I love to play with the notion of who the protagonist is…
“I love to play with the notion of who the protagonist is - who is the audience supposed to root for? I did it in 'Sicario' and feel it was the strength of the script - guiding the audience's allegiance toward the villain because they think he's the hero, until it's revealed that he's the villain.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Shifting audience sympathy challenges moral expectations and deepens narrative impact.
In simple terms: Changing perspective reshapes story.
Key Takeaway
Play with audience alignment.
Themes
storytelling
perspective
morality
Mood
thoughtful
intriguing
Type
analytical
creative
When to use this quote
- film analysis
- writing workshops
- marketing
- political
Key Concepts
narrative structure
character ambiguity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ethically shift audience loyalty?
- What makes a villain relatable?
A Different Perspective
Risk of alienating viewers if twists feel forced.