Hmmm...I didn't know art is subjective.
Okay,well, speaking in subjective terms.
The scene where he breaks down in the meat packing factory talking to Paulie?
I thought this scene was great because it captured the internal truth through false words. Most character's emotions are true to what they say.
For example a husband starts crying as they talk about his wife who just died in a car accident. We know he is most likely crying about his wife's death. And yes, it could be the insurance $ gone wrong.
But
I felt that this was Rocky's emotional closure for Adrian. (subjective)
For example, months later the same husband is at a car dealership trying to buy a car. The car salesman who is his best friend tells him this is the car he should get.
The husband starts to cry and say..."yeah, I like this car, does it come with red leather seats(reminds him of his wife who wanted red seats)?"
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I just think red leather seats would be a nice color."
Clearly, depending on the writer, actors intentions, I interpreted the scene such as that.
But you are right...subjective it is.

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