And that is, as beginnings go, not entirely novel
In case you missed it, Stardust, with its unique blend of subtle humor, fantasy, romance and action was easily one of the best movies of 2007. Yet for all its starry-eyed romanticism I found lessons within that were uncomfortably close to home.
There’s this poignant scene where the protagonist, Tristan Thorne is held captive along with the human incarnation of fallen star, Yvaine. Tristan’s heart is with a beautiful but cold woman by the name of Victoria Forrester back in his home town of
That was a line that struck a deep chord within me. It really makes you wonder why sometimes we continually fool ourselves with hope and try (and try and try), when unrequited love, no matter how genuine or desperate, often leads to nowhere but heartbreak.
perhaps sometimes you love not because you seek reciprocation, but because you want to love. how many people out there are brave enough to do the latter, with no expectations and reassurance? and how many are able to step out of the wreckage undeterred, since there is never too much love to go around.
Aye, but the point is that it hurts like hell, though. Especially when the other party patently rejects your overtures, in which case I feel it is almost impossible to step out of the wreckage undeterred.
Couldn’t agree more.