they had never seen the movie, and we were trying to tell them how good it was, it was so sad, perfect for whenever you need a good cry. I was saying that whenever I need a cry I know there are certain movies I can get, and they will, no matter how many times I have seen it, make me cry! "Why would I want to do that?" was the response. Now, I mean no slight to the 
one who said it, I was just surprised that someone might not ever feel that need. To just have a really good, long, get it out of your system crying jag. For no apparent reason either. I mean, if I had a reason, I wouldn't need the movie right? So of course that got me to thinking, what are my favorite "make me cry" movies? There is the obvious of course, the notebook and steel magnolias, which are KILLER cry movies, and just all around wonderful. The last few minutes of The Notebook are really all I need, and I'm off. The scene in Steel Magnolias in the cemetery is guaranteed to do it. One of my favorite movies is (for some strange reason), Selena. Again, sometimes all i need is the last few minutes. I have never been sure why I like this movie so much, but every time it is on, if I happen upon it, i cannot turn the channel. I have got to finish it!My Girl, funny funny, and yet, one that will bring the tears for sure. Fried Green Tomatoes, for a few reasons makes me laugh and cry, from the beginning to the end.
And, also, a walk to remember is a good cry movie, so we keep it around. The last movie I could think of was Up close and Personal with Michelle Pfieffer and Robert Redford. Man, he is something else. I went to go see it with friends way back when, and we were all devastated at the end. Can't remember if we saw it coming, but we sure cried buckets!
So, what are your favorite cry movies? Guys, you may not have any, but maybe you know what makes your wife cry? Or your sister, friend, whoever? Tell me, surely I am not the only one who does this?
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Definitely Steel Magnolias, but also Beaches. I cry every time they cut to the funeral scene and you see Bette and the little girl and "Wind Beneath My Wings" is playing in the background. Every time.
I am Sam, Step Mom, Father of the Bride (just the part when they play basketball in the driveway one last time), and of course The Notebook and Steel Magnolias.
Life is Beautiful
Boy in the Striped Pajamas
PS I Love You
I'm getting sad just thinking about them.....
I have not seen Boy in the striped pajamas yet, but read the book. I am sure to be devastated.
A good cry is a good stress release. i have cried to all the above mentioned...the one I remember most and which I haven't seen again since was, My Life...I bawled and bawled. I would get my face wiped off and start in again. When we all got up to leave there wasn't a non red eyed puffy faced person in the place. That was in high school.
In addition to all of the before mentioned movies - Return to Me. Cindy when I saw My Girl in the theater, I was sobbing out loud at the scene where she runs up to the casket. I think Teresa Beatty was there with me and a big group of college kids. I remember someone, maybe Teresa, saying "Who was that?". I don't think I have ever cried that hard and loud watching a movie.
Some songs do it for me too. Beaches came out about the time my dad passed away, and of the 4 of us siblings, I am the most like him. He truly was the wind beneath my wings, he also lived with us 5 years before he passed away.
Believe it or not, in the Wedding Singer when Adam Sandler comes from behind the curtain and Drew Barrymore realizes that he is singing to her gets me everytime! Isn't that ridiculous???!!!
Of course, (as you've said) The Notebook, The Holiday, and every episode of Extreme Home Makeover.
Jenny...yes...me too.
Of course if a Crying Jag is only a Stress Release...I prefer another Stress Release program. Cindy...we should talk...
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