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Originally posted by KellyO97
The point is, that is precisely what happens to the paralized. Part of Christopher Reeve's deterioriation was due to infections from sores, and he had the best care money could buy. The movie painted a stark and truthful picture of what might push someone to want to end their own life. Maggie had seen the world and experienced amazing success prior to the fight, and boxing made her feel powerful. Now she was literally having everything taken away from her, including her body, which had been a source of that power.
I don't think they are toying with us. It does force you to imagine yourself in that type of existence, which can be overwhelming.
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The movie was not about becoming disabled or wanting to kill yourself. If it was, then that was a poor attempt and it wouldn't receive a single award. It's sole goal was to be an emotional knockout. If it was about paralysis, then she would have spent much more time on that spect in the movie. The event in the final fight was beyond improbable and what was its goal? Then to add salt to the wound, the leg amputation.
-Rudey