My Friends Roast Me For Only Watching The First Half Of Titanic, But Turns Out Margot Robbie’s A Total Kindred Spirit

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As someone who identifies as a Titanic enthusiast, hearing about Margot Robbie’s preference for skipping the tragic ending of this iconic film has filled me with an unexpected sense of camaraderie. Over the years, I’ve been teased by friends and family for my tendency to fast-forward through the disaster scenes, opting instead for the romance and grandeur that unfold on the ship.

It turns out I’m not alone in my peculiar viewing habits. In fact, it seems that Margot Robbie and I share a similar approach when it comes to watching Titanic. We both prefer the elegance of the first half and the promise of a future for Jack and Rose, rather than the heart-wrenching demise that follows.

Now, I’m not saying we should all start a secret society for those who skip the sad parts, but it would be nice to have a few more people to commiserate with when the tragic music starts playing. And hey, if cutting out the last few minutes of The Notebook helps us maintain our sanity, then I’m all for it! After all, life is too short for unnecessary tears and emotional turmoil.

As for a joke to lighten the mood, let me leave you with this: You know what they say – the best things in life are free… like Jack’s advice about keeping your hands warm on the Titanic! (Oh, and skipping the sad parts of course!)

As a lifelong Titanic enthusiast, I must confess that for over a decade now, I’ve found myself skipping the tragic ending of James Cameron’s masterpiece during my annual viewings. Instead, I indulge in an alternate fantasy where Rose and Jack continue to enjoy their love story on the grand ship, surrounded by polished wooden foyers and pristine china. My friends have teased me mercilessly over this quirk for years, but it was only recently that I discovered Margot Robbie shares my peculiar affection for this romantic escapade. While I understand the historical significance of the real Titanic’s fate, I cannot help but be drawn to the timeless love story that unfolds on the silver screen and the brief respite it offers from the harsh realities of life.

During an interview between Robbie and her Barbie co-star Ryan Gosling, they delved into movies that moved them to tears. For Gosling, the film The Elephant Man stirs up strong emotions within him. However, it was not this film’s ending that caught Robbie’s attention the most. Instead, she shared this detail with her former co-star and W Magazine.

I always end up crying during The Notebook, no matter how many times I’ve seen it. I even pause the movie before it becomes too emotional. As for Titanic, much like The Notebook, it also brings tears to my eyes.

According to Robbie, she typically pauses the Titanic movie before “the man reaches the propeller,” definitely skipping over the part where Jack and Rose might have been able to fit on the door/bannister together as suggested by James Cameron and scientific reasoning. She prefers to avoid the emotional scenes and shed no tears. Indeed, she shares a similar sentiment with me regarding celebrities.

You can see the totally vindicating exchange between her and Gosling, below.

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It’s clear that I’m not alone in my tendency to pause during sad scenes, as one of my college friends occasionally watches only the beginning of the movie “A Walk To Remember” featuring Mandy Moore, stopping before it gets too emotionally heavy. However, most people I know seem more interested in the disaster aspect of “Titanic,” rather than its love story (or a combination of both). If they decide to stream the three-hour and 15-minute long Titanic with their Paramount Plus subscriptions, they’re in for a prolonged, dramatic experience.

Discussing leaving a movie before its emotional scenes has earned me some criticism multiple times, but I am optimistic that there are others who share my enthusiasm for dance sequences in economy class and assistance from the Unsinkable Molly Brown. Wave your individuality flag and don’t hesitate to exit whenever you wish, avoiding numerous tragic scenes such as men remaining on board, pets not surviving, chaotic lifeboats, and musicians playing until the very end.

As a movie lover who has seen countless films throughout my years, I must say that “The Notebook” is one of those movies that holds a special place in my heart. However, if I were to be completely honest, James Cameron, I find myself skipping the last few minutes every time I revisit this classic romance. The emotional intensity becomes too much for me, and I just can’t handle it anymore. I guess life has made me a bit more cynical as I get older, and those final scenes are simply too heart-wrenching to bear repeatedly. So, I’ve added “The Notebook” to my list of movies that I start every year but ultimately fail to finish. And hey, if you find yourself in the same boat, I won’t judge!

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2025-01-04 19:37