Kenan Thompson experiences the Nicole Kidman AMC ad for the first time

"Somehow heartbreak feels good in a place like this."
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It's been about a year since the iconic Nicole Kidman AMC ad graced us in a theater near you. If you haven't watched, no, experienced it, then you're not a true movie watcher.

This Saturday Night Live sketch perfectly encapsulates the patriotic, almost mystical hold that Kidman (Chloe Fineman) has over all of us. A hold so powerful it just makes you want to stand up and salute. Just like this guy did.

Because watching movies is an experience and Kidman is here to save that. Apparently, Kenan Thompson must not have gotten the memo.

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Chance Townsend
Assistant Editor, General Assignments

Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones.

In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky @offbrandchance.bsky.social or by email at [email protected].


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