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    What does it mean when a movie reviewer describes a movie as "Triumphant"? Seriously? What makes a movie "triumphant"?
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    It means the movie studio paid for their junket to L.A.

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    When we find out Adam Sandler really isn't retarded.
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    The only movie that I can think of that is truly triumphant is Slumdog Millionaire since it almost became a direct to DVD movie that could've been forgotten. It's a fairy tale story for those involved (except for those kids involved in the payment scandal)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kedd View Post
    What does it mean when a movie reviewer describes a movie as "Triumphant"? Seriously? What makes a movie "triumphant"?
    I see two possibilities.

    1. The story itself is a story of triumph, and the movie make you feel good about this triumph.

    2. tri·um·phant (tr-mfnt)
    adj.
    1. Exulting in success or victory.
    2. Victorious; conquering.
    3. Archaic Triumphal.
    4. Obsolete Magnificent; splendid.

    They're using an obsolete yet valid definition of the word.

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    Bill and Ted's excellent adventure was most triumphant
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    It means that the movie was the last movie standing in the ring after all of the other movies were tossed out of the ring over the top rope.
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    It means that the movie was the last movie standing in the ring after all of the other movies were tossed out of the ring over the top rope.
    No. That just gives them a shot at being triumphant at Wrestlemania.
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    When we find out Adam Sandler really isn't retarded.

    I thought it would mean he really is retarded and his success is a true triumph?
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    Triumphant

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    An Elephant with a motorbike

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