silverspeed Posted August 7, 2003 Posted August 7, 2003 Hey, I just wanted to see if anyone here has any good movies that they recommend about breaking up. I'm still trying to get over my ex I have a post under coping "Suicidal thoughts because of Ex' I would have to say that: Swingers is my favorite movie at the moment because it puts things in perspective for me which helps out a lot. (Watch it every other day...pathetic) High Fidelty was okay too. But I was wondering if anyone else has any good movies about the same kind stuff. Swingers gets old after awhile. Thanks Kevin
superd Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 I have no movie recommendations but how bout you get back out there?
ojibwaywmn Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 I am currently going through a break-up and saw "Someone Like You" by Ashley Judd tonight. The scene where she is in her bedroom crying to her male roommate and what they say, really hit home for me. It made me feel better.
Half Full of Empty Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 I watched "Say Anything" the other night and felt Lloyd Dobler's pain. "I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen." - Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack)
mattdad Posted August 9, 2003 Posted August 9, 2003 Do you really think watching movies about breaking up is the right thing to do right now? Ask yourself why... Are you watching them to keep alive the feelings of the good times you had, which might lead to more depression over what was lost, or are you watching them to find examples of how others overcame a breakup??? If the latter is your goal, then I'd suggest either "About Last Night" with Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, or "Better off Dead", with John Cusack. Both put a humorous touch on relationships, but both also lay out the ultimate and most positive result after a breakup. Get back to me and let us know if you discover this... Best of luck to you!
Author silverspeed Posted August 12, 2003 Author Posted August 12, 2003 Mainly just watching some movies help me see how others cope with a break up. It in a way helps me know there is a light at the end of tunnel and I will find someone else. Had a hard time finding the movies I got my hands on Better off Dead, wow that was hilarious and old, thanks I needed a good laugh! Kevin
NEONINK Posted August 12, 2003 Posted August 12, 2003 That's what I recommend. Everytime I need a pick-me-up... And I have a Ouija board type theory, whoever watches it, meets somebody within a week... hmmm... Oh well... OH. And then I rent (actually I bought all the seasons, because you never know when a girl needs it), Sex and the City. The first weekend after my last breakup, I spent a whole rainy weekend crying and laughing my ass off, eating Ben and Jerry's (you are allowed during this time) watching the entire first season. It was the first time I had seen it and watching it made me feel good. If you haven't seen season 1, get it.
NEONINK Posted August 12, 2003 Posted August 12, 2003 you can always catch War of the Roses... breaking up looks good there.
dejadudu Posted August 14, 2003 Posted August 14, 2003 Try watching "High Fidelity" or read the book, even better. What I liked best about the story (by Nick Hornby) is the imperfect happy-ending which I won't tell you. Few movies reflect life's complexity, this one does an ok job of playing with the 'finding/losing/finding love again' theme. Just a suggestion. ps its got a great soundtrack too.
Sarah12385 Posted August 14, 2003 Posted August 14, 2003 psh, watch some hardcore comedy. laughing is great for your body. here's some great ones (in my opinion): 1. Old School 2. Office Space 3. Monsters Inc (this is *not* just for kids hehe) 4. Airplane 5. Weekend At Berny's some people find the Monty Python series funny. so you might wanna try those also. hope you feel better! just remember, someone is always suffering more than you keep your head up, things will get better.
jenny Posted August 14, 2003 Posted August 14, 2003 might be a chick flick, but i totally sob at this one. also: truly, madly, deeply: letting go and finding someone new maelstrom: just for fresh interesting reasons to cry
Thor Posted August 20, 2003 Posted August 20, 2003 Falling Down - What not to do when you think you've reached the point of no return. When Harry Met Sally - A great relationship movie
sunnie23 Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 down to you (julia styles and freddie prinze) and sex and the city, for sure. also-the way we were. Do NOT under any circumstances, watch the Steve Martin movie, i think it's called "LOSER." It was on TV the day after I got dumped and after watching it I wanted to slit my wrists. (figuratively, not literally) ~S
Tony T Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 There are just so many movies that break me up!!!
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