I rewatched it last night because of this episode, and I picked up on something. You guys mentioned that each of these characters are archetypes, even in this story world, but that they are also complicated. What I realized is that the bad guy's mistake, what brings him down, is that he assumes the characters are just their type, not their complication. He doesn't think that Bud is smart enough to question things. Bud finds the problem at the Nite Owl and doesn't kill Ed. The villain doesn't think Jack is unselfish enough to be a team player. But Jack essentially leaves a message for Ed. And he doesn't believe that Ed is capable of breaking his moral code, which is why he turns his back to him.
Like Alex, my LA takeaway is character introductions--Bud, Exley, and Vincennes. Earlier this year I got to ask Helgeland why those introductions are so compelling, and he said something like those scenes show a GLIMPSE of what drives each of them but it's not blatant or overexplained. Another sharp thing he said: like an arsonist uses an accelerant to help the fire burn, CRIME is an accelerant for drama.
I rewatched it last night because of this episode, and I picked up on something. You guys mentioned that each of these characters are archetypes, even in this story world, but that they are also complicated. What I realized is that the bad guy's mistake, what brings him down, is that he assumes the characters are just their type, not their complication. He doesn't think that Bud is smart enough to question things. Bud finds the problem at the Nite Owl and doesn't kill Ed. The villain doesn't think Jack is unselfish enough to be a team player. But Jack essentially leaves a message for Ed. And he doesn't believe that Ed is capable of breaking his moral code, which is why he turns his back to him.
that's a great insight!
It is! It’s a great point
If a friend told me this was the worst movie they'd ever seen, I'm not sure we could be friends anymore.
Like Alex, my LA takeaway is character introductions--Bud, Exley, and Vincennes. Earlier this year I got to ask Helgeland why those introductions are so compelling, and he said something like those scenes show a GLIMPSE of what drives each of them but it's not blatant or overexplained. Another sharp thing he said: like an arsonist uses an accelerant to help the fire burn, CRIME is an accelerant for drama.
I’ve been waiting for this episode!
One of the best movies of the 90’s. Oh and if you think this movie is dense… oh man, the book will rock your world. It’s amazing.
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