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Friend's parents (mother) hated movie because there wasn't romance.
serious crayons:
What's a lend? It's fun getting the chance to learn all these Aussieisms.
belbbmfan:
After reading al this pleasantness, I don't think my English is up to this thread, but I'll have a go anyway ;)
As far as the romance thing goes, I do regret that there wasn't more intimacy during the final years of their affair. There's a scene in the book where Jack brakes the seal on a bottle of whiskey, takes a long, hot swallow and says 'That's one a the two things I need right now'. I would have loved to hear him say that.
However, it was Ang Lee's intention to let the viewer be as frustrated as Jack and Ennis were themselves, and, boy did that work! I was frustrated, angry, upset and very very sad.
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: belbbmfan on May 23, 2006, 01:04:23 pm ---After reading al this pleasantness, I don't think my English is up to this thread, but I'll have a go anyway ;)
As far as the romance thing goes, I do regret that there wasn't more intimacy during the final years of their affair. There's a scene in the book where Jack brakes the seal on a bottle of whiskey, takes a long, hot swallow and says 'That's one a the two things I need right now'. I would have loved to hear him say that.
However, it was Ang Lee's intention to let the viewer be as frustrated as Jack and Ennis were themselves, and, boy did that work! I was frustrated, angry, upset and very very sad.
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Somehow I suspect that wasn't the problem for the friend's mother -- the one in the title of the thread -- who complained about lack of romance. But I totally agree with you, belbbmfan. That's one thing I'm sorry they changed in going from story to screen -- in the story, Annie makes it clear their sex life is great all the way up to the end. Which may well be the case in the movie, too, but where's our share?
wolf:
latjoreme,
"having a lend" is an old Australian and English expression meaning "are you taking the piss?", or "are you joking?", or alternatively, you can use it in the same way as "just kidding", by saying "just having a lend of you". interesting to note that it's not in common use today, at least by younger folk. it's very much a 'granddad' type of expression, and what would have been considered 'working class' vernacular, tho it's oddly popular with a subset of the 35-60 demographic. we use it at my house all the time, tho we have friends who look at us like this ::) when we say it.
belbbmfan,
I remember the line from the book you mention. I recall it had a deliciously sexy 'tone' to it. indeed it would have been lovely to see it said on screen, but no matter how much the base me would have loved more 'action', I'm forever grateful that Ang exercised the restraint he did. the longing was as much ours as theirs, and for me at least, served to amplify the 'romance' dramatically. and BTW, your English is spot on :).
hmmm ..... I have a 'day off' today. think I might throw the boys into the machine and sit still for 134 minutes.
w
Aussie Chris:
--- Quote from: wolf on May 23, 2006, 08:33:47 pm ---"having a lend" is an old Australian and English expression meaning "are you taking the piss?", or "are you joking?", or alternatively, you can use it in the same way as "just kidding", by saying "just having a lend of you". interesting to note that it's not in common use today, at least by younger folk. it's very much a 'granddad' type of expression, and what would have been considered 'working class' vernacular, tho it's oddly popular with a subset of the 35-60 demographic. we use it at my house all the time, tho we have friends who look at us like this ::) when we say it.
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Ok, so let's see if I got this straight. I am either being compared to, or flat out being called: old, a 'granddad', and 'working class'. Well all I can say to that is Strewth, Crikey, and Blimey Charlie!
--- Quote from: belbbmfan on May 23, 2006, 01:04:23 pm ---As far as the romance thing goes, I do regret that there wasn't more intimacy during the final years of their affair. There's a scene in the book where Jack brakes the seal on a bottle of whiskey, takes a long, hot swallow and says 'That's one a the two things I need right now'. I would have loved to hear him say that.
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Hmmmm, this is such a great line belbbmfan, I so agree with this. I think it's my favourite line that didn't make it into the film. I don't mind that the others were removed/changed, it's understandable given the direction, but this one makes me feel... ooh I don't know... naughty! Makes me think about that second thing! ;)
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