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The 4th Wall

posted 16 years ago by annMelinda
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reference to 4th wall with ****

To be quite honest, i saw the original and i actually thought the original ONLY slightly (very slightly) better--- only, because im guessing, subconsciously, I could relate to this more. I was born and bred in New York and i'm just a bit younger than most people who are posting.

I liked the original for its quirky acting and the fact that since it was the first time watching the film and the contents. i.e. the story- it was refreshing.

i liked the film.

but i loved this one. maybe it's because i have a thing for the leading actors(es)
elisha is wild enough to fit the role, and i was surprised. and SURPRISE of all surprises Jesse Bradford delivers a good performance (despite me seeing him in only one other film. COUGH. BRING IT ON. COUGH. (slightly ashamed))

but anyway ******************

I loved how in the American Film, he was able to break the 4th wall--- i can't remember if he did this in the original film. but when they're in the park he turns to the camera and delivers his line. for some reason, it always gives me the chills--- for actions movies and etc. it's not as effective-- but for a movie like this, it makes me greatful for such a thing to exsist.

crazy/not?

idk. im high off life and 5 AM coffee.

[–] m0j0deuce 16 years ago

I loved how in the American Film, he was able to break the 4th wall--- i can't remember if he did this in the original film.

Glad you enjoyed the American version. However, if you can't remember whether Cha Tae Hyun "broke" the 4th wall in the original, you clearly did not appreciate the original as much as one can.

[–] keith-891 16 years ago

yeah cha tae hyun broke the 4th wall in the original too
thats probably where they got the idea. altho i think the american version was surprisingly good

[–] d0ttt 16 years ago

oh soo thats what its called.. whenn an actor "talk" to the audtience.. right?

where did this happen in the original? i forgot...

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[–] airlight-europe 16 years ago

I don't remember them breaking the fourth wall in the original. Atleast I can't remember any actor on screen talking to the camera.

I do remember one point where the lead actor turns around and looks into the camera in a way that implies that he is communicating with us. But I don't seem to recall anyone saying anything to the camera.

Also the reason it worked in the remake was that the whole story was a narrative from Charlie's point of view. Since he was already telling us the story in voice-overs, it didn't feel out of place or sudden to have him also address the camera directly.

[–] Michaelbunkb 7 years ago

Not the whole was a narrative from Charlie's point of view. At least a few small scenes does not include Charlie like Jordan's visit to the bathroom.