This scene is masterfully done. And the fact that there is no happy ending (this is Hollywood remember) makes it perfect. And human. And makes you hold your kids that bit tighter.
This is one of the most brilliant pieces of screenwriting in the entire history of cinema. By seguing from a child being punished over a minor mishap to a tragedy that captivates the film's whole universe and stops everyone in their tracks, Allen completely catches the viewer off guard and shows what truly matters in our time on this planet. It is a genuine masterstroke in storytelling.
Interesting, because I took it as speaking to the ultimate manipulation of mass media, the fact that this father could feel for a dead child a compassion he can’t extend to his own son.
@@spb7883 Yes, but Polly Phelps didn't try to dye his wife's best coat purple with her new chemistry set, ruining it in the process. The son wasn't in peril. It's easier to feel compassion for Polly than it is for his son at that time.
a film and an overestimated scene, this film is a masterpiece and the manipulation of emotions that makes this scene and all this film better, since it speaks of a part of American history not so recognized but very important
Kinda sad how in today's America it's more acceptable to be distant from your relatives. Grandma and Grandpa shipped away to some retirement home, cousins you knew as kids are now distant memories. It's kinda cool to see a family with extended members sharing a home and sharing the good and bad times together.
I get tired of those kinds of comments about retirement homes. Those decisions have been gutwrenching for my family, but they were the best for everyone given the circumstances.
Who is that radio announcer on the Phelps scene? “The child is not alive”… I remember hearing him a lot as an unseen voice back in the day. Such a distinctive voice, in a talent laced gem of a film.
Late reply, but on the Internet Movie Data Base there are altogehter 7 credits for "Radio Voice" no way I'd be able to figure out who is who. I guess you would have to be a real business insider to determine that so many years later.
@@matthewshapiro4072 I have a fragment of memory that this was somewhere in Pennsylvania, sometime in the 60s. It's such a fragment that I could be wrong on both counts.
I know that this and the real life story that it was based off did not end well, but four decades later with Baby Jessica, that story had more of a happy ending!
Kinda sad how in today's America it's more acceptable to be distant from your relatives. Grandma and Grandpa shipped away to some retirement home, cousins you knew as kids are now distant memories. It's kinda cool to see a family with extended members sharing a home and sharing the good and bad times together.
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This scene is masterfully done. And the fact that there is no happy ending (this is Hollywood remember) makes it perfect. And human. And makes you hold your kids that bit tighter.
This is one of the most brilliant pieces of screenwriting in the entire history of cinema. By seguing from a child being punished over a minor mishap to a tragedy that captivates the film's whole universe and stops everyone in their tracks, Allen completely catches the viewer off guard and shows what truly matters in our time on this planet. It is a genuine masterstroke in storytelling.
Interesting, because I took it as speaking to the ultimate manipulation of mass media, the fact that this father could feel for a dead child a compassion he can’t extend to his own son.
@@spb7883 Yes, but Polly Phelps didn't try to dye his wife's best coat purple with her new chemistry set, ruining it in the process. The son wasn't in peril. It's easier to feel compassion for Polly than it is for his son at that time.
@@lemorab1 Exactly LOL
The way Julie Kavner gently brushes her hand over Joe ‘s hair during the end just gets me.
a film and an overestimated scene, this film is a masterpiece and the manipulation of emotions that makes this scene and all this film better, since it speaks of a part of American history not so recognized but very important
I don't usually like Woody Allen movies, but I loved this one.
Kinda sad how in today's America it's more acceptable to be distant from your relatives. Grandma and Grandpa shipped away to some retirement home, cousins you knew as kids are now distant memories. It's kinda cool to see a family with extended members sharing a home and sharing the good and bad times together.
I get tired of those kinds of comments about retirement homes. Those decisions have been gutwrenching for my family, but they were the best for everyone given the circumstances.
True in many ways , my cousins , yes, are now distant memories .
One of the saddest things I have ever seen in a movie. And that is saying a lot.
Who is that radio announcer on the Phelps scene? “The child is not alive”… I remember hearing him a lot as an unseen voice back in the day. Such a distinctive voice, in a talent laced gem of a film.
I think he's the guy that said GI Joe will return after these messages on the 80's cartoon...
Late reply, but on the Internet Movie Data Base there are altogehter 7 credits for "Radio Voice" no way I'd be able to figure out who is who. I guess you would have to be a real business insider to determine that so many years later.
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This was based on the true story of Kathy Fiscus. So sad.
...and it happened again years later (luckily the little girl survived that time).
@@matthewshapiro4072 I have a fragment of memory that this was somewhere in Pennsylvania, sometime in the 60s. It's such a fragment that I could be wrong on both counts.
@@matthewshapiro4072 Jessica McLure,1987
I know that this and the real life story that it was based off did not end well, but four decades later with Baby Jessica, that story had more of a happy ending!
A movie of pure genius
There's some interesting videos here on TH-cam about the story this is based on. Molly Phillips I believe. It happened in California.
Kathy fiscus
Kind of puts things into perspective,doesn’t it?
RIP Julen
How horrible! I remember around 1987 with Baby Jessica McClure the same thing happened and it was a happy ending.
Ace in the Hole
Kinda sad how in today's America it's more acceptable to be distant from your relatives. Grandma and Grandpa shipped away to some retirement home, cousins you knew as kids are now distant memories. It's kinda cool to see a family with extended members sharing a home and sharing the good and bad times together.