Posted on 12/29/2009 6:00:33 PM PST by smokingfrog
The era of the ‘Man’s Man’ is coming ever closer to ending. Soon it will be acceptable for all men to see a film and let it truly effect them emotionally. But that time isn’t upon us just yet. These are the top ten movies that not only make men cry, but it is deemed acceptable for them to do so.
10. The Wrestler
9. Saving Private Ryan
8. Braveheart
7. Field of Dreams
6. E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
5. The Shawshank Redemption
4. Friday Night Lights
3. Terminator 2: Judgement Day
2. Good Will Hunting
1. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn
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“She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.” The scene in the post’s graveyard where Capt. Nathan Brittles (John Wayne) talks to his late wife, and later, when Capt. Brittles receives the retirement watch from his cavalry troop.
Speaking of Pixar movies, “Toy Story 2” always gets me in the part where they play Sarah MacLachlan’s “When She Loved Me.” I just can’t figure it out, I mean it’s only about a doll, but dangit, I still get that darned lump in my throat every time.
I hear a lot of men cried when Thelma and Louise drove that convertible off the cliff.
LOL - Um, no. I did cheer when Khan bought it at the end though. I knew they’d bring Spock back, so no need to shed a tear.
You just reminded me of another one which made me tear up just a little.
“The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence” when Jimmy Stewart returns as an old Senator and John Wayne who loved Stewart’s Wife is dead.
For some reason I can’t recall the character’s names.
I vote for Jesus of Nazareth as shown on TV. When Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son thus reconciling two bitter enemies, well that tears me up. Also from the same show, when he raises Lazarus from the dead, makes my eyes wet.
The only movie that consistently gets me to cry is Armegeddon when the father comes back from blowing up the asteroid and his little boy runs up to greet him.
Inexplicable, I know. Usually I have great taste in flicks.
Hell, we cheered at the ending of The Wrath of Khan, although not at that scene, which was expected. That was when they knew how to write a movie first and not "just a Trek film".
>>> A little???
Yeah... but it was a hard fight to keep it that way.
To redeem myself, I must bring up the HBO film “Taking Chance” with Kevin Bacon. It’s about a Marine officer escorting a fallen Marine back home. Tears streamed down my face from beginning to end.
I’ve not seen that - looks interesting.
What about “Old Yeller” ??? Any man who says he didn’t cry at that is lyin’ ...
Copy that on “The Passion of the Christ.”
Also chocked up when “Jimmy” gets napalmed in “We Were Soldiers.” I’ve visited that location on the Wall several times... Gets me every time.
Frank
"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."
I have had Katyn for a while and haven’t had a chance to open it. Should I prioritize it?
First movie that got to me.
“Best Years Of Our Lives” when Homer finally realizes Wilma loves him.
Hey Owl, check out post 158-Classic.
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