Question 1

What unusual suggestion did Benicio Del Toro make for the car chase scenes?

Accepted Answer

Benicio Del Toro suggested the unusual car chase scenes after the kidnapping, inspired by watching criminals do the same on Cops (1989).

Question 2

How did the film achieve such realistic gunfight tactics?

Accepted Answer

Christopher McQuarrie's brother, a U.S. Navy SEAL, served as technical advisor for the gunfight scenes, ensuring realistic coordinated movements and tactics.

Question 3

What happened during the filming of the opening scene with Ryan Phillippe and Sarah Silverman?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Phillippe accidentally punched Sarah Silverman in the opening scene, knocking her out. The makeup department used fake blood for the resulting lump.

Question 4

How did Benicio Del Toro influence his character's dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Benicio Del Toro suggested a 'less is more' approach for his character Harold Longbaugh, leading writer/director Christopher McQuarrie to cut down his lines.

Question 5

Which festival officially selected The Way of the Gun?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the BFI London Film Festival in 2000.

Question 6

What unusual suggestion did Benicio Del Toro make for the car chase scenes?

Accepted Answer

Benicio Del Toro suggested the unusual car chase scenes after the kidnapping, inspired by watching criminals do the same on the TV show Cops (1989).

Question 7

How did the film achieve such realistic gunfight tactics?

Accepted Answer

The realism in coordinated movements, use of cover, and room-clearing tactics came from Christopher McQuarrie's brother, a U.S. Navy SEAL who served as technical advisor.

Question 8

What happened when Ryan Phillippe accidentally punched Sarah Silverman in the opening scene?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Phillippe accidentally punched Sarah Silverman, knocking her out. When she woke up, he was almost in tears, apologized for a week, and makeup used fake blood with the lump becoming a continuity bonus.

Question 9

Which festival officially selected The Way of the Gun?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the BFI London Film Festival in 2000.

Question 10

What is the basic story of The Way of the Gun?

Accepted Answer

Two criminal drifters without sympathy kidnap and hold for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man, getting more than they bargained for.

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