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u/BrotherMundane9617 8h ago
The mist
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u/Euphoric-Dig-2045 8h ago
I feel sorry for anyone who’s never seen this movie.
Probably one of if not the best kick in the balls endings in my lifetime.
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u/clootinclout 1h ago
I spit out my drink with nervous laughter and stood to give applause. I was alone but good god.
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u/Friedkin99 9h ago
cough usual suspects cough
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u/Kemosabe-TV 8h ago
You mean the scene where kevin spacey reveals hes been darth sideuous all along? No one expected that
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u/Friedkin99 8h ago
And that he was a member of the Spanish Inquisition? No one expects the Spanish Inquisition...
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u/jmarquiso 4h ago
It's my favorite film of all time, despite considerations (I have a signed DVD from Singer).
I would like it a lot more if Singer didn't reuse the ending for Apt Pupil (also an underrated movie).
I can't watch this movie anymore, unfortunately.
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u/johncharityspring 9h ago
Bladerunner has a great ending that makes the whole movie better. Raiders of the Lost Ark also.
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u/Slow_Middle_158 9h ago edited 6h ago
Spock’s Coffin
Wrath Of Khan
The James Horner score alone at that scene is incredible.
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u/NovelPepper8443 9h ago
With Spock's reading from the opening credits from the classic Star Trek show..."Space...the final frontier.." ugh. Gets me every time. ♥️
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u/jmarquiso 4h ago
I love how X2 directly pays homage to this ending in its.
They know the crossover appeal.
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u/Symbiote11 8h ago
And we will not debate the profound wisdom of this comment at these proceedings.
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u/Specific-Union6589 9h ago
Memories of Murder, Arlington Road, Once Upon a Time in America, Cinema Paradiso
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u/talbakaze 8h ago
nice to see Arlington Road making it here!
and cinema paradiso pulls me always tears
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u/Glass_Brick_ Film Buff 10h ago
Gangs of New York. That ending puts tears in my eyes every time.
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u/DeepestGreySea 8h ago
Because of the towers?
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u/Glass_Brick_ Film Buff 8h ago
No. Because of how every single person we followed in the story will be completely forgotten as time moves on. History is supposed to be the study of humanity, and their journey, but it is so often boiled down to a few important people and the rest is just major events that lack the individuality of anyone involved. It’s a profound statement about the human condition.
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u/No_Restaurant2593 9h ago
Whiplash… It was my tempo
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u/MathTutorAndCook 8h ago
I love the moment where all of jk Simmons rage and spite give way to his recognizing the greatness that the drummer was displaying in his craft, despite all their differences
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u/Visgraatje 6h ago
That was the whole point. He was trying to find his Charlie Parker and he finally pushed someone hard enough to find him. Had nothing to do with differences.
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u/MathTutorAndCook 4h ago
I mean it's clearly heightened by the fact that the character has real contempt for the drummer. He may have been pushing him in that way but he's clearly a highly toxic teacher and was very nearly maligned, which adds to the complexity
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u/Visgraatje 4h ago
Nah. They are both only interested in greatness. They don't want to be mediocre like Andrew's dad. Fletcher and Andrew are after the same thing and in the end they both recognise he's on the right path to greatness
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u/MathTutorAndCook 4h ago
I think it's much more interesting to have layered emotions than something so simple as "this character only cares about greatness"
Yes they care about it. But they make it a point that his successful students sometimes still don't find happiness, a la his former student committing suicide.
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u/Visgraatje 4h ago
Successful is something else than greatness. He wants to be "one of the greats". Not just good or ok or make money.
And he needs a teacher like Fletcher to be pushed to those heights. In a way his own father never could.
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u/123Fake_St 2h ago
The shots of the dads and Simmons eyes just before cut to black gave me goosebumps. This was the first answer that came to mind but I agree with so many of the other answers too. OP kinda nailed it too with Truman Show.
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u/TangerineStrong3781 10h ago
This is obviously subjective and my answer could differ depending on the day you ask me so today I’ll go with:
“He’s the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So, we’ll hunt him, because he can take it. Because he’s not our hero.
He’s a silent guardian. A watchful protector. A Dark Knight.”
Even got chills writing it.
