(Continued) She chose the one that was immediately easier on her (but in the long run leading to the fundamental predicament), which in turn robbed her family of happiness (or rather, "broken"). I'm not suggesting it would be better for her to stay and wear a mask, but I am suggesting that it seems to me the film is ruling out the obligation people have to their relationships.
(Continued) because it leaves out of the equation an infinite amount of alternative choices; the most important choices being left out are those that involve human relationships. The only way I can see her finding happiness or "life" through her choice to run, is if she is completely incapable of fostering human attachments. But even in this way, she will be in the same predicament of wearing a mask wherever she goes.
So it seems to me that based on those two given choices, to stay or go...
I like many of the things this movie challenges me with; but I feel like I may be missing a fundamental point here if anyone cares to help me out.
I feel like the fundamental point of the movie is that at the end of the day we are left with our choices. But here it feels like it's glorifying Laura's choice, by her saying she had no choice. This implies then, that she could choose to either live or die. I can't help but feel like that's a very destructive and selfish world view. (continued)
@PatsyBailey Even if oscars don't mean anything anymore, I think she should have gotten one. Every time I see her in the movie, I get goosbumps and tears roll up...
But Richard never forgave her, for her selfishness, for the profound psychological disability she had inflicted on him, for the grief she had brought upon him and her devoted husband.
Now an old lady, Laura reflects on her choises. She confronts them bravely and regrets nothing, but cannot help feeling remorse. If Laura Brown is a monster - then she is a beautiful monster. She is Human.
She had made choices from which it seems to her there is no turning back. Laura could have killed herself, or worse, she could have killed herself emotionally and "live" as a saint for Richard and Dan.
Shoud we sacrifice our own pursuit of happiness for the sake of the ones we love? Laura chose life, leaving her loved ones to pursue their own happiness, hoping that if they truly love her, they will one day understand and forgive her.
I just watched this film again and, as every time, the existential and ethical issues, so briliantly presented in this scene, struck me again.
"There are times when you don't belong". Laura Brown married Dan, a WWII veteran, probably while still very young, as did Kitty and so many other women just like her in post-war America. Already a mother of a young boy and about to give birth to a baby girl, she finds herself bound to a life to which she is completely estranged, and unhappy.
3:35 Clarissa will face the other part of the story, and understand that she and Laura Brown have more in common than she ever imagined - the sexuality. It's clear how Clarissa, at first, doesn't get it, but as Laura starts speaking, she totally get Laura's story and what she feced.
There were many beautiful scenes in this movie BUT this had to be the most powerful and moving one out of them all. Can't help but lean forward in awe as the actresses play there roles beautifully and with such intense feelings. You have my thumbs up.
This is my favorite movie by far (Dolores Claiborne is second ). I've seen this movie dozens and dozens of times. I believe this scene is the most powerful in the film. They originally filmed with an elderly actress as Laura Brown - thank God they changed their minds! It would have ruined the film! My favorite line is "It's what you can bear" -- I love how her voice trembles when she says "bear". I also like the look of confusion in Clarissa's eyes after Laura says "Once I went to a hotel"
(Continued) She chose the one that was immediately easier on her (but in the long run leading to the fundamental predicament), which in turn robbed her family of happiness (or rather, "broken"). I'm not suggesting it would be better for her to stay and wear a mask, but I am suggesting that it seems to me the film is ruling out the obligation people have to their relationships.
So am I missing something?
BustTheNotes 3 months ago
(Continued) because it leaves out of the equation an infinite amount of alternative choices; the most important choices being left out are those that involve human relationships. The only way I can see her finding happiness or "life" through her choice to run, is if she is completely incapable of fostering human attachments. But even in this way, she will be in the same predicament of wearing a mask wherever she goes.
So it seems to me that based on those two given choices, to stay or go...
BustTheNotes 3 months ago
I like many of the things this movie challenges me with; but I feel like I may be missing a fundamental point here if anyone cares to help me out.
I feel like the fundamental point of the movie is that at the end of the day we are left with our choices. But here it feels like it's glorifying Laura's choice, by her saying she had no choice. This implies then, that she could choose to either live or die. I can't help but feel like that's a very destructive and selfish world view. (continued)
BustTheNotes 3 months ago
@PatsyBailey Even if oscars don't mean anything anymore, I think she should have gotten one. Every time I see her in the movie, I get goosbumps and tears roll up...
littlearmel 4 months ago
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I cry everytime I see this film!!! I saw it hundrends of time....masterpiece
lynStephen 5 months ago
I got my first period watching this movie!
(or maybe it was hemorroids, can't clearly remember)
fenriz218 6 months ago
chills....my favorite movie <3
WillerRemyMa 6 months ago
I remember when she finished her speech , seeing it in the theatre. nobody was breathing.
MuscleDaddyCMH 6 months ago
(continued)
But Richard never forgave her, for her selfishness, for the profound psychological disability she had inflicted on him, for the grief she had brought upon him and her devoted husband.
