Aww, don't cry, bb! I assure you, it's a happy ending--not Inception-type ambiguity intended.
In the movie, the couple (Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet) are both romantics who get disillusioned when their long-term relationship can't match up to their magical first couple of weeks. They separately get their memories erased, then re-meet and start the relationship over again. The second time around it's not so magical, and they get to the rough patch more quickly. Then a disgruntled former employee of the memory-erasing outfit sends them their records, which include tape recordings of them complaining about each other. Now that they have perspective on the whole relationship--the good and bad bits--they decide that it is worth it, despite the inevitable bumpy patches.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read and offer your thoughtful comments--I'm looking forward to reading your story later today!
Honest to God, I feel like I've gone through the proverbial wringer and left absolutely boneless. What an emotional ride! I'm sure I've left finger imprints in my desk during the scenes where Bones lost his memories of Jim in a weird attempt to help Bones hold on to them.
LOVED Bones' snarkiness. His suggestions for Valentine's Day cards had me giggling! And hyperactive Jim was absolutely adorable! There was so much I loved in this, I can't even list it all.
I've never seen the movie. I don't know that I ever will because I am afraid it would never live up to the experience I had reading this!
What a splendid compliment--thank you so much, friend! I'm happy to have enlivened your Sunday afternoon ;)
I highly recommend the movie. It includes a lot of people playing against type, very creative film-making, and a very adorable Kirsten Dunst dancing around in her underwear.
In hindsight, though, the idea of Jim Kirk on Red Bull kind of terrifies me.
This was excellent. I haven't seen the film in a long time, but it all came flooding back and I loved how you fit them both into the scenario while still staying true to their characters in so many ways. I particularly enjoyed how Spock was actually still Vulcan. So clever.
The bit at the very beginning, when Bones is complaining about Valentine's Day, really is very telling for me by the end of the story, because ultimately what we do is the opposite, isn't it? We don't go around telling everyone how wonderfully in love we are; we go around complaining about what's wrong with our relationships, the things our significant others do that we don't understand or that drive us nuts. To listen to most people, they're miserable with the person they love, even if there really is far more that makes them happy than that doesn't. Maybe we should all work on remembering that beyond February 14th. I think your Jim and Bones might, going forward.
We don't go around telling everyone how wonderfully in love we are; we go around complaining about what's wrong with our relationships, the things our significant others do that we don't understand or that drive us nuts.
Butting in to say this really resonated with me, bb - thank you for reminding me about that!
I think that might be part of it. Talking about the good stuff seems like bragging, a bit. But if you talk about the dirty socks all over the floor, well, no one can accuse you of showing off.
Oh, bb - this WAS EXCELLENT! Clever and witty and so moving. Bone’s voice was perfect of course, and you really pull off the first person with aplomb. So many funny lines: One-handed, I type out an apologetic message to Dr. M’Benga, leaving out the capital letters so I’ll seem extra unwell.
This may be one of the best summations of Jim’s character ever written! :He was an energy drink in human form with a mind as deep as the ocean and changeable as the sky. God, how could anyone not love Jim?
Your writing is effortlessly smart and clever and sexy filled with your trademark, unerring understanding of human nature: But romantic grief always sounds ridiculous in real life. and The copy of Progressive Dairy Farmer on the coffee table is a reminder that successful relationships seem to thrive on fiction.
And I loved this line: You master things so quickly, it’s like you squeeze all the juice out and throw them away and move on to the next thing. The sections which were all memory were touching and so fucking sad, we really felt
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I get so excited when I know you're reading one of my stories, and your wonderful, generous comments are like a box of chocolates--I enjoy every bit!
I know you spend a lot of time and deep thought thinking about the nature of love, and this was my go at it--how it's really about the small things, companionship and someone to bitch to after work and to remember to pick up your favorite thing at the food store. The cutified, idealized Romance that everyone talks about on Valentine's Day doesn't bear much ressemblance to that, which I think is a shame.
Anyhow, you are the absolute best as usual, and I wish you luck finishing your story and can't wait to read it!
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Secondly, I have the urge to cry. Did I get my happy ending? Did they break up? Are they still together...but not?
Either way, very powerful and thought provoking.
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In the movie, the couple (Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet) are both romantics who get disillusioned when their long-term relationship can't match up to their magical first couple of weeks. They separately get their memories erased, then re-meet and start the relationship over again. The second time around it's not so magical, and they get to the rough patch more quickly. Then a disgruntled former employee of the memory-erasing outfit sends them their records, which include tape recordings of them complaining about each other. Now that they have perspective on the whole relationship--the good and bad bits--they decide that it is worth it, despite the inevitable bumpy patches.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read and offer your thoughtful comments--I'm looking forward to reading your story later today!
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LOVED Bones' snarkiness. His suggestions for Valentine's Day cards had me giggling! And hyperactive Jim was absolutely adorable! There was so much I loved in this, I can't even list it all.
I've never seen the movie. I don't know that I ever will because I am afraid it would never live up to the experience I had reading this!
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I highly recommend the movie. It includes a lot of people playing against type, very creative film-making, and a very adorable Kirsten Dunst dancing around in her underwear.
In hindsight, though, the idea of Jim Kirk on Red Bull kind of terrifies me.
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The bit at the very beginning, when Bones is complaining about Valentine's Day, really is very telling for me by the end of the story, because ultimately what we do is the opposite, isn't it? We don't go around telling everyone how wonderfully in love we are; we go around complaining about what's wrong with our relationships, the things our significant others do that we don't understand or that drive us nuts. To listen to most people, they're miserable with the person they love, even if there really is far more that makes them happy than that doesn't. Maybe we should all work on remembering that beyond February 14th. I think your Jim and Bones might, going forward.
Terrific job. <3
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Butting in to say this really resonated with me, bb - thank you for reminding me about that!
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I wonder if part of the reason is that, sadly, more people can relate to the complaining, and it's less likely to make other people jealous.
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This may be one of the best summations of Jim’s character ever written! :He was an energy drink in human form with a mind as deep as the ocean and changeable as the sky. God, how could anyone not love Jim?
Your writing is effortlessly smart and clever and sexy filled with your trademark, unerring understanding of human nature: But romantic grief always sounds ridiculous in real life. and The copy of Progressive Dairy Farmer on the coffee table is a reminder that successful relationships seem to thrive on fiction.
And I loved this line: You master things so quickly, it’s like you squeeze all the juice out and throw them away and move on to the next thing. The sections which were all memory were touching and so fucking sad, we really felt ( ... )
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I know you spend a lot of time and deep thought thinking about the nature of love, and this was my go at it--how it's really about the small things, companionship and someone to bitch to after work and to remember to pick up your favorite thing at the food store. The cutified, idealized Romance that everyone talks about on Valentine's Day doesn't bear much ressemblance to that, which I think is a shame.
Anyhow, you are the absolute best as usual, and I wish you luck finishing your story and can't wait to read it!
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