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His father’s ex-wife said he “probably had Asperger’s” but Honnold also claimed that he “seemed happier after the divorce” so I would dismiss that presumption. Regardless, the man is no longer with the living so he doesn’t care what other people may think of him.
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She clearly doesn’t belong up there with him on climbs. At one point they showed her feeding him a line and they showed her fussing with a tangled mess that was wrapped around her ankle. He as much affirmed that but when he got hurt to his credit he came short of blaming her for his injuries. He did say that he considered breaking up with her but that she countered by saying “what would you gain by that?” to keep herself in the picture, so to speak. What tore it for me though was when she tried to implore him to think of her feelings from a rational perspective. It made me think that he would have been better cast as a young Spock. Clearly their relationship is doomed.
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I just saw this film and enjoyed it immensely. I am always fascinated by people who are driven by something that operates outside the norm. Human beings are amazing creatures and are capable of so many different things. From a performance perspective, I find it interesting to see how each of us deals with fear and how we prepare for something that puts us on the edge of our abilities. How and why we push ourselves.
I used to do a bit of rock climbing and bouldering (Spent many an afternoon at Indian Rock in Berkeley back in the late '70s.) so I can appreciate the sheer physical and mental abilities these kind of endeavors require. As far as thinking of Alex as being selfish, well that is true about many highly artistic and creative people. They are first to admit that their passion is what drives them and that singular focus comes before a relationship. I imagine if that were not the case, many a wonderful invention or piece of music might not have ever been created. The way I see it, if someone in their lives wants to love them unconditionally, who am I to judge? Best, Jayne |
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As I say about things like that, "a little bit of that goes a long way..."
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After he finished the climb, he went back to his van and worked out. I thought that was pretty interesting.
If you're interested: "Valley Uprising" "The 50-year history of rock climbing in Yosemite Valley is chronicled in this documentary charting the birth and rise of a rebellious counterculture." https://www.netflix.com/title/80084836 Very well done. |
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That's hardly a formal diagnosis. For those of us who have sought out informed and certified diagnoses* it is merely an "armchair diagnosis." It's a "wink and a nod" that falls short in my eyes. I choose to take his comments as dismissive rather than as an affirmation. I receive his comment as an excuse for his eccentricity that IMO does little for others who deal with the stigma other than to place an inaccurate mystique on what is a very diverse spectrum of behavioral and cognitive challenges that affects each case differently. Next month is autism awareness month. May is also national mental health awareness month. I sense that Honnold would probably be a good protagonist for either movement but his comments hardly identify him as being an active part of the autism awareness and acceptance community. I don't know, maybe he's in the process of "coming out." I know that the individuals who have diagnoses on the "higher functioning" end of the autism spectrum identify with him. As the parent of a teen on the "lower functioning" end of the spectrum would love to have him be more outspoken. * My 15yo son was diagnosed at age 3 (2007) with "mild" autism spectrum disorder (PDD-NOS) but over the years the DSM parameters have changed, as has he. His diagnosis has changed to be level 3 autism spectrum disorder with a comorbid intellectual disability disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and bipolar disorder. While he is nonverbal, requires constant supervision and has attended private schools and institutions since age 3 he is not physically impaired and has surprised and terrified me on many occasions. My 12yo son was initially diagnosed in 2013 with PDD (level 1 autism) spectrum disorder but we sought a second opinion because we felt he was imitating his brother for attention. His diagnosis is now simply ADHD which is NOT on the autism spectrum and he is mainstreamed and has excellent grades. Within the last two years I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety but have been managing it with cognitive behavioral therapy. I have been trying to gently urge my wife to do the same but it would be irresponsible of me to offer a formal diagnosis since I am not a medical or psychological professional. All I can say is that we're all "moody."
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Not sure it matters that he’s diagnosed or not, on the spectrum or not. He is who he is in the movie, and the fairly unflinching portrayal of him and his relationships is at the core of what makes the movie more than just another climbing film. Kudos to the filmmakers for the presentation and their own self-critique in the film. It’s all very messy and human.
My wife didn’t care much for him either, and I think was looking for more of a hero story at times. For me his oddness made the film more interesting the whole way through. |
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Best, Jayne |