Andrew Garfield recently opened up expressing his frustration

Andrew Garfield recently shared his frustration over how moviegoers feel the need to apologize if they show deep emotions, such as crying, while watching a film. The actor, who has impressed audiences in a variety of roles, pointed out how societal expectations pressure people to feel embarrassed about expressing their feelings when they connect with something on screen.

In an interview with The Guardian, Garfield learned about a woman who became emotional and cried a lot while watching his latest film, We Live in Time. Afterward, the woman apologized to the people around her for getting so emotional. Garfield, clearly bothered by this, called it a “shame” that anyone should have to apologize just for expressing genuine emotions.

He specifically highlighted how this tendency is especially common in the UK, his home country. “I think it speaks to a cultural thing we have, particularly in the UK, where showing emotion openly is somehow seen as inappropriate or shameful,” he explained. Garfield’s comments reflect a broader conversation about the way some cultures, particularly in the UK, discourage open displays of vulnerability.

Garfield also received a lot of attention during the We Live in Time press tour for his appearance on Sesame Street, where he shared insights about his personal downtime and spoke about grief. In a heartwarming conversation with Elmo, he explored the complexities of emotions and how they’re handled in society.

Meanwhile, the film’s director, John Crowley, added that We Live in Time tends to have a strong emotional impact on certain viewers. He revealed that some people have even told him that they’re eager to watch the movie again in private so they can fully let themselves cry without holding back.

We Live in Time also features performances by Florence Pugh, Marama Corlett, and other talented actors. The story revolves around a woman who is given a late-stage cancer diagnosis, which serves as the emotional core of the film, drawing out deep, raw feelings from both characters and viewers alike.

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