P.S. I Love You: Imagine receiving a letter from a deceased lover
Yeah, everyone’s a lover and it’s been fifteen years since Cecelia Ahern’s P.S. I Love You film was released. But, it’s still the best among all that I have ever seen. From a heartbreaking plot to an unbelievable screenplay from a lover that is undoubtedly one of a kind. This movie is a certified A-Lister, yet an explosion of emotions for those who watched the film.
In December 2007, Cecelia Ahern‘s book was transformed on screen worldwide. This critically acclaimed writer was not innocent for the limelight as she was also known behind Love Rosie or initially Where Rainbows End.
Thus, what sets this movie apart from every romantic film is simply the punch in the gut. Wherein the story has a simple plot where a widow receives a letter from her deceased husband even weeks after.
Why do I think P.S. I Love You is one of the best movies ever?
The fictional yet realistic twist
Every people lost someone during their lifetime thus most does not have the opportunity to hear from them. Gerard Butler who plays as Gerry from this movie dies from an unfathomable disease. Brain tumor lead to succumb his life does his character left 10 letters for his beloved wife.
Afterwards, Holly the main protagonist of P.S. I Love You started to fell on her knees with only Gerry’s clothes left. She was in absolute despair and sadness as her happiness was taken away from her. And so, her smiles was witnessed again after receiving words through paper and recorded audio.
Hilary Swank played the character of Holly who was nominated globally for her performance. Her acting in the screen is one of a kind while her character suffers from unimaginable pain. Although, the plot is extremely sad, her role swayed like a star to prove that the story is real.
More than that, it was a stand alone movie that was being ran by 10 deceased letters. But what crushed the people the most as well as Holly is the question of what happens to her if she doesn’t receive a message anymore. Unduly, this masterpiece can pull anyone into tears with a life crushing question everyday.
Some people go through life searching and never find their soul mates. They never do. You and I did, we just happened to have them for a shorter period of time than we hoped for. It’s sad, but it’s life. So you go to this ball, Holly and you embrace the fact that you had someone whom you loved and who loved you back.
Cecelia Ahern, P.S. I Love You (2007)
The most important letter from P.S. I Love You
Nowadays, communication has been vital for everyone. And everything left unsaid is something that could alter future events but Gerry chose to be there even after. And so, in such a way Holly gets to live on her own even after the tragic death of her husband.
Based on the film, Holly pulled strength with the messages thus this is the opposite. The character was already fighting to survive in her own footsteps. And as the film progresses, Gerry leads his widowed wife to find something to start again.
Moreover, this important message from the film bridges an idea that not everyone could have. But Holly displayed unbelievable strength to face life with such adversity. What happened to the character reflects all the families today that lost their loved ones. Time may be too short but not too late to live on.
Alongside everything, some people vanish unexpectedly and some are not meant to stay. Even if it hurts, there are millions of words that we wish to say. But with all inks that have dried, each lover can only say P.S. I Love You.
Finding someone you love and who loves you back is a wonderful, wonderful feeling. But finding a true soul mate is an even better feeling. A soul mate is someone who understands you like no other, loves you like no other, and will be there for you forever, no matter what. They say that nothing lasts forever, but I am a firm believer in the fact that for some, love lives on even after we’re gone.
Cecelia Ahern, P.S. I Love You (2007)
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