Topic: Cutest Jack scenes and Sexiest Jack scenes

[jessicat80]

It is so interesting for me to note that for many of us here, we find Jack so cute in a scene where he is clearly feeling most awkward and uncomfortable.  Perhaps it is the sense of vulnerability that gets us here...  The expression of his face shows both discomfort and sweetnesss...

I think it has to do a lot with the cuteness of his vulnerability. Jack is so much the initiator and the instigator in most scenes in the film. I don't just mean the way he takes control and instagates the sexual relationship between he and Ennis, but also the way he instigates the personal relationship. He has to start every conversation, and push to keep it going or Ennis would just let it stop. Because of this, Jack is constantly seen talking or laughing or singing or jumping around, trying to keep this "thing" going and evolving. That's why it is so cute, and really almost shocking to the system, when Jack is still and silent for a moment. That moment becomes so precious, because it is only then when that we get to see how much Jack is scared and truly lost without Ennis, he doesn't just want him, he needs him. When Ennis is silent, it's expected; when Jack is silent, it's deafening.

[Matt Nasty]

I think it has to do a lot with the cuteness of his vulnerability. Jack is so much the initiator and the instigator in most scenes in the film. I don't just mean the way he takes control and instagates the sexual relationship between he and Ennis, but also the way he instigates the personal relationship. He has to start every conversation, and push to keep it going or Ennis would just let it stop. Because of this, Jack is constantly seen talking or laughing or singing or jumping around, trying to keep this "thing" going and evolving. That's why it is so cute, and really almost shocking to the system, when Jack is still and quite for a moment. That moment becomes so precious, because it is only then when that we get to see how much Jack is scared and truly lost without Ennis, he doesn't just want him, he needs him. When Ennis is quite, it's expected; when Jack is quite, it's deafening.

hmmm very true

[babytammy7]

I think it has to do a lot with the cuteness of his vulnerability. Jack is so much the initiator and the instigator in most scenes in the film. I don't just mean the way he takes control and instagates the sexual relationship between he and Ennis, but also the way he instigates the personal relationship. He has to start every conversation, and push to keep it going or Ennis would just let it stop. Because of this, Jack is constantly seen talking or laughing or singing or jumping around, trying to keep this "thing" going and evolving. That's why it is so cute, and really almost shocking to the system, when Jack is still and silent for a moment. That moment becomes so precious, because it is only then when that we get to see how much Jack is scared and truly lost without Ennis, he doesn't just want him, he needs him. When Ennis is silent, it's expected; when Jack is silent, it's deafening.

Beautiful Jess!!! I love the whole post. 

[tpe]

I think it has to do a lot with the cuteness of his vulnerability. Jack is so much the initiator and the instigator in most scenes in the film. I don't just mean the way he takes control and instagates the sexual relationship between he and Ennis, but also the way he instigates the personal relationship. He has to start every conversation, and push to keep it going or Ennis would just let it stop. Because of this, Jack is constantly seen talking or laughing or singing or jumping around, trying to keep this "thing" going and evolving. That's why it is so cute, and really almost shocking to the system, when Jack is still and silent for a moment. That moment becomes so precious, because it is only then when that we get to see how much Jack is scared and truly lost without Ennis, he doesn't just want him, he needs him. When Ennis is silent, it's expected; when Jack is silent, it's deafening.

Yes, I do find Jack to be very "cute" in those moments when he is most vulnerable.  Unfortunately, it is also during these moments when we feel deeply for him -- and our concern/sorrow for his situation in those moments tend to suppress our appreciation for the beauty of his look. 

 

[jessicat80]

Yes, I do find Jack to be very "cute" in those moments when he is most vulnerable.  Unfortunately, it is also during these moments when we feel deeply for him -- and our concern/sorrow for his situation in those moments tend to suppress our appreciation for the beauty of his look. 

 

Totally Thomas,
  It's in those cute "vulnerable" Jack moments that our feelings for him overtake the "cuteness". It's as though, we as the viewer, become so occupied with feeling for Jack and his situation, that our draw to him evolves from attraction into protection. I believe that's how Ennis felt also. I don't believe Ennis' fear of repercussions if they were ever found out were so much about a fear of his own well being, as much as it was a fear of Jack's. But this protection went both ways.

