Posted : August 2014
Author : Andrew Dyce
Whether writing a
movie, TV series, novel, or any other form of storytelling, one fact rises
above all: endings are hard. The sentiment is proven on a yearly basis, as
countless films deliver an intriguing premise, compelling action, or powerful
messages, only to fumble with the closing act. Sometimes, the film’s final
impact can be so poorly executed, it leaves audiences wondering whether the
film that preceded it was even worth the trouble. It’s rare that a
film’s finale can be so poorly handled, it negates what the movie did right up
to that point, but it’s just as unfortunate to realize that the characters, the
conflict, and the plot in its entirety were all building to an ending that was
doomed to fall short from the very start. Our list of 10 Good
Movies Ruined By Terrible Endings shows that strong films can still succeed
despite a flawed climax, but in our opinion, they would be even more beloved if
their conclusions were just as flawless. Needless to say, SPOILERS abound, so
read at your own risk.