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Janice · 01-30-2003, 06:26 PM

What movie endings didn't stick to the usual Hollywood formula?.....Endings that weren't all wrapped up nicely with a big bow...with that great finale music swelling in the background...Rocky style.

I'll start with Arlington Road. I never saw that one coming. When that bomb went off, I almost fell off my chair.

American History X--I didn't expect him to die.

Seven--How nuts was that head in the box?

Return to Paradise--I really thought Jacquin Phoenix would make it out of prison alive.

Unfaithful--The longshot of Richard Gere and Diane Lane in the car was a brave ending. They essentially left the ending up to the viewers. I have the DVD with the commentaries. They had to fight with studio executives to keep that ending. I saw the alternate ending, and I think they made the right choice.

TJL · 01-30-2003, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

Seven--How nuts was that head in the box?

"What's in the boooooox!"

My roommate and I say that all the time!

The sad thing is, too many films end with a neat "wrapped In a bow" ending. Films that don't end the way we've been conditioned to expect to end are always memorable.

One that springs to mind is a film you have mentioned before, "American Beauty." The ending is a shocker, even though the first line in the film has a character telling you he's going to die at the end. Yet, the climax has you thinking poor ol' Kevin Spacey has found his peace, things are looking up, then..well, you know...

Brian Damage · 01-30-2003, 08:14 PM

Things to do in Denver when you're Already Dead-I guess the title explained it all, but in the end I expected Andy Garcia to live.

Killing Zoe-Eric Stoltz is saved at the last minute by the French police. However, his crime partner had aids and is shot to hell above him. Leaving you to wonder if Eric contracted the fatal disease.

Carlito's Way- Al Pacino almost made it to that train darn it!

Revenge-Kevin Costner went through all that hell to save his girlfriend, only for her to die in the end!

dlemond · 01-31-2003, 01:39 PM

Jacob's Ladder -
By the end of this movie it is still left up to interpretation as to what the hell just happened.

Chasing Amy -
No sweet resolution, but a brave ending in that the characters know they learned something about themselves and are the better for it. Just their silent acknowledgement of this almost makes it a happy ending. Almost.

Brandon · 01-31-2003, 05:13 PM

The Ring -- I liked how they had you believing one part was the ending, but it wasn't...

Brian · 01-31-2003, 06:29 PM

Wild Things. That film has more twists than a bag of pretzels. (a line partially borrowed from Leonard Maltin)

Janice · 01-31-2003, 07:03 PM

The Sixth Sense ending was a jawdropper. Now of course, it's done in every other movie.

Brian Damage · 01-31-2003, 08:01 PM

Memento-Another head scratching movie with a screwy ending.

AnaheimPMWitch · 01-31-2003, 11:42 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
The Sixth Sense ending was a jawdropper. Now of course, it's done in every other movie.

I dont know I wasnt to surpised with the ending of that one I pretty much KNEW thats what was gonna happen I dont know I just picked up on all the clues on stuff

*ShortCake* · 01-31-2003, 11:46 PM

I loved the ending of the others!!! great ending.. great twist

. I didnt like Final Destination all that much.. kind of stupid. I really hate it when they leave movies just hanging there at the end and they dont even make a sequel! GR! LOL

laceyinthesky · 02-01-2003, 12:16 AM

Donnie Darko.. it's been showing repetedly on the HBO channels so I finally decided to watch it... straaaange movie.

Also Being John Malkovich. That movie was just strange from the beginning.

Ewan's My Man · 02-01-2003, 12:56 PM

All of mine have already been said like "The Ring", "The Others" and "The Sixth Sense"

*Mogwai* · 02-01-2003, 02:13 PM

Brokedown Palace- I thought both of the girls would've made it out of prison.

Janice · 02-01-2003, 02:55 PM

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Brokedown Palace- I thought both of the girls would've made it out of prison.

Same here. I loved that movie. If you liked Brokedown Palace, you'd really enjoy Return to Paradise. Similar 'Midnight Run' type of plot....Americans held in a foreign prison.

Brian Damage · 02-03-2003, 08:25 PM

I think you meant Midnight Express. Midnight Run starred Robert Dinero and Charles Grodin, it was sort of a comedy.

01-30-2003, 06:26 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Weird, different or crazy movie endings What movie endings didn't stick to the usual Hollywood formula?.....Endings that weren't all wrapped up nicely with a big bow...with that great finale music swelling in the background...Rocky style. I'll start with Arlington Road. I never saw that one coming. When that bomb went off, I almost fell off my chair. American History X--I didn't expect him to die. Seven--How nuts was that head in the box? Return to Paradise--I really thought Jacquin Phoenix would make it out of prison alive. Unfaithful--The longshot of Richard Gere and Diane Lane in the car was a brave ending. They essentially left the ending up to the viewers. I have the DVD with the commentaries. They had to fight with studio executives to keep that ending. I saw the alternate ending, and I think they made the right choice.

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02-01-2003, 12:56 PM	#12
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02-01-2003, 02:13 PM	#13
Mogwai I'm a Poseur. Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Location: fraggle rock Posts: 131	Brokedown Palace- I thought both of the girls would've made it out of prison.
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01-30-2003, 08:14 PM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Things to do in Denver when you're Already Dead-I guess the title explained it all, but in the end I expected Andy Garcia to live. Killing Zoe-Eric Stoltz is saved at the last minute by the French police. However, his crime partner had aids and is shot to hell above him. Leaving you to wonder if Eric contracted the fatal disease. Carlito's Way- Al Pacino almost made it to that train darn it! Revenge-Kevin Costner went through all that hell to save his girlfriend, only for her to die in the end!

01-31-2003, 01:39 PM	#4
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Jacob's Ladder - By the end of this movie it is still left up to interpretation as to what the hell just happened. Chasing Amy - No sweet resolution, but a brave ending in that the characters know they learned something about themselves and are the better for it. Just their silent acknowledgement of this almost makes it a happy ending. Almost.

01-31-2003, 06:29 PM	#6
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Wild Things. That film has more twists than a bag of pretzels. (a line partially borrowed from Leonard Maltin)

01-31-2003, 07:03 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	The Sixth Sense ending was a jawdropper. Now of course, it's done in every other movie.

01-31-2003, 08:01 PM	#8
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Memento-Another head scratching movie with a screwy ending.

02-01-2003, 12:16 AM	#11
laceyinthesky Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 13, 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,906	Donnie Darko.. it's been showing repetedly on the HBO channels so I finally decided to watch it... straaaange movie. Also Being John Malkovich. That movie was just strange from the beginning.

02-03-2003, 08:25 PM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I think you meant Midnight Express. Midnight Run starred Robert Dinero and Charles Grodin, it was sort of a comedy.