      Maybe I'm odd for liking the more serious scenes, but I think another of the most adorable and precious Jack scenes is when Ennis returns to camp and has a head wound from being tossed by the horse. The swiftness in Jack's mood change, from hungry and angry to utter concern and fear when he sees that Ennis has been hurt. I wish I had a screen cap from that scene when Jack is attempting to apply the rag to Ennis' head. The look on his face, that just sort of says, I'm starting to care for you, I'm terrified by the fact that you were just hurt and might have never returned to this camp before I was ever able to touch you; this look is also mixed with an interesting hesitation to even touch Ennis with the cloth out of fear of rejection, which is exactly what he gets when Ennis pulls away and grabs the rag from him.

     We got another classic, Oh poor sweet Jack was rejected again moment, but it works to drive us to the next scene; the cutest Jack scene of all in my opinion. It's when Ennis shoots the antelope and Jack reacts by daring to touch Ennis again, this time Ennis reacts by playfully shoving Jack back hard, as if to say, "Yeah I'll touch you, but on my own terms, on my own time"(and most importantly, when I'm in a powerful moment with my gun in my hand, not wounded and vulnerable like the night before); and Jack simply reacts with a thrilled smile to say, I'll take it however you're willing to give it

[tpe]

Totally Thomas,
  It's in those cute "vulnerable" Jack moments that our feelings for him overtake the "cuteness". It's as though, we as the viewer, become so occupied with feeling for Jack and his situation, that our draw to him evolves from attraction into protection. I believe that's how Ennis felt also. I don't believe Ennis' fear of repercussions if they were ever found out were so much about a fear of his own well being, as much as it was a fear of Jack's. But this protection went both ways.

      Maybe I'm odd for liking the more serious scenes, but I think another of the most adorable and precious Jack scenes is when Ennis returns to camp and has a head wound from being tossed by the horse. The swiftness in Jack's mood change, from hungry and angry to utter concern and fear when he sees that Ennis has been hurt. I wish I had a screen cap from that scene when Jack is attempting to apply the rag to Ennis' head. The look on his face, that just sort of says, I'm starting to care for you, I'm terrified by the fact that you were just hurt and might have never returned to this camp before I was ever able to touch you; this look is also mixed with an interesting hesitation to even touch Ennis with the cloth out of fear of rejection, which is exactly what he gets when Ennis pulls away and grabs the rag from him.

     We got another classic, Oh poor sweet Jack was rejected again moment, but it works to drive us to the next scene; the cutest Jack scene of all in my opinion. It's when Ennis shoots the antelope and Jack reacts by daring to touch Ennis again, this time Ennis reacts by playfully shoving Jack back hard, as if to say, "Yeah I'll touch you, but on my own terms, on my own time"(and most importantly, when I'm in a powerful moment with my gun in my hand, not wounded and vulnerable like the night before); and Jack simply reacts with a thrilled smile to say, I'll take it however you're willing to give it

Jess, I like the owrd you used "overtake".  I was trying to find the right word, and this is it. 

Yes, the Elk scene is so cute because I feel that in spite of a possible underlying subtext to their body language, you see genuine pleasure in Jack's face.  He could have sulked, since Ennis was trying to show what a poor marksman he was, but he was simply caught up with admiration for Ennis, and it showed in his face. 

[Matt Nasty]

Jess, I like the owrd you used "overtake".  I was trying to find the right word, and this is it. 

Yes, the Elk scene is so cute because I feel that in spite of a possible underlying subtext to their body language, you see genuine pleasure in Jack's face.  He could have sulked, since Ennis was trying to show what a poor marksman he was, but he was simply caught up with admiration for Ennis, and it showed in his face. 

yep i agree and isnt jacks face just beautiful with that admiration streched accross it 

[babytammy7]

Totally Thomas,
  It's in those cute "vulnerable" Jack moments that our feelings for him overtake the "cuteness". It's as though, we as the viewer, become so occupied with feeling for Jack and his situation, that our draw to him evolves from attraction into protection. I believe that's how Ennis felt also. I don't believe Ennis' fear of repercussions if they were ever found out were so much about a fear of his own well being, as much as it was a fear of Jack's. But this protection went both ways.

