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What is your take on the BBM phenomenon
x-man:
Has anyone else gone through this?: I just cannot watch BBM any more. I went through a long period when I watched it every day, then almost every day, and always cried at the end. Then I discovered BBM Radio and began listening to it all the time, crying through the songs that reminded me of the film. Then I got the short story and it got worse. I would read the story and then watch the movie--double the crying. Now I was like everyone else here, I could quote from memory every line from the movie or film. I saw new things every time I watched and read, and learned about new things from other BetterMostians. I discovered I was not alone. ("Ah so other people believe that Randall really did proposition Jack," etc.)
But now I find that the crying never did go away. Watching or reading it is so emotionally draining I just can't handle it. So I stopped watching it. Will that go away? Is it just me? I miss BBM.
Mandy21:
The folks that have replied to your post have all been active, contributing members here pretty much since the git-go some 8 years ago, so I'd say yes, we were all quite emotionally affected by this film. As to "drained", speaking for myself, I can't say I ever felt that way at the end of the film or book. I've always looked at it as 'it's better to have loved and lost than never loved at all'. At least, I *hope* that's what Ennis is thinking as he's closing the closet door.
Front-Ranger:
I remember crying the first time I read the story. But that was back in October of 1997...I didn't cry at the end of the movie when I first saw it but I felt and looked stunned. My daughter, who took me to the movie, asked me if I was alright. Since I knew the story and how it would end, I didn't cry, but I was shocked that it was such a powerful movie. I was expecting much less.
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 17, 2013, 02:25:52 pm ---I remember crying the first time I read the story. But that was back in October of 1997...I didn't cry at the end of the movie when I first saw it but I felt and looked stunned. My daughter, who took me to the movie, asked me if I was alright. Since I knew the story and how it would end, I didn't cry, but I was shocked that it was such a powerful movie. I was expecting much less.
--- End quote ---
Stunned is the word for it. I even deliberately reread the story before I saw the movie, so I was even shocked to recognize bits of dialog here and there that I knew came directly from Annie Proulx. I didn't cry, either, but I sure was stunned at the power of the film and the faithfulness of the adaptation and the gut-wrenching truthfulness of the performances.
southendmd:
I've said this before, but I was a complete BBM virgin when I first saw it. No story, no trailer, nothin'. All I can say is I'm glad that I always carry a handkerchief, cuz I sure needed it. Along with everyone else in the theatre that day.
For the next umpty-nine times I saw it, it was waterworks from the Lake Scene onward, with an extra gasp/gulp at Jack's murder scene.
Now, it's more peaceful and I'm grateful for that. It's like visiting old friends. I tend to see something new each time.
Nowadays, I only watch it maybe once a year.
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