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lovable subtle details
Ellemeno:
In the couple of seconds before it shifts to the "tent don't look right" scene, I love how, as Jack is carrying a big gnarly tree limb on his shoulder, Ennis reaches over and touches - Jack's shoulder? The wood?
I also love how in the close up of Jack saying "...redlined it all the way," Heath acts with his ear - you can literally see his ear smile.
I love how Jack's mouth twitches right before he says, "Friend, that's more words..."
I love Jack's facial response to "when I got the entry fee in my pocket," like "Oh yeah, I'm familiar with being in that situation!"
Cassie's face after Ennis says, "Good for you."
After Ennis tells Alma Jr. "With the round up coming, I won't ever be home," I love how his face is checking for reassurance from her that she is okay with him saying no.
Those are some.
nic:
--- Quote from: latjoreme on June 14, 2006, 09:07:19 am ---Nic, if you're loopy then most of us are. (Well, most of us are, but ...) Here's a thread called "color coordination" in which the significance of shirt colors and others is discussed:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=1247.msg25186#msg25186
And the subject of colors is also a big part of the "black hats, white hats" thread:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=1266.0
...snip...
--- End quote ---
Thanks for the links. There is so much to check in my next viewing, plus being on the look out for more subtle details. Never enough time, never enough... :)
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: Ellemeno on June 14, 2006, 04:29:01 pm ---I also love how in the close up of Jack saying "...redlined it all the way," Heath acts with his ear - you can literally see his ear smile.
--- End quote ---
I've noticed this, too, but I'll have to admit I don't find it all that lovable because I would prefer to see his face. He smiles seldom enough as it is!
I love all your others, though, Clarissa. Particularly Jack's mouth twitching. So here's another mouth twitch I love: Ennis' twitch, in something like a smile, when Jack says "How bout you?" It's almost enough to make up for his lame answer.
David:
Tell you what... all these little subtle details we love make up the entire movie!
For what Focus features called "just an Art House Film", these boys sure put 110% into every little detail. I don't even have to watch the film to start crying. I just think of our beloved Jack & Ennis and I can get misty eyed. :-\
I don't care what the Academy voters thought. The more I watch this film, the more I feel it is an F'ing masterpiece!
alec716:
today's favorite detail...
the quick glance that Ennis gives from his seat on the fireside log into the tent in which shirtless Jack is waiting for him ... helping himself gather the courage to take charge of his fate and enter the tent and Jack's arms.
(sigh).
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