that scene is absolutely required and i can't imagine the film without it.
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hi - please explain why you think so. i guess i missed the importance. thanks.
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And then the camera tracks past their photos and someone who knows the careers of O'Sullivan and Nolan can only get nostalgic seeing the old-time posed studio shots. "Jane" and "Michael Shayne" together!
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Hi jquick99
I agree that the scene is necessary in the film, it serves a few purposes.
1. First off the mood is in complete contrast from the one we see in the dinner scene during which Hanna's parents are making loving toasts and playing the piano and looking at each other adoringly. It gives the viewer a chance to see that the household was not all dreams and smiles for the girls growing up, that their parents were a mess and although probably wealthy were full of their own insecurities.
2. It also makes us understand how Hannah became such a strong woman. She most likely had to bear a lot of responsibility having show biz parents, one of which was an alcoholic. You can easily imagine how encouraging and being supportive to her sisters was a role that she fell into to make up for an emotionally jaded mother.
3. But most of all I think it shows how of herself Hannah gives to her loved ones. Not only do her sister's rely on her for emotional (and financial) support but even her parents need her to play referee.
I think all these come together in the argument she has with her husband played by Michael Caine. She gives so much and asks for nothing in return but as she replies. She "has enormous needs". That line is heartbreaking every time I watch it and it wouldnt have been as effective without knowing how much of herself Hannah gives and sacrifices for her family. She cant be blamed for being self-sufficient.
Anyway hope it helped and would like to hear yours or anyone else's thoughts.
It's indicative that the bickering has gone on between the couple most of their married lives. And being raised in such a household, took a toll on the 3 daughters. With 2 of the 3, having varying degrees of dysfunction in adult life.
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that scene is absolutely required and i can't imagine the film without it.
I think it's a lovely scene, and I get misty-eyed every time I watch it. It's clear that despite the harsh words, there was a lot of love there. And the photographs of the mother and father on the piano are wonderful. Such beautiful people. Mia never looked better in this film ... the apple certainly didn't fall far from the tree in that regard!
Agreed....it's a wonderful and very poignant scene. I think it goes to show that the sisters are kind of living the same drama their parents are, and that after many years of marriage...these conflicts are still built in. The scene ends with a silent reaffirmation of love, and I think that resounds throughout the film.
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