Leaning on the Fourth Wall

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When a character has a conversation which makes perfect sense in the context of the fiction, but could also be read as self-aware commentary on the movie or show itself, this is called leaning on the fourth wall.

Related to Breaking the Fourth Wall & Talking About Cliches.
16 Movies that have Leaning on the Fourth Wall Edit
2013 Jack the Giant Slayer
2012 Lincoln
2012 21 Jump Street
2011 Sucker Punch
2011 Rango
2010 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
2003 Shanghai Knights
2001 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
1999 Magnolia
1999 Fight Club
1987 Deathstalker II
1986 Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1984 Top Secret!
1974 Blazing Saddles
1955 The Seven Year Itch
1940 His Girl Friday
2 Shows that have Leaning on the Fourth Wall Edit
Hell on Wheels
Supernatural
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