"People Can't Stop Thinking About It": Movie Endings That Left a Lasting Impression on Viewers, Compelling a Remembrance of the Powerful Films
Memorable Movie and TV Endings That Leave a Lasting Impression
Movies and TV shows have the power to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact. One of the most effective ways they do this is through their endings. Here are some memorable endings from various films and a TV series that have left viewers in awe, puzzled, or emotionally moved.
The 2004 film "Saw" left viewers with a collective gasp at the end, making the movie ticket price worth it. The movie "Cast Away" has a memorable ending, while the 1982 film "The Thing" and the 2007 film "The Mist" have endings that are highly impactful. The 2008 film "Cloverfield" ended with a surprising and memorable conclusion, leaving the audience in the theater reacting with confusion at the conclusion.
Classic films like "Casablanca" (1943) and "Planet of the Apes" (1968) have endings that are widely regarded as some of the greatest in film history. "Casablanca" features Rick's iconic monologue convincing Ilsa to sacrifice their love for the greater good, culminating in a powerful moment of sacrifice and the start of a "beautiful friendship." The ending of "Planet of the Apes" is famous for its shocking twist revealing the ruined Statue of Liberty, a chilling symbol that the planet inhabited by apes was actually a post-apocalyptic Earth.
Other notable endings include the tragic and symbolic finale of "Citizen Kane" (1941), the deeply unsettling and nihilistic ending of "The Vanishing" (1988), and the grotesque transformation of the scientist Brundlefly in "The Fly" (1986).
In the world of TV, the ending of the anime series "Rebuild of Evangelion" was emotionally satisfying after a 20-year wait and multiple iterations. The movie "The Departed" had an unexpected ending, while the movie "Train to Busan" consistently makes viewers cry. The ending of the movie "The Shawshank Redemption" gives viewers chills, and the movie "Clue" was unique because different parts of the country received different endings in theaters.
The movie "Uncut Gems" left a lasting impression, and the ending of the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is also significant and memorable. In the movie "Oldboy", the main character's eyes and facial expressions in the final sequence suggest that he still remembers the thing he chose to forget despite hypnosis. The ending of the movie "La Haine" is memorable until the punchline, and the movie "Seven" has an ending that is deeply impactful, with the question "What's in the box?" being particularly striking.
These endings are memorable not only for their narrative twists or emotional payoffs but also for their symbolism, thematic depth, and cultural impact, resonating with audiences long after viewing.
The bestofinternet-reddit thread on memorable movie and TV endings might have discussed the surprising and flipped conclusion of the 2019 film "Uncut Gems". Evergreen conversations also revolve around the emotional impact of the ending of the classic TV series "Rebuild of Evangelion", which left viewers satisfied after a 20-year wait. The movies "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" both have endings that continue to resonate with many, creating a long-lasting impression on the lifestyle of the movies-and-tv enthusiast in entertainment communities.