      Maybe I'm odd for liking the more serious scenes, but I think another of the most adorable and precious Jack scenes is when Ennis returns to camp and has a head wound from being tossed by the horse. The swiftness in Jack's mood change, from hungry and angry to utter concern and fear when he sees that Ennis has been hurt. I wish I had a screen cap from that scene when Jack is attempting to apply the rag to Ennis' head. The look on his face, that just sort of says, I'm starting to care for you, I'm terrified by the fact that you were just hurt and might have never returned to this camp before I was ever able to touch you; this look is also mixed with an interesting hesitation to even touch Ennis with the cloth out of fear of rejection, which is exactly what he gets when Ennis pulls away and grabs the rag from him.
     We got another classic, Oh poor sweet Jack was rejected again moment, but it works to drive us to the next scene; the cutest Jack scene of all in my opinion. It's when Ennis shoots the antelope and Jack reacts by daring to touch Ennis again, this time Ennis reacts by playfully shoving Jack back hard, as if to say, "Yeah I'll touch you, but on my own terms, on my own time"(and most importantly, when I'm in a powerful moment with my gun in my hand, not wounded and vulnerable like the night before); and Jack simply reacts with a thrilled smile to say, I'll take it however you're willing to give it

Earlier in this thread I posted the same as you here. I think Jack was just adorable in the bear scene. His eyes showed pure devotion already.

BTW, love your posts. They are precious!!! 

[jessicat80]

Yes, the Elk scene is so cute because I feel that in spite of a possible underlying subtext to their body language, you see genuine pleasure in Jack's face.  He could have sulked, since Ennis was trying to show what a poor marksman he was, but he was simply caught up with admiration for Ennis, and it showed in his face. 

yep i agree and isnt jacks face just beautiful with that admiration streched accross it 

Yes Thomas and Matt, I love the images of "pride" Jack displays whenever Ennis accomplishes something, Jack is genuinly proud of him, which is an emotion towards Ennis, very few people are likely ever to have felt about him. Not many people have been proud of him is his life time.

Earlier in this thread I posted the same as you here. I think Jack was just adorable in the bear scene. His eyes showed pure devotion already.

i haven't read all of the earlier posts Tammy, but it does not surprise me that you and I felt the same way about the same scene, I agree with many of your thoughts all the time. I also love the word you used...devotion. Yes, even before Jack and Ennis evolved their relationship, Jack visually seemed to be developing a very strong sense of devotion and admiration for Ennis.

[tpe]

Yes, I do remember Tammy's and I should have noted that this scene had been cited beforehand.


I found very cute the scene after the Earl and Rich episode, where we see Jack touching Ennis's face.  His face was adorable.

[Matt Nasty]

Yes, I do remember Tammy's and I should have noted that this scene had been cited beforehand.


I found very cute the scene after the Earl and Rich episode, where we see Jack touching Ennis's face.  His face was adorable.

i think i mentioned that bit a while ago it always get my heart fluttering deffinatly one of the cutest very similar to when he clears Ennis wound with the cloth although i suppose it was a very similar thing except the cloth was replaced with the bare hand and the open wound was replaced with a gaping emotional wound.

[tpe]

i think i mentioned that bit a while ago it always get my heart fluttering deffinatly one of the cutest very similar to when he clears Ennis wound with the cloth although i suppose it was a very similar thing except the cloth was replaced with the bare hand and the open wound was replaced with a gaping emotional wound.

Beautiful parallels and contrasts you draw here, zankou. 

[Matt Nasty]

Beautiful parallels and contrasts you draw here, zankou. 

thanks

[babytammy7]

I remembered today a scene where Jack looks so cute. It's in Texas, during the rodeo where Jack met Lureen, when Lureen winked at Jack after Jack gave her the hat, Jack's face is all gooey and dreamy. He looked at her all shy and happy, and when she was riding away he was looking in her direction, smiling softly and with "that" face, you know, full of sweetness. He looks so innocent and young. His face is adorable, totally endearing there. Please, go and see what I'm saying. Awww, it's like he can't believe that someone so full of life, sexy, bold and wild, like Lureen looked, can smile at him and wink at him, and not reject him like others did.

