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Ennis breaking down in alleyway after leaving Jack
tpe:
The screenplay also notes that in this scene, Ennis bloodies his knuckles by punching the wall. Ledger did this with such realism and emotion -- it was hard NOT to assume that he DID in real life bloody his knuckles...
christie wood:
I thought that too when watching the film as he hit the wall SO hard it was so realistic, it was like all this built up emotion leaving his body through his fist! Pity it couldn't have been through his mouth and arms kissing and loving Jack.
proulxfan:
I thought the same thing. When I watch that scene I can't help but wonder if he did more damage than simply to bloody his hand.
backtobrokeback:
Well, Ennis might have 'bloodied his hand' but what we see in the film seems worse, probably because of those darn Foley artists and their celery stalks :-D
I'm sure the actor Heath Ledger was hitting a nice soft fake wall, or pulling his punch. Add a couple of good sound effects and the scene is jarringly realistic.
This is one of the (many) points in the film where a moment from the book was *perfectly* realized on screen. Ledger's sobbing and the "what the f*** are you lookin at?" just made it better. I asked straight friends if they knew why he collapsed and EVERY one of them got it.
btb
AnitaSmith:
--- Quote from: christie wood on Feb 01, 2006, 06:39 AM ---Is there a thread for this scene? If so, I hope you'd be kind enough to lead me there. I find this scene one of the most affecting of the film and says a lot without Ennis saying a word. It breaks my heart to see Ennis break down because he couldn't tell Jack how he felt. But what powerful acting from Heath Ledger, such amazing powerful intensity he brings to this scene.
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This is just one reason why Brokeback is such an unforgettable film. Right before this scene, when Ennis and Jack say good-bye, Jack seems to attempt to leave an open in order to see Ennis again. But Ennis puts up a brick wall at each hint of Jack's. Stoic as always, Ennis walks away. Ennis' "breaking down" scene illustrates the terrible torment that he suffered. I was also moved by Jack's offer of money to Ennis and Ennis' prideful rebuff. By this time, of course, Jack would have given Ennis the moon and the stars.
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