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Why is it that most blokes don't like, or admit to liking soppy films? I can understand it if the plot is weak or the acting is poor, but I've watched my fair share of tearjerkers in the past and I'm happy to say that most of these have been of a very high quality.
Romantic stories can be great to lose yourself in, especially the more fantastical ones that are set in old castles or are modern remakes of old fairy stories. Take Ever After, the 'remake' of Cinderella. It's got a great cast who are all fine actors and actresses, fine scenery and a great storyline. The problem is that a lot of people I know won’t watch it because ‘it’s one of them films for girls’
Now, don’t get me wrong, I watch my fair share of horror, sci-fi and other genres, but there is no need to discount a film because it has kissing and romance as the most important parts of the plot, we all need a little romance from time to time to make the world seem a better place. As the Beatles sang ‘all you need is Love’ and they were spot on.
Perhaps it’s because some blokes are scared that they wouldn’t be able to hold back from crying at the end of a film? Or perhaps they are scared of showing other emotions and want to look ‘hard’ for the ladies, thinking that’s the only important job for a man to do. Either way, they’re missing out on a whole fantastic genre because they don’t want to look ‘daft’ or their ego couldn’t stand being seen near a soppy film. True strength comes from the heart, not from the hand.
Romantic stories can be great to lose yourself in, especially the more fantastical ones that are set in old castles or are modern remakes of old fairy stories. Take Ever After, the 'remake' of Cinderella. It's got a great cast who are all fine actors and actresses, fine scenery and a great storyline. The problem is that a lot of people I know won’t watch it because ‘it’s one of them films for girls’
Now, don’t get me wrong, I watch my fair share of horror, sci-fi and other genres, but there is no need to discount a film because it has kissing and romance as the most important parts of the plot, we all need a little romance from time to time to make the world seem a better place. As the Beatles sang ‘all you need is Love’ and they were spot on.
Perhaps it’s because some blokes are scared that they wouldn’t be able to hold back from crying at the end of a film? Or perhaps they are scared of showing other emotions and want to look ‘hard’ for the ladies, thinking that’s the only important job for a man to do. Either way, they’re missing out on a whole fantastic genre because they don’t want to look ‘daft’ or their ego couldn’t stand being seen near a soppy film. True strength comes from the heart, not from the hand.
Mind you, I will confess, John Coffey sitting in that electric chair in The Green Mile did bring tears to my eyes.
My problem is that my imagination takes the stories down more intersting angles that the soppy stories usually take on.
Notting Hill isn't really soppy, but a romantic comedy none the less, and not a typical blokes film. Anyway, I saw this at the cinema, and once it reached a certain point, I imagined something different happenig, and was convinced that my way would have been better. This spoilt the actual ending for me.
If you've seen the film you'll know the scene where Julia Roberts walks out after being discovered by the press in Hugh Grants house. Anyway, after she leaves the camera slowly zooms in on Hugh Grant looking sad, sitting on some steps.
It was at this point that I though that this would be a perfect point to put in a fantastic ending.
Hugh can't believe that his night with Julia is over. She's gone now, and he'll probably never see her again. So what does he do? In the movie he just sits there a bit, then we move on a few months and the film continues. In my ending as the camera pans in to Hugh he whips out a handgun, places it under his chin, and pulls the trigger.
Man, that would have been fantastic! But no, it didn't happen, months later he got back with her and they lived happily ever after, sittingona bench listening to Ronan Keating.
Oh well.
Notting Hill isn't really soppy, but a romantic comedy none the less, and not a typical blokes film. Anyway, I saw this at the cinema, and once it reached a certain point, I imagined something different happenig, and was convinced that my way would have been better. This spoilt the actual ending for me.
If you've seen the film you'll know the scene where Julia Roberts walks out after being discovered by the press in Hugh Grants house. Anyway, after she leaves the camera slowly zooms in on Hugh Grant looking sad, sitting on some steps.
It was at this point that I though that this would be a perfect point to put in a fantastic ending.
