We went to see this movie recently and I liked it very much, more than I thought I would. DH sniffled and wept, this didn't surprise me, he's the kinda guy who cries watching Little House on the Prairie. What *did* surprise me was how men, of all ages, were weeping in the audience. I've never been to a movie where I saw this sorta reaction. When the lights came up at the end of the movie every single guy from maybe early 20's to maybe 80's or older was either blowing their nose, wiping their eyes, or had a puffy face and red rimmed eyes.
Anyone notice this when they saw the movie? Are the men where I live just more softies than other places? I asked DH why he thought this movie caused men to cry and he just said it made him think about all sorts of stuff, probably did the same for other men. He also said he was thinking of our dogs cuz they love him like no other and he is the undisputed King of the Universe in our dogs' eyes.
I, myself, bawled like a calf and needed the neti pot after the movie to unclog my sinuses. I kept thinking of our one elderly dog who doesn't have much oomph left in him and that's why I cried. But he's a *good* dog, not the *world's worst dog*. ;-)
What is it about the man-dog relationship that gets men who are usually more than stoic to break into tears? Is it that *you're the best thing since sliced bread* attitude dogs have for their masters? Does that get to men cuz life can beat them down in all other arenas? I know women love their dogs also ( I surely do), but I am looser at showing my emotions so it doesn't surprise me to see women crying over dog stories.
Or is it just that pets are penultimate God's earthly gift to men, period?
MZ

I have heard that EVERY SINGLE MAN especially the really really "macho" ones cry at this movie. We will see it at home on our tv and I KNOW my husband will cry.

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I have been putting off seeing this movie. When I was a kid and went to Benji movies I cried like a baby.

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Okay, it makes men cry - but *why*? Why does this movie vs. something like, say, *Sophie's Choice* make men cry? Any male MC'ers have any comments to enlighten moi? It was such a surprising and unusual phenomenom to me to see this occur.
And in my attempt to understand the male of our species better, I'd love to know what buttons it pushed, what it was about this film that caused men to lose it in a public place like I observed them to do.
I was touched that it occurred, but am miffed as to what made it happen.
MZ

Most men have had a pet and they have felt closer to that pet than any human being. Pets are so innocent and dependent on us a man can show a pet love without anyone being around or making fun of them.
It hits home. They also most likely have had a pet die on them.

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My son (23 years old) cried cause the movie reminded him of our dog that was put to sleep 2 years ago. Me personally I will watch it in the comfort of my own home with a case of tissues.

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Ok, my mom and dad went to see this. I asked Mom if she cried, and she actually said yes. Mom hates anything w/ four legs-grew up on a farm where pets were eaten. But she did mention that my dad bawled like a baby. I guess there's something about a boy and his dog.