I don't think Jimmy's sensitivity was out of character at all, just ironic. It is difficult to have any feelings towards someone cold or devoid of any feeling. I find it easier to sympathise with Jimmy because of the sensitivity of his nature and lack of control he has over his mind. As I've discussed the screenplay with Ed so many times that any intrepretation of my own would be only the places that personal intepretations is totally meant to happen I understand everything that goes on and the reasons Ed wrote it as he did, and also have an understanding of how he wants it to look on film. I think a lot of it is amtomspheric and not meant to be readable from words (eh..).. therefore it's somewhat like what goes on is less relivant than what doesn't, and would instead be left up to scenery or the emotions of the actors to convey. Therefore, why they do what they do is not so important, and really not important to the script at all. I think perhaps the film would not be best for someone who was watching it solely for reasons of actions or depth of characters but instead emotion and atmosphere. Perhaps that is only my interpretation though, but if so, certainly the film would not be for everyone, but enjoyable for just as many. Especially those who can appreciate the need to intrepret. All the criticisms I had for it I've already expressed to him personally, and I think it's fine as it is and will make a wonderful film I hope to help with if I can.
~mandy