Yeah, I was going to say, it feels weird to use movies that are devastating and horrifying for their entire runtime.
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Movie endings you found devastating
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Yeah, I was going to say, it feels weird to use movies that are devastating and horrifying for their entire runtime.
Not a movie, but the ending to the novel Head Full of Ghosts is incredibly dark and haunts me to this day.
What do you mean specifically though? I'm still a bit confused about what you found bleak about the "implications" (particularly in regards to the ending of course, not the general awfulness of the plot itself.)
I always found it like
whatever she said about the afterlife sounded awesome enough that the old lady was like fuck it omw
Akira -- not necessarily good or bad, but it captures the feeling of coming outside of your house after a hurricane.
del Toro's more "serious" films like Devil's Backbone, Pan's Labyrinth, Shape of Water do have a nice bitter-sweetness
del Toro's more "serious" films like Devil's Backbone, Pan's Labyrinth, Shape of Water do have a nice bitter-sweetness
Good one. Stuff like the Mist is childs play in comparison.
This lady was part of a group that did horrible things to get information.
And as soon as the lady hears whatever is whispered to her, it causes pure nihilism. It feels like the death of hope. There is no joy, she doesn't take the time to share what she learned. This is some pure cosmic horror shit, and even if it isn't, there is no way the "the lady received good news" interpretation makes sense, looking at how it's acted and in the context of her just... quitting.
And as soon as the lady hears whatever is whispered to her, it causes pure nihilism. It feels like the death of hope. There is no joy, she doesn't take the time to share what she learned. This is some pure cosmic horror shit, and even if it isn't, there is no way the "the lady received good news" interpretation makes sense, looking at how it's acted and in the context of her just... quitting.
Mademoiselle comes in and meets Anna. She asks if Anna has seen the other world, the Afterlife. Anna nods and whispers something into Mademoiselle's ears. So far, the society has seen 3 others who had reached the state of transcendence. But none of them could relate to what they were seeing. Anna, however, has been able to relate to what she's just seen. After whispering, Anna is in a state where she is no longer speaking.
The whole Society gathers to hear from Mademoiselle. The dude who makes the announcement to the rest of the Society goes to have a word with Mademoiselle. She's in the bathroom, de-powdering her nose. This is the conversation they have.
Dude: Mademoiselle, they're all waiting.
Mademoiselle: I'm coming.
Dude: So there is something?
Mademoiselle: Of course.
Dude: Was it clear?
Mademoiselle: Crystal clear.
Dude: And precise?
Mademoiselle: It admitted of no interpretations.
Dude: Thank you, Mademoiselle.
Mademoiselle: Could you imagine what there is after death?
Dude: No, Mademoiselle.
Mademoiselle: Keep doubting.
After this, she blows her brains out with her trusty little gun
The whole Society gathers to hear from Mademoiselle. The dude who makes the announcement to the rest of the Society goes to have a word with Mademoiselle. She's in the bathroom, de-powdering her nose. This is the conversation they have.
Dude: Mademoiselle, they're all waiting.
Mademoiselle: I'm coming.
Dude: So there is something?
Mademoiselle: Of course.
Dude: Was it clear?
Mademoiselle: Crystal clear.
Dude: And precise?
Mademoiselle: It admitted of no interpretations.
Dude: Thank you, Mademoiselle.
Mademoiselle: Could you imagine what there is after death?
Dude: No, Mademoiselle.
Mademoiselle: Keep doubting.
After this, she blows her brains out with her trusty little gun
As a single, 33-year-old man, I'm Thinking of Ending Things made me deeply unhappy.
Can't really elaborate further without spoiling the "twist".
Can't really elaborate further without spoiling the "twist".
Yeah I totally read it differently than you, and it's my favourite horror movie of all time. (Not saying your interpretation is wrong, just not how I saw it).
The way I see it, this secret society has been doing horrendous things for at least a few decades to find the answer to "what is the afterlife". I feel when Anna whispers her in ear, she basically explains that none of the suffering actually matters and the afterlife is open for anyone. Old Lady thinks "Well, that's the answer to the question I've spent my whole life asking, maybe it's finally time to take the final step *bam* the end
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How did the dialogue (I pasted it above to look into it again) read like she received positive news though? "Keep doubting." Came across to me as some lovecraftian "things we should not know" thing.
