Crying at films

[Secret_Window]

I think I had a bit of watery eyes when I first watched Saving Private Ryan. There aren't many films that move me but there is something about that movie that always get to me..

 

[Nymins]

Grave of the Fireflies and the starting of Up are the only two movies that i almost cried in.

 

[Shamikebab]

the starting of Up are the only two movies that i almost cried in.

Yep cried at that, just didn't expect it at all

 

[khimbar]

Yep cried at that, just didn't expect it at all

Oh yeah, it's a kick in the proverbials isn't it!

 

[Participant]

You 'real men' are aware that excessive emotion can be a sign of emotional damage as well as (supposedly) emotional stability, aren't you?

 

[Kanifee]

I dont really get emotional, i some time sympothise with the down trodden or suffering in a movie but its rare it makes me get a lump in my throught but it does happen on rare occasions.

Million doller baby was one that caught me with a left out of no where, i had never really been interested with the movie, never looked into it or had any idea of the plot. then while channel surfing i came across it and it caught my attention so i watched it.
really getting into it and liking the movie, to my surprise i might add, then bam from up beat movie to depressing kick in the nuts drag you through a hedge backwards and leave you there to die stuff. hounestly felt gutted for her and felt like a rite tit for feeling like that lol. like you say.... old i guess.

 

[Fenris]

I was close at the end of episode episode 20 of House S5, never even come close in a movie though.

 

[Mark A]

I felt emotional at the end of Firefly when River was talking about not belonging and saying she would go with early. No man tears were shed though.

I honestly don't think Ive ever cried or welled up at a film. Then again i try to avoid these types of films, I'm more of a thriller/horror/sci-fi fan tbh.

 

[Digitalle]

Marley & Me.

If you have ever had a dog...its a certainty.

 

[Shamikebab]

Marley & Me.

If you have ever had a dog...its a certainty.

Talking about emotional scenes for dog owners, I Am Legend got me going

 

[Furious D]

FOTR when boromir is holding off the uruk hai and its going all slo mo. that and afew times in lost when a main charater is killed off. gets me all emotional!

also! at the end of dr horribles sing along blog caught me off guard i thought it was going to be all cheery at the end!

 

[Fenris]

also! at the end of dr horribles sing along blog caught me off guard i thought it was going to be all cheery at the end!

However good that is just....really?

 

[Shamikebab]

Joss is great with those moments, Jenny Calender...

Then Wash in Serenity, Fred in Angel, Cordelia in Angel, Wes in Angel, Doyle in Angel, Joyce in Buffy, Angel in Buffy, one I'm not allowed to talk about in Dollhouse JOSS STOP KILLING MY FAVOURITE CHARACTERS

 

[ianh]

Haven't blubbed since I was an 'ickle Kid watching "Highway to Heaven" (an angel helps people) and, whilst I can happily watch Green mile etc without a hint of a tear, anything involving someone mentally ill (I am Sam etc) I just can't watch because I'll be a wreck by the end of it

Click starts out as a comedy but basically turns into a horror movie (and I don't mean it's really bad!). They should have cut the last three minutes and left it on that really harrowing part.

Absolutely agree! It was a terrific film with a great message about enjoying life as it's the only one you'll get until the sappy "everything turn's out OK" hollywood ending ruined it, the ****'s

 

[Furious D]

However good that is just....really?

i wasnt crying my eyes out or anything haha i was just abit WTF at the fact she died!

 

[just Scott]

Then Wash in Serenity

;_;

 

[Sawell]

Check for oestrogens? (spell?). Anyway, there are many hormones, and I referred to a hormonal imbalance with an example of testosterone. Baldness is not only due to high levels of testosterone as there are other reasons that cause it too. Therefore do not directly assume that by being bald you are supercharged with T (it's an indication but not proof).

Btw, I'm not suggesting that males should/must/can not cry at any movie, but when it's disproportionate (compared to the average male population or in relation to understandably 'silly' movies) then it is an indication for some kind of hormonal imbalance as far as I am concerned!

Again, there is nothing wrong with it. I suppose that people find it much harder to believe that they have an protruding female side and try to explain it away with other socially related reasons.

We have tear ducts and a brain for a reason.

Look up emotional intelligence. Men tend to have a much lower EQ, women higher. Some men have a good level of emotional intelligence, not due to them being more 'womanly' (as emotion is a human, not female trait). Normally as a direct result of life experiences, counseling, conditioning etc. What you're suggesting is basically like saying that a clever white person must be part asian because asians on average have a higher IQ. Does not compute, no matter how you try to ice it

 

[Sawell]

You 'real men' are aware that excessive emotion can be a sign of emotional damage as well as (supposedly) emotional stability, aren't you?

Given the context, it's highly improbable that crying in a movie is a sign of emotional instability. Crying in the middle of a supermarket because you can't afford to pay for your shopping, perhaps. Punching someone in the face, perhaps.

 

[LeJosh]

The Deer Hunter (Speaks for its self)
Bittersweet life (Don't know why. The pain the main protagonist went through perhaps)
Children of Men (Purely exceptional filming and story, perhaps I'm very biassed, it did have flaws)
Brotherhood (Korean War film, it got me very teary indeed)

I all ready know I'm emotionally damaged but nothing wrong with crying.

 

[Jono8]

I actually drew a few tears at Avatar. i got very drawn in by the whole thing!

beautiful film.