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Ennis crying -- Independent Spirit Awards
jpwagoneer1964:
I think it could be the same cut, just edited for the film. Love to see all of it. I would sure like to watch other camping trips, Jacks stops for gas, roadsigns through his windshield (Casper 344 miles), warm grettings, heartfelt farewells, fireside chats, etc.
SFEnnisSF:
I like the "alternate" take better. Packs a little more punch and emotion.
I also agree with the comment that Ang was a little too reserved in some instances. I'm tired of hearing people say 'it wasn't emotional' or 'they were just friends'. A little more punch and emotion like we see in this clip would have stamped all that out...
serious crayons:
This is a tough one. I like the extra emotional punch of the alternate. Much as restraint is a quality I love about the movie, sometimes I feel some of those ending scenes are just a tiny bit too restrained (the end of the phone booth scene, also). And in general I'll take any extra seconds I can get.
On the other hand, since discovering the "I love you" (I think), I love the way that scene underscores the moment by cutting off immediately after he whispers that into the shirts.
On the deluxe addition, I would like to see footage of every single moment Jack and Ennis spent together from 1963 to 1983.
slayers_creek_oth:
I don't know...thats a tough one! I think that the fact that he didn't cry a whole lot added to the film! Part of the Ennis was the fact that he couldn't express emotion very well..
But it would have been nice to see though..
bbm_stitchbuffyfan:
I haven't voted yet because I really, really like both. The one in the movie is restrained and fits with not only Ennis' character but Ang Lee's directing style and film's entire mood.
As for the alternate version, I love that stumble. It's so sad. I like them both; they both are making me feel like crying right now.
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