So I had a sick day yesterday and as any sick person should, ventured out of the home long enough to stock up on juice, soup, vitamins and dvds.
About six months ago, I attempted to watch Saw 3 at the movies with a friend of mine. Now I m a big fan of horror movies - the gorier the better - but something was different this time when I went to see Saw 3.
The opening scene, which involves a man literally pummelling his foot into mush so he can escape from a leg chain, made me feel queasy. This queasy feeling took hold and I began to feel dizzy and nauseous. So I thought I'd leave the cinema for a breath of fresh air. Outside, I nearly passed out. It was a weird feeling, and one that I've only had once or twice in my life. I went to the bathroom, splashed my face with water, got some fresh air outside then started to feel better, so I went back into the cinema.
This time, however, it happened again. There was another gory scene involving a woman trying to reach into a jar of acid to unlock a cage around her ribs that would rip her torso open if she didn't unlock it in time.
So, for the first time in my life, I walked out of a movie. I was slightly embarrassed, but at least it proved that I was human.
So anyway yesterday, Saw 3 beckoned to me in the video store. It said to me "I've beaten you" and I felt compelled to prove it wrong.
So I hired it out, took it home and again, didn't get past the opening scene. Again.
I had been shamed twice by this movie but far be it from me to let it beat me.
So later yesterday, I attempted to watch it for the third time. And I did. The whole way through. There were moments when I asked myself whether it was worth it, but my stubborn determination won through.
And I have to say, despite myself, I'm glad I did. I won't be watching Saw 4 if and when it comes out though.
3 months ago
6 comments:
Apparently my mother walked out of Poltergeist when it first came out - along with a lot of other people. Now the movie is pretty much a comedy. How things change. i don't think the universe will mind if you don't / can't watch these films babe. I'm more worried about the people that enjoy them.
hehe yeah i know. My mum walked out of Casino Royale for god's sake. What the??
I've never walked out of a movie. But then I haven't seen Saw 3. Though now I kinda want to.
Dude, that is seriously NOT entertainment. That is a trial. Entertainment should not be arduous. I can't believe you put yourself through that.
Why do you want that kind of evil in your mind?
I know, I know...
I had to go outside during Saw 2. I ended up going back in but I was so embarrassed the boys would laugh at me that I just stayed in the hallway out of sight for the rest or the movie. I knew better after that humiliation to give the third one a go and last week Smoo was halfway through watching it when I came home from work and he politely turned it off without so much as a word. Some things don't need to be explained.
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