Armageddon Leaving On A Jet Plane Scene
Okay, real talk. We need to address a cinematic elephant in the room.
It’s big, loud, and strangely romantic. I'm talking about Armageddon.
That Leaving on a Jet Plane Scene…
Remember the scene? Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler. It’s all slow motion and tears. "I don't want to close my eyes, I don't want to fall asleep…"
Supposedly, the world is about to end! An asteroid the size of Texas is hurtling towards us. But honestly? I find the scene…kinda annoying.
Unpopular Opinion Incoming!
Here’s the thing. The whole world is about to be kablooey! Wouldn't you want a little more urgency? Or maybe, I don't know, a strategic pow-wow to save humanity?
Instead, we get… airport melodrama. Lots of crying and clutching. I get it, love is powerful. But so is a giant space rock about to erase all life!
Maybe I'm just cold-hearted. But, I would be thinking about the plan! Not about if my lip gloss is still on.
What *Should* Have Happened
Imagine this instead: Harry Stamper (Bruce Willis) gathers the team. No hugs. No tears. Just hard stares and motivational grunts.
He’s like, "Alright! We got a rock to drill. Earth to save. Let’s GO!"
Ben Affleck gives Liv Tyler a quick peck on the cheek. "Wish me luck. Gonna go be a space cowboy." Then he grabs his gear.
No drawn out goodbyes. No Aerosmith blasting. Just pure, unadulterated, save-the-world energy.
The Power of Practicality (Maybe?)
Don’t get me wrong. I love a good cry. But in the face of Armageddon? I'd pick practicality.
Think of all the things they could've discussed! Like drilling angles! Or snack preferences for the trip!
I bet snacks were very important on that mission.
The Real World vs. Hollywood
Okay, okay, I know. It’s a movie! Hollywood needs its emotional moments.
And Aerosmith needed that sweet, sweet soundtrack money. I get it.
But still! A part of me wishes they traded some tears for, like, a checklist.
The Bigger Picture
Maybe the scene is iconic for a reason. Maybe it’s beautiful. Maybe I am a monster.
But, in my personal Armageddon scenario? I'm grabbing the nearest scientist! Asking about escape pods! Forget the slow-motion airport farewells.
Besides, who has time to cry when they're about to become space dust?
So, Let's Agree to Disagree
Look, I understand. Some people love that scene. And that’s totally fine!
We can still be friends, even with wildly different opinions. As long as we respect each other's movie preferences.
Just…don’t play "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" around me. I might roll my eyes so hard they get stuck.
Maybe, just maybe, a little less dramatic airport weeping. More drilling and asteroid-busting!
What do you think? Am I completely off base? Or are you secretly with me on this one?
