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Just finished watching Cold Mountain. Wish I hadn't. For some reason, instead of making me sad, it just made me coldly, infuriatingly angry. It's something that's only happened once before, and that was when I watched Million Dollar Baby. For both films, I think something about the plot — so much effort, so much staked on a long, arduous task... only to have things dashed at the end by some random event. It leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. I know that's what life is really like; I'll even admit that not being able to deal with that may be a sign of emotional immaturity. But still. Jesus. I just don't react well at all to a plot like that.
And please, don't suggest that "you're actually upset with yourself because you don't want to cry". I'm not that ridiculous cliché of the bottled-up, bravado-and-stiff-upper-lip male twat. When I find a film sad, I cry at it. Sometimes I get embarassed about crying, but that's an entirely different kettle of emotions.
Men: do any of you know what I'm talking about? Ever watched a "sad movie" and found yourself shaking not with sobs, but with impotent rage? (I say 'men' because this feels to me like an extremely male emotional response. I'll accept that I may be wrong in this, though!) Please comment, as I'd like to know that I'm not alone! (Or, alternatively, that in fact I am a freak...)
Right. My emotions may have cooled down to a point where I'm able to get to sleep now. 'Night all.
P.S. Zoo pictures coming soon. Tomorrow, hopefully. Yay zoo!
And please, don't suggest that "you're actually upset with yourself because you don't want to cry". I'm not that ridiculous cliché of the bottled-up, bravado-and-stiff-upper-lip male twat. When I find a film sad, I cry at it. Sometimes I get embarassed about crying, but that's an entirely different kettle of emotions.
Men: do any of you know what I'm talking about? Ever watched a "sad movie" and found yourself shaking not with sobs, but with impotent rage? (I say 'men' because this feels to me like an extremely male emotional response. I'll accept that I may be wrong in this, though!) Please comment, as I'd like to know that I'm not alone! (Or, alternatively, that in fact I am a freak...)
Right. My emotions may have cooled down to a point where I'm able to get to sleep now. 'Night all.
P.S. Zoo pictures coming soon. Tomorrow, hopefully. Yay zoo!
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And I really don't care about pugilism. It doesn't matter what happens to the characters or the moral and emotional dilemmas they face, they're still going to be morons who punch each other for money.
Word of advice, feminist boxing girl! Learn to fucking type!
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Neither am I, really. It's a great drama about a boxer, not a boxing drama. If you value my judgment, and I hope you do, you'll stick it on 'the list'.
I think there's an old review floating around on my LJ...
http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=10555 - this will do.