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The Bar Scene with Jack and Ennis
SFEnnisSF:
--- Quote from: jakefan on January 15, 2007, 06:51:40 pm ---maybe it was just another way of showing us that Jack is a step ahead of Ennis.
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Good observation!
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: jakefan on January 15, 2007, 06:51:40 pm ---Jack is a step ahead of Ennis.
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Nice way of putting it! I like that! :D
Lumière:
Maybe it could also be interpreted literally as Ennis keeping his distance. Simple as that. He just met Jack, doesn't trust him, not sure how to handle him and prefers to watch him from a distance - keeping Jack outside his comfort zone. As they proceed to sit in the bar, when Jack starts going off about Aguirre and the lightning-struck sheep, Ennis makes a face, unable to hide his discomfort.
And like Jeff said, it films great! ;)
squashcourt:
--- Quote from: jakefan on January 15, 2007, 01:04:51 pm ---After watching the movie over twenty times, I still can't figure something out. Go figure :). I apologize in advance if this has been asked before (and if it has, please point me in the right direction), but I was wondering about the scene with Jack and Ennis right after they have introduced themselves to each other. Why does Ennis walk behind Jack on the way to the bar? I don't understand why he is doing that and why would Jack let him walk behind him. I know Ennis is not very socialable and he's a loner, but still why not walk beside him. I would like to hear what you guys think.
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Say, how's it going Jake fan:-
Jake, in my opinion, is a leader - looks like this throughout most of the movie. He is constantly riding his horse in front of Ennis. Takes the the first major step in the first tent scene. Drives for more than 15 hours from Texas 3 or 4 times a year to see Ennis.
I'm not sure if this is convincing enough for you. Perhaps other members may have other opinions or add to mine.
Pierre - ;)
nakymaton:
--- Quote from: Lucise on January 15, 2007, 07:19:48 pm ---Maybe it could also be interpreted literally as Ennis keeping his distance. Simple as that. He just met Jack, doesn't trust him, not sure how to handle him and prefers to watch him from a distance - keeping Jack outside his comfort zone.
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And yet their steps are completely in synch. 8) Ennis is keeping his distance, but he naturally falls into step with Jack regardless.
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