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The Son

posted 9 years ago by monifest
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What was the point of making the son so weak and wimpy? Hated him.

[–] Naturegirl155 9 years ago

He had to be the antithesis to Noah's strong physical and emotional presence so that:

1) The audience would accept Claire's infatuation with Noah and not mistake it for some reverse Oedipal drive to replace her husband with her son.

2) As a weak wimpy kid living with his mother, he was drawn to Noah in more of a father/son relationship than a friendly or even fraternal way.

3) The writers didn't have time to develop any depth to the characters so they are all archetypes who react and respond dramatically and artificially.

[–] monifest 9 years ago

I actually think this story should have been in a college setting rather than high school. The guy is so clearly not a high schooler and there is so much wrong with the story.

[–] Naturegirl155 9 years ago

I completely agree! Most of the high school scenes seemed forced and laughable.

[–] psalmverse6-844-865746 9 years ago

I totally agree with that! He's REALLY 28! Sexy? Yeah,I guess. A trim, fit and tanned young male body can EASILY make ME GAGA! (No,I DON'T mean the lady kind, either!)

[–] p_milli_427 9 years ago

agree with some other points.. I think the main cause of this is to drive the plot more.. if her son was say strong and confident, he wouldnt form a friendship with the guy and would be able to easily whoop him once things got sketchy... left no room for hostage taking and sleeping with his dream girl..

[–] coldnaps 9 years ago

cliched script