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The most unbearably sad film I have ever seen.

posted 14 years ago by letterbocks2000
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I feel like I've just been mind raped by the most beautifully tragic film I've ever seen. I finished watching 20 minutes ago and I'm still crying. I have never felt such empathy for characters and story as this. It has destroyed me, I'm a *beep* mess. I can't even describe or even understand why I feel this way but it has touched something very deep inside me.

This is a beautiful and painfully tragic story of innocence, secrets and betrayal. Played exquisitely by the cast and told with devastating effect by Brad McGann. Kudos to all concerned and thank you.

[–] khinardin 14 years ago

yes it was a beautiful and sad film but "Grave of the Fireflies" is still the saddest movie i've ever seen. (not that its a competition or anything). I love movies that haunt you for months after you have seen them.

[–] beersandshots 13 years ago

Then you probably don't want to watch 'Once Were Warriors'- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110729/- another masterpiece from NZ.

"In a time of universal deceit,
telling the truth is a revolutionary act."
George Orwell

[–] Royalcourtier 9 years ago

Once were Warriors is not sad. It is deplorable. The film glorifies the violence, sex and booze that passes for culture amongst Maori these days.

[–] beersandshots 9 years ago

We seem to have different definitions of the word "glorifies", at least in terms of a movie which illustrates problems which are not exclusive to the indigenous people of New Zealand.

"In a time of universal deceit,
telling the truth is a revolutionary act."
George Orwell

[–] henrimaine 9 years ago

Yes, I just watched it and I feel like I have been holding my breath for the whole movie, and only now I get to breathe.