The part where Edward jumps on Macon and knocks him down the cellar stairs and causes him to break his leg amuses me.
I also like Muriel's rendition of "I'm Gonna Lasso Santa Claus" while she washes the dishes.
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Next to last scene when Muriel sees Macon in the car and smiles that lovely Geena Davis smile. Her look of happiness that her trip to Paris actually worked.
shareIt's interesting that you mentioned that, because in Geena Davis's commentary on the Special Edition DVD, she said that was her favorite part, and it was the first scene of the movie that they filmed. Watching it again even made her cry.
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The part where Rose and one of the brothers put all the stuff in the kitchen cupbord ... in alphabetical order.
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At the end, when William Hurt is in the car and, finally, smiles openly to
Geena Davis.
I LOVE the scene near the end when Macon explains to Sarah why he needs Muriel. I love it because, as opposed to the book, Sarah understands this and they part on good terms. It's a really touching scene, and both Hurt and Turner are fantastic in their respective roles.
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The ending, without a doubt. All of it, how he 'leaves his baggage behind' and in doing so can say goodbye to his son finally.
I just got done watching it and my eyes are glistening. That's why I love films so much.
It's funny how the family is so comfortable in their isolation. When the phone rings in the family house, no one answers it - ever.
sharetoo many to mention, as I reach for the tissues, but anything involving edward, surely the most beautifully expressive dog in a movie. in addition, with the ending is the way william hurt comes into view through the taxi window from geena's POV.
shareThe final moments of the movie... when William Hurt's face comes into view from the taxi with his beaming smile as he looks a Muriel.
Also that scene when he goes around to tell her why he cant come to her house for dinner, when he explains to her why he is the way he is through grief... and she just gently leads him into the house and they lie in bed together and he puts his arm around her. BLISS !!!!
All of the above but most of all that wonderful final scene with Macon 's beautiful smile.
shareI agree completely. I'm pretty sure that's the only time he smiles in the entire movie.
I just rewatched this movie after having not seen it since it came out. Had to dig to find a decent DVD.
The ending was wonderful, but I think my favorite part was one no one has mentioned, is when Macon shows up to Muriel's door to deliver the "can't come to dinner" letter....they talk, she consols him and takes him upstairs, and that's when the relationship actually started. Absolutely beautifully done, with minimal dialogue. This, (to--directors of today), is how a DRAMATIC scene is done, with excellent actors.
Entire movie, absolutely beautiful....no nudity necessary, no blasting background music, no car chases. And, my favorite part, absolutely no "good" or "bad" characters in the movie. They were all just......people. As far as I'm concerned, this movie is up there with Citizen Kane....not the same type of movies mind you, but in level of excellence. Worth every dime to get the DVD.
It's rare for me to not to be able to nitpick a movie with a serious problem, but I can't come up with anything negative about this movie. This is a movie that will tell you if you are "movie buff" or not. Some people say they are, but aren't really. If you can watch this and dismiss it, you aren't a movie buff, whether you like dramas or not. Classic movie that transcends eras and ages well to boot.
"Hey, shut up in there, I'm trying to type....." OT: Do the voices in my head bother you?
All of the above, but my very favorite moment is when the French boy holds the taxi for him and says "Au revoir. Bon voyage." I choke up every time I see that.
My favourite part of the movie was that it got me into reading Anne Tylor's books (I've read them all...) If you enjoyed this movie, check out the book from your library or buy it.
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Mine has to be the smile Macon breaks into when he realizes that "odd woman" standing on the curb is the woman he loves and how happy she makes him. I've often been impressed by Bill Hurt. The display of emotion he showed when he saw a picture of his dead wife in "Smoke" equally impressed me.
shareFor some reason my favorite part is when they are eating at the Burger King in Paris and he warns her about the extra pickle and onions... she then takes his extra pickles he removed from his burger and puts them on her burger and eats it, seeming to 'relish' (no pun intended) the extra zing it gives.
This is why they are perfect for each other.
That scene and the scene where she's teaching him to make Edward obey... she's strict and doesn't let him be weak or snively... which is exactly what he needs.
This movie is just so great. Of course, the last scene has me mist up every time. But my favorite scene has to be one noone else mentioned. When Muriel's little boy gets thrown down in the alley by the mean schoolkids. Macon sends Edward (my favorite animal in a movie) to help. And they walk down the alley together, and the boy takes MAcon's hand while narrating to be careful about taking on too much baggage. I cry every time. That is just such a moving scene. Hurt is brilliant in this film & should've gotten an oscar.
shareMacon's smile at the end always make me cry. (The music helps!) So does the French boy who gets him the taxi.
I love how Macon tells Julian exactly what to say to Rose to get her to come back to him, and he gives him the exact words to use. I think it's the first time in the movie he actually reaches outside himself to give something to somebody else (or at least to another adult). Maybe it's my imagination but I seem to remember a moment before he opens his mouth where you can almost see his mind weighing whether he should bother to say it or not. This kind of nuance is one of the reasons I'll watch anything with William Hurt in it.
Of course the lovely scene where Muriel wordlessly leads Macon into her house the first time. Also the way Muriel belts out that Christmas song while she's washing the dishes.
Also I love almost every scene with Alexander, especially the way he talks and wheezes when Macon comes to the door with the pizza and he says he's allergic to "all of it." And when Macon has him fix the faucet so Alexander will be able to tell his future wife to "step aside -- let a real man show you how it's done."
I loved it when Muriel was training Macon's dog and all you saw was Geena's face while she tugged on the leash and his dog yelping.
shareAll the family scenes with the siblings. Either for themselves or together. I don't know what it is, but I love them. Quirky, but adorable. I would feel very much in place in their company, as I come from a similar quirky family. They have something that is sweet, though they all have thier own special peculiarities. No man is perfect and flawless, and in my opinion, peoples flaws is what makes them special. The siblings are pathetic in a way, as they clearly lacks some social skills and all have problems with attachemnt to others, but they have something together that is sweet and that works for them, even if it isn't complete. If I lived in their neighbourhood, I would be intrigued, and perhaps I would be an outsider coming in, like Julian. I simply just love the way the siblings interact toghether, it is beautiful.