Simplicity

Tonight I watched 'What's eating Gilbert Grape'. I actually really enjoyed the simplicity and warmth of this film. At times, I found the film rather slow but I guess symbollically, that went well with the 'sleepy town' where Gilbert lived. Gilbert's character was such a beautiful one. Such a caring and altruistic character, who thought about others before himself and indeed eventually starts to think of himself a little more towards the end when he finds love. The love found between Gilbert (Johnny Depp) and the girl he falls in love with (Juliette Lewis) is the sort of love that always touches me; simple, true, magical, warm and deep. Romance wasn't part of their love on a 'traditional' basis but romance was there, without having to have 'modern day gimmicks' to feel romantic. The simplicity of the lovers in this film, watching and talking about the sky and nature, falling asleep together on a blanket in the open air until dawn break, was deeply touching and indeed beautiful...it gave you such a sense of a simplistic yet deep, meaningful love. This film confirmed to me that love is simple - it really is. You don't need lots of money, material goods to offer, romantic gifts constantly to feel, or indeed prove love. Love is just there........