Posted by Jan den Breejen (145.53.141.105) on January 25, 2003 at 04:03:04:
Friends & Lovers (1999)
Friends for ten years, a group of twenty-somethings head for the ski slopes as guests of Ian's father. (Ian and dad are estranged because dad worked too many hours when Ian was a lad.) Dad has something to say, but Ian won't listen. Meanwhile, David is gay and virginal; Ian's business partner, Keaton, is unhappy that his sister Jane is pregnant with no plans to tell the father; Lisa is everybody's pal and no one's lover; John, stuck in adolescence, is always on the make. He brings German-born stunner, Carla, and promptly loses her affection to Hans, a fast-talking ski instructor. David meets Manny: they have chess in common. Soon, surprises abound as relationships take new turns.
Assessment of the characters:
Richie Keaton (Ian’s dad) – a clueless Devoted Style man; very immature, can’t even cook simple things.
Ian – the archetypical rebellious son, stubborn and very contrary and negativistic. Leisurely-contrary style.
Hans – funny narcissistic dreamer and egoist: Self Confident Style. Interesting example of what Claudio Naranjo means with his E7 type.
Carla – goal-focussed, energetic Self Confident Style fashion model.
Katherine (Richie’s secretary and lover) – seductive and expressive Dramatic Style woman.
(with Devoted Style?)
Jon – shameless liar and manipulator, showing off with conspicous consumption goods. Is rude towards little girl when she asks his attention; he’s only interested in her mother.
Lisa – prudish, didn’t fuck with the many attractive boys surrounding her for years. Conscientious Style would be the best pick.
Jan