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What Scene Could have been left out
Katie77:
There are a couple of scenes in the movie which i think were irrelevant, the one i think the most irrelevant was the fireworks scene....
If ive missed any out, let me know what one you dont like.
slayers_creek_oth:
I gotta say that it wouldn't be complete without the whole thing....all scenes intact...
But if I HAD to choose I would probably also pick the firework scene...
moremojo:
Okay, I voted for Fireworks scene, but I have to qualify that carefully. In terms of propelling the narrative and developing the characters, I think that scene has less relevance than the other scenes listed. But the scene is still important, both thematically and aesthetically. I loathe violence, but I have to admit I love Ennis in this scene (when do I not love Ennis?), and some of the scene's resonance is mysterious. It's hard to articulate why it moves me, but move me it does--I wouldn't want the film to lack any of the elements we all know and love.
Scott
David:
None of the Above!
I think all of those scenes were relevant. BUT ! you missed the scene I would have omitted. The scene with Cassie talking to Alma Jr. It was Ok, but my least favorite in the movie.
The Fireworks scene is important for a few reasons. It sets the timeline for one. We know it is 1966 by the announcement. We see that Ennis and Alma do go out and do stuff. Something that Ennis doesn't want to do with her after the reunion with Jack. And it shows how Ennis uses violence to release his pent up frustrations.
So i think all of the choices you listed are important scenes.
I need less Cassie and more Jack! LOL.
vkm91941:
I ditch the whole Cassie story arc, didn't work for me at all, and it's not from the original story.
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