When the movie was in the theaters and I was going every once in a while to see it, my husband and I had running (sad, not funny) joke.
Him: How was your movie?
Me: I can't believe it - Ennis still blew it again THIS time.
I seriously think that one of the main reasons I kept wanting to see the movie so often was to give Ennis another chance to try it again and get it right this time. Kind of like Groundhog Day.
That is EXACTLY RIGHT. I felt the same way when, on my third viewing, I got really nervous right before it started. My friend asked why. ME: I'm afraid the end will be sad. FRIEND: But you've seen it before! ME: Yes, but I'm hoping things will turn out different this time.
I was sadly joking, too. But there's a real subconscious desire there, however irrational. Especially because the movie starts on such a happy, potentially hopeful note. Then that damn post-divorce scene ...
