Okay, after this, I’m leaving the Philip Seymour Hoffman, older psychopathic brother, character alone.
This family keeps rattling around in my head (this is not good news for friends and family who’d prefer I had Mary Poppins in there). One of the things I like about a good story is when the writer has the courage and skill to put the entire story right there in the first scene. BtDKYD opens with PSH older brother having sex with his wife. So what does that tell you? He’s watching in a mirror. Sexy? No. He’s watching HIMSELF.
This is a great example for writers and stands as a word to the wise to those of you out there scouting the world for true love or friendship. If he/she orders take-out without asking what you want, look out. If he/she ”tells” you what you should order, run.
Okay, already. I’m done with that movie. I think.
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