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[Shelly74]

Has anyone seen the trailor for this movie? It looks pretty good, if only it was that easy.

[gibasgirl]

What is it about?

[Luckypenny]

I did see the trailer. It looks like touching movie.

[Shelly74]

Thanks Luckypenny for adding the trailer. I wanted, to but I'm so computer illiterate, yikes. LOL

[Juliet]

I saw a preview for it at the theatre earlier this year and have been noticing the commercials... emotionally it always brings tears to my eyes. So sensitive now to even a statement like, "They always wished they could have a child"... bring on the waterworks!!

[Fuelgirl]

There is also a new show this fall on tv called "The New Normal". Will check both out, but for sure you need to be in the right mindset before seeing the movie in public. And yes, my husband and I have totally made our lists of personality traits and planted them in our garden!! *Just in case!

[Shelly74]

That is so sweet. I think I might have to do that myself. We say it out loud how we would want our child to be. He/she would definitly be into hockey and loving the Bruins...LOL. My husband would totally be the cool Dad, and I would be the strict, over protective mother...LOL. It's not a movie I think I could watch in public for sure without turning into a puddle.

[Misconceived]

I really hope that this film actually explores the issues of infertility rather than just using it as a plot device that is resolved in the first 5 minutes that is just there to set up the rest of the movie.

It is Disney, so it will probably entirely gloss over the infertility part.

[gibasgirl]

I really hope that this film actually explores the issues of infertility rather than just using it as a plot device that is resolved in the first 5 minutes that is just there to set up the rest of the movie.

It is Disney, so it will probably entirely gloss over the infertility part.

I have my doubts, but you never know Hollywood can surprise sometimes. For example "Up" (yes, the cartoon. Surprise!) dealt with infertility which was totally unexpected when I saw it and naturally I cried and so did DH. There's a Billy Crystal film from the 90s called "Forget Paris" and it devotes part of the storyline to infertility and it was done in a way that indicated the writer (or one of them) had some experience with infertility.

[Misconceived]

I have my doubts, but you never know Hollywood can surprise sometimes. For example "Up" (yes, the cartoon. Surprise!) dealt with infertility which was totally unexpected when I saw it and naturally I cried and so did DH. There's a Billy Crystal film from the 90s called "Forget Paris" and it devotes part of the storyline to infertility and it was done in a way that indicated the writer (or one of them) had some experience with infertility.

"Up" was not only probably the best treatment of infertility in film ever... that opening sequence ranks as one of the top pieces of storytelling I have ever seen. I say that as someone who makes movies... everyone in the industry I know thinks that was about as perfect as you can get.

[Lisa1995]

I bawled my eyes out in the theatre at that scene from Up! Totally unexpected too, I was so glad I had tissues on me that day.

[KennyandFooty]

I think the infertility storyline will be significant, but not the focus of this film. I do think this movie is going to be...fantastic...and that sequence of "planning" who their child would be...I've done that with my husband. I'll be bringing my tissues with me the night we see it!

[KennyandFooty]

Just wondering if anyone has gone to see this yet? I might go this weekend...

[Juliet]

I have decided to watch it in the privacy of my home - only because my likely emotional reaction might be shocking to others

Looking forward to the reviews of those that see it in the theatre, though!

[Stacy]

I'd like to add in here that the movie 'Up' knocked me off my feet as well. I certainly would never have expected a cartoon kids movie to deal with infertility so honestly, with such rawness and depth that every fertile in the house understood what a life crisis it is. I guess it's true that actions do speak louder than words sometimes. Not a dry eye in the house in our row.

If the movie 'The New Normal' takes on this issue and does it only 10% as well as 'UP' then I can't wait for it.

S

[ladylazarus]

I have to add my 2 cents...that opening scene of Up also went straight to the heart of my anguish. I was literally in that same sitting position in the backyard after my chemical for about a week. It took everything I had not to break down weeping outloud when I saw that but I did have tears just streaming down my face.