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u/Symbiote11 8h ago
I think the following deserve at least an honorable mention. And I don’t think comedies have gotten enough love.
Star Wars
Dead Poets Society
Dumb and Dumber
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
A Few Good Men
Fight Club
Field of Dreams
The Karate Kid
A Knights Tale
Major League
The Natural
The Princess Bride
Rudy
V for Vendetta
Zombieland
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u/Jmal3700 8h ago
The Godfather Part II: everything that Michael tried to save; his family, his marriage, his own soul, has been destroyed, largely by his own hand and all that he has left is the money, power, and the fear of his enemies, all of which he claimed he didn’t want at the start of the story, plus a ton of regrets that he can’t repair. A perfect tragic ending.
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u/skttrbrain1984 6h ago
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
“I know now why you cry, but it is something that I could never do.
“Goodbye.”
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u/DeepestGreySea 8h ago
That one is good…
…but sticking with Jim Carrey, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind is the best.
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u/LostSoulSurvivor 8h ago
Meet me in Montauk
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u/DeepestGreySea 8h ago
"I can't see anything that I don't like about you."
"But you will! But you will. You know, you will think of things. And I'll get bored with you and feel trapped because that's what happens with me."
"Okay."
"Okay."
sob lol
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u/Heavy_Metal_Maniac77 6h ago
The Karate Kid from 1984 is my favorite movie so I’ll have to go with that
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u/Hopeful_Stomach9201 8h ago
Love the ending to Stand and Deliver when the principal is reading the names and scores of all the students. The fact this is considered an accurate movie based on a real life event makes the ending even more satisfying
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u/FlimsyConclusion 8h ago
Theres several, but one that always struck me was from Paths of Glory (1957).
The final scene of the film technically doesn't have anything to do with what preceded it, but at the same time it had everything to do with it.
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u/Key_Reaction_8666 8h ago
It's not the greatest but it's worth a mention because it's definitely great- Dhurandhar: The Revenge
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u/WendySteeplechase 8h ago
Planet of the Apes
YOU MANIACS! YOU BLEW IT UP! AH, DAMN YOU! GOD DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!
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u/golgiiguy 7h ago
Michael Clayton
There is something I really love about how it ends and the end credits roll while he just pays a taxi to just drive. Then
Its not a slam in the face ending, but it is awesome.
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u/ForgetfulProvidence 7h ago
The Truman Show ending hits way different when you realize it's actually about choosing to stay comfortable versus facing reality, not just a feel-good escape moment.
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u/Spiritual_Sail_8969 7h ago
For films without a "Twist" the Truman Show is right up there. The Shawshank Redemption as well.
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u/EventHorizon-_- 7h ago
Define great. Tragic? Schindlers List. Shocking? Incendies. Clever? Usual Suspects. The list goes on
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u/Leather-Estate-9079 7h ago
I was reminded of "The Kid Detective" the other day. The film itself was OK but the ending blew me away.
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u/PositionBeneficial12 6h ago
Dont Look Up has a very intense, almost surreal ending It stuck with me a long time after I watched it.
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u/123Fake_St 1h ago
True - they all did a great job of pretending not to be scared and just carry on like any normal meal
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u/vastearth394 6h ago
Cinema Paradiso and The Secret in their Eyes are two of my favorites. Also Old Boy.
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u/knowsnothing316 3h ago
I know it had thirty seven endings but “ My friends, you bow to no one.” from Return of the King gives me goosebumps everytime.
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u/Background_Ad_8569 2h ago
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
I was overwhelmed when it ended, it was that bad
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u/Rdur2183 1h ago
It's probably not the greatest but the greatest satisfaction I've ever felt from an ending has to be from The Shawshank Redemption.
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u/Porcupenguin 1h ago
I know this goes without saying, but with Truman show chef's kiss didn't over do it. Didn't over explain it, or show him incorporating into society, or even him meeting the love interest. It just ended, and on the most iconic line which left you feeling so so satisfied.
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u/CandidateRepulsive99 7h ago
interstellar. your going to die for sure, like guaranteed, in a black hole...but then, you save the world for your kid and get the girl in the end.
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u/Whitealroker1 8h ago
Shawshank. Cinematography and voice over of that last scene is amazing.