Persona Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 He couldn't provide an extra dose, he waited all that time and then lasted like eight seconds with her. Quote In an interstellar burst, I am back to save the Universe. Filmsweep by Persona. 2013 Film Journal. IlPersona. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Arkadin Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) He couldn't provide an extra dose, he waited all that time and then lasted like eight seconds with her. Naturally. Forgive me if I seem a bit more voyeuristic, but I daresay I would have felt the impact of that moment more had the film actually given us a sex scene (albeit an awkwardly brief one). Like most other key narrative moments in AN EDUCATION, it's decidedly underplayed. But what I meant by my comment is that I would have liked things to be a little more sensual and passionate before Jenny and her grown-up lover actually get around to doing the business in order to accentuate the deflation later. There's not a particularly great sense of attraction or desire. Sexual desire thrives on waiting, but the film fails to deliver any real sense of tension or anticipation. As a result, the deflation seemed rather of a piece with what had come before, rather than a letdown. Edited April 23, 2010 by Ryan H. Quote I've Seen That Movie Too Link to post Share on other sites
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