Namwene Mukabwa is a Collider author focusing on classic, Western, historical, and contemporary films and television series.
Some of cinema's most iconic films have originated from bizarre sources and inspirations. Christopher Nolan's fascination with dreams and the subconscious mind famously gave us one of the most mind-bending movies, Inception. In the same breadth of bizarre inspirations for films, James Cameron's iconic film The Terminator originated from a fever dream he had while sick, where he envisioned a metallic skeleton emerging from fire.
But it's not just the origin that fascinated Mackendrick, who also appreciated the eccentric characters presented in Rose's screenplay. These characters are far from the cool, collected criminals typically seen in heist films. His direction, he argues, was to keep the characters as true to their fantastical descriptions as possible.
Professor Marcus' caricatured physical appearance — exaggerated teeth and unnerving smile — alongside his gang members' peculiarities, and his outlandish ideas contrast with Mrs. Wilberforce's innocence, which sets the pace for a whimsical and dreamlike atmosphere that draws you into the story. Marcus is not your typical suave or competent criminal. Instead, he is bumbling, awkward, and hilariously ineffectual. Professor Marcus' gang must outplay the unassuming Mrs.
The film enhances this humor through a deliberate showing of these actions rather than just relying on dialogue. For instance, while posing as musicians in Mrs. Wilberforce's house, they are on high alert to be close to their instruments and to take up their"practice" positions to pretend to play the recorded orchestra music playing each time Mrs. Wilberforce knocks on their door. The movie maximizes their individual characterization for comedic effect. Mrs.
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