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TOTW 05/09: Things that made you go "hunh?"
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: Marge_Innavera on July 28, 2009, 10:44:39 am ---I would have put in some scenes at least showing physical affection ;D in the second half of the film. When I first saw it, I remember thinking 'what are they still keeping this a secret for?'
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Tell you what, thinking about this, this morning. It might not even have taken much, or much time. Remember the scene (just after Jack's "blue parka" confrontation with Lureen), where we see Jack dumping corn on the cob in a pot over the fire, and Ennis shows up, and Jack gets a big smile on his face? Well, what if we'd had a shot, just after that, of the two of them giving each other a great big ol' hug? It wouldn't even have had to be anything explicitly sexual or even "romantic," just a little bit of something to show us how much they enjoyed just being together.
I'm just thinkin' out loud here. :)
Front-Ranger:
--- Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 29, 2009, 09:12:50 am ---Tell you what, thinking about this, this morning. It might not even have taken much, or much time. Remember the scene (just after Jack's "blue parka" confrontation with Lureen), where we see Jack dumping corn on the cob in a pot over the fire, and Ennis shows up, and Jack gets a big smile on his face? Well, what if we'd had a shot, just after that, of the two of them giving each other a great big ol' hug? It wouldn't even have had to be anything explicitly sexual or even "romantic," just a little bit of something to show us how much they enjoyed just being together.
I'm just thinkin' out loud here. :)
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You're a real thinker there, Jeff. :D
mariez:
--- Quote from: belbbmfan on July 29, 2009, 12:01:14 am ---The SNIT was added to the story and it was very passionate and affectionate, love, not just physical attraction. And the thing that really drew me to the movie (and read the story in anticipation of the movie) was the trailer with the reunion scene and Ennis' longing looks just before the reunion scene. OMG, the passion that spoke from that to me made it clear that their connection was a very deep and special one. It gave me goosebumps and still does.
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Oh, I loved the SNIT - and I'm glad it was added. The funny thing is, though, that if I go strictly by the ss, I'm not sure it fits what AP describes - but I'm glad it was filmed just the way it was. I do think that it was necessary (especially for viewers who hadn't read the ss) in order to get a better sense of their relationship and their feelings. The reunion is my favorite part of the movie - brilliantly done in every way - the acting, the directing, etc.
I guess I'm tallking more about the second half of the movie, after the reunion, as has been mentioned. I think Jeff gave a great example. Throughout all those many years there had to have been some really happy, joyful moments between them, and I don't think it would have detracted from the point Ang Lee was trying to make to include just one, and I'm sure he could've done it in a way that wasn't overly mushy or corny.
--- Quote from: belbbmfan on July 29, 2009, 12:01:14 am ---The next day I asked her what she thought of the movie and she said 'it was so-so'. :o I nearly keeled over, couldn't believe what she said. That was the first time I realised this movie was not for everyone to get.
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OMG, I know everyone has different tastes - but that I just do not understand at all! It's so hard for me to believe someone could walk away from that movie and not feel that they had been through a life-changing experience! Ah, well, I guess that's why places like this this were created! :)
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: mariez on July 29, 2009, 12:32:47 pm ---Oh, I loved the SNIT - and I'm glad it was added. The funny thing is, though, that if I go strictly by the ss, I'm not sure it fits what AP describes.
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Tell you what, that's a very good point. On the other hand, my memory of the scene is that as they begin to make love, Ennis has his eyes closed, which always made me think of what Annie says in her description of Jack's memory of the dozy embrace--that the memory wasn't marred for Jack by the knowledge that at the time the dozy embrace happened, Ennis couldn't bring himself to face the fact that it was Jack--a man--that he was embracing.
It's very subtle--and maybe I'm even imagining it--but I've always associated Ennis having his eyes closed with his not willing to face up to his feelings.
But I certainly agree, we needed to see a tender love scene to illustrate that what they really felt was love.
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 29, 2009, 12:17:08 pm ---You're a real thinker there, Jeff. :D
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:laugh: :-*
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