Recently, I was talking to someone about who I thought were the best child actors when I was also a child. Two that really stood out to me were Elijah Wood and Joseph Mazello, and one film those two were in together was called Radio Flyer. Then I was reminded about the uniqueness of this film. Instead of reviewing the film, I wanted to have an open discussion about the ending. It deals with a tough issue; child abuse. What I’ve noticed is the way that the film ends is interpreted many different ways, and the filmmakers never came forward to say what was right and wrong. I’m interested in hearing everyone’s opinions on it. How did you interpret the ending? Obviously spoiler alerts will follow.. For those of you who haven’t seen the film, the basic premise is this: Two young boys, Mikey (Wood) and Bobby (Mazello) move in with their single mother and her boyfriend, who refers to himself as ‘The King’. It doesn’t take long for The King to start physically abusing Bobby, and the
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ReplyDeletelol he's handsome. I'll give him that.
DeleteLOL, my daughter is BEGGING me for the shirt of Han and Leah kissing that says "I know" on it.
ReplyDeleteWhy aren't you being a good parent and buying this for her? lol
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DeleteHAHA! Your description for The Empire Strikes back is perfection <3
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DeleteI ALMOST went with Empire Strikes Back - so simple but so perfect. Also LOVE Slumdog Millionaire - that ending is so perfect, and then, just in case you weren't convinced... BOLLYWOOD DANCE NUMBER. Perfection.
ReplyDeleteThat Never Been Kissed moment is great, too.
Yes Bollywood dance! I remember my husband was like "wtf is this?" when we were in the theater and I was just kind of like "SHUT UP THIS IS AWESOME!"
DeleteInteresting choices, none of which occurred to me. Love when that happens. I'm surprised how often Empire Strikes Back is showing up today. It has been YEARS since I've seen Amer. Pie 2 and only have vague memories of it but that scene does work.
ReplyDeleteGood point about these scenes being tricky, it stinks when they're cheesy but can be fun when they're overly dramatic. The very idea of them lends itself to the over the top moment. I suspect my first two choices fall somewhat into that land but my last is more subdued even if it's contained in a wildly improbable situation.
Pride & Prejudice (2005)-Lovely adaptation of the Austen classic with Keira Knightley & Matthew MacFayden well matched as the headstrong Elizabeth Bennett and the reserved Mr. Darcy who secretly loves her. They are surrounded by a perfect supporting cast.
*Memorable Declaration-During a sweeping rainstorm in an isolated pavilion the drenched Darcy declares that he loves Lizzie most ardently!
Last of the Mohicans (1992)-Exciting, intense beautifully filmed reading of James Fenimore Cooper’s novel. Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe bring an electric chemistry to their characters which enhances all their scenes but particularly their romantic ones. Pitch perfect music score adds an extra dimension to the effectiveness of the film.
*Memorable Declaration-Under a waterfall fleeing from attacking Indians Nathaniel tells Cora when he must leave her “You be strong, you survive... You stay alive, no matter what occurs! I will find you. No matter how long it takes, no matter how far, I will find you.”
Somewhere in Time (1980)-At the premier of his first play writer Richard Collier (Christopher Reeve) is approached by a mysterious old woman who presses a locket into his hand with the words “Come back to me!” Years later Collier now a successful but blocked playwright impulsively takes a trip to an old resort where he spies a picture of once famous actress Elise McKenna (a breathtakingly beautiful Jane Seymour) from 70 years hence and becomes obsessed with her. Believing she is his destiny he searches for a way to travel back to her time. Preposterous but uber romantic time travel fantasy with the well matched leads and the gorgeous Mackinac Island selling the plot’s various implausibility’s for those able to suspend belief. Very involving if you like romantic movies.
*Memorable Declaration-In the guise of the character she is portraying on stage Elise goes off script and staring straight at Richard says: “The man of my dreams has almost faded now. The one I have created in my mind. The sort of man each woman dreams of, in the deepest and most secret reaches of her heart. I can almost see him now before me. What would I say to him if he were really here? "Forgive me. I have never known this feeling. I have lived without it all my life. Is it any wonder, then, I failed to recognize you? You, who brought it to me for the first time. Is there any way I can tell you how my life has changed? Any way at all to let you know what sweetness you have given me? There is so much to say... I cannot find the words. Except for these: I love you."
I've only seen Pride and Prejudice. I thought about using it but I only saw that film once and I wasn't sure if I was remembering it right, so I went with films I've seen multiple times. Thanks for sharing your picks!
DeleteLove that Han Solo moment. I guess "Suck me, beautiful" from the first AP movie doesn't work, huh.
ReplyDeleteLMAO! Shakespearean, that one.
DeleteAmerican Pie 2 is actually a good choice! It was really sweet despite the raunch. Slumdog is another film that has a great confession of love because I thought they did say "I Love You" and now realize they didn't! I picked The Empire Strikes Back also because everyone went to that movie so wanting Han and Leia to get together. I remember all the hoopla over this and everyone was wondering how it would play out which it did perfectly
ReplyDeleteI remember thinking Empire was a perfect "I love you" at a really young age. They did it right. Most action/sci fi movies don't.
DeleteWell right now the only one I can't think of is the Mr Darcy proposal in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies that ended up in a pretty intense fight, what a way to release sexual tension, woo wee!
ReplyDelete"The only time "I know" is an acceptable response to 'I love you.'" Ahah, very true!!
Pride got a lot of time today lol.
Delete"I know." Ha ha! That was a good scene.
ReplyDeleteYes it was.
DeleteAmerican Pie 2!!!!! That is all. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYay! Thank you!
Delete"I know". How can anyone top that? That is the best declaration of love. Whoa, I was about to say something that would spoil those who haven't seen the new film.
ReplyDeleteWhat a depressing spoiler too. lol
DeleteNice picks! Star Wars is an absolutely classic.
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DeleteThis list is ACES. Nice job!
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