The Ability to Love: Facing Decay

Clarissa 2022-03-25 09:01:16

The first time I saw this film was more than ten years ago. I remember that Bessie's love for the two old men in the film touched me deeply. At that time, I had only been out of the campus for a few years. I had no idea of ​​what family responsibility was, and I was moved to tears. More than ten years have passed, and I have become a quasi-middle-aged person, both old and young. I suddenly remembered this film, and came here to review it to see if I have any new insights.

Still warm inside and moist under the eyes. I still hope that when I face my old relatives, like Bessie, I can have the ability to love for a long time as I did ten years ago. You must know that in the face of a vigorous life, love can be spontaneous, and it is not difficult to love endlessly; but in the face of a life that has lacked vitality, to be able to find its beauty and cherish it for a long time, you need to come from A more open-minded inner capacity for a deeper level.

(Written in 2012. Now I have "aphasia")

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Extended Reading
  • Ona 2021-12-30 17:17:12

    Meryl Streep/ Leonardo DiCaprio/ Diane Keaton/ Robert De Niro. What a strong lineup, unfortunately the script is average, maybe the story is too weak. The contradiction is downplayed, leaving only the warmth. How beautiful Leonardo was back then, and so are Aunt May and Aunt Diane Keaton.

  • Jeffery 2022-03-28 09:01:08

    The performances are all too good, and the De Niro character is too soy sauce. There are a lot of places to incite, but it would be better to moderate it, and one more star will be given to the ending. (Little Li is so handsome)

Marvin's Room quotes

  • Dr. Wally: Okay, Augustina... Is it okay if I call you Augustina?

    Bessie: Well, my name is Bessie.

  • [first lines]

    Bessie: Uh, Janine, I wonder if you could tell me how long I might have to wait, because I left Aunt Ruth at home in charge of dad, and...

    Janine: You'll have to see Doctor Wally, because Doctor Serrot is on vacation.

    [finishes typing "I quit" letter]

    Bessie: See "Doctor who"?