And with that said, let me talk about my history at crying with movies. I cried at Jack Frost, I cried at The Santa Clause, basically I cry a lot at movies, regardless of happy or sad endings. But this blog isn't really measured by my tears, it's measured by the tears of my dad, who barely ever cries, except whenever we bring up this movie he talks about how sad it is.
That's right, the movie that will make my dad cry is 2005's Brokeback Mountain. The reasons why are numerous, but it basically comes down to the fact that this is a typical love story, told from an atypical viewpoint. That's a point that I say needs to be remembered here. Many people look down on this film because it deals with homosexuality and a love scene in a tent, but at it's core it's just a different way to tell the same story.
The thing though that really gets my dad is Gustavo Santaolalla's score. The ending scene of that movie is heartbreaking enough (No Spoilers though, see it yourself), but when you add the beautifully haunting tune "The Wings" into the scene it becomes a weep fest of epic proportions.
Later this week, I be looking at a film that will really make you question ever doing drugs from the brilliant mind behind "Black Swan " and a look at the worse best movie ever made. See you guys later this week right here in The Pop Culture Pizzeria
I remember telling someone about this movie right after I saw it, and I just remember saying that it wasn't a movie about homosexuality at all. It was a movie about heart-wrenching love. I only saw it the one time, but I was seriously moved.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I have never seen this movie despite how good people have said it is and all the awards it has won (hangs head in shame). Great write-up of the movie though and I like the inclusion of the link. I need to keep up on movies more, seems like I haven't seen one that wasn't a Sci-Fi original in forever haha.
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in reading your thoughts on "Black Swan", I really want to see that movie. I'm also interested in what you picked for the worst best movie ever made. Is it going to be "The Room"?
I have yet to see this movie as well. I constantly hear good things about it like the fact the story is beautifully portrayed throughout the piece. I've been meaning to add it to my watch list but it keeps slipping my mind. Hopefully I'll remember to check it out soon.
ReplyDeleteI started watching this movie, I have yet to finish it. I really, really want to...I feel like I've seen a million and a half movies, and own more than that, yet I haven't seen some of the most obviously popular and good ones in the last few years.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this as a movie about homosexuality either, I don't think any movie that has that aspect involved in it is actually made for THAT sole purpose. It's always to make a higher point than that, such as the heart wrenching love theme of this movie.
Thanks for the reminder about this one, maybe I'll pull it up on Netflix tonight! haha