Now an old lady, Laura reflects on her choises. She confronts them bravely and regrets nothing, but cannot help feeling remorse. If Laura Brown is a monster - then she is a beautiful monster. She is Human.
saladismurder 7 months ago 17
@saladismurder
I would have thumbed up twice for you if it allowed me to
shan125210 6 months ago
@saladismurder I LOVEEE LAURA, I'M LIKE HER. I FEEL BAD FOR HER, BUT I LOVE HER AND I UNDERSTAND HER
TheMarvin315 5 months ago
I LOVE SO MUCH THIS MOVIE, I CRY EVERY TIME I WATCH IT :( I LOVE ITT
TheMarvin315 5 months ago
@saladismurder
Very intelligent remarks. Agree with you completely.
pingy1030 3 months ago
(continued)
She had made choices from which it seems to her there is no turning back. Laura could have killed herself, or worse, she could have killed herself emotionally and "live" as a saint for Richard and Dan.
Shoud we sacrifice our own pursuit of happiness for the sake of the ones we love? Laura chose life, leaving her loved ones to pursue their own happiness, hoping that if they truly love her, they will one day understand and forgive her.
saladismurder 7 months ago 7
I just watched this film again and, as every time, the existential and ethical issues, so briliantly presented in this scene, struck me again.
"There are times when you don't belong". Laura Brown married Dan, a WWII veteran, probably while still very young, as did Kitty and so many other women just like her in post-war America. Already a mother of a young boy and about to give birth to a baby girl, she finds herself bound to a life to which she is completely estranged, and unhappy.
saladismurder 7 months ago 7
it's what you can bear.... what can you bear in order to survive?
MicaelaLelli 8 months ago
3:35 Clarissa will face the other part of the story, and understand that she and Laura Brown have more in common than she ever imagined - the sexuality. It's clear how Clarissa, at first, doesn't get it, but as Laura starts speaking, she totally get Laura's story and what she feced.
BetoWater 8 months ago 2
Man I hate this film!
tomnottim 8 months ago
@tomnottim really???? why?
MicaelaLelli 8 months ago
I may be suffering from depression, but life is more important than anything else.
HarryPotter87 10 months ago 4
give julianne moore an oscar already. it's about time!!!!
kakilino 10 months ago 6
"It was death, i chose life" :)
Julianne Moore for an Oscar!!
JoHeartsArt 10 months ago 8
I choose life too.
LivingMindfully1975 10 months ago 2
2 great actress
TheDespairMirror 1 year ago
OMG this movie is really really the best movie ever!! I just love it
TheMarvin315 1 year ago 4
OMG this movie is really really the best movie ever!!
TheMarvin315 1 year ago 4
julianne deserve an oscar
tsukasa103 1 year ago 5
There were many beautiful scenes in this movie BUT this had to be the most powerful and moving one out of them all. Can't help but lean forward in awe as the actresses play there roles beautifully and with such intense feelings. You have my thumbs up.
Jadeismycolor 1 year ago 5
@Jadeismycolor i'm agree
TheMarvin315 1 year ago
The best scene of the movie. Julianne was amazing. "It's what you can bear. No one is going to forgive me now". I get chills every time.
Good job for the writers. I read the book after watching the movie and it didn't end on such a cathartic note.
MrHoldenM 1 year ago 3
WHO don't give her the oscar????????????julianne amazing!!!
TheSirGui 1 year ago 6
This is my favorite movie by far (Dolores Claiborne is second ). I've seen this movie dozens and dozens of times. I believe this scene is the most powerful in the film. They originally filmed with an elderly actress as Laura Brown - thank God they changed their minds! It would have ruined the film! My favorite line is "It's what you can bear" -- I love how her voice trembles when she says "bear". I also like the look of confusion in Clarissa's eyes after Laura says "Once I went to a hotel"
shocker147 1 year ago 5
Laura Brown by Juliane Moore, who else???
MrLourencocyrillo 1 year ago
Toute la philosophie d'une vie...
botiphar 1 year ago
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Julianne Moore is just brilliant in this scene and film. If you agree you should check out my blog
juliannemooreproject.blogspot.com/
cg096 1 year ago
Julianne moore should have won the oscar for this.
PaintYourSilence 1 year ago 19
It's what you can bear.
sparkyinbath 1 year ago
I think Julianne Moore was simply spectacular in the hours
mofole 1 year ago 12
"But what does it mean to regret, when you have no choice?"
This is the movie, in a single sentence.
Beautiful.
troytroy1966 1 year ago 67
What Did She Mean By That...?
Why Did She Wants T Leave?
videodude23 1 year ago
Yes it was the best scene for me too... and this scene makes the whole story powerful and great.
love1socket422 2 years ago
The moment when Claire Danes hugs Laura and the look on Moore's face is heartbreaking.
TwisterVision5 2 years ago 7
This was definitely the most powerful scene
darkshines99 2 years ago 30
@darkshines99 Are you serious? What about Richard's suicide? What about Virginia's suicide? There was many other scenes way powerful than this one.
Mehedlover 1 year ago
@Mehedlover Which is why this scene is the most powerful. She chose life. Get it?
mmmmmvodka 8 months ago
Okaay
Great video thanks for posting.
Luci88686 2 years ago
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I'd let Julianne Moore suck my massive pecker.
iRewel 2 years ago