[Matt Nasty]

I remembered today a scene where Jack looks so cute. It's in Texas, during the rodeo where Jack met Lureen, when Lureen winked at Jack after Jack gave her the hat, Jack's face is all gooey and dreamy. He looked at her all shy and happy, and when she was riding away he was looking in her direction, smiling softly and with "that" face, you know, full of sweetness. He looks so innocent and young. His face is adorable, totally endearing there. Please, go and see what I'm saying. Awww, it's like he can't believe that someone so full of life, sexy, bold and wild, like Lureen looked, can smile at him and wink at him, and not reject him like others did.

hmmm i agree  

[aintfoolin]

I remembered today a scene where Jack looks so cute. It's in Texas, during the rodeo where Jack met Lureen, when Lureen winked at Jack after Jack gave her the hat, Jack's face is all gooey and dreamy. He looked at her all shy and happy, and when she was riding away he was looking in her direction, smiling softly and with "that" face, you know, full of sweetness. He looks so innocent and young. His face is adorable, totally endearing there. Please, go and see what I'm saying. Awww, it's like he can't believe that someone so full of life, sexy, bold and wild, like Lureen looked, can smile at him and wink at him, and not reject him like others did.

 Someone who was somebody in that town was pursuing him. It was a cute scene, I agree.

How bout Jack standing next to his truck, wearing that red shirt...GULP.

[babytammy7]

Another scene I think Jack is so cute is the Divorce scene. Like Jess and I said Jack is so cute when he arrives and gives "that" look to Ennis, biting his lips. But now, I'm talking about when he was speaking to Ennis' girls. He was looking at Ennis so full of sweetness and desire and hope and love; then he looked briefly at the girls, but he couldn't help it and he looked at Ennis again, so hungry for Ennis eyes, Ennis words about them. Till Ennis said those horribles words and Jack understood that they were not gonna live together, he was unable to look away form Ennis, smiling softly and shyly, breathing hard, so excited, so so so happy, almost quivering. His face there was gorgeous, full of light and life, and he looked like a child in front of a candies shop, he was about to jump. I think if Ennis had said "yes", Jack had danced like crazy right there!!!

That look full of hope is really endearing, sweet, sweet. Melts my heart.       Too bad that the scene ended sadly with a devastated Jack.  :\'(  :\'(

[Matt Nasty]

Another scene I think Jack is so cute is the Divorce scene. Like Jess and I said Jack is so cute when he arrives and gives "that" look to Ennis, biting his lips. But now, I'm talking about when he was speaking to Ennis' girls. He was looking at Ennis so full of sweetness and desire and hope and love; then he looked briefly at the girls, but he couldn't help it and he looked at Ennis again, so hungry for Ennis eyes, Ennis words about them. Till Ennis said those horribles words and Jack understood that they were not gonna live together, he was unable to look away form Ennis, smiling softly and shyly, breathing hard, so excited, so so so happy, almost quivering. His face there was gorgeous, full of light and life, and he looked like a child in front of a candies shop, he was about to jump. I think if Ennis had said "yes", Jack had danced like crazy right there!!!

That look full of hope is really endearing, sweet, sweet. Melts my heart.       Too bad that the scene ended sadly with a devastated Jack.  :\'(  :\'(

hmm he was cute and it was too bad it ended the way it did  . it makes you wonder how different things would have been if ennis has accepted.

[jessicat80]

Another scene I think Jack is so cute is the Divorce scene....
 
I think if Ennis had said "yes", Jack had danced like crazy right there!!!

That look full of hope is really endearing, sweet, sweet. Melts my heart.       Too bad that the scene ended sadly with a devastated Jack.  :\'(  :\'(

I love it Tammy!!!  I can told totally see Jack just dancing around and yelling all happy, if Ennis had truly said he was going to be with him forever. I love how Jack transends into a childlike manner whenever he is in a serious situation. Whether really he's very happy(hitting Ennis when elk is shot/reinacting bull riding), or very angry(final confrontation scene). Some have mentioned in this thread already how, even though sad and serious, Jack is so cute when he gets angry and puts his hands on his hips. It's like a childish pout. Soooo cute

[tpe]

I remembered today a scene where Jack looks so cute. It's in Texas, during the rodeo where Jack met Lureen, when Lureen winked at Jack after Jack gave her the hat, Jack's face is all gooey and dreamy. He looked at her all shy and happy, and when she was riding away he was looking in her direction, smiling softly and with "that" face, you know, full of sweetness. He looks so innocent and young. His face is adorable, totally endearing there. Please, go and see what I'm saying. Awww, it's like he can't believe that someone so full of life, sexy, bold and wild, like Lureen looked, can smile at him and wink at him, and not reject him like others did.

