Kevin Kline + Linda Hunt
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Traianus — 11 years ago(August 07, 2014 06:43 AM)
It would be ridiculous to say there was no possibility of romantic feelings between the two.
No it wouldn't. Not every relationship between a man and a woman is defined by romance. It is possible for for men and women to have relationships based on genuine friendship and affection without the romance. To say otherwise is what would be ridiculous. -
Injinn — 10 years ago(August 26, 2015 03:35 PM)
I pretty much said that exact thing with the rest of my comment.
It is ridiculous to say there is no possibility of romantic feelings because we can't see into their minds. We don't know if Stella was attracted to Paden, or if in some way Paden was attracted to Stella's manner and charm. We can't know so to say that it is impossible is narrow-minded.
I agree that relationships between men and women do not have to be inherently romantic, or sexual. However, it is impossible for anyone to know what was going through Paden's and Stella's minds. We don't know what, internally, they felt for each other beyond their outwardly displayed friendship.
THAT is what I was saying not that they absolutely had to have romantic feelings for one another. -
d112cons — 16 years ago(November 28, 2009 01:12 PM)
There's a chance for a romantic relationship, but I didn't read it that way at all. I saw the relationship between Stella and Paden as something more rare, and deeper: kindred spirits. Two like-minded souls who find each other by chance, and are immediately drawn to one another. These encounters grown into the deepest of friendships, and are rare even in romantic encounters.
To me, it would almost lessen their connection were they to become romantic. Soulmates are so much harder to find. -
biggestfitz — 16 years ago(February 06, 2010 08:14 PM)
I actually saw Silverado the night it opened in 1985; I was just out of high school, and we went to the movies just about every weekend. It was a big deal because the western genre was considered just about dead. I remember coming out of the theater thinking it was awesome. I've seen it several times since(It's on right now in fact), and it is still a fun movie.
Secondly, Kevin Cline and Linda Hunt are both fantastic actors, so the chemistry between them just made them both that much better. It would have been interesting if they had expanded on that relationship, and I would have loved to have seen a sequel.
Glad you finally found this movie.
Best Wishes,
Fitz -
rexgraine — 16 years ago(February 27, 2010 06:04 PM)
I imagine that the role of Stella was written for a conventionally pretty actress who was supposed to have standard romantic sparks with Paden. When they cast Linda Hunt, it definitely changed the vibe of the relationship. I guess the filmmakers liked the ambiguity.
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fugazzi49 — 12 years ago(October 13, 2013 12:33 AM)
The Kline-Hunt pairing was one of the most memorable parts of the film. I also see it as a meeting of mind and spirit without the encumbrance of a romance. But as you said, it was possibly originally written for a more conventionally attractive actress. Given the time period, I can imagine Kathleen Turner in the role, and that would have changed the chemistry considerably.
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residentevil6901 — 12 years ago(January 29, 2014 08:36 AM)
I for one sure am glad they didn't have any kind of romantic scenes between them as it was not needed and they just seemed to be good friends as they both had similar likes and respect for each other. I liked the way it turned out
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spiderbat-863-656723 — 11 years ago(February 12, 2015 04:05 AM)
I'd simply say that the director has shown very clearly a relationship between Stella and Paden based on sympathy and mutual respect, without directly implying but without excluding other aspects.
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greenbudgie — 10 years ago(September 01, 2015 02:42 AM)
They were good together. I didn't interpret their chemistry as romantic. It seemed too unlikely. But there was a hint of sexual interest between them. Very thought-provoking relationship to put on screen. Interesting and unusual. Linda Hunt was great as Stella. I need to see more of her performances.
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Nikon11 — 10 years ago(November 10, 2015 07:45 AM)
It was exactly as you describe, not romantic, but just with a little bit of joking about it.
I'm glad that they didn't put a conventional love-interest in there that would've only served to confuse the relationship as something it wasn't.
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