Most depressing movie of all time?
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It was pretty much just another movie until I lived it and lost my wife. I wish I could say I had nothing to be sorry for.
What movie left you just beaten down by how depressing it was?
I nominate On the Beach from 1959
"This is how the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper"
On the Beach is classic and a good nomination.
But in the same genre there's a better flick...released in 1983 and under-appreciated but one of the best I've ever seen: Testament.
Depressing...but very powerful. There are scenes in the movie that stay with you a long time.
Train spotters?What movie left you just beaten down by how depressing it was?
I nominate On the Beach from 1959
"This is how the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper"
Testament is a great, great movie. The scene of Jane Alexander sewing her dead daughter’s shroud, heartrending.
The wife insisted we go to "Eat, Pray, Love". I thought I was going to die before it was over.
Sophie's ChoiceWhat movie left you just beaten down by how depressing it was?
I nominate On the Beach from 1959
"This is how the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper"
If any of you are old enough to remember it, "The Pawnbroker" starring Rod Steiger. Woof! Some of the ones already mentioned have uplifting endings, but not this baby.
Always thought that was an underrated movie. If you’ve never seen the directors cut, gotta watch it.
My Life. Michael Keaton movie. He gets brain cancer. Goes downhill from there
Must be me but I thought Kingdom of heaven was really good.
So did I, but the director's cut is far superior to the in-theater version.
Also:
Requiem
The Road
Million Dollar Baby
Room
The Wrestler
Requiem
The Road
Million Dollar Baby
Room
The Wrestler
As I started to read this 2 immediately came to mind/. Only 1 mentioned. Both starring Jenifer Jason Leigh:
Leaving law vegas
Rush (early 90s)
Leaving law vegas
Rush (early 90s)
"The Road" has it by a landslide. Nothing redeeming at all about that movie. Just pure fear, depression and hopelessness.
No Country for Old Men was scary and disturbing.
