This is a great movie. I own it on DVD. I also love how honest and real it feels. Colin Firth is my favorite Actor. The scene towards the end when he just loses it is my favorite. He starts screaming at her and cursing, which he usually doesn't do in his other films. It made me jump the first time I saw it.
Shanna | Homepage | 11.14.08 - 1:09 pm | #

We were really moved by this film for the complex portrayals of adoption as well. I definitely second (or third) the recommendation!
darren | 11.14.08 - 2:52 pm | #

In English we say "I do". That seems to be a statement concerned largely with the present. In French, people say, "Je vais" (I will). That seems more accurate to me. I will try. I will make an effort. And sure, I might fail. But that's not a slight against the relationship, neither does it negate my feelings for you nor make any statement in regards to my intentions/commitment. I just promised I'd try. I can certainly try and fail. But I'm human. You knew that going into it, and so did I. That's not very romantic come to think of it. /shrug

I look away for a bit and suddenly you've returned. Welcome back. I hope things are going well at the new place.
C. Ewing | 11.15.08 - 12:08 pm | #

In English, though, aren't we saying something that's more strictly true? If I say "I will," I'm talking about a future that's inherently uncertain. I may think I know what I want for it, and what I'm willing to do even if I don't exactly want to. Speaking in the present tense feels more honest to me--I don't know what the future will bring, but I *can* make a promise right now. Having made that promise will do certain things to my future behavior. Although maybe there's something a bit delusional about letting yourself think that way--about saying that your current self is the one that matters, that has the authority to make promises ...
weserei | Homepage | 11.16.08 - 2:10 pm | #

weserei:

I see your point. However, making a commitment is synonymous with making a claim about the future. "I do", thus if we leave it in the present, doesn't do the job it's supposed to be doing. "I do", in regards to vows is simply a positive assertion of other prior statements, which are all promises in relation to future events. Thus, "I will" actually seems (IMO) more consistent within the context.
C. Ewing | 11.16.08 - 4:45 pm | #