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Come on then, admit it.

posted 17 years ago by little-miss-chocolate
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I defy anyone to say that they did not cry the first time they saw this film, when Bobby runs along the platform to her father.

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[–] Kalola 17 years ago

That scene is very moving, have a lump in my throat every time I watch it.

[–] darkshines99 17 years ago

It's one of the most moving scenes ever.You'd have to have a pretty hard heart not to cry.

[–] cherryicecreamsmile 17 years ago

I love this movie, it's one of those ones you watch at Christmas, when you get dumped or when you're ill. I'm not feeling well today and I just finished watching it, I cried and I've seen this movoe so many times!

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[–] farawaysong16 17 years ago

Oh, I cry openly every time. It's such a beautiful scene and Jenny Agutter is magnificent.

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[–] michael-marsden01-1 17 years ago

Thank God you're not a film critic Fellwanderer - you're so biased!

[–] cook699 16 years ago

I am crying before she even says the line - cos you know whats coming!!

Should know better at my age.

[–] DarylHannah 16 years ago

I sob everytime I see it. Her dad looks a little like my dad and I miss him so much.

[–] cook699 16 years ago

My goodness I know whats coming every time and every time I howl!! Should know better at much age but I defy anyone not to get a lump in their throat at this scene.

[–] wrenniejen 16 years ago

The way they shot that scene is amazing. I always get a lump! I also well up when Roberta walks into the room all decorated for her birthday! I think the music plays a big part in stirring up emotions too.

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[–] Fellwanderer 16 years ago

No doubt in my mind that it is the most emotionally charged line uttered in any British film - probably any film.

[–] taffy_turner 15 years ago

I agree with Fellwanderer and it was beautifully done.

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[–] plugged1967 14 years ago

Hands in the air, watched it today for the first time (42 yrs old) felt myself filling up with all the smoke on the platform and then she said Daddy oh my Daddy,
luckily my girlfriend was sitting nearer the tv on the couch so i managed to lean back and get away with it. She's seen me go before at less than this but i still can't help feel embarrassed.

[–] shanders 14 years ago

even if I see this scene out of context, on its own, I still cry buckets - such is the impact. I absolutely LOVE this film - it's my favourite EVER.

[–] kayekaye-1 12 years ago

The "narration" bit at the beginning always makes me tear up - when that beautiful theme starts and you see an older Bobby in a red frock where she goes to the music box thingy.

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[–] ridge-m-1 8 years ago

What human being can view this film and not cry, men and women alike. This masterpiece is so unusual that it has this affect on most everybody. And, this viewer agrees that the scene on the station platform shrouded in locomotive steam when Bobbie cries out "Daddy.....my Daddy", is the most emotional line at the climax of any film.