I do find those scenes where Jack is shy/embarassed to be so cute and also sexy.  I found his inability to cope with Lureen to be quite delicious.  And Lureen must have known that he was like putty in her hands...

[tpe]

How bout Jack standing next to his truck, wearing that red shirt...GULP.

Definitely sexy! 

[tpe]

hmm he was cute and it was too bad it ended the way it did  . it makes you wonder how different things would have been if ennis has accepted.

I agree, although I must admit that even at the threshold of disappointment, he still looked very cute.  This goes back to the vulnerability observation I made a few posts ago...

[tpe]

Tammy's commeht reminded me of this: how about the smile he gives after he won the rodeo?    That was so cute. 

And also, even when he was getting ready to ride the bull: he seemed so nervous -- and delicious! 

[babytammy7]

I love it Tammy!!!  I can told totally see Jack just dancing around and yelling all happy, if Ennis had truly said he was going to be with him forever. I love how Jack transends into a childlike manner whenever he is in a serious situation. Whether really he's very happy(hitting Ennis when elk is shot/reinacting bull riding), or very angry(final confrontation scene). Some have mentioned in this thread already how, even though sad and serious, Jack is so cute when he gets angry and puts his hands on his hips. It's like a childish pout. Soooo cute

Oh yes, Jess!!!      Love pouting Jack!!!    And like I said already twice in this thread, hurrah hands on hips Jack!!! Jesus!!     

Tammy's commeht reminded me of this: how about the smile he gives after he won the rodeo?    That was so cute. 

And also, even when he was getting ready to ride the bull: he seemed so nervous -- and delicious! 

Yes, yes, Thomas!!! I love how he was moving his fist, so nervous, up and down, counting the seconds the other cowboy was on top of the bull. Damn sexy!!!!     

[jessicat80]

 how about the smile he gives after he won the rodeo?    That was so cute. 

Yes Thomas, Jack has a great way of smiling when he has accomplished something he wanted, but almost wasn't expecting to because there were so few times in his life that he actually got what he wanted. The rodeo win smile is definitely in my top 10, but number one accomplishment smile is in the hotel room while laying in bed with Ennis when he says he didn't know they were going to get into this again, then..."Hell yeah I did".......and then.....cue the perfect Jack smile

[Matt Nasty]

Yes Thomas, Jack has a great way of smiling when he has accomplished something he wanted, but almost wasn't expecting to because there were so few times in his life that he actually got what he wanted. The rodeo win smile is definitely in my top 10, but number one accomplishment smile is in the hotel room while laying in bed with Ennis when he says he didn't know they were going to get into this again, then..."Hell yeah I did".......and then.....cue the perfect Jack smile

thats deffinatly one of the best i call it the laugh in ear  (im not inventive with the names lol)

[tpe]

Yes, yes, Thomas!!! I love how he was moving his fist, so nervous, up and down, counting the seconds the other cowboy was on top of the bull. Damn sexy!!!!     

You could tell that he was very nervous.  The detail about the fist is wonderful and so cute. 

[tpe]

Yes Thomas, Jack has a great way of smiling when he has accomplished something he wanted, but almost wasn't expecting to because there were so few times in his life that he actually got what he wanted. The rodeo win smile is definitely in my top 10, but number one accomplishment smile is in the hotel room while laying in bed with Ennis when he says he didn't know they were going to get into this again, then..."Hell yeah I did".......and then.....cue the perfect Jack smile

He was like a child then -- after winning. 

Ironically, one of my top 10 happenes to be the forced smile he gave the Newsomes when they were in Lureen's bedroom with the baby -- so cute, and yet so forced.  He was hard-pressed to look happy.  You could tell that he was really trying...

[tpe]

thats deffinatly one of the best i call it the laugh in ear  (im not inventive with the names lol)

It goes without saying: I second this comment by zankou!

[jessicat80]

thats deffinatly one of the best i call it the laugh in ear  (im not inventive with the names lol)

Yeah, the laugh in the ear smile   He also kind breaths into it, blowing air. I always expect Ennis' ear to switch like a horse from the blown air, but it never does