tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post9109220291139470953..comments2023-11-02T11:56:24.222-04:00Comments on DAILY FILM DOSE: A Daily Film Appreciation and Review Blog: THE BRIDGEAlan Bacchushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828941303586018368noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-87843564901386178112007-08-14T01:33:00.000-04:002007-08-14T01:33:00.000-04:00Suicide is an impetuous act – or the act of an ill...Suicide is an impetuous act – or the act of an ill person lacking the capacity to make a sane decision. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. <BR/><BR/>Limiting access to the means of death has proven to dramatically reduce suicides. <BR/>98% of those stopped never attempt suicide again. <BR/><BR/>The rails at the Golden Gate Bridge are simply too low and access is too great. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-2704046347550974972007-08-09T06:19:00.000-04:002007-08-09T06:19:00.000-04:00The decision of the filmmakers to concentrate sole...The decision of the filmmakers to concentrate solely on the story of the individual jumpers, told from the point of view of family and friends is rather dissapointing to me. Sure, it makes the film very emotional, and that probably makes it appealing to most people who are keen on peeking into other peoples lives and misery. But the result is that larger questions are not contemplated, and the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15909455565665619632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-3625032523283795372007-07-25T06:31:00.000-04:002007-07-25T06:31:00.000-04:00I was especially affected by the story of Gene, bu...I was especially affected by the story of Gene, but the rest of the film was just as depressing. I don't think I could watch it again, but 4 stars is very accurate since the film is very well done and brave.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084153782011463488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593801517891533127.post-67565318918840904052007-07-24T22:45:00.000-04:002007-07-24T22:45:00.000-04:00It's an interesting sort of person who can just si...It's an interesting sort of person who can just sit back and film instead of rushing in there and saving lives. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the film maker jumped. This sort of detachment is a burden not easily hefted.Nick Teab, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03857815069566166887noreply@blogger.com