What is the last movie that made your eyes water?
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. . .here are my thoughts.
What is the last movie that made your eyes water?
In 1942, science fiction author Isaac Asimov penned his infamous Three Laws of Robotics:
- A robot may not injure a human or, through inaction, allow a human to come to harm.
- A robot must obey the orders given it by humans except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
- A robot must protect its own existence as long as such a protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.
While watching Finch, I was intrigued to see Asimov’s Laws augmented by the film’s (essentially) lone human character. That newly minted 4th Law mandated the care of Dog. (No, I haven’t forgotten the definite article “the” or accidentally hit “Shift.” The canine’s name is actually “Dog.”) The surprising kicker to the 4th Law, though, is it’s programmed to supersede Asimov’s original three Laws. I know, I know. Brad says there’s a “dog” and—. Sorry, let’s try again. Brad says “Dog” and “eyes water” in the same sentence, so there must be a deceased canine by movie’s end. Eyes can water for other reasons, though. You know . . . like, allergies and whatnot.
Oh my. Yes. That movie definitely made my “eyes water” too. When I saw the topic I had a feeling you would be writing about it. I’m glad we could watch it together. The dog in the movie does have a name…it’s Goodyear. Finch just calls him Dog. Hopefully the fact that I’m referencing Goodyear/Dog in the present tense will give those wanting to watch the movie some reassurance regarding the pup’s fate. 😉 It’s a good movie, but I sobbed through the last 30+ minutes…while cuddling one of our dogs.
(Spoiler alert…if you didn’t already figure it out the dog doesn’t die. The movie is just very touching…and also sad…but mostly just touching. It makes you think about our connection to our world, each other, and ALL life.)
Really? The dog actually had a name!?