I don't know if it's because it was too short but when the credits rolled, I thought it was a joke. I really liked the movie but the way it ended bothered me.
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I am Jack's smirking revenge.
At first I felt like it ended abruptly too, but on second thought I think basically everything was tied up really well (other than what happened between Rose and Winston). Granted, having them getting married at the end would have been very cheese, I would have at least been satisfied that they hold hands or something. He was a piece of support for her and he just kind of disappears after the birthday scene where very little happened between them. So we're just left to wonder, which pretty much sucks.
I think it's mostly because you wanted to see more of the characters, you felt it was abrupt.
I like the ending. I don't think we NEED to see her and Winston get together, because it's quite obvious by the scenes with them that they will. Even if the film doesn't show it, it's safe for us, as viewers, to assume that they get together.
And about the chick with the alcoholic dead mother, I was annoyed that they didn't patch up the story with that, but I think the way they ended it was realistic. And I liked that.
I felt it had a good ending. It was realistic and somewhat open, but also slightly sweet and happy. Just how I like my coffee.
This is gonna *beep* do for him what Jade did for David Caruso.
the ending felt right to me.
don't see a coen brothers movie. that would drive you crazy then.
i'm proud to admit to never have watched a "reality" tv program!share
Well, I started this thread and I liked Burn After Reading haha
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I am Jack's smirking revenge.
don't see a coen brothers movie. that would drive you crazy then.
I thought it had a great ending.
"I pray every single day...for a REVOLUTION!"
I thought the ending put things all together. Although I really really hated when the house burned down and her sister was the cause of it. I mean how stupid could a person be?????? I hope they make a tv series outta of it.
shareI can understand not wanting to wrap up everything in a neat little bow, but there were too many things left in the air. It would have been nice to see a little more development between Rose and Winston. Besides his missing arm and his model airplanes, we don't know anything about him. Yes, they hooked up in the end, but there wasn't much romantic chemistry. They could have easily been good friends. He was a cool guy, but pretty generic.
The friendship/romance between Lynn and Norah was a great part of the film, and I was sad to see it end so abruptly. Even if Norah called her one last time just for Lynn to hang up on her, it would have been better than Lynn just running out of the restaurant and we don't see any more of her.
As much as I like Alan Arkin, I thought his role was pretty unnecessary. He's great at playing "quirky dad," but his scenes with the son detracted away from the rest of the movie. I just wanted them to be over with and move on.
So in answer to your question, yes, I thought it ended abruptly.
I agree. I kept checking the timer wondering when the "Lynn and Norah" relationship would be shown again, and was somewhat disappointed nothing happened. I wasn't pulling for a makeout- just "more" closure. I understand where people are coming from and saying that's more realistic because I imagine this probably would be the reality, but if we were REALLY going for the realistic thing we all know they never would've been able to clean houses withouth the proper permits to begin with (clean now, permits later!) I also didn't really understand why Norah's boyfriend just disappeared- party scene, sex scene, gone. He really could've been left out as a character...couldn't he?
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When the father sold the house to go into business with his daughter. What happened to the house that Rose's sister Norah burnt down? Did he pay it off with what was left of the money after starting the business or did they explain in the movie and I just didn't catch it?
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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They should make a sequel. Lynn and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
Kidding.
I love this movie's ending. Like someone else said, it's not complete, but it's enough to show that hte characters were growing, and that they were bettering themselves. It was realistic yet left me feeling happy for the characters.
Beautiful film.
'Cause there's nothing as sad as a man on his back counting stars. - Low
The ending was fine.
Norah became independent.She realized the need for maturity after the incident wherein the house was burned.
Oscar went to a private school.
Rose and her father became partners in the biohazard removal business.
Rose's father also realized that quick rich schemes don't really work in life.Hardwork really is essential to earn money.
Winston definitely became a close contact of Rose considering that he owns a store that sells supplies needed for the biohazard removal business.
With regards to the real estate business that Rose was interested in during the first part of the movie,I think that was put into rest when she attended the party.She realized that her High School batchmates were pretenders.Also,when Norah told Rose,"You are better than them", I think that it left an impression to the movie viewers that being a member of the working class is not a bad thing after all.
The main objective of this movie is to show that Rose's life is headed in positive direction despite of the multiple challenges that she has been through in life.I think the movie never really was headed for a typical Hollywood ending wherein all her problems are solved since this is an independent film.
Independent films normally has a lot of dysfunctional characters and great challenges and does not end like a typical Hollywood film.
It's funny you mention the fire scene, just because I thought it seems unlikely one candle toppling off a dresser would start such a big fire. I'm sure it could happen, and drapes are always a good culprit for starting a major conflagration, but it seems awful convenient, story-wise, to have one little candle burn the whole house down. It's like the owner said, I'll make me one flammable fire-trap and here it is.
I'm not a woman much less Deanna Durbin, but the old-time glam-shot appeals to me.
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I think the film ended fine, I just thought that the characters weren't developed well enough throughout the film personally.
shareThe ending was fine.
It doesn't spell out for you each conclusion for the character, but it's suggestive enough to bring you to that conclusion by yourself.
I like it in a sense that the director/writer is giving it's audience some credit that they can figure things out for themselves which is a nice departure from the traditional straight-forward story telling of a movie.
I like some variety in my films.