A new video compiles scenes of movie characters breaking the fourth wall through such tactics as commenting to the camera or even just giving a knowing look. Video essayist Leigh Singer put together this supercut that highlights the various ways that movie directors and actors can convey humor and a knowing wink to the audience.
Check out the Breaking the 4th Wall II: Break Harder montage below. At the Vimeo website, you may find the list of films that appear in the video, such as The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), A Hard Day’s Night (1964), and The Big Lebowski (1998).
And yes, if you want more wall breaking, there was an earlier supercut of breaking the fourth wall from a few years ago. If you missed it, check out the first Breaking the 4th Wall Movie Supercut below (with list of movies available here).
Bonus “fourth wall” trivia: According to Wikipedia, most attribute the idea of the “fourth wall” to the philosopher and writer Denis Diderot.
What is your favorite moment of a movie breaking the fourth wall? Leave your two cents in the comments.
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