Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Hangover "Wolf Pack" Speech
The "wolf pack" speech from The Hangover immediately comes to mind when I hear the phrase "public speaking". In this scene, Alan gives a speech to his three friends about how he no longer feels like a loner, and finally feels accepted among his peers. Although he is not addressing the entire general public, Alan is speaking to a group of peers to communicate how he feels. Like any good speaker, Alan projects his voice, makes eye contact, and is very clear about his main message. He fumbles over some of his words, yet makes it known that his friends mean the world to him. The actual content of Alan's speech may seem rudimentary, and even childish, but his passion and genuine love for his friends make his speech very effective. He relates to them by using humor and speaking from the heart. Alan's sincerity evokes emotion in his buddies, as shown by their smiling, and they realize that they are extremely important to him. This moment shared between them then becomes a bonding experience and leaves a lasting impression on them.
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Sooooo original lol, loved it.
ReplyDeleteYour discussion of audience is also interesting, as the characters in the film constitute one audience, but what about audiences watching the film? Considering the speech from theater/home audiences' perspectives, would your analysis change at all?
ReplyDeleteI never saw the Hangover, but because of this post, I really want to see it!
ReplyDeleteApril, the movie is hilarious! I didn't really think about how there is a broader audience of the "viewers", but that is what makes it so funny. You get to watch them make a fool of themselves when they would rather not have anyone know about their shenanigans. The screenwriter(s) definitely succeeded in entertaining in my opinion!
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