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Top six movies that'll make you shed a man-tear
Ian Grogan
Issue date: 11/6/09 Section: Diversions
By Ian Grogan
Diversions
Fellas, it's all right to admit it, sometimes we just need to shed a good tear. Sometimes it's good to let your manly facade down and let out some emotion. We don't have to be manly men all the time. In fact some of the manliest men have admitted to crying. If you find yourself alone this weekend, I suggest checking some of these movies out because you won't regret it. That is unless your bro's or girlfriend find you balling like a schoolgirl, then you might have some more problems on your hand.
"Green Mile" (1999)
Prison movies are something that speaks to their audiences. Just look at the lasting effect movies like "Shawshank Redemption," "Cool Hand Luke," "American History X," and "The Longest Yard" have left on our culture. However, these movies bow in the presence of "The Green Mile." Michael Clarke Duncan showed us that along with being a giant man comes a giant heart. There are a few parts in this movie that makes anyone, including you, guys, bust out in tears. The movie introduces us to Percy, a self-righteous prison guard who has no compassion for anyone. The audience has to suffer through, and almost feel the same pain that Eduard Delacroix goes through as Percy "forgets" to wet the sponge. If that doesn't open the waterworks, the end will. All hope and good in this world dies with the execution of John Coffey, even Tom Hank's sheds a few tears, and if Hanks can cry, anyone can.
"Field of Dreams" (1989)
Nothing says manly more than a good sports movie. Don't lie, no matter who you are or what you're into, a good sports movie gets to you. Nothing speaks to a man's soul more than a movie about America's game: baseball. Very few actors can live up to the level that Kevin Costner has achieved. He's in a league with greats like Bruce Willis, Will Smith, and Jason Statham, the great action, manly actors, and nothing hits home more than "Field of Dreams." The tag line alone is enough to resonate throughout the test of time: "If you build it, they will come." However, it isn't until the end that anyone can't help but letting loose. The pain and anguish that Ray Kinsella is subject to throughout the movie is released when he executes that powerful toss to his father. Oh man, that's almost too depressing to write about.
Diversions
Fellas, it's all right to admit it, sometimes we just need to shed a good tear. Sometimes it's good to let your manly facade down and let out some emotion. We don't have to be manly men all the time. In fact some of the manliest men have admitted to crying. If you find yourself alone this weekend, I suggest checking some of these movies out because you won't regret it. That is unless your bro's or girlfriend find you balling like a schoolgirl, then you might have some more problems on your hand.
"Green Mile" (1999)
Prison movies are something that speaks to their audiences. Just look at the lasting effect movies like "Shawshank Redemption," "Cool Hand Luke," "American History X," and "The Longest Yard" have left on our culture. However, these movies bow in the presence of "The Green Mile." Michael Clarke Duncan showed us that along with being a giant man comes a giant heart. There are a few parts in this movie that makes anyone, including you, guys, bust out in tears. The movie introduces us to Percy, a self-righteous prison guard who has no compassion for anyone. The audience has to suffer through, and almost feel the same pain that Eduard Delacroix goes through as Percy "forgets" to wet the sponge. If that doesn't open the waterworks, the end will. All hope and good in this world dies with the execution of John Coffey, even Tom Hank's sheds a few tears, and if Hanks can cry, anyone can.
"Field of Dreams" (1989)
Nothing says manly more than a good sports movie. Don't lie, no matter who you are or what you're into, a good sports movie gets to you. Nothing speaks to a man's soul more than a movie about America's game: baseball. Very few actors can live up to the level that Kevin Costner has achieved. He's in a league with greats like Bruce Willis, Will Smith, and Jason Statham, the great action, manly actors, and nothing hits home more than "Field of Dreams." The tag line alone is enough to resonate throughout the test of time: "If you build it, they will come." However, it isn't until the end that anyone can't help but letting loose. The pain and anguish that Ray Kinsella is subject to throughout the movie is released when he executes that powerful toss to his father. Oh man, that's almost too depressing to write about.
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