Deliverance is an odd movie. Did you watch it?

Question

The squeal like a pig scene is pretty disturbing, but it was the panicked reaction to killing the miscreant that seemed out of place.

I mean, killing those miscreants was the right thing to do, so why so upset about it?

Answer 1

in that particular moment, I dont believe tha they were upset for killing those men because they were in fear for their lives. I think at that moment fear had basically taken over all emotions at the time since one man was just as scared as the other. Burt Reynolds saved their hides in that scene and the acting performance done by Jon Voight, Ned Beatty, and even the two hillbillies was in my opinion why it won the Academy Award for best picture. I assure you, go back and watch that part again and you will notice it more each time you watch it, they are crying because of the fear that was bottled up and the fact that they believed they were going to die. Excellent movie the only thing I didnt like about it was it gave banjo players like me a bad stereotype. I have all my teeth by the way.

Answer 2

The "average" or "normal" person never directly encounters violent death or murder during their lifetime. Deliverance--a drama-- seeks to portray a realistic situation, in which average guys are confronted with the act of killing a human being, and its repercussions. If it were an action thriller, the killing would be no big deal, but in a drama, people are expected to display moral disgust, fear, and horror at the idea of killing.

Answer 3

Well, I thought the movie was brilliantly acted and directed. I liked the scenic value. However, I think they were upset about shooting the guy, because it is not something you would expect to have to deal with and plus they were all shocked and upset and traumatized! It was traits like that, that made the movie realistic.

Answer 4

YES,
Great Movie!

Answer 5

i ve watched it a few times. its a very good, interesting movie. dueling banjos is very good also. poor kid.