Did any guy tear up during this film? - The Straight Story (1999) Discussion

[–] dannepalmqvist 13 years ago

A tear or two every time...

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[–] Screen_Queen 13 years ago

So I'm not a guy, but I didn't cry at all during this movie, and I usually cry pretty easily at movies. Do I have to be a guy who has a brother to really get it?

I only do it with superheroes.

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[–] alvink 13 years ago

i did, too.

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[–] gashousemartin 13 years ago

I did. The 2 main times that seem to be mentioned. The war stories in the bar and the sitting with the Priest at the cemetary. Anytime an old man is crying about something that geniune, it is hard not to be touched

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[–] Nephilim-6 12 years ago

me too. good heartfelt movie with real emotion.

Did you ever notice that people who believe in creationism look really un-evolved? - Bill Hicks

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[–] vbfhenrmreturns 12 years ago

I did. A really great and sensitive story. A must see.

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[–] anthony-bruce90 11 years ago

Of course. Just because we're supposed to repress emotions doesn't mean we don't have them.

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[–] StreetPneuma 11 years ago

I just skipped the entire thread so I apologize if I am repeating anyone.

The diner scene where he describes the war situation. I rewound that many a time and teared up just the same.

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[–] clubsamwich 11 years ago

Yep, when Lyle saw Alvin's form of transport I teared up when he teared up.

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[–] lmtopeka 10 years ago

Richard Farnsworth gives an incredible performance in this. The scene that made me tear up was when he described his daughter losing her children. The ending also is incredible. It's such a great movie. A true character study. Nothing fancy or groundbreaking but it's better than 99% of the crap hollywood pumps out these days.

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[–] JohnQuincyPublic 10 years ago

Many times!

I got news for 'em. There's gonna be hell to pay. 'Cause I ain't Daddy's little boy no more.

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