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Yes, but as portrayed in this movie, his decision is a turning point for his character. Sort of "No more Mr. Nice Guy."
Even in Larry's dream, using the money came to naught. He uses it to send off his brother, who is immediately shot by the "goy" neighbors. That's his conscience at work.
When he does decide to pass the kid and use the money, there are immediate "celestial" consequences: His X-rays probably contain very bad news, and Danny is about to be wiped out in a tornado... Maybe the daughter, too.
Remember too, Coen brothers movies are best understood as not necessarily happening in our own universe, but one similar to it with important differences.
After all, on Earth, how many Korean boys are named "Clive?"
No, but there seemed to be several strong Talmudic and Kabbalistic references throughout. This includes the "dybbuk" concept at the beginning.
I don't think it was a coincidence that Marshak, the mystical seer at the end, had a huge model of human teeth in his office. Danny goes right by it as he approaches Marshak.
There's another concept here: The succession of Rabbis who only offer Larry meaningless platitudes to his legitimate and important questions. I believe the story is told from the POV of Danny, not Larry. I certainly formed the same impression of Rabbinic "wisdom" when I was Bar MItzvah age, if not before.
Maybe THAT is what signifies spiritual adulthood!
The Rabbi's words might have just been a jumble to the stoned kid. He may've heard them as the words to the song. The Bass player's name may've momentarily slipped Danny's mind, and he projected that onto the Rabbi.
My Bar Mitzvah was one big blur, and I wasn't stoned!
Plus those particular words summarize the fearful part of becoming Bar Mitzvah: Suddenly being an adult, with all that implies to a still-juvenile mind. It's also an age at which the hypocrisies and falsehoods of religion and of many adult authority figures begin to become clear.
The movie made more sense to me as being filtered through Danny's mind. Remember the "radio" scene was intercut with the Dad's - Larry's Dr. visit. I think that shows at least some kind of connection; I took it as the son being the central POV.
I think they were setting up a sequel.
Are you sure Sykes (sniper) died? I wasn't sure the shots we heard were at her.
How 'bout Tommy Flanagan's character? He escaped, too. (scarface master of disguise)
Reynolds would've stood trial for a double murder. The "system" would ensure he'd get life... or death.
Common and Keys got away.
By gum, there IS a sequel!
Yeah, Flanagan's character got my attention right away.
He seemed unstoppable... in fact, he was.
I think Flanagan's scars are real. Way to make a career out of one of life's "lemons."
Yeah, Sharice reminded me of Wanda Sykes.
I also liked the third black lady, their "agent."
I liked him, too... evil and unstoppable.
Played by Tommy Flanagan. The scars are real.
An easy solution: Liz hits him in the head, but though she thinks she hits him point blank (to use your term), she maybe breaks his collar bone.
This was used to good effect in the Steve McQueen version of "The Getaway." [spoiler]"Doc" gave it his all to finish Rudy, and it showed just how powerful, relentless and evil Rudy was by getting himself fixed up enough to continue chasing the duo. [/spoiler]
It doesn't look familiar to me.
Here are IMDB's list of locations for John Wick. Maybe that will help.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2911666/locations
Well said.
I had the same thought about Eric leaving Rocco in that particular trash can on purpose. One way or another it would be a tie to bring Eric back into Nadia's life - he would think that way, anyway.
I also thought that Marv was using Eric to try to bring Bob into the robbery. Bob had served well in the Whelan situation back when. Remember? In the scene right before, Marv tells Eric he might be able to help him. I figured Eric asking for $10k would bring Bob to Marv asking for help. Marv would tell him there's a way he could quickly earn the $10k, i.e. rob the drop for Marv.
Marv had a plastic sheet ready in the trunk. Eric was already doomed, just not in the way Marv had planned.
Yes, very good.
I thought, though, that Marv engineered the $10k for the dog. Remember, just the scene before, he tells Deeds that he might be able to help Marv.
Reason? Marv thought it would bring Bob into the robbery plot, by coming over to ask Marv for the $10k. Marv could tell him "Well, there IS a way you can earn the money." He knew Bob was capable of such feats & maybe even would kill Deeds for Marv.
Bob did come over, but surprised Marv by warning him not to do it, instead.
That was Marv's last chance at redemption. He didn't take it & reaped the consequences.
Gee, I thought your handle was funny.
I agree... Nicely stated.
One other thought I had was that God is ready to forgive Bob. I think He nudged Bob & Nadia together so they could both find forgiveness together. (Nadia for her poor choices and what she tried to do to herself).
I'm sure I'll watch this again & probably read the story, too.
S P O I L E R S !!!
Looked like a different guy to me... Just a warning to Marv and Bob.
[spoiler]My thought is that Marv killed the "watch" guy and left the arm for Bob to find. Remember? Marv told Bob to remove the Xmas decorations. He knew Bob would find the bag with the arm.
Else, why would the Chechens put bloody money in the bag? They'd have it already & maybe even keep Marv scared enough to pay the $5k to them, too. Double their money and keep Marv in line.
Also, Marv's sidelong glances at Bob as he got close to and started inspecting the bag. I think Marv knew what was in there.
Marv also knew Bob would take responsibility for disposing of the arm, given Bob's skill in disposing of the previous victim. Marv is the only one who knew Bob did that deed. [/spoiler]
Probably other hi-cash businesses, as well: Laundromats, car washes, etc.
It's an interesting theory.
However, to me it was high heels. Nadia changed to go out with Bob and Rocco. She's made a decision that's an upswing in her life (by comparison, at least).
The Chechens would probably watch Bob and Nadia, probably knowing the reality of the events of that night. But Bob has proven to be a stable and dependable asset.
As to the vitriol, I've learned to filter it out. I think I know the post(s) you refer to, slathered with "idiot" and "moron" and "empty life' insults. It's a sad byproduct of the personality of many who sit behind keyboards. At least it's not a majority.
None of 'em would have the courage to talk to someone like that face-to-face. They've just been teased too much, themselves... probably in Jr. High.
Some of those posts do have nuggets of good info.
Gleaning valid analysis from name-calling, yes, some very good points, beginning with the OP.
I thought the "colostomy bag" referred to Marv's dad. Remember, he's in some kind of home and Marv and Patty are considering moving him "somewhere else" or even pulling his plugs. He probably has been wasting away for some time.
All the characters in this plucked one or another of my strings.
Very literate script, too. I'm sure I'll watch this movie again.
Ronin1432:
I see you posted that 9 years ago. I wonder what you've done since then.
If you're still doing a remake of this film, if it were I, I'd go back to the book first and start with that as the skeleton. I would put some references to this film for fans, esp. some of the famous Brando lines. But as you say, don't keep a specific actor in mind.
...or actress. How 'bout Scarlett Johansen in the Clayton role?
It's reminiscent of his previous score, about 1972, for the John Wayne movie "The Cowboys." That featured Toots Thielemans' harmonica, too.
The "evil" theme in that movie whenever Bruce Dern's character is about to show gives me chills to this day.
I do love the opening theme to this movie, too. So much so that I made an mp3 of it from the movie soundtrack. I had bought the LP of it, but that music was performed by some other orchestra, with a synth instead of a Harmonica. The volume was really low on it too. Very disappointing.
That theme really drew me into the movie; still does!
I took it as a kind of performance art of the day. Maybe a kind of stand-up comedian.
Perhaps taking a bit of advantage of the mentally-challenged "kid."
He probably confessed to everything.