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Tear Jerker?

posted 20 years ago by tellafriend
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I bought this movie to laugh. But I found myself crying through much of it.

I wonder if this movie touched anyone else that way?

A lot of people mentioned the "corniness" in this flick. I think for once the corny aspect worked and is what made CS1 so great! You've got grown men on a cowboy adventure. It's not only the dream of all young boys but alot of men. What did you expect them to do talk about mortgages and taxes? Unfortunatly, the writing in CS2 was void of the corny aspect and seemed to be missing that "wonderous amazement" and "boyhood dream realized" aspect CS1 had.

I have to admit, this movie caught me off guard. I've never seen the whole thing and what parts I did catch didn't seem too interesting. But when I caught the part where Bruno tells of his "best and worst" day, I had to buy it and and watch the whole thing and I'm glad I did! I actually caught the "best/worst day" part again on television one day and they CUT Bruno's part! I was livid!

I rank this movie in my top 5 of all time!

Great flick! Even greater life messages (if you pay attention) and a fantastic trio of actors!

I wish there were more like it. If there are, could you please post movie titles here?

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[–] SinclairJA 20 years ago

This movie is "great", imho, because it is both hilarious and very touching at the same time.

It has some of the best one-liners of any comedy, and yet is incredibly poignant, especially for any post-25 male. You don't even have to be a baseball fan to identify with them.

In that sense, it ranks right up there with "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles".

[–] gary-399 20 years ago

I really love this movie, i've seen it quite a few times but i still love it each time i watch it. My favourite part is where Curly talks about the love of his life. I don't think it's corny at all until right at the end, where the three guys are standing each coming to their revelations "I guess my life is a do-over" "I'm gonna get Kim pregnant" and "I know what Curly meant" also, when Mitch says "today, is my best day" is a little corny... luckily they follow it straight away with a funny scene.

Overall i thought the dialouge was great between all of the actors and i really love the movie. Obviously nothing is perfect, but who cares when the good bits out weigh the bad bits.

[–] BigGayBoq 20 years ago

I was seven when this came out, and I remember going to see it in the theatre with my big sister. To this day she makes fun of me because I cried my eyes out when Norman gets swept away in the river. At the time, I think it just scared me, but I still tear up during that part because I think it's amazing that those guys would jump in to help save the calf. BTW, I am totally aware that the people in the movie did not actually risk their lives to save a baby cow. Please don't accuse me of not knowing the difference between movies and reality, I'm just a big wuss.

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[–] Rockhound6165 20 years ago

I just watched this movie for the first time in a long time and it struck me differently this time. Perhaps it's because I'm going to be turning 40 in a couple of weeks but I feel the same way as Mitch in a way. I don't consider myself old in any way, shape or form and I do see 40 as different than my dad when he turned 40. I still play video games. I love watching cartoons(more along the lines of The Simpsons, South Park, ect) and my taste in music differs vastly than my father(I like everything from classical to heavy metal and most everything in between). But I do look at my life and wonder how much better it could have been had I made some better choices but in the end you have to look at what you have and be thankful for what you got. Mitch pretty much did that when he discovered his "one" thing. I did that as well and I always find time to laugh.

"That woman deserves her revenge. And...we deserve to die."-Budd

[–] firecat38s 19 years ago

I notice were anoter poster had mentioned that she started crying when Norman got caught in the flooded, river. I do believe that was one time that I didn't cry but felt the helplessness that was meant to be felt....lol..
But, on the other hand, my mother cried and cried and then laughed when Norman was born. But, then again she would cry when Lassie would get hurt and have to limp to safety...lol

[–] Arpa4me 19 years ago

I think this film touches many of us that have reached or are reaching middleage. It's a time in life to really consider what is important, and what is trash to leave behind. At times, this can be daunting and a bit scary - we really ARE adults now, and what we do with our lives REALLY counts. Billy Crystals' character experiences this, and comes out whole at the end. Here's hoping we all do!

