tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post3776754033600798191..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: My Top 10 Film Endings (that everyone else hates)Alex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19755608748995018932013-11-27T10:51:53.330-05:002013-11-27T10:51:53.330-05:00Bitchin'.Bitchin'.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-36134115694358486432013-11-26T23:44:13.940-05:002013-11-26T23:44:13.940-05:002001 and Dr. Strangelove are my two favorite films...2001 and Dr. Strangelove are my two favorite films of all time.Nick9000https://www.blogger.com/profile/04850668284839130387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45907993332143086042013-11-26T14:13:55.067-05:002013-11-26T14:13:55.067-05:00Oh same here, I love the hell out of the No Countr...Oh same here, I love the hell out of the No Country ending. And I agree with you, that one is sharply polarized. Oh, and 2001... I LOVE that movie. One of my Top 5 films of all time, in fact. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11365822321358596422013-11-25T00:57:01.656-05:002013-11-25T00:57:01.656-05:00The way I see it, No Country for Old Men had an en...The way I see it, No Country for Old Men had an ending that everyone either loved or hated. I am definitely in the "loved" category. In fact, it's one of my all-time favorite film endings. I haven't seen a lot of these, but some other films with endings that everyone hated but I loved include 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Departed (or my dad hated it, anyway).Nick9000https://www.blogger.com/profile/04850668284839130387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-16548353886554212042013-06-30T23:11:19.381-04:002013-06-30T23:11:19.381-04:00I really never understood the backlash that ending...I really never understood the backlash that ending received. I considered it absolutely masterful the second it ended. And then the furor. But why...?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6596885469633393632013-06-30T03:36:36.687-04:002013-06-30T03:36:36.687-04:00There are quite a few I haven't seen here, but...There are quite a few I haven't seen here, but I have to comment on the No Country For Old Men one. Wow, what a fucking masterful ending. There are two Coen films I like more than that one, and yet that ending is the high point of their career for me. It's simply breathtaking, and almost enough to make me tear up.Tylerhttp://magnoliaforever.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-16051158389234315732013-05-19T16:33:54.850-04:002013-05-19T16:33:54.850-04:00Bob, I love what you said about Inception's th...Bob, I love what you said about Inception's theme. Whether you loved or hated that ending - you damn well discussed it. As you were leaving theater, and probably days later as well. I do like something that challenges me, even if I'm not too fond of the challenge itself.<br /><br />My favorite Nolan is Memento, but boy do I love The Prestige.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81753826257970156932013-05-18T10:08:06.459-04:002013-05-18T10:08:06.459-04:00One of the best things about Inception's endin...One of the best things about Inception's ending was that it made the audience immediately discuss the film. You know how with most movies half the people are checking their phones on the way out or wondering where to get a bite to eat? Just about every single person I walked out of the theatre with was talking about the movie and specifically about whether that top keeps spinning. That's how you end a movie.<br /><br />Though it doesn't work at all, I would've liked the idea of Cobb waking up on that plane and the whole dream having been for his own benefit - ie. to convince him to go back to his kids. He doesn't actually speak to any of "his team" after he wakes, so it could've been worked out to have been all about him from the start. But I think that might be reaching just a bit too much...B-) Still, I like that the movie allows me consider that.<br /><br />The Prestige remains my fave Nolan.Bob Turnbullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243657105760780425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31087985029997425572013-05-13T22:36:55.150-04:002013-05-13T22:36:55.150-04:00Well that's always a good thing :)Well that's always a good thing :)Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25970926366507128172013-05-13T22:17:25.836-04:002013-05-13T22:17:25.836-04:00haha Thanks! My experience of Inception was mostly...haha Thanks! My experience of Inception was mostly people gasping about the ending and wondering what happened, but nothing really negative.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287429151542133314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-29991582204855657542013-05-13T11:39:12.664-04:002013-05-13T11:39:12.664-04:00Thanks man! I love how far they push that ending. ...Thanks man! I love how far they push that ending. Best shit good shit.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-68076760576448231212013-05-13T07:56:21.406-04:002013-05-13T07:56:21.406-04:00Great list. I thought the ending to Prestige was f...Great list. I thought the ending to Prestige was fantastic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929585468675830273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-71986412379186693462013-05-12T22:21:16.533-04:002013-05-12T22:21:16.533-04:00Thanks man. Glad you like some of the endings here...Thanks man. Glad you like some of the endings here. Nolan can really end a flick effectively in my opinion. I think those two are perfect as well.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-2003549684674300112013-05-12T22:20:11.146-04:002013-05-12T22:20:11.146-04:00Hey Tanner, thanks so much for stopping by and com...Hey Tanner, thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. So cool that you like Cast Away's ending. I really do love that one. <br /><br />No Country is definitely a different kind of flick, but that ending has just always worked for me. Very... Coen brothers, you know?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69087868308630452062013-05-12T22:17:56.315-04:002013-05-12T22:17:56.315-04:00Thanks Andina :)
