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A little premature

posted 9 years ago by caladon
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It's established that Twist uses his observation post and buzzer hook up to alert the crew when Lonnegan is about to receive the phony information and a second signal to alert the crew that he's on his way. However when Lonnegan leaves the betting parlor, the crew seems to break character a few seconds after the door closes. It would've made more sense to have Twist give an additional "all's clear" signal when he sees Lonnegan exit out of the alley just in case Lonnegan went back in unexpectedly. For such an elaborate con, not having an "all's clear" signal seemed a little risky.

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[–] movieghoul 9 years ago

True, but it's a convention of movies/TV to cut out dead time to keep the action moving. For example, anyone driving to a destination always finds a parking space right in front of the building they're going to.

[–] Thirdover4 8 years ago

<<For example, anyone driving to a destination always finds a parking space right in front of the building they're going to.>>

That's why I want to live in a movie.

[–] tecmosuperbowler 8 years ago

Or a TV show where it's possible to live in Midtown Manhattan while only marginally employed at best.

[–] jwalsh67 8 years ago

But if someone throws a net over your head, you are hopelessly trapped--the downside of ever living in a movie or TV show.

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[–] sawarrior 8 years ago

It's established that Twist uses his observation post and buzzer hook up to alert the crew when Lonnegan is about to receive the phony information and a second signal to alert the crew that he's on his way. However when Lonnegan leaves the betting parlor, the crew seems to break character a few seconds after the door closes. It would've made more sense to have Twist give an additional "all's clear" signal when he sees Lonnegan exit out of the alley just in case Lonnegan went back in unexpectedly. For such an elaborate con, not having an "all's clear" signal seemed a little risky.

You forgot one BIG factor: How is Twist going to give an "all clear" signal when he's in the betting parlor? Remember, he's the one who told Lonnegan he bet on the wrong horse.

[–] caladon 8 years ago

Point of fact I didn't; in this instance, I was referring to Lonnegan's first visit to the betting parlor. Twist didn't appear at the betting parlor until the final bet was placed.

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