Have you seen this movie!?
If you’re not tearing up in the first ten minutes of this movie, then you’re not human. I’m just going to come right out and say it.
I mean, seriously! I’ll try not to spoil it for you but Pixar really tugs on the heartstrings with this one. Here’s the first ten minutes:
Boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, they grow old together while sharing their hopes and dreams yet to be accomplished.
Girl dies. (really Pixar?!)
Boy, clinching on to a memory of girl, does everything in his power to fulfill the dreams they never got to accomplish together.
Just end it for me now! Is there no greater fear than finding true love and then losing it to a higher power? It gives me chills. Like, literally, as I type this I have chills and suddenly want to drink heavily.
Though, despite it’s somewhat depressing intro, the rest of the movie is refreshingly upbeat and comical- begging you to ask the question, “How long will you put off your dreams together, and by then, will it be too late?”
My point here is that sometimes in relationships we grow old too fast. We begin our lives together with ambitious dreams and goals, yet seem to put them on the back burner when other supposed “more important” situations arise. (Like needing a new roof, having kids, or financial issues)
Yes, these things all cost money, and in the case of children, a great deal of your time- but don’t forget that accomplishing your dreams together as a couple can really give a much-needed boost to your relationship and your family. If I may also add, new experiences together can tighten a bond like you wouldn’t believe.
Be the catalyst in your love life. Be the spark that pulls you closer to your partner. Experience new things together, make a plan to reach the goals you set for your relationship, and love like there’s no tomorrow- because in some sad cases, for one of you there might not be.
Hold on to your loved one today. Hold them tight like you may never see them again.
God only knows how much I wish I could hold you right now.
Hello Sabatino,
I know exactly what you mean. I was an emotional wreck within the first ten minutes of this movie starting (not that it takes a lot for me to cry during movies, but yeah…). Of course I was laughed at for being so emotional, but what was portrayed was so ideal that I could not help it. Nowadays we get lost in “everyday life” and most of us put things off, like they did, and sometimes it is indeed too late. I completely sympathise, like you said… come on Pixar!!! heh
This movie made me tear up too. So adorable, though.
I respect your message. More of us certainly need to do this.
I really love this movie. Sad/Happy & Colorful, all at the same time!
but the little boy learns new life lessons while softening the old man’s heart. Just wow.
The girl dies
“How long will you put off your dreams together, and by then, will it be too late?”
How he managed to escape with all the colorful balloons, Oh My, Amazing!
Loved your post.
Keep it “UP”
I’m living my dream right now – living in “beautiful super natural British Columbia”.
I’ve never actually been there but I hear it’s pretty awesome!
*click*…that was me hitting the like button.
Love like there is no tomorrow…
haha sorry, this new site apparently doesn’t have “like” buttons, and I’m a little torn up about it. I looked forward to those.
We should not hold off on our dreams and what we want because we never know what tomorrow will bring. If we wait till we have more money, a better paying job; there is always something else comes up. Now that I’m a new mom, I would not trade it in for anything in the world, if I waited longer I would have found another excuse(lack of better word)and I would have missed out on the experience. All this to say we could have all the money in the world, a big house, and not be happy. If you are lucky enough to find that special someone don’t hold off on creating memories because that is what truly lasts a lifetime even once we are gone.
I agree. Love in the moment. Allow yourself to get wrapped up in your emotions. It’s an amazing feeling!
Those Pixar/Disney movies! I hate it when they begin with a death, and they so often do. I recently saw Up. I don’t know what I was waiting for, because it was fabulous. Who knew?!
It really is a well put together movie. I’ve seen it like a million times! haha.