They Live: The Sunglasses & Societal Critique - Thoughts?

Okay, so I finally watched "They Live" and...wow. Underneath all the 80s action schlock, there's definitely something interesting going on. Roddy Piper is, well, Roddy Piper, but I found myself strangely compelled by his portrayal of a desperate guy trying to survive. The movie definitely leans into the B-movie aesthetic, but that actually kind of works for the story, you know? I mean, the whole concept of seeing aliens and subliminal messages with special sunglasses is inherently kinda goofy, so leaning into the camp actually makes it more believable, somehow. Anyone else feel that way? But here's what I'm really chewing on: the scene where Nada (Piper) tries to get Frank (Keith David) to put on the glasses. That fight sequence is ridiculously long, but it's also strangely poignant. It's not just a physical struggle, it's a struggle against accepting a really uncomfortable truth. Frank refuses to see what's really going on, and that resistance felt so real to me. Like, how often are we, as a society, actively choosing to stay blind to problems because confronting them is too hard? What I am wondering is, what did you all think of that FIGHT?? Was it too long? Did it make the point, or was it just...too much? Because honestly, I felt it was too much, but I also think it added something to the story that sets it apart. Like, Piper even asks him to just try them on, just TRY. And he still refuses. Crazy. Ultimately, the movie is more than just a fun sci-fi romp. I think it's a commentary on consumerism, class inequality, and the power of propaganda. It's got this weirdly powerful message about seeing the truth, even when it's ugly. What are your thoughts on the movie's overall message, and how relevant do you think it is today? Am I overthinking it, or is there actually something deep there?