Ps I Love You Last Letter Scene
Okay, let's talk P.S. I Love You. We all cried, right? Rivers of tears. Specifically during that last letter scene. But… am I the only one who thinks it's a *little* over the top?
Hear me out! Don't get me wrong, Gerry writing letters from beyond the grave is romantic. Gut-wrenchingly so. But the final letter… it feels like emotional manipulation on steroids.
The 'Goodbye, Now Get a New Life' Strategy
He's basically saying, "Okay, I'm REALLY gone now. Here's your push out of the nest." It's like he's a life coach from beyond. A life coach with impeccable handwriting and a talent for making grown women sob.
And Holly, bless her heart, takes it all in stride. One more perfectly timed letter, one more reason to move on. Does anyone else feel a *tiny* bit like she's being railroaded?
Unpopular Opinion Alert!
I'm going to say it: I think it's okay to grieve without a detailed instruction manual from your dead spouse. Sometimes, you just need to wallow in your pajamas and eat ice cream. No guilt trips allowed!
Gerry's letters are all about pushing Holly towards a specific future. A future *he* envisions for her. But what if she just wants to open a cat sanctuary and live a quiet life? Does she even have a say in this?
Maybe that's the point. But for me, it feels slightly… controlling? From the grave! Talk about commitment.
The Cliff Jump Metaphor... Seriously?
The whole "jump off the cliff" thing? Come on! That's a *huge* ask. "Confront your fears! Face the unknown! Also, I'm dead." It's a powerful image, sure. But also slightly insane.
It is like Gerry is organizing her activities from heaven. I guess being dead gives him time for life planning.
What if she's afraid of heights? Or, you know, just generally prefers solid ground? Is she still honoring his memory if she opts for a nice picnic instead?
Okay, Maybe I'm Being Too Harsh
I get it. He wants her to be happy. He wants her to live life to the fullest. He loves her!
And the letters are a beautiful, albeit slightly theatrical, way to achieve that. But sometimes, I think the movie forgets that grief is messy. It is also unpredictable.
There isn't a "right" way to do it. No matter how many heartfelt letters you receive.
In Conclusion: Pass the Tissues (and Maybe a Reality Check)
P.S. I Love You is still a classic tearjerker. I will admit that. And I'll probably cry buckets the next time I watch it.
But next time, I'll also be thinking: "Maybe Holly should take a yoga class instead of jumping off a cliff." Just a thought.
Maybe a little too staged? Even for a love story? I am just saying...
What do you think? Am I a heartless monster? Or do you secretly agree that the last letter is just a *teeny* bit much?
Let me know your thoughts! Maybe we can start a support group for people who prefer grief without posthumous to-do lists.
