I got it–it's NOT about the plot!
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Maddyclassicfilms — 10 years ago(June 27, 2015 11:33 AM)
Maddy,
Yes, that is it. She did not believe in her own redemption because all around her led her to think no one else was achieving any redemption. She even questioned her therapist's ability to achieve anything (although of course WE see it was her fault she was not improving until the latter part of the film).
Hi Kenny. Glad it's not just me who sees it like that. I think Bree is such an interesting character she's trapped in a world she'd like to escape from, what she doesn't realise yet is that she can if she chooses to leave that way of life.
John Klute helps her realise she can leave and he helps her realise that not everybody is out to use her. I think this is why she's puzzled by him when they first meet, he doesn't want anything from her except to find the man responsible for calling her, she doesn't quite know how to deal with him. Jane does such a wonderful job portraying Bree's tough exterior but also her deep vulnerability which she has learnt to hide.
I think if this film was just about Bree and Klute it would still be superb. The scenes between them are my favourites and they have such an interesting developing relationship.
Go to bed Frank or this is going to get ugly
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