Films that bring tears to a bloke's eyes

Posted by: ianmacd on 30 September 2007

Here are five films I can't watch without having to duck behind raised knees on the couch to hide my tears from my wife.

The final scene in Woody Allen's Manhattan.
Clint and Hilary's first full dialogue in hospital in Million Dollar Baby.
The final departure of Gregory Peck from the courthouse in To Kill A Mockingbird.
Numerous scenes from Mystic River, yes, another Clint Eastwood directed film...!
Benicio Del Toro in 21 Grams, when in prison.

I realise these are not what might be termed obvious tear-jerkers but they do it for me every time.

I'd be interested to know what films have the same effect on other forum members.

Best regards

Ian
Posted on: 03 October 2007 by Musicmad
I'd certainly include It's A Wonderful Life (despite numerous viewings) and Robin And Marian (though I'd never thought about the "spaghetti western" feel) and, of course, Cinema Paradiso - and I haven't watched the extended version yet!

I'd also add:
The Yakuza - Robert Mitchum & Ken Takakura in superb performances demonstrating what friendship and honour is all about.

Open Range - one of the most powerful films I've seen in a long time.

Madame X - the Lana Tuner version - somewhat OTT but it has had me shedding tears.

Even Deep Impact and Armageddon left me a little damp around the eyes.

And what about T2 when Arnie demands that [he] be lowered into the furnace.

Oh yes, there are so many and several rank as favourite movies of mine!
Posted on: 03 October 2007 by ianmacd
quote:
Originally posted by Chris Kelly:
Why would you need to hide that? Totally baffling.


I'm embarrassed to draw tears to a comedy film, OK? I feel a real wimp and don't want to broadcast it, not even to my wife. Does that make you less baffled, chum?

Ian
Posted on: 03 October 2007 by Chris Kelly
No, and I am not your chum
Posted on: 04 October 2007 by Malky
quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
I have just bought a garden shredder today

I hope this purchase wasn't to deal with a surplus of forced rhubarb Mick?
Posted on: 04 October 2007 by Rockingdoc
quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
twaddle that you right.

Mick



"right"??? Spelling is one thing, but this is off the scale illiteracy.

Have you no shame?
Posted on: 05 October 2007 by DIL
Birdy.

/dl
Posted on: 12 October 2007 by fentontfox
The end of The Killing Fields when he finally gets out of Cambodia and meets up with his friend,glad i was the only one in the room.
Posted on: 12 October 2007 by ewemon
I wept at Snow White dying in Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Frown
Posted on: 12 October 2007 by Mick P
Please tell me you are kidding

Regards

Mick
Posted on: 13 October 2007 by dani
lost in translation

dani
Posted on: 13 October 2007 by Whizzkid
"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die."

Blade Runner



I've felt a tear in my eye ever since I was a child when I first saw this film.



Dean...Forever A Geek.
Posted on: 13 October 2007 by Whizzkid
Oh! and E.T. Sniff!



Dean..
Posted on: 13 October 2007 by Chillkram
The film of Wilko knocking that drop goal between the posts in Sydney in 2003!
Posted on: 13 October 2007 by ewemon
quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
Please tell me you are kidding

Regards

Mick


Nope Mick I ain't. I saw it when it first came out. Smile