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[–] Ryu_2 19 years ago

I'm currently still in my twenties, yet I can relate to this movie at present and was able to enjoy it not only for the comedy, but for the more touching parts back when I was a teenager. In certain cases (perhaps even in many), a coming-of-age crisis -- referring mainly to the personal and professional anxieties and preasures while you're still "young" -- can be as frustrating and unsettling as what I'd imagine happens during a mid-life one. However, this movie and its positive message actually do give me some degree of hope for the future when I remember it.

I think the film was brilliant overall, from the writing to the acting to the music. One of my favorite parts is the "best day of your life" discussion followed by the scene when they play a little baseball. Indeed, here's hoping we all come out whole in the end.

James

[–] millenniumgroup 18 years ago

wow... I agree with just about evrything that's been said about this thread..

The musical scoring for both movies are OUTSTANDING work...

There were a few scenes in the first one where I had to hold my tears back, but guys the 2nd one wasn't THAT bad, except for that talentless fat clown dunnno his name

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[–] winbob57 18 years ago

This is my all time favorite movie. I have torn it down scene by scene and feel the entire movie is fantastic. I think it has many touching parts to it. My favorite kind of movies make you laugh and cry and feel real stuff. This movie is the best in my book.

[–] hchenghuangh 18 years ago

Hi, there,

I'm a Chinese living in Taiwan.
There is a scene in the movie when Mitch asked the old cowboy about 'How to find the meaning of life?' and the cowboy answered with a finger.

And before the ending Mitch asked again about the finger means, can you remwmber what cowboy said?

Thanks,:)

[–] IMdb-IM 15 years ago

Ok, so you've probably gone, but for the sake of politeness:
The answer to the question was always 'That's what you've got to find out for yourself', or words to that effect.
You're probably better off checking the thread(s) that deal with this issue. They had to use the finger to allude to the simplicity of the solution for each individual, because if they'd got too deep into the philosophy it would have killed the comedy. Plus the finger gave some opportunity for humour between Ed and Mitch.

Ps, If hatred were people, I'd be Taiwan :)

[–] spookyrat1 11 years ago

This is my all time favorite movie. I have torn it down scene by scene and feel the entire movie is fantastic.

I really like it as well, but I do feel a little too much time is spent in New York before they actually get to New Mexico. The middle age crisis thing becomes somewhat overcooked.

BTW good comedy often cuts close to the bone when finding its human target.

[–] mac1165 14 years ago

I did find myself tearing up in several scenes. Any scene involving Norman, the best and worst day of your life scene, and the scene in the tent after Phil freaks out with the gun. For what could have been simply a slapstick comedy, there is a surprising amount of truth and raw emotion in this movie. I saw this movie when I was 26 and then again last night. I am now 45 years old. Age makes all the difference, I believe.

[–] poppyooooo 14 years ago

I agree with everything posted here. My favorite movie of all time.

When City Slickers came out 1991 Mitch was turning 39 years old. In 1991, I was turning 39 years old! In the movie Mitch was "lost" and didn't know if he wanted to keep his job. In 1991, I was "lost" and didn't know if I wanted to keep my job. Even Mitch's marriage was in a little trouble and in 1991 my marriage was "on the rocks" and ended shortly after this.

When I first saw this movie in 1991, I identify with it so much. I thought it was a movie about me! I really did! And I didn't identify with just Mitch but with Phil and Ed too! ( I had an older brother named ED and we had an abusive father. )

Several scenes made me cry; "Go and find your smile", "SAME DAY", and when Phil breaks down in the tent. All those scenes still makes my eyes water because they hit way to close to home for me.

The great thing about City Slickers is whenever there is a sad moment it is quickly followed up with a lighter moment. More than any other single movie it really shows you that no matter what happens to you in life nothing is the end of the world.

Whenever I want a good laugh and a good cry I pop this movie in and enjoy it all over again.

[–] colorado_moviebuff2012 12 years ago

..just watched this again, it holds up so well. It's very funny, charming, touching and just a wonderful comedy.

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[–] Livana_Faolan 11 years ago

I don't cry when I watch this movie. That's not to say that I'm not moved by certain parts in the film. I am. It's just not to the point of tears.