It is a thoughtful concept. Why not entertain it? Here's the movie notion of being aware, conscious of pain, but also of the beauty that comes with the pain, memories.
"How Critics’ “Schoolyard Assault” On ‘Collateral Beauty’ Turned Ugly For Will Smith Pic"
by Anthony D'Alessandro
December 18, 2016 11:31am
So the movie wasn't a hit in some opinions, for their reasons, but to me it was good, maybe even an excellent tear-jerker sad movie. I liked the meaning it left with us: tomorrow is not promised. Take care to be mindful of those you love.
"What is your review of Collateral Beauty (2016 movie)?
Anice TsarinaFashion/Beauty Enthusiast
Studied at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Anice Tsarina, studied at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Answered Jun 16
Collateral beauty could refer to the beauty on the inside. It can refer to the hidden beauty in something that can't be seen directly.
The term collateral beauty could also be used to describe the meaning behind something. For example, when something bad happens to a person, they might want to check for the collateral beauty or the hidden meaning behind the event, which could be a beautiful thing.
The words collateral beauty could be used to refer to the bright side of something. During an unfortunate event, a person could look for the collateral beauty or the bright side of the situation."
I have a different take-away after watching the parents of Olivia walk through New York's Manhattan based Central Park, where my daughter lived for a few months. My daughter's husband worked in Manhattan.
We all enjoyed many walks to Central Park with our first grandchild, Sidney, born 2 June 2015, so I identify "collateral beauty" as being mindful of Central Park experiences, and other New York, Manhattan experiences.
We enjoyed many 4+ hour drives to Manhattan from Massachusetts. We slept on the floor, and the Golden Retriever was my burden / cross to bear. I walked him often while the ladies took care of the new bay, and the father went to work.
I walked Geddy after a huge snow storm in January or February. The cars were buried under several feet of snow. It was hard to dig out because there is no where to put the snow in Manhattan. Teddy loved the snow as do all Goldens. He would stick his snout into a done bank and then flop down in the deep, white snow. Geddy and I left the fourth floor apartment daily to get his "business" done. We walked around the block at 100th street, past and across the street from Central Park. Teddy loved Central Park. As soon as he noticed the park was just across the street he would fight and pull hard on his leash to get across the street. Teddy was allowed to run off leash at certain hours! That was heaven to Teddy. We would all go to the park at times.
As long as the weather was nice, my daughter would bundle up Sidney and put her in the stroller. My wife and I took turns managing Geddy on these Sidney strolls in Central Park. We'd all get ready to go after we had our favorite Starbucks coffee and breakfast treats. The wonder and fun of Manhattan was the apartment building sat in-between and on top of Starbucks and other eateries we loved.
Eating was fun in Manhattan too. We especially loved the Mexican restaurant several blocks north, around 90th street or so, off Columbus Ave. The apartment building was on Columbus Ave near the "projects" on 100.
We went to a cute burger place just four, five doors down on our side of the street too. The byrgers were the best, and unique. The French fines were wonderful.
Whole Foods across the street three doors toward 90th street; is that South? No, North Manhattan.
A couple times my daughter had a cook come to the apartment with all the ingredients for a great dinner experience, except the wine. There was never enough alcohol! The man or woman cook would make the entire meal for us and it was always delicious!
Isn't that amazing?
My daughter's family went for "family time" walks in Central Park, the penultimate Manhattan experience I think. That's my opinion anyway.
It took four hours to drive to Manhattan, get to 100 street, and find parking in a garage for $35 a day. One time the computers were down so our week stay in the tiny, 800 square feet apartment, was free at the garage. I was given a discount the first few weeks too, but that didn't last the entire time. WE paid about $300 a week to park in Manhattan.
