made the more reserved, demure decision not to confront her as soon as he saw her steal it—which would have likely ruined the night for all of them (I would imagine, they would have both been embarrassed, she would have left unexpectedly, and the host would demand to know why—then he would have to try to tell the host her friend was a thief, which she may or may be apt to believe).
Handling the situation discretely was the best possible resolution, to be as polite and considerate of everyone else at the party and the host, their mutual friend; the girl who stole will definitely be mortified about being found out and hopefully loose some sleep wondering if he told their friend about her misdeed—possibly learning her lesson or even confessing to her friend first.
Casey McCarty | 7 months ago
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Where is your voice?
People often know what is right for them. That does not mean they know or care about the concept of “right” and “wrong” ethically or morally. What is right for some people includes violence, theft, arrogance, greed, taking bribes and even murder. Sometimes the quiet, gentle voice is the only one that gets thru to the people who think the world revolves around them and anything they do or say is right.
Suggesting that people know what is right and wrong is not necessarily correct. Even knowing that you did something wrong does not mean that you will admit it or even attempt to correct it.
vicky cowan | 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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Retired And Tired
What was his purpose in the date? to impress to further his cause or just have agood time Clue me in
Gene Wright | 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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VON NEEDS A DOG
HOW MUCH A PITBULL COST
LAVAUGHN JONES JR | 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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real help
Carl should have said something. Sometimes the best way to ‘help a neighbor’ is to really help them, not by bailing them out, but by teaching them how not to be a criminal.
Charlotte | 7 months ago
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My Take
Was it just me, or the fact that the guy stood in the hallway for what seemed like a very long time watching (spying?) on this girl in the bedroom without saying something seemed voyeuristic at best, morally wrong at worst. He should have immediately left or let her know he was present….it seems they both have flaws that should be addressed….I haven’t read the Bible, but a term sticks out in my mind – Judge not lest Ye be judged.
William L. | 7 months ago
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