Well now, if you ever watched that film “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” you might’ve noticed somethin’ strange about the way they talk in it. I reckon it don’t sound like how most folks talk in everyday life. It’s all so stiff and unnatural, like they’re tryin’ to talk with a stick up their backs. Now, let me tell you, that ain’t by accident. No, no. That’s all part of the plan. The way they talk in that movie, it ain’t about makin’ you feel comfortable or makin’ you like the characters. It’s to make you feel a little uneasy, like somethin’s wrong but you can’t quite put your finger on it.
First off, you gotta understand, when I heard the title of the movie, “Killing of a Sacred Deer,” it made me think of them old Greek myths. You know, them stories where gods and heroes are doin’ all sorts of wild things, and there’s always some big question of morality or fate involved. So when you watch this movie, you start to think it’s somethin’ like that. But the weird way they talk, like they’re all tryin’ to sound so formal and distant, it makes it hard to figure out just where you are, or who’s really in control of what’s goin’ on.
Now, I ain’t no expert on these films or nothin’, but it’s clear that the way the characters speak is meant to distance you from ’em. Take Steven, for instance. He’s the heart surgeon played by Colin Farrell. He’s a good man, tries to live a good life with his family. But when you hear him talk, he don’t sound like no heart surgeon. He don’t even sound like a regular person! His speech, and the speech of most everyone in the movie, is all flat and monotone. There’s no life in it, like they’re all just goin’ through the motions. I suppose that’s what they wanted, to make you feel like somethin’s wrong with them, somethin’ off about the whole situation.
And let me tell you, that’s how it is with the whole film. It ain’t about making you care about the people. No sir, it’s about makin’ you ask questions. You see, Martin, that young feller, he shows up and starts messin’ with Steven and his family. He ain’t just doin’ it to mess around either. Oh no, he’s got some serious business. And the whole time, while things get worse and worse, the way they talk—so cold and distant—just makes everything feel even more strange. You ain’t supposed to get attached to them. You ain’t supposed to like ’em. You’re supposed to wonder what’s really goin’ on in their heads, and what they might do next.
Now, I reckon some folks might think that the odd way they talk is just some fancy movie thing, but it’s more than that. It’s all about how they want you to feel. The stiffness in their words helps the whole movie feel unsettling, like you’re stuck in a bad dream. Every word seems calculated, like they’re sayin’ it just to move the plot along, not because they actually feel somethin’. And that’s what keeps you on edge the whole time.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s some real good stuff in this movie, even if it’s all so strange. The heart surgery scenes, for example, they’re real. They filmed ‘em during a real operation. That’s somethin’ you don’t see every day, I tell ya. You can almost feel the tension from the surgeons, the quietness in the room, as if everyone’s just goin’ through the motions, not really talkin’ much. It’s a bit like the characters in the movie, ain’t it? All stiff, just doin’ what they gotta do, not really thinkin’ or feelin’.
And then there’s Martin. Oh, he sure knows how to mess with people. He ain’t just some innocent kid. No, he’s got a purpose. And he uses that weird way of talkin’ to get under Steven’s skin. Like that time he asked Steven to show him his armpits—now that’s just plain odd! But it’s all part of the game, part of makin’ you uncomfortable, makin’ you wonder what the heck’s goin’ on in that young man’s head.
So, when you watch this movie, just remember: it ain’t about the characters being real or relatable. It’s about making you feel uneasy, like you’re watchin’ something you shouldn’t be. The way they talk, all stiff and unnatural, is just another tool to keep you on edge, keep you wondering what’s gonna happen next. The whole thing’s meant to feel wrong, to make you question everything, and that’s what makes it so powerful. I reckon that’s why people keep talkin’ about it even after the credits roll. It sticks with you, like a bad dream you can’t shake off.
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