Saturday, June 9, 2007

June 9 part 2 Ryan L.

The second part of the book reveals alot about the blueblood characters and Hannah. The party scene is one of the most intense parts of the book so far and should also hold the same tension in the film. Through out this part of the story Hannah has a slight darkness over her, and at this point in the story the thought that her secrets might be revield should keep the viewer on the edge of thier seat. This entire section of the book is a detailed look at Blue's relationship with the bluebloods, especially Jade. The Christmas dance scene is important. the "dance" is important in coming of age films. This is a point where true love usually flouishes or is denounced. This is funny because Blue's interaction with her date and his family is apathetic. She finds the entire experience boring until she meets up with Jade. I think this is an important scene because with most coming of age films the "dance scene" is usually one where the loner kid finally gets with the prom queen he always wanted (or some other romantic device like that). But this story shows the side of a person who is not really focused on the dance or her date. Its an interesting view of the other side of the School Dance scene. It doesnt make the viewer see blue as bad for leaving her date but the viewer is practically trying to push her to do it because you can see the mundane situation she is in.

Anothe important part of this section is the part where Blue run's away from her father. I thought finally some teenage defiance. The one thing this story has been lacking this whole time. Blue, a father's dream daughter finally defies her father when he suggests moving away. But i was dissapointed in how this part ended because things just slip back to normal after she calls him from the pancake house. i feel in the film this talk between her and her father needs to be in person and it needs a stronger conclusion if they are moving or not, this idea of Blue moving would be a climactic change in the flow of the story, i feel it should bbe drawn out for dramatic effect and this discussion between her and her father should have her defying her father more showing that she has grown alittle from the time she has spent with her peers away from her father.

Also in the translation of this book to film i find the Paris scene pointless. If taken out of the story it effects nothing. As a script writer adapting this book i would opt to take the paris scene out. it would make the film easier to shoot not having to shoot in Paris or making a place look like Paris. it would also help bringing the story to a more realistic cinematic length.

I also feel at this point in the film this section should start to suggest Hannah's pending death. I feel the film should not start off with giving away the fact that Hannah is the one to kill herself. They should hint that someone does die in the beginning but at this point in the film certain scenes should begin to foreshadow Hannahs death.

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