I was annoyed during the movie with all the illogical moves the Robert DeNiro character made. But, the ending caught me by surprise and then everything made sense. Not the best movie ever but I was entertained and impressed with the ending.
Quite probably the least impressive ending in movie history.
shareQuite probably the least impressive ending in movie history.
I'm glad you can make sense of it. Could you explain to me, when Elizabeth opens the closet door to reveal Charlie, why she has a look of terror on her face?
She opened a door and saw a man she's met before. That's it. Even if he had a crazed look on his face, she wouldn't be wearing that expression right from the start. I'd assume first a look of recognition, maybe even a playful laugh since she'd assume he was just hiding to scare her.
We've met before, haven't we?
It has been a long time since I've seen this movie. But, if I remember correctly, Charlie was David. David had a split personality he developed after realizing his wife was cheating on him. Elizabeth didn't think anything was wrong with David. She thought Emily had the problems.
And, if I remember correctly, that was when David/Charlie pushed her out the window to her death. She was horrified to realize David was Charlie. And then she was horrified to realize David had a split personality and he was a dangerous homicidal maniac. (Charlie killed David's wife after David realized she was cheating on him. )
I don't think within the 3 second span of her opening the closet door and her fall, that she came to realize that much. If she did, it was not instantaneous, as her facial expression has us believe.
I think the filmmakers were trying their hand at yet another red herring, by having us believe Charlie was a ghost/creature/monster, and tried to keep that up with Elizabeth's expression. Which again, makes no sense. She'd have opened the closet door to see Emily's father, David (as she knows him, no sudden realization because split personalities aren't the first assumption people make) playing hide and seek. That's it, no reason for her terrified expression other than bad direction.
We've met before, haven't we?
I think she realized before she opened the door that something horrible may be in there. Opening the door only confirmed her fears.
I don't think so. They were playing hide and seek in a lighthearted manner. A LOT of suspension of disbelief required for this movie to be even somewhat plausible.
I don't love her.. She kicked me in the face!!
I don't think so. They were playing hide and seek in a lighthearted manner. A LOT of suspension of disbelief required for this movie to be even somewhat plausible.
My point was that I don't think Elizabeth was suspicious and I agree that her reaction seemed a bit out of context. I gave it a 6/10.
I don't love her.. She kicked me in the face!!
My point was that I don't think Elizabeth was suspicious and I agree that her reaction seemed a bit out of context. I gave it a 6/10.
I don't think she really had a look of fear but maybe. What murder would she be attributing to him? She knew of no murders.
I don't love her.. She kicked me in the face!!
The lady who was pushed out the window (Elizabeth) and David were spending a lot of time with each other. It is assumed she was learning of their tumultuous past. And anyone can see they were a little weird.
Elizabeth was only humoring Emily by looking for Charlie. She didn't expect to find Charlie. And she didn't expect David to be Charlie. That is crazy right there. And people can see the crazy in the eyes of a dangerous person. It was never insinuated that Elizabeth was stupid. Most people can put two and two together. And most people know when they are in danger.
So, I think it would be expected that a normal person would have the truth hit them like a ton of bricks when they saw what she did when she opened the closet door.
They really didn't have a tumultuous past. As far as Elizabeth knew, Emily was just having difficulty adjusting to her mothers suicide and had an imaginary friend. I just don't think there was enough "weirdness" to warrant her reaction but that was just one of the things that seemed preposterous to me.
I don't love her.. She kicked me in the face!!
Okay, I am sorry you feel that way. I though it was appropriate and understandable, not preposterous. Like I said, I only caught this movie on TV and only watched it out of boredom. I never said it was the best movie ever. My first post said I was aggravated with the movie until the ending. Then I was surprisingly impressed.
I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate your civility :)
I don't love her.. She kicked me in the face!!
Absolutely, there was never any reason to be uncivilized. People have the right to their own opinion, I am sure this wasn't the first time two different people had different reactions to the same movie and --- most importantly --- you were never uncivil towards me.
I don't think within the 3 second span of her opening the closet door and her fall, that she came to realize that much. If she did, it was not instantaneous, as her facial expression has us believe.
maybe he was holding a knife and pointed at her? we didn't see charlie..it must've been intimidating enough
shareIt's a mind-blowing twist ending if you haven't seen it done in a movie before (which it has). Nevertheless, the actors make it an enjoyable experience.
Hey there, Johnny Boy, I hope you fry!