Is it weird to connect with on-screen emotional breakdowns, when you generally freeze, sometimes awkwardly cracking a smile, in similar real-life situations? I’ve always appreciated a scene that takes us into a psychological territory we usually keep locked away. To see a character break down leaves me emotionally exposed. It’s slightly overwhelming in the moment, but honestly, I do not mind sharing that sort of vulnerable relationship with movies.If you’re anything like me, this list of onscreen breakdowns is just what you need. So let’s dive right in!7 Most Realistic Emotional Breakdowns in Movies1. Wilson Is Lost, Cast AwayLosing Wilson was probably the worst moment of Chuck’s life, since the plane wreck that cast him away on that deserted island. The volleyball was the only thing that prevented him from losing his sanity to the isolation. The fact that Chuck didn’t leave Wilson behind as he set out for civilization on his DIY raft is proof of their connection.When Wilson is lost at sea, Chuck’s anguished screams of “I’m sorry, Wilson!” transcend drama, capturing the purity of an unconditional friendship between an animate and an inanimate character.2. E.T. Goes Home, E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialYoung Elliot met E.T. at a time when he was in desperate need of friendship. To be understood telepathically—that’s priceless. Naturally, bidding farewell to a friend so dear is surely heartbreaking, especially when you’re barely 10 years old.The final farewell scene in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. intimately captures the pain of losing someone with whom you’ve shared an irreplaceable connection. E.T....
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