So many beautiful Jacob moments, each one so precious.  Part one for now with part two later in the week. Enjoy everyone, I know how much I loved making these & getting to fully appreciate the beauty that is Rob as Jacob all over again.

 

I could ramble on about Jacob for days, but thank Rob for having done such a magnificent job of bringing his essence to life, I don’t need to.  Rob’s performance speaking for itself, you can see, feel and understand him through every single nuance that Rob brings to the screen.  I can’t imagine this movie without him and am forever grateful Rob decided to go with this role.  Such a beautiful well written story, which was backed up by quality cast and a richness in cinematography I’ve not seen in years.  A visual feast I tell ya!

There are many aspects to Jacob and today I’ve chosen to celebrate Rob’s opportunity to showcase Jacob’s pureness of heart.

When Jacob is told by August to take control and jab Rosie – there is a shift in Jacob’s eyes when he realises what’s going down.  This is then followed by the non committal body language and my heart sinks for his understanding, each and every bloody time I watch.  A testament to Rob’s ability to portray Jacobs innocence, a naivety and I especially fell in love with Rob’s ability to make a huge impact with subtle seconds of helplessness when dealing with inner/outer conflict, which carries over to the next scene Maria was kind enough to edit for us.
The 2nd part to this clip takes us to where Jacob catches on that his buddy has been thrown off the train.  Intense moments for Jacob as he discovers a knife and heads over to take care of August. While loving Rob’s work here, I’m clutching to the edge of my seat in the state theatre (where am still reeling from having seen Rob in the flesh) and freaking the hell out.  Although I’d read the book and knew what was coming, Rob had me hooked regardless. With his face all beat up and a little wet from the rain (ahem), he enters the bedroom where the married couple lay, but only one sleeps.  I love how Rob speaks with his eyes.
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Golden Years Vertigo’s Favourite WFE Scene from RPAustralia on Vimeo.

“Let’s ava look atchya” – the moment Rob walked out onto the stage at The State Theatre really set the mood for this film.  The anticipation for it was so high.  When it was whispered to us that Rob was coming for a premiere, we couldn’t believe our luck.  Then when we received the invite to attend it was like all our Christmases had come at once.  The film did not disappoint.  As soon as I heard Christoph was in a film with Rob, I knew it would be great quality.  Sorry I’ll get back on track now to my fave scene.  I chose this scene because it gave us a glimpse at August’s darker side and Jacob’s innocence/naivete .  The fact that it contained the toothless lion is just a bonus.  Honestly, I’m so envious that Rob was able to work with and interact  with these type of animals – he would have been crazy not to jump at the chance to be involved.

 

Golden Years Maria WFE scene from RPAustralia on Vimeo.

PS.  Happy Birthday Jules – I’m hoping your gift is available more then likely in your birthday timezone than mine.

Hearing Jacob speak those words, my heart breaks. Everything he knew, the life he had is now gone. I love every single second of this beautiful movie, Rob’s performance as Jacob Jankowski is superb. Every piece of pain, grief & eventually happiness that he feels, is so beautifully conveyed by Rob. I cannot say enough how much I adore him.  For my choice, I just had to go with this beautiful scene, it touches my heart in exactly the same way to this day that it did the first time I saw the movie on the amazing & special night that was the Sydney WFE premiere. Jacob is so lost, nowhere to go, no family. The train comes along & Jacob takes a chance & jumps on it, not knowing that it is a circus train or that it will begin the next chapter of his life, give him a family again.  I love the emotion we feel from Rob in this scene, his expressions break my heart, his innocence, his grief, his desperation when he jumps on the train to his look of wonder, amazement, hope when he discovers what train he has stepped onto, the world he is now part of. The look of joy when he enters the menagerie & sees all those beautiful animals.   The words that he speaks in his voice over “I don’t know if I picked that train or that train picked me. but something told me my mother & my father sent it my way. I’d like to think that anyway” brings tears to my eyes each & every time. This right here, the circus, is the place that will become Jacob’s home, bring him happiness once more, a beautiful life with Marlena, a life that they both so truly deserve.  Jacob Jankowski I adore you, I adore this movie &  I cannot wait to spend the week with you. Enjoy everyone.

I just LOVE watching the countdown & seeing which beautiful character is revealed.  Thanks so much Jules for these awesome countdowns

Honestly I will stress this now – if you don’t have a sense of humour – don’t click the vid.  If you do and are offended – don’t abuse me, comment that you’re sick of me or tell me you’re unfollowing (just do it) because I’ve heard it all before.  I can’t make it simpler than that.  For others – some of my favourite Edward scenes – across all the Twilight movies.  I think it’s a fitting farewell.

Golden Years: Farewell Tribute to Edward from RPAustralia on Vimeo.