Notsogood Posted November 8, 2010 Posted November 8, 2010 Watched this movie for the fifth time today. Beautiful movie and definitely one of my all time favourites although it does hurt every time I watch it. Not just because it reminds me of my ex reationship, but also because I watched the at the cinemas with my ex as well when it was first released. Nonetheless, I love this movie to bits and it got me thinking, if I could, would I erase all memories of my ex? A year ago a would have said definitely, but now, I think those painful memories have become semi-fond memories and I realise that those experiences have shaped me into the person I am today, which I am happy to be. What would you do?
bl22 Posted November 8, 2010 Posted November 8, 2010 All time favourite film by a million miles. The actual plot reminds me of my situation, i feel lost and confused whilst someone else is getting involved with the person i love. I wish she'd think back to the happy memories and not the more recent bad 1s. Its the only film in the world which completely gives off the blissful moments you experience in relationships and even dreams. Nothing else comes close.
Fern Posted November 9, 2010 Posted November 9, 2010 The film answers this question. If you forget your mistakes you're doomed to repeat them. I'd much prefer a pill that takes away the emotional hurt but leaves the memories. ;-)
Am4Real Posted November 9, 2010 Posted November 9, 2010 Watched this movie for the fifth time today. Beautiful movie and definitely one of my all time favourites although it does hurt every time I watch it. Not just because it reminds me of my ex reationship, but also because I watched the at the cinemas with my ex as well when it was first released. Nonetheless, I love this movie to bits and it got me thinking, if I could, would I erase all memories of my ex? A year ago a would have said definitely, but now, I think those painful memories have become semi-fond memories and I realise that those experiences have shaped me into the person I am today, which I am happy to be. What would you do? What would I do? What does that mean? I don’t know…I guess watch it a sixth time with you? Okay, trying to be funny (no offence to you I hope) but seriously it’s an interesting movie that raises one’s interest about fate but I would hardly call it one of my favorite movies. I think the movie was likely crafted or designed for viewing in the presence of a current partner so that you might appreciate what brought you together and work on flaws in the relationship (now) before one or both of you look back only in memory of a parted past. To view this move in a reminiscent fashion is the same as holding onto “hope for fate” to work its “magic” again. Therapeutically speaking watching it once or at the most twice may help one make the best of hurt and pain in a positively “cerebral” fashion. There’s nothing wrong with either, just be careful if you find yourself using the movie to be over-reminiscent (as in interpretation #2 below) of the past and what you miss. I would channel my energy positively forward, making my presence known to the world and opening up possibilities for new relationships rather than visiting the past in this way, but that’s just me… Critics seem to agree there is no one “right” interpretation of the movie by the viewer. Common interpretations are: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind shows how it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all and how fate will bring two people together. At first Jim Carey wishes to erase Kate Winslet from his memory but as he relives every single moment with her, he realizes that he doesn't want to lose what he had even if it is painful because what they had was beautiful. The movie is about Fate. Fate binds two people together, and no matter how hard they struggle against it, they will never fully overcome it. Even after erasing each other from their memories, they still meet each other again. Then, even after getting the tapes in the mail and knowing how unhappy they were at the end of the erased relationship, they STILL choose to be together. Sometimes two people are meant for each other, and Fate will always bring them together. The is a thought provoking thread -- thank you for starting it NOTSOGOOD -- it's always refreashing to view "break ups" and "relationships" from a theatrical perspective. Have a wonderful day. p.s. Do you think the movie means anything to Jim Carey following his split with Jenny McCarthy? Hmmmmm….
PegNosePete Posted November 9, 2010 Posted November 9, 2010 It is a good movie but since my breakup I prefer something with guns and explosions and gratuitous nudity.
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