Have You Folks Watched Any How Movies Should Have Ended?

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August 23rd, 2007, 06:45 PM
street1

Have You Folks Watched Any How Movies Should Have Ended?

:flames:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnUvw1rzziE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW8UR81Us54

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffgCUwIxtP4
August 23rd, 2007, 07:05 PM
CCT

Actually street1, a good topic BUT:

Just name a movie and ask how I would have ended it versus how it actually ended.

That interests me.

I hate u-tube links.

:)
August 23rd, 2007, 07:17 PM
street1

Well then,youtube hater....lol

How would someone end the original Matrix.
August 23rd, 2007, 07:52 PM
CCT

Ignoring the visuals (deceiving at best) the ending comes down to the actual words:

"I know you're out there. I can feel you now. I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin. I'm going to hang up this phone, and then I'm going to show these people what you don't want them to see. I'm going to show them a world without you. A world without rules and controls, without borders or boundaries. A world where anything is possible. Where we go from there is a choice I leave to you."

I think the problem with the ending is that only true SciFi people get the meaning. The plebians see it as a sequel-enforcer or as a lame ending BUT the Sci_fiers see it as an insight into Neo's mindset as he sees his present position (powerful yet still not fully aware of his enemy).

Now me, I would have simply had a computer-glitch-scrambled- screen and then BOOM! A long-shot then closing in shot of Neo with some after-fight facial marks back in his coccoon.

Still evokes sequels but stops the Neo = GOd stuff.

Neo is still then a tool of some other entity.

:)
August 24th, 2007, 06:02 AM
street1

Neo back in his cocoon...Good idea.I like that.:D
August 24th, 2007, 02:22 PM
El_Squid

How about a shot of an overweight Neo, wearing stained boxer shorts and wife-beater T-shirt, lounging on a couch, scarfing down pizza and beer, watching reality TV shows. ;)
August 24th, 2007, 07:22 PM
slgrieb

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCT

Ignoring the visuals (deceiving at best) the ending comes down to the actual words:

"I know you're out there. I can feel you now. I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin. I'm going to hang up this phone, and then I'm going to show these people what you don't want them to see. I'm going to show them a world without you. A world without rules and controls, without borders or boundaries. A world where anything is possible. Where we go from there is a choice I leave to you."

:)

How about a cut to George Bush white-lipped and trembling?

OK, let's leave politics ***-side for a moment. Yo! CCT, this is kinda fun! How about an alternate ending for Jackson's Lord of the Rings?
August 24th, 2007, 07:49 PM
CCT

Since that is movieland, they couldn't very well follow the book.

I do think they could have allowed the little guys the glory of the last adventure to free their own land, but following the original manuscript and having Frodo leave demoralized and discontent for the far away Elfin hideaway would have left movie-goers with a bitter taste in their mouths.

Seeing as how it was written and presented as a monumental fairy tale, the happy ending was probably the most acceptable without adding another 45 minutes of film time.

:)
August 24th, 2007, 07:53 PM
slgrieb

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCT

Since that is movieland, they couldn't very well follow the book.

I do think they could have allowed the little guys the glory of the last adventure to free their own land, but following the original manuscript and having Frodo leave demoralized and discontent for the far away Elfin hideaway would have left movie-goers with a bitter taste in their mouths.

Seeing as how it was written and presented as a monumental fairy tale, the happy ending was probably the most acceptable without adding another 45 minutes of film time.

:)

Fair enough. How about Kasdan's Body Heat? No novel I'm aware of, only cinema.
August 24th, 2007, 07:56 PM
CCT

Never saw it so no opinion.
August 24th, 2007, 07:58 PM
Guts3d

Still laughing my @ss off, nice find, Street1!
August 24th, 2007, 08:03 PM
slgrieb

I have to say that Body Heat is really a must see. I'd rate it a classic. Smart, sinister, sexy, great cast, writing, and direction. William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, and Ted Danson deliver superb performances. Really. Rent it and get back to me.

In the meantime, how about an alternate ending for Brazil?
August 24th, 2007, 08:13 PM
CCT

LOL! You do watch an eclectic range of movies dontcha!

I don't watch many nowadays (I know, that was an 80's film BUT I never go to theatres and if it wasn't on TV or I didn't see it at an on-sale video bin then I didn't see it).

And now, since I quit smoking, one of the things I had to do was quit my favourite pastime in the evening, watching movies.

However, both of those sound interesting so I'll put them on my X-mas list.

Perhaps, to make this work, we simply need a movie or three put forth by people who didn't like their ending and then everyone just comment?

:)
August 24th, 2007, 08:13 PM
slgrieb

Think I should also mention that Kasdan has written screenplays for, or directed, The Empire Strikes Back, Continental Divide, The Big Chill, Silverado, The Accidental Tourist, and more.
August 24th, 2007, 08:14 PM
CCT

Those I have watched! Amazing.
August 25th, 2007, 05:46 PM
slgrieb

I'd say, let anyone who can think of a movie ending that stinks should feel free to post their own alternate ending, or respond to a post. The one really firm rule ought to be that Old Yeller references should get the poster banned.

Hmm, gonna have to go off and think now. Darn! I hate when that happens. Still with all of Hollywood's legacy of cliches to draw from, how hard can it be?
August 26th, 2007, 06:48 AM
street1

Quote:

Originally Posted by slgrieb

I'd say, let anyone who can think of a movie ending that stinks should feel free to post their own alternate ending, or respond to a post. The one really firm rule ought to be that Old Yeller references should get the poster banned.

That makes me think back to..lol...Lassie Go Home!:devil:
August 27th, 2007, 10:20 AM
El_Squid

Quote:

Originally Posted by slgrieb

In the meantime, how about an alternate ending for Brazil?

Can't be done. The ending was perfect! The rotten bastardos couldn't get to him at all, he beat the system. That final scene has always been an inspiration to me. That and Bobby DeNiro's priceless turn as the plumber. ERE I AM :D
August 29th, 2007, 08:27 AM
Guts3d

In "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan" they missed an opportunity to make the ending perfect by showing Khan (Ricardo Montalban) as he realized Kirk got away yet again. ASll through the movie they show his expression as Kirk beats him time and again. A hearty WTF!?!? by Khan would have made the movie perfect for me.