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Most DEPRESSING movies you've ever seen
Posted on 7/17/10 at 10:59 am
Posted on 7/17/10 at 10:59 am
I was watching 21 Grams last night on HBO. I remember seeing it a long time ago at the theater but my God was this one of the most depressing movies I've ever seen. In fact I had to turn it before I offed myself into my empty glass of whiskey. I digress...It got me thinking - what are some of the most depressing movies you've ever seen?
A few of mine of late...
Revolutionary Road - tremendous performances by Leo and Winslet but the movie itself was a steady decline into misery with literally no climb back up.
21 Grams (aforementioned)
Million Dollar Baby - what a horrific and terrible ending
Personally, as I said above, watching 21 Grams just had me questioning why movies like this are even made. The re-watch value is just terrible because the movie makes you feel like complete shite.
A few of mine of late...
Revolutionary Road - tremendous performances by Leo and Winslet but the movie itself was a steady decline into misery with literally no climb back up.
21 Grams (aforementioned)
Million Dollar Baby - what a horrific and terrible ending
Personally, as I said above, watching 21 Grams just had me questioning why movies like this are even made. The re-watch value is just terrible because the movie makes you feel like complete shite.
This post was edited on 7/17/10 at 11:00 am
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Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:03 am to Jwodie
They make them because obviously they made an emotional impact on you. You don't have to leave every movie feeling happy.
I say this many times on here but Lilya 4-Ever is by FAR the most depressing movie I've ever seen. Its a fantastic movie but it will destroy your great day
I say this many times on here but Lilya 4-Ever is by FAR the most depressing movie I've ever seen. Its a fantastic movie but it will destroy your great day
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:05 am to Superior Pariah
requiem for a dream is up there. The documentary The Bridge
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:05 am to Jwodie
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Revolutionary Road - tremendous performances by Leo and Winslet but the movie itself was a steady decline into misery with literally no climb back up.
Agreed.
The Road belongs on the list as well
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:08 am to Geauxldineye
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requiem for a dream is up there
Many people have this #1 but I haven't seen it. I'll probably never watch this movie now.
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:12 am to Jwodie
The Wrestler ruined my whole week when I saw it. Requiem for a Dream right behind that.
Also, Old Yeller still kills me at the end.
Also, Old Yeller still kills me at the end.
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:13 am to Jwodie
Requiem is the only movie I have seen where i just feel dirty and depressed afterwords.
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:16 am to Superior Pariah
Superior Pariah,
I guess you and I are the only ones who saw Lilya-4-Ever. These people are listing movies that, I would say, pale in comparison.
Ever seen:
Christiane F (1981)
IMDB
Enjoy crying yourself to sleep tonight.
I guess you and I are the only ones who saw Lilya-4-Ever. These people are listing movies that, I would say, pale in comparison.
Ever seen:
Christiane F (1981)
IMDB
Enjoy crying yourself to sleep tonight.
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:18 am to Jwodie
What Dreams May Come.
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:29 am to JuniperSprouts
Finally someone who knows what I'm talking about and like you said, all the other movies listed are nothing compared to Lilya. And im not trying to sound like an elitist, its just a fact. I haven't seen the one you listed but ill look into it
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:30 am to FleshEatingSalsa
The Corner. Gary. 
/thread
/threadPosted on 7/17/10 at 11:32 am to Superior Pariah
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Lilya.
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Lilya 4-ever is an unremittingly brutal and realistic story of the downward spiral of Lilya, played by Oksana Akinshina, a girl in the former Soviet Union whose mother abandons her to move to the United States. The story is loosely based on a true case and examines the issue of human trafficking and sexual slavery
I'd imagine that gets pretty depressing. I've never heard of it before this thread
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:33 am to glaucon
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:36 am to SW2SCLA
Absolutely nothing good happens to her the entire movie and just when you think the movie might turn in her favor, its quickly diminished
Posted on 7/17/10 at 11:43 am to Superior Pariah
Leaving Las Vegas
Schindler's List
Schindler's List
Posted on 7/17/10 at 12:06 pm to Kingwood Tiger
World according to Garp.
Posted on 7/17/10 at 12:12 pm to JuniperSprouts
Old Yeller....I havent watched it in over 10 years its so depressing
Posted on 7/17/10 at 12:19 pm to Jwodie
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Personally, as I said above, watching 21 Grams just had me questioning why movies like this are even made. The re-watch value is just terrible because the movie makes you feel like complete shite.
The fact that a movie can make a person emotionally feel anything is pretty impressive. I love movies that end in a realistic and downer fashion. Too many studios cop-out after test-screenings and go butcher the film by adding 3 minutes of positive resolution.
Posted on 7/17/10 at 12:32 pm to Superior Pariah
Grave of Fireflies
The Boy in Stripped Pajamas . would say most depressing but its a pretty damn sad movie.
The Boy in Stripped Pajamas . would say most depressing but its a pretty damn sad movie.
Posted on 7/17/10 at 12:37 pm to Jwodie
Rocky V. The story was kinda depressing, but what really depressed me was how shitty the movie was and how it besmirched on of the greatest franchises of all time.
I haven't seen and probably never will see Precious but just what I've heard about the story leads me to believe it's probably one of the most depressing and disgusting movies of all time.
I haven't seen and probably never will see Precious but just what I've heard about the story leads me to believe it's probably one of the most depressing and disgusting movies of all time.
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