What do we learn from the conversation?

M: Did Henry paint the whole house himself?
W: He had it painted, because he doesn’t like climbing ladders.

M: Well, what do you think of the movie?
W: I don’t know why I let you talk me into going. I just don’t like violence.
M: I didn’t realize there would be quite so much. Despite everything, though, the story was good.
W: Yes, it was very exciting and well written.