I firmly believe that every single aspect of every scene has significance in the eyes of the writers and directors. So, what is the significance of Tommy dropping his pants to take a crap in the scene where he meets his cohort on the beech? Why is that important to the movie?
shareIt was the only way he could meet the French character (burying the soldier) and being alone.
That was actually poor writing, as they foreshadowed it 10 min earlier before the group got ambushed in the streets.
How does that make it poor writing?
shareIt seemed contrived.
shareContrived?
It's actually rather familiar to many veteran's stories of constantly being interrupted while trying to relieve themselves during combat.
I'll tell you what's contrived. The germans shooting "target practice" at the hull of a boat below the water line. The first three bullets are just above the water line. But then the rest of the bullets that follow are below it because the water comes in immediately.
A) Why would you aim below the water line for "target practice"?
B) Bullets would not penetrate the hull if they have already slammed into the surface of the water.
That whole bit was unnecessary an stupid.
Plot device?? I agree though, the hull of ship scene was "pas necessaire".
sharethe tide came in dummy!
shareTo show realism. These are realistic aspects throughout the film. Just like the guy who breaks his leg, mid-climbing up a roped ladder. Having an urge to crap, tripping, breaking a finger, are minute details that happen in real-life. Nolan was trying to capture every detail.
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