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The Passion of the Christ (2004)
It was like preparing for surgery... and knowing that I would be better off
As I prepared myself for attending this movie, I was quite nervous, anxious, and excited. I was not sure what I was about to see, or experience, but I was willing to submit myself to whatever was going to be shown.
As I drove to the theater, I said that I felt as if I was preparing for a doctor's appointment where I was to have serious surgery. I knew that when it was over, I would feel much better, but I knew that the process might cause pain and uneasiness. As much as I thought I would be right, I think that it might have even been a bit of an understatement.
During the movie, I felt so many emotions... excitement, fear, fright, shock, compassion, empathy, deep sorrow, and a brief moment of joy. At the conclusion, I found myself clutching my chest with one hand, holding my pounding heart. My knees were weak, and my legs were numb as a result of the stress that my body had just endured. I have never experienced such a physical reaction to any other movie. It was amazing.
What a joy to have been able to see this in my lifetime. I was so moved, and felt so connected to what I had just seen, that I can -without a doubt- say that no other portrayal of this timeless story has been better.
M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (1983)
The only movie that has ever made me cry.
Of all of the well-written, high-impact movies that I've ever watched (hundreds), this one caught me off guard. I watched this one evening, many years ago, after coming home from class. I was so intrigued by the movie that I asked my mom if I could skip dinner... as I continued to watch the movie I could not help but cry.
This is a great way of closure for one of the most intriguing shows on television. I would highly recommend watching this movie when your mind has time to think about what takes place.