Train Dreams

"Just waiting to see what we've been left here for" Grief haunted him throughout his whole life and eventually caught up to him. Even though Robert was always surrounded by death, he had a faint light deep inside that was keeping him going, the only home that brought him to a sweet smile and warm cooked meals, the sole place he wanted to protect from the grueling feeling he felt every day. Props to Joel Edgerton for perfectly performing such a raw and vulnerable character! I was bawling when he started showing insecurity because of his worn-out hand, but I loved that part of him. Arn Peeples, a mysterious lovable character, I loved this guy! For someone who loved and considered trees as friends and ironically, trees being the main source of his death, life really works in mysterious ways.. It's strange but fascinating! While it may seem that every terrible thing was out to get Robert, I noticed that there were good things too via the dogs & Miss Thompson, as if they were all a reminder of Gladys. Miss Thompson was a lovely character, for some reason she reminded me very much of Arn Peeples and Gladys, with her talkative, inquisitive, and bright energy, as well as her sweet voice. Must've been the reason why Robert was comfortable around her and even spoke out the thoughts he never told anyone before. I ended up sobbing seeing Robert's aged face (omg for some reason I feel very maternal towards him), including that fuckass freaking soundtrack during the plane scene, like just murder me... If there was a lesson that I learned from this movie, it's that there are other ways to cope with grief, and I'm really thankful for realizing that, nothing in this world belongs to us, the only thing we're meant to do is just live it, fill it with happiness and hold onto the memories we cherish! IM REALLY HOPINH THIS WINS ANYTHING, AS MUCH AS I LOVE THE OTHER FILMS, THIS WAS OUTSTANDING