20 Satisfying Vs. Disappointing Movie Endings That Shows Hollywood Is All Over The Place In Terms Of Final Scene Writing
The ending seems to be the most impressive part of the movie. It can leave you with a sense of satisfaction or downright put you down. Therefore, it can take months, or even years to prepare for the final scene and directors devote time and money to the process.
In Hollywood, there are many movies boasting of remarkable endings that float our boat. They drive us to watch the movies over and over again. But there are also several movies that give us lackluster or even ridiculous endings. That can tie us up in knots or make us giggle. Some of them even make us want to throw the chair to the screen as they are blatantly unreasonable.
The unstable quality reignited the controversy about Hollywood’s writing ability of final scene endings. In this post, we've enlisted 10 satisfying and 10 horrible movie endings with comments from audiences. Scroll down to explore.
—u/[deleted] also commented: "Especially because of the play it's based on (Pygmalion), Eliza recognized her worth and left Higgins to marry Freddy. George Bernard Shaw, the playwright, wrote in his stage directions to the actor playing Eliza in 1920 that the triumph of Eliza (and the most important part of her character) was emancipating herself at the end. I don't know why the film changed it, but the ending made no sense."
u/MontanaIsabella also said "If it helps, originally in the book (if I remember correctly) Dorothy looked at the end of her bed and the ruby slippers were there. Why they cut that out of the film I can't remember, but that was the original ending.”
In Hollywood, there are many movies boasting of remarkable endings that float our boat. They drive us to watch the movies over and over again. But there are also several movies that give us lackluster or even ridiculous endings. That can tie us up in knots or make us giggle. Some of them even make us want to throw the chair to the screen as they are blatantly unreasonable.
The unstable quality reignited the controversy about Hollywood’s writing ability of final scene endings. In this post, we've enlisted 10 satisfying and 10 horrible movie endings with comments from audiences. Scroll down to explore.
#1 Satisfying: Knives Out (2019)
Source: Lionsgate
Mavmag commented: "Marta looking out over the balcony while taking a sip from the 'my house, my rules, my coffee' mug was such a feel-good ending. It showed how a kind-hearted character made a selfless decision that went on to change her life for the better. The Rolling Stones' 'Sweet Virginia' playing over the looks on the Thrombey family members' faces made that final shot even more gratifying!"#2 Disappointing: I Am Legend (2007)
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
#3 Satisfying: What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
Source: Buena Vista Pictures
#4 Disappointing: Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Source: Marvel
#5 Satisfying: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Source: New Line Cinema
#6 Disappointing: Death Note (2017)
Source: Netflix
#7 Satisfying: Get Out (2017)
Source: Universal Pictures / Monkeypaw Productions
#8 Disappointing: My Fair Lady (1964)
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
—u/[deleted] also commented: "Especially because of the play it's based on (Pygmalion), Eliza recognized her worth and left Higgins to marry Freddy. George Bernard Shaw, the playwright, wrote in his stage directions to the actor playing Eliza in 1920 that the triumph of Eliza (and the most important part of her character) was emancipating herself at the end. I don't know why the film changed it, but the ending made no sense."
#9 Satisfying: The Color Purple (1985)
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
#10 Disappointing: Knowing (2009)
Source: Summit Entertainment
#11 Satisfying: La La Land (2016)
Source: Lionsgate
#12 Disappointing: Yesterday (2019)
Source: Universal Pictures
#13 Satisfying: Coco (2017)
Source: Disney / Pixar
books_baking_broadway shared: "I loved the final scene of Coco — you could see how far the Rivera family had come. Miguel AND his cousins were playing instruments, the ghosts accepted Héctor, and Mamá Coco got to see her grandchildren and father all together. The visuals were so pretty, and it was such a sweet ending."#14 Disappointing: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Source: MGM
u/MontanaIsabella also said "If it helps, originally in the book (if I remember correctly) Dorothy looked at the end of her bed and the ruby slippers were there. Why they cut that out of the film I can't remember, but that was the original ending.”
#15 Satisfying: Little Women (2019)
Source: Sony Pictures Releasing
#16 Disappointing: The Golden Compass (2007)
Source: New Line Cinema
#17 Satisfying: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
#18 Disappointing: The Notebook (2004)
Source: New Line Cinema
#19 Satisfying: Crush (2022)
Source: Hulu
#20 Disappointing: Us (2019)
Source: Universal Pictures / Monkeypaw Productions
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