Hugh can't believe that his night with Julia is over. She's gone now, and he'll probably never see her again. So what does he do? In the movie he just sits there a bit, then we move on a few months and the film continues. In my ending as the camera pans in to Hugh he whips out a handgun, places it under his chin, and pulls the trigger.
Man, that would have been fantastic! But no, it didn't happen, months later he got back with her and they lived happily ever after, sittingona bench listening to Ronan Keating.
Oh well.
City of Angels is great, what a tearjerker though!
The ending is quite superb, for obvious reasons I won't enter into details here, but it's not what I expected.
Nice DVD for it as well, double sided, but not a flipper and some interesting videos from the two artists responsible for the music.
What Dreams May come is another under-rated film I loved. Very different, but for this it seemed to suffer at the hands of the critics, and Robin Williams is as good as ever, although in a serious role this time rather than a comedy.
The ending is quite superb, for obvious reasons I won't enter into details here, but it's not what I expected.
Nice DVD for it as well, double sided, but not a flipper and some interesting videos from the two artists responsible for the music.
What Dreams May come is another under-rated film I loved. Very different, but for this it seemed to suffer at the hands of the critics, and Robin Williams is as good as ever, although in a serious role this time rather than a comedy.
It's nice to know that there's some real men out there who are not afraid of showing their feelings. I love watching a good tearjerker, while my boyfriend finds any excuse to go to the pub with his mates.
Most of these 'soppy' films have a down to earth storylines, some with issues that make you appreciate the life that we all take for granted.
One of my favourites is City of Angels, it makes you laugh as much as it makes you cry, but it really does make you stop and think about things.
Well done 'pb', utmost respect to you!
Most of these 'soppy' films have a down to earth storylines, some with issues that make you appreciate the life that we all take for granted.
One of my favourites is City of Angels, it makes you laugh as much as it makes you cry, but it really does make you stop and think about things.
Well done 'pb', utmost respect to you!
Why is it that most blokes don't like, or admit to liking soppy films? I can understand it if the plot is weak or the acting is poor, but I've watched my fair share of tearjerkers in the past and I'm happy to say that most of these have been of a very high quality.
Romantic stories can be great to lose yourself in, especially the more fantastical ones that are set in old castles or are modern remakes of old fairy stories. Take Ever After, the 'remake' of Cinderella. It's got a great cast who are all fine actors and actresses, fine scenery and a great storyline. The problem is that a lot of people I know won’t watch it because ‘it’s one of them films for girls’
Now, don’t get me wrong, I watch my fair share of horror, sci-fi and other genres, but there is no need to discount a film because it has kissing and romance as the most important parts of the plot, we all need a little romance from time to time to make the world seem a better place. As the Beatles sang ‘all you need is Love’ and they were spot on.
Perhaps it’s because some blokes are scared that they wouldn’t be able to hold back from crying at the end of a film? Or perhaps they are scared of showing other emotions and want to look ‘hard’ for the ladies, thinking that’s the only important job for a man to do. Either way, they’re missing out on a whole fantastic genre because they don’t want to look ‘daft’ or their ego couldn’t stand being seen near a soppy film. True strength comes from the heart, not from the hand.
Romantic stories can be great to lose yourself in, especially the more fantastical ones that are set in old castles or are modern remakes of old fairy stories. Take Ever After, the 'remake' of Cinderella. It's got a great cast who are all fine actors and actresses, fine scenery and a great storyline. The problem is that a lot of people I know won’t watch it because ‘it’s one of them films for girls’
Now, don’t get me wrong, I watch my fair share of horror, sci-fi and other genres, but there is no need to discount a film because it has kissing and romance as the most important parts of the plot, we all need a little romance from time to time to make the world seem a better place. As the Beatles sang ‘all you need is Love’ and they were spot on.
Perhaps it’s because some blokes are scared that they wouldn’t be able to hold back from crying at the end of a film? Or perhaps they are scared of showing other emotions and want to look ‘hard’ for the ladies, thinking that’s the only important job for a man to do. Either way, they’re missing out on a whole fantastic genre because they don’t want to look ‘daft’ or their ego couldn’t stand being seen near a soppy film. True strength comes from the heart, not from the hand.