Post by Cannon on Nov 27, 2010 22:00:46 GMT -5
The Warmth - Spoiler Alert.
It's 2.00am on a Sunday morning and I had nothing to do so decided to read The Warmth and I must say, I am glad that I did. It is spectacular.
Being introduced to the character of Henry, from the outset you can tell that there is something not quite right with him and as the script goes on we get to know the stagnant personality. Early in the script, one of my favourite lines that sums up the character to a tee is "Yes, a glass of water with a lemon wedge on the rim of the glass, no straw, and only 3 ice cubes in the drink." It's just so deadpan and I imagine it would be fantastically delivered.
I loved Henrys blossoming relationship with Christine and how bubbly she was, I loved her being intrigued with Henry and him obviously finding it hard to connect. I knew she'd be a fantastic character when she pretended to be locked out of her apartment just to get to talk to Henry. His relationship with co-worker Charlie is also an exciting one. I really enjoyed those two together and obviously when it comes to a climax with Charlie lashing out, you could feel the emotion behind it.
Speaking of emotion, this script oozed it in almost everything it did. Whether it was Henry giving a speech, the obviously moving "Warmth" section or Charlies rant about how Henry can go to hell; it all had an undertone of real passion and it added to the overall experience ten fold.
I have to admit, when I was reading and Henry visited his parents graves and began to change personality wise I honestly thought it came across as forced. I would have preferred him to pledge to change, rather than outright do so. That being said, my reservations went away with the ending of the film seeing Henry help a woman who was being hassled and eventually dying. It was the definition of tragedy and the perfect ending to the film, in my eyes.
I must say, I rarely find myself so enthralled reading a script but this had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't get enough. I'm sure it might not be to everyones tastes and I could probably pick out a couple of flaws if I felt the need to; but I don't.
It's 2.00am on a Sunday morning and I had nothing to do so decided to read The Warmth and I must say, I am glad that I did. It is spectacular.
Being introduced to the character of Henry, from the outset you can tell that there is something not quite right with him and as the script goes on we get to know the stagnant personality. Early in the script, one of my favourite lines that sums up the character to a tee is "Yes, a glass of water with a lemon wedge on the rim of the glass, no straw, and only 3 ice cubes in the drink." It's just so deadpan and I imagine it would be fantastically delivered.
I loved Henrys blossoming relationship with Christine and how bubbly she was, I loved her being intrigued with Henry and him obviously finding it hard to connect. I knew she'd be a fantastic character when she pretended to be locked out of her apartment just to get to talk to Henry. His relationship with co-worker Charlie is also an exciting one. I really enjoyed those two together and obviously when it comes to a climax with Charlie lashing out, you could feel the emotion behind it.
Speaking of emotion, this script oozed it in almost everything it did. Whether it was Henry giving a speech, the obviously moving "Warmth" section or Charlies rant about how Henry can go to hell; it all had an undertone of real passion and it added to the overall experience ten fold.
I have to admit, when I was reading and Henry visited his parents graves and began to change personality wise I honestly thought it came across as forced. I would have preferred him to pledge to change, rather than outright do so. That being said, my reservations went away with the ending of the film seeing Henry help a woman who was being hassled and eventually dying. It was the definition of tragedy and the perfect ending to the film, in my eyes.
I must say, I rarely find myself so enthralled reading a script but this had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't get enough. I'm sure it might not be to everyones tastes and I could probably pick out a couple of flaws if I felt the need to; but I don't.
