i can relate to what he was saying...i think the same things.
and so insightful to realize how important the moment was and how this would be the one they always would look back on as the best.
my favorite scene in the movie
I can relate, but I don't entirely agree. I think we create memories throughout life and the trick is to continue to be social & active as one gets older, even if the friends and situation changes. It's a little sad to be stuck in a moment like that, thinking it's the "best," but yes, I think we can all relate to what it feels like. I guess I'm saying that I felt his speech was promoting a certain perspective that I think is very negative, despite how truthful it may be.
Sandler's character is portrayed as quite sad, despite his success and wealth. He states that he has no friends, only acquaintances. We get the sense that he was once more connected to people (the home movies that open the film, plus his past girlfriend failures, in addition to this speech), but other things in the movie (like the visit from his sister) indicate otherwise, which is one of the frustrating aspects of the story.
If the message is "be thankful for what you have," then I think that's great. But the subtext also seems to be, "life is the best when you're young and with friends, with no strings attached, so enjoy it while you can." The latter is pretty pathetic, imo.
I meant the more general..."we never realize the best moments of our life while we are actually in them" aspect if it all. He was speaking from experience jist trying to let them know how quickly they pass and how few most of us really have. So enjoy them while they're happening. Whatever Rey may be
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