So happy to hear that you love F...Thanks Andina :)<br /><br />So happy to hear that you love Flight's ending. I really appreciate that film. Funny Games <i>is</i> kind of cool, isn't it?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-85818050454988108862013-05-12T22:11:13.798-04:002013-05-12T22:11:13.798-04:00First off, you're a film studies professor?? D...First off, you're a film studies professor?? Dude, That. Is. Awesome. Seriously, I can't believe I never knew that. Just bitchin'.<br /><br />La Haine is a really interesting pick. I need to rewatch that ASAP now. <br /><br />Cool that you dig some of the endings I picked, and completely okay that you don't like others!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60962239611115948612013-05-12T18:48:44.449-04:002013-05-12T18:48:44.449-04:00Some great picks here man. I love the unconvention...Some great picks here man. I love the unconventional endings to Funny Games, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and No Country for Old Men; and the the endings of Inception and The Prestige are perfect.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-1075178946384314902013-05-12T17:55:31.465-04:002013-05-12T17:55:31.465-04:00Love both Nolan endings, as well as Castaway. Howe...Love both Nolan endings, as well as Castaway. However, I've never cared for any of the Coen Brother's endings. No Country for Old Men was a great film, but I didn't get that last scene.Tanner Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18194005028924327658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21741845304834681882013-05-12T10:11:01.578-04:002013-05-12T10:11:01.578-04:00I love Flight's ending :) The movie end up in ...I love Flight's ending :) The movie end up in my top 10 movie in 2012. Maybe it's easy to predict kind of movie, but I loved the message.<br /><br />I know Funny Games have an unbelievable twist for some, but it's kind of refreshing to me. I know some people would say 'what is that??' but it's actually pretty cool ahah.<br /><br />Very nice list!Andinahttp://www.inspired-ground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-70696480866668307122013-05-12T04:49:20.251-04:002013-05-12T04:49:20.251-04:00I'm with you on Funny Games, AI, Prestige and ...I'm with you on Funny Games, AI, Prestige and Inception! All great endings! My films studies students often have a real problem with the ending of La Haine but it's probably my favourite ending of all time. A couple of these didn't do much for me, mainly The Pledge and No Country for Old Men. I didn't much like the rest of the films though so the endings weren't likely to appeal.ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-27297134893393765962013-05-11T11:41:13.363-04:002013-05-11T11:41:13.363-04:00My pleasure ;-)My pleasure ;-)Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45600845442373205382013-05-11T11:40:43.047-04:002013-05-11T11:40:43.047-04:00Thanks!
Love your story about the first time you ...Thanks!<br /><br />Love your story about the first time you watched No Country. That was pretty much how the crowd reacted to Inception when I saw it. Massive grumblings as the theater let out.<br /><br />Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-36036493926143341312013-05-11T11:38:57.237-04:002013-05-11T11:38:57.237-04:00Thanks man! AI is one that sort of grows on you, i...Thanks man! AI is one that sort of grows on you, isn't it? I'd love to see that on Blu-Ray. Bet it looks gorgeous.<br /><br />And thanks so much for the tweet, that was really nice of you!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-5471374471838440032013-05-11T11:35:36.526-04:002013-05-11T11:35:36.526-04:00The funny thing about Cast Away is that it has an ...The funny thing about Cast Away is that it has an ending I don't think I'd normally like. So, really, I have no idea why that one works so well for me. I completely agree that Zemeckis often teeters toward heavy-handedness. Sometimes I dig it, other times I really don't.<br /><br />Had no idea you were such a Miami Vice fan. I love the hell out of that movie. Shit, now I have to watch it again ASAP.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14012525339358980332013-05-11T11:26:57.734-04:002013-05-11T11:26:57.734-04:00Great list! I definitely think some endings are wo...Great list! I definitely think some endings are worth a re-watch (A.I.), and others you just hate because you hate them. Never thought people hated the Inception or The Prestige endings; it's what made me watch them again and again.<br />With No Country for Old Men, I saw that on two hours sleep in a sold-out theater. I was so tired I don't even remember the ending - only the riot of "What? That's the end?!", "Are you serious?!" from other people as the credits came up. I've re-watched it, and overall the movie is okay to me... :)Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287429151542133314noreply@blogger.com