A once-popular cinematic style that relied on smug self-assurance has lost its appeal, now widely seen as dated and unengaging. Critics and audiences alike have moved past its formulaic confidence, dismissing it as hollow and overplayed. The shift reflects broader changes in how storytelling and humor are received in modern entertainment. What was once a defining trait of certain films now feels stale and disconnected from current tastes.
The film's smirking, know-it-all pose was tired when it released. It’s useless now