[lynblair]

After reading these posts I went and bought "Up" yesterday. My DH and I watched it last night. I, of course was teary eyes through the whole thing, but totally lost it when I realized my DH was actually crying. He is not a cryer and was reluctant to watch an animated show. It was really a bonding moment for us, I think it allowed for some release or something, an opportunity to express / greive things that we had not yet. We are one of the lucky couples who grew closer with IF, as I know not all couples are that lucky. I am not sure where all the emotion came from, probably a bit from all the many topics it covered (even the dog and his master). It is truely a beautiful story of loss, but more so love.
I am concidering going to the "Odd life..." soon, I might have to go alone. I will be curious to see how this one is handled.

[gibasgirl]

After reading these posts I went and bought "Up" yesterday. My DH and I watched it last night. I, of course was teary eyes through the whole thing, but totally lost it when I realized my DH was actually crying. He is not a cryer and was reluctant to watch an animated show. It was really a bonding moment for us, I think it allowed for some release or something, an opportunity to express / greive things that we had not yet. We are one of the lucky couples who grew closer with IF, as I know not all couples are that lucky. I am not sure where all the emotion came from, probably a bit from all the many topics it covered (even the dog and his master). It is truely a beautiful story of loss, but more so love.
I am concidering going to the "Odd life..." soon, I might have to go alone. I will be curious to see how this one is handled.

I had the same experience. I cried then turned to my DH and saw that he was crying too and he is not the crying type.

I may check out this new movie soon.

Has anyone had a chance to watch it yet?

[Dillydally]

Hi,

DH and I saw the film on Sunday night. It was a nice movie (bring your tissues for sure). I did however feel that someone who has not gone through infertility could not really comprehend the heartbreak of it and the movie did not really deal much with that aspect of it. The movie did however show the couple's heartbreak at being told to move on from conceiving. I appreciated that part of it and the remainder of the story stems from that. All in all the film was sweet and left me with a sense of hope that DH and I will achieve parenthood. Whether we'll conceive is yet to be seen, but that is not all that being a parent is about:)
As for the beginning sequence of Up; it could be a short film by itself!

Hope that helps you a bit (I did not want to give the storyline away)

[KennyandFooty]

Thanks DD for the review. It is a movie I'd really like to see...but think I will wait for the DVD or VOD. I'll probably be very emotional about it...and might as well enjoy it in my own house!

I am going to watch UP tonight!

[elephantshoes]

Awww, I love UP. Who doesn't love a talking dog and a girl-bird named Kevin...I probably watch it every few months (huge sucker for cartoons!)....but yes, that opening scene has me crying every time. Its so real and I guess in some ways haunting wondering if that is how life is going to end up for us. You can see their strength and litterally feel their heartbreak. Sometimes I zip through the first bit so I don't disolve into a sobbing mess...

[Juliet]

I first saw 'Up' a few years ago at my school. It as projected onto a screen in the gym as a treat for the students who didn't qualify to the regional track meet. I was watching with two other male teachers (my age, both parents) - one of them had brought the movie in and us other two hadn't seen it. I was so glad it was dark in there as I was crying!! Then the 'tough' teacher beside me said, "Thanks a lot for bringing this in Dave, now I'm crying in front of my students and feel the need to go call my wife." Lol! It touched him even though he couldn't truly relate.

I thought it was a beautiful movie with many poignant parts.

[gibasgirl]

Hi,

DH and I saw the film on Sunday night. It was a nice movie (bring your tissues for sure). I did however feel that someone who has not gone through infertility could not really comprehend the heartbreak of it and the movie did not really deal much with that aspect of it. The movie did however show the couple's heartbreak at being told to move on from conceiving. I appreciated that part of it and the remainder of the story stems from that. All in all the film was sweet and left me with a sense of hope that DH and I will achieve parenthood. Whether we'll conceive is yet to be seen, but that is not all that being a parent is about:)
As for the beginning sequence of Up; it could be a short film by itself!

Hope that helps you a bit (I did not want to give the storyline away)

Thank you VERY much for this. It gives perspective and I was wondering about the movie. I heard the ending is sad. On the news they showed two little boys crying because the ending was sad (actually the reporter said tragic).

[gibasgirl]

So I went to Youtube because I wanted to watch the sequence again. I cried.

[gibasgirl]

Abridged version.