...where Davis and Chris are in the hardware store talking about Chris' sexual orientation.
Did anyone else think that that scene was incredibly well-done? I thought it was one of the most honest and down-to-earth discussions of 'coming out' in a movie, and it was also very powerful and even funny. It helped us understand Chris as a character and person without resorting to being dumbed-down or being exploitative of his sexual orientation.
Yeah, that was a really well handled scene. Both in writing and performances. I can definitely see the actor who played Chris going places in the future.
shareHe reminded me of River Phoenix
shareBefore or after his death? Ok, not funny. Got it.
...because if it's before, then it's really mean to the kid! Ok, ok, I leave, Jesus, no need to push. Hey! I had a ja...*door slams shut*...cket... GODDAMNIT! *rain starts*
People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefsī²
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shareExactly, they tap into all the underlying shades of humor in situations in this movie. Also, this scene doesn't stigmatize sexual orientation and doesn't over-politicize it (doesn't get lost in political correctness). He's relating to the boy and trying to be a friend to him when they both really need one.
shareI think that Davis handled that situation pretty stellar for someone who didn't have any kids. And I actually thought that when he was taking Karen to the event where they were announcing the scholarship winners, he was gonna add Chris to the list. That would be have been a great twist to the movie!
shareI agree, I thought that scene was beautifully done! It was so real. Davis did a great job of not being too delicate but letting Chris know that being gay is okay. I loved that we got to see how these conversations really happen..... not in some sit down, tense setting, but usually a random moment that seems like a good time to bring it up.
shareI think if I had felt that safe to have had that type of conversation with my own dad or even a father figure when I was 15 it would have made things so much simpler when I got older. that scene was really well written.
shareFantastic and Gyllanhaal as likeable as ever
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Great scene, honest and simple. So many kids need to hear something like that from someone they can trust growing up.
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that was a very nicely done scene.
both actors were great.
the whole scene and theme was completely unnecessary.
shareNot at all. It explained a lot about the kid. The kid was one of the main characters in the movie. What made you feel that it was unnecessary? Did it make you uncomfortable?
sharelol don't try to homophobe me. I even love Philadelphia. But JMV just loves to put in those gay propaganda notes in his movies, whether they are need or not. Right here that was absolutely not needed, the movie was focused on something totally different, and shoving out of place themes is a bad taste from the creator.
sharelol don't try to homophobe me. I even love Philadelphia. But JMV just loves to put in those gay propaganda notes in his movies, whether they are needed or not. Right here that was absolutely not needed, the movie was focused on something totally different, and shoving out of place themes is a bad taste from the creator, and propaganda and stuffing your personal ideas onto the viewer is a bad move and a bad taste.
shareWho are you to say that the intent of the director was to spread "gay propaganda"? Furthermore, what exactly IS gay propaganda? You are either a) gay or b) not gay. No scene from a movie can change that. Can you please explain some more? I'm genuinely curious about your weird assumptions.
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