The finished dance at the end of Silver Linings was one of the most interesting and symbolic moments in the entire film. While it wasn't exactly the winning dance of the night, it was the perfect moment for the characters. The music, slow classical sounds mixed with a quick cut to a fast paced song from The White Stripes, is especially symbolic of Pat and Tiffany's personalities. They switch from high to low with no introduction or warning, leaving half the people watching completely and utterly confused. The other half rides the roller coaster with them, elated during their fast paced song and emotional during the slow. Even their score, a measly 5 out of 10, shows something. It's not a great score, not even a very good one, but Pat and Tiffany got exactly what they needed. They won the parlay, and the entire dance process is ultimately what won them each other. What other moments in the film foreshadowed or symbolized Pat and Tiffany?
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Silver Linings Playbook
The finished dance at the end of Silver Linings was one of the most interesting and symbolic moments in the entire film. While it wasn't exactly the winning dance of the night, it was the perfect moment for the characters. The music, slow classical sounds mixed with a quick cut to a fast paced song from The White Stripes, is especially symbolic of Pat and Tiffany's personalities. They switch from high to low with no introduction or warning, leaving half the people watching completely and utterly confused. The other half rides the roller coaster with them, elated during their fast paced song and emotional during the slow. Even their score, a measly 5 out of 10, shows something. It's not a great score, not even a very good one, but Pat and Tiffany got exactly what they needed. They won the parlay, and the entire dance process is ultimately what won them each other. What other moments in the film foreshadowed or symbolized Pat and Tiffany?
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I completely agree. I never would have noticed this. In retrospect, it is symbolism at its finest. In the end, all they needed was each other, especially because this is not a typical love story.
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