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It was Ennis who first showed his affection for Jack . . .

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squashcourt:
Look at the scene carefully when Jack places his bandanna on Ennis's temple after his fall.  After a few seconds, Ennis very gently wraps his hand around Jack's when a few seconds later Jack slides his index finger away from Ennis's hand.

Better viewed frame by frame for the detail of this scene.

Let me know your reactions.

Thanks.

Affectionately,

Pierre -  ;)

Jeff Wrangler:
Hmmm. Interesting point, but I don't know.  ???

Seems to me if you view the scene slowly, or frame by frame, of course it's going to make Ennis's movement appear slow and gentle. Might that not possibly be misleading? Shouldn't it really be viewed "full speed"?

adrian:

I wonder if it is a Heath Ledger quality?  I always admired Heath's very animated way of using his hands as an extension of his words.  I've watched him closely on all of his interviews during the Brokeback times, and he has a wonderful way with his hands, one of the things I've always admired about him.
 
Also, Ennis was always proficient with HIS hands, from catching Aguirre's watch, to "tying knots all day," to gently sprinkling salt in his hand before adding it to the supper he was cooking. Ennis was very deliberate with how he used his hands.  He seemed very careful with how he handled the bandana, but it might just be part of his nature.

Penthesilea:

--- Quote from: squashcourt on January 12, 2007, 08:40:56 pm ---Look at the scene carefully when Jack places his bandanna on Ennis's temple after his fall.  After a few seconds, Ennis very gently wraps his hand around Jack's when a few seconds later Jack slides his index finger away from Ennis's hand.

--- End quote ---

There's a fault within your logic: it's Jack who first shows affection in this scene by taking his bandana off and trying to wipe Ennis' temple with it.

BTW: again a picture of Jack as ministering angel, even in this early stage of their relationship. Very similar to the scene with the punch at their last day on the mountain.



Edit: Where did I leave my manners? We haven't talked yet, Pierre, so welcome to BetterMost!

injest:
well dang....guess I am gonna have to go watch that movie again...*sigh* it is a tough job but SOMEBODY has to do it....

 :laugh: :laugh: ;)

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