And I mean the question genuine, maybe you can shed some light on what made you see it the way I didn't
And I mean the question genuine, maybe you can shed some light on what made you see it the way I didn't
This. So much this. I was in floods at the cinema.
(About Schmidt, btw)
I elaborated in my previous post.
Regardless, it's still a fantastic ending to a delightfully fucked up horror film. My sister and I have been discussing it for years on and off every time one of us rewatches it.
Iron Man 3:
The first half of the movie is this spectacular, smart, engaging and even scary geopolitical thriller with tons of balls and things to say. With a villian that you were preparing in your mind as one of the best in the MCU will offer.
Then the second half and specially the ending is this corny, boring and by the numbers Marvel action galore, with a lame generic last boss and with a cringy super powered Gwyneth.
It's devastating really , such wasted potential in which was essentially a master troll by the filmmakers.
The first half of the movie is this spectacular, smart, engaging and even scary geopolitical thriller with tons of balls and things to say. With a villian that you were preparing in your mind as one of the best in the MCU will offer.
Then the second half and specially the ending is this corny, boring and by the numbers Marvel action galore, with a lame generic last boss and with a cringy super powered Gwyneth.
It's devastating really , such wasted potential in which was essentially a master troll by the filmmakers.
Which version did you see, btw?
I went for a weird compromise and watched the 2007 US version, but dubbed in German.
That's interesting, but I feel like she wouldn't tell others to "keep doubting" in that case. The whole horrible story, to me, seemed like a "we need to find out for the greater good" type thing, so in my opinion, she would've shared the information. But I guess I can understand where you're coming from better, now.
Apparently the director/writer of the original (or maybe the book? I can't remember) says the American version is the definitive one.
Came to post this.
Though I can swear I've seen a version with a happier ending.
I don't care for the film really (it's a bit saccarine and Spielberg-y) but as a total Mama's Boy that shit makes me sob every time I see the clip.
This is amusing to me cuz the name is in your post. (It's called Buried.)
Yeah, same guy directed both movies, so obviously, the bigger budget version 2.0 probably allowed for him to better realize his wishes.
BUT the guy is still Austrian, so I feel like the German dub is perhaps even the more definitive one. I mean, there is a "Top, die Wette gilt" bit in there
I've never seen the original to be fair. I like your compromise though haha.
The ending to Son Of Saul is truly depressing and devastating. I'm glad I got to see it at the cinema. I bought the blu-ray afterwards to support the film, but I never want to watch something so bleak and downbeat ever again.
It's one of my favorite films, but the ending of Brokeback Mountain leaves me feeling hollow and wrecked every time because of that scene with Ennis in Jack's childhood bedroom.
Requiem for a Dream for sure. Saw it blind because I liked Pi . Absolutely harrowing and beautifully shot.
Hereditary hit me afterwards, seeing how everything fit together and really thinking about it.
The Mist was a great twist on one of my favorite of King's stories, even if it did leave out the world of giant monsters in the text.
Hereditary hit me afterwards, seeing how everything fit together and really thinking about it.
The Mist was a great twist on one of my favorite of King's stories, even if it did leave out the world of giant monsters in the text.
Watched it one time because I needed to make use of my Netflix and wow. I enjoyed it and hated when it got to the end. I had the same feeling after Pain and Gain but that was because I had no idea it was based on true events.
Ugh yeah. The colouring, the weather, the shabby little trailer. Fucking brutal ending.
It wasn't devastating to me because I read the comic and knew it was coming, but I assumed Avengers: Infinity War would get more answer, particularly among the younger peeps here
for me the saddest are probably Se7en, The Mist, or Grave of the Fireflies, but I don't think I've been truly devastated by a movie ending (parts of movies, for sure, but I can't think of an ending that did it)
oh wait, Requiem for a Dream. Yeah, that did it. The music together with ruined/mangled lives
for me the saddest are probably Se7en, The Mist, or Grave of the Fireflies, but I don't think I've been truly devastated by a movie ending (parts of movies, for sure, but I can't think of an ending that did it)
oh wait, Requiem for a Dream. Yeah, that did it. The music together with ruined/mangled lives
Anybody said Requiem for a Dream? Because... yeah. That hit heavy when I first watched it. Still does, especially in regard to Burstyn's performance.
I first saw this movie in my high school freshman year video production class. The teacher just wanted to show the opening parts of the movie to explain editing, but the other kids in the class wanted to see the whole thing. He let us watch it for the remainder of the week. I will never in my life forget this movie.
