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Favorite scene

posted 17 years ago by kkc207
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I really love this movie. I can't explain why I think it would be a good film, but there's something about it that just stays with me. Anyway, my favorite scene is when Claire and Jack are riding home in a cab after they are released from the police station. The music in it is absolutely beautiful, and so is the scene. They did such an amazing job picking the ny locations. I love the shots they have of the Bronx in the beginning of the movie too.

Does anyone else have a favorite scene?

[–] despitethesnow 17 years ago

It's hard to choose one, they all were so great. I guess my ultimate favorite scene is the night before Claire tries to kill herself and she's laying on Jack while he is narrating in the background, "She looks at him again, then with a painful smile she switches off the light and leaves. The room is dark again. Claire is gone."

It's such an amazing movie.

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"If you like to cry, you're with the right guy."

Love the Hard Way

[–] hunterwcw 17 years ago

THE LOVE SCENES OF COURSE!!!!

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[–] copingwithcows 17 years ago

I have to say that the scene where Claire is screwing the guy in the bathroom, while Jack Waits outside. It's not a beuatiful scene, but it was this scene that made me realize he was human. He really goes through hell in it, which makes him touchable, affectable. Without it I don't think I could have forgiven the Character for his actions.

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[–] destiny5786 17 years ago

Besides the LOVE SCENES, I would have to say that my favorite scene was when they were in the restaurant/ theater when Claire works (the 2nd time) It's the first time we get to see them acting like a couple. They're getting along and no one upset. Jack calls her sexy and he promises to stay out of trouble (riiiiiight.) It's a beatiful scene and they actually appeared to be a normal and functional couple.

[–] ty-170 16 years ago

I agree with copingwithcows. The bathroom scene is a good scene. Its so dramatic. He makes a good dramatic actor.

[–] Shayziep 16 years ago

I also agree bathroom scene is great, but I think my favorite is when Claire is in the storage unit reading his book, and he walks in. When they are talking and he sighs and closes his eyes and asks her what to do. The look on his face right then is like real pain,sadness,etc. I was so taken aback at that. What a fantastic actor. Also to reply to an earlier post, asking if we would defend Jack's actions if he weren't played by A.B. My answer would be yes. I saw this movie a few years ago, I didn't really even know who he was. This movie turned me into a fan. Now I have seen them all. But this is my fav. close second is Harrisons Flowers.

[–] peahen78 10 years ago

I absolutely love that scene in the theater lobby where he's taping them. It's very well done. I like the "reformed guy" voice he does, also, it's very cute.

And of course, the bathroom scene. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[–] califlipmix 16 years ago

Every scene with Claire... She steals every scene. Maybe that is why she doesn't get much work anymore as a co star:)

[–] paragurl777 15 years ago

Absolutely the love scenes which I like to call the seduction scene. Actually he knew he had her when she showed up at the Staten Island Ferry. It is a good movie because we've have heard the story before... good girl gets turned out by bad boy. But this is independent film and the story takes a life and soul of its own. I don't know about but I feel as though I personally know the couple. I used to live in the Bronx at the time I saw this film and the scenery makes it authentic. I also felt Claire's pain when she slept with the trick trying to get back at jack.
I also love the fact that movie blends the old film Noire of the 40's and 50's with a millennium twist. I hope Hollywood doesn't try to remake this movie with Julia Roberts and Clive Owen lol. Trust me they will try but lets cross our fingers lol

[–] venus-butterfly11 12 years ago

When Clair and Jack are talking in the bedroom after she found him in bed with Pam. It was a sad scene, but it's the one that keeps coming to mind when I think of the movie. He lied to her, and told her he never loved her, only wanted to sleep with her. That was horrible and mean, and really hurt her and made her take revenge on him in sad ways, but I understood his intentions. He lied to get rid of her because he didn't feel that he was good enough for her. Without that scene, I don't think the following scenes when he finds her and follows her would be so significant. He lied about not loving her, but proves he did when we see his anger and hurt and jealousy. Powerful scene, in my opinion.