I've done movies I'm very proud of, but there's always a sense of: 'Come see this shiny new car!' The question I hate the most is: 'Why should people see it?'
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I like films that take their time a little bit more and don't show you all of their cards right away, characters that are conflicted and contradicting and seem one way at first and then suddenly turn out to be something else.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the value of storytelling that unfolds gradually, revealing complex characters over time.
Oscar Isaac emphasizes the importance of nuanced storytelling in films, where characters are allowed to develop depth through their conflicts and contradictions. He appreciates films that resist immediate clarity, instead enticing viewers to engage more deeply with the narrative as it reveals unexpected complexities and transformations in its characters.
Themes
StorytellingCharactersDepthFilmConflictNarrative
In practice
Example use cases
In a film analysis discussion, I might use this quote to illustrate the significance of character development.
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