Re: Quad the movie

["Stuart Pittman" <stoo@cae.ca>]

Mark Leaman mentioned,

>But never have I gotten any hint that Jimmy has four personalities from
>the movie (except his Dad's line: "Bloody split personality!").

    The only other "hints" that I can think of are the shots involving mirror
images. When Jimmy is behind the house repairing his scooter, his face is
reflected into each of its 4 mirrors. Also, there is also another "multiple"
reflection scene in the office lavatory. After the two suits exit our hero is
left standing in front of the mirror in which there are another 2 or 3 Jimmys.
Although these references are rather subliminal for the general public, the
symbolism works well (for those in the know). If only the split personality
aspect had been played up a bit more...oh well.
    (As well, in the film accompanying the Quad concerts last fall, Jimmy is
talking in a hallway with a mirror on the wall right beside him. Naturally
his other image is clearly visible.)

"How does the mirror affect you?"
Stoo