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 Post subject: The movie revolver
PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:35 am 
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Here is a great scene from the movie Revolver that I think anyone on the site could appreciate. I'll just warn you that it has some course language that could offend some sensitive egos ;)

"The greatest con that he ever pulled was making you believe that he is you." Beautiful line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3vM1PcrV0k


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 Post subject: Re: The movie revolver
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I always have trouble actually hearing what is being said in movies and clips like this. I got the main point though, especially at the end. He stopped fearing, did not let ego win. I feel bad for the other guy, of course. He had lots of obvious fear.
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 Post subject: Re: The movie revolver
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Wow, amazing scene!

Is that a good example of big time lowering entropy or what :P


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 Post subject: Re: The movie revolver
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I think Ray Liotta or the "perceived enemy" is suppose to symbolize everything external that we believe causes our pain and unhappiness. But once you eliminate the real enemy(ego) then the external forces have no real power. Hence why he has the gun pointed directly at Jason Statham but he is unable to harm him or influence him because at this point Jason has eliminated his ego.


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 Post subject: Re: The movie revolver
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Great movie.
If someone didn't see it.. go rent it or something.


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 Post subject: Re: The movie revolver
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Very good. I liked that: "You are not me." The key is: "Who is in control, love or fear?"

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Soprano I love the quote in your signature, beautiful stuff.


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Thank you Nonphixion, that's a key to keep entropy low. Keep bringing good stuff! Do you have a shorter nick?

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