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Joe Aguirre: what do you think of this character as portrayed in the movie?
Brown Eyes:
--- Quote from: LauraGigs on June 15, 2008, 12:47:21 pm ---He definitely specializes in the look, Artiste. That's a very good point. Do you mean this one?
I imagine it's pretty devastating to be on the receiving end of that.
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Yes, that is true. Aguirre manages to be intimidating through facial expression and tone of voice. It's interesting that Ennis has this same ability... I'd guess that in his normal, daily life in Riverton he was known as a pretty imposing and intimidating guy. We, of course, see Ennis differently and with a lot of sympathy and affection. I think we as the audience are allowed to see through Ennis's masks and intimidating exterior armor in much the way the Jack sees through all of that.
But, I'd wonder in an "intimidating contest" whether most folks would see Aguirre or adult-Ennis as more threatening?
Front-Ranger:
--- Quote from: atz75 on June 15, 2008, 02:59:43 pm ---Yes, that is true. Aguirre manages to be intimidating through facial expression and tone of voice. It's interesting that Ennis has this same ability... I'd guess that in his normal, daily life in Riverton he was known as a pretty imposing and intimidating guy. We, of course, see Ennis differently and with a lot of sympathy and affection. I think we as the audience are allowed to see through Ennis's masks and intimidating exterior armor in much the way the Jack sees through all of that.
But, I'd wonder in an "intimidating contest" whether most folks would see Aguirre or adult-Ennis as more threatening?
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There are many parallels between Ennis and Aguirre...his look (as you mention), his containers, LOL, etc. In fact, Aguirre could be seen as the person Ennis might have become if Jack hadn't happened by...
mariez:
--- Quote from: atz75 on June 15, 2008, 02:59:43 pm ---Yes, that is true. Aguirre manages to be intimidating through facial expression and tone of voice. It's interesting that Ennis has this same ability... I'd guess that in his normal, daily life in Riverton he was known as a pretty imposing and intimidating guy. We, of course, see Ennis differently and with a lot of sympathy and affection. I think we as the audience are allowed to see through Ennis's masks and intimidating exterior armor in much the way the Jack sees through all of that.
But, I'd wonder in an "intimidating contest" whether most folks would see Aguirre or adult-Ennis as more threatening?
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Oh, that's an excellent point, Amanda. And it has me thinking of something I hadn't given much thought to before - Aguirre's family life.....what he is like outside of that trailer? Hmmm.....
Marie
Artiste:
Isn't that a look ?
Artiste:
Looks given by this actors are many and all important ?
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