* I am in what ( from what I've read and heard) many people consider the World's Best Movie -- "The Shawshank Redemption"
* For being in it (yes, you can see me; I'm an extra), I've only seen the movie three times
* No plot spoilers here but the movie has way too many strong emotional scenes for me; I get terribly upset (yet, I can watch hundreds of suspense and horror movies and enjoy them)
* I've seen the movie only three times but have listened to Thomas Newman's original music score for the film literally countless (possibly thousands of) times -- the music is so beautiful for me.
** Not related to my question but I find it pretty interesting that we extras were told NOT to EVER approach the movie's "stars" and bother them; but a man came up to me and started talking to me on the outdoor set one day. He was so funny and nice. I thought he was another extra in the movie. Over a year later when I saw the movie in its initial theatrical release (I went alone), I saw him! "There is that guy who talked to me that one day!" I thought. I added his picture to my question -- he is actor William Sadler. I find it even more interesting that, by FAR, his character "Heywood" is my favorite character in the movie.
* Countless people share with me about how many times they watch this movie. They love it!
PLOT SPOILER!!!
"It has such a happy ending" they literally exclaim. I respond, "But, along the way, the journey is way too painful for me."
Again, my question, do you find my response to this life experience strange?
I agree with you on everything yo ushared here, yes.
I just have sort of often thought, "Hey, you're in the movie. It was a fun experience and a fun work experience. Weird you can't watch."
:)