I was really hoping for them to get back together at the end. . .the ending was kinda sad if you ask me. . .even\ though they were on a good note. . .i dont know, it was just sad for some reason.
Anyone else wish they would've gotten back together?!?!?
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It looks like some folks are catching this movie on while its running on HBO. Yeah...me too. For some reason, I felt compelled to see what others thought of the ending.
Here's my take (because I'm a sap):
- I think they do hook up for a cup of coffee to catch up. Sure...she also comes on that tour on his new boat.
- they cross pathes a few other times and then go out on a date...but, they don't call it that (but to the objective observer its a date).
- both sets of friends are appalled and try to meddle....to prevent them getting back together.
- BUT, they do recycle...they learn from their past mistakes (steep learning curve for Vaughn's character)....
...and...
...and...
they live happily ever after.
(in my humble opinion)
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Yeah, i mean its kinda cool that they gave it an ending that was different than most movies where they get back together in the end, but still lol. But then again, come to think of it, it seems like the ending lets you decide how they went on. Like if they got back together or not, which is cool actually.
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Yes, I too hoped they would get back together, but I guess if we are going for the realism angle then the ending is true to life. However, when you are actually living your life (not in the movies) then sometimes it is hard to see what other people see from the outside, and I think them ending up together like they sort of implied is good, cause it just seemed hopefully that they both had some growing to do. Some people, I hear about this happening, wish it would have happened to me, anyhow they just know the person for them and get married, and no second guesses, and than others it is like a wake up call, where they just go with the flow but then realize they should probably get married or something, and freak out, and realize their situation and then think can I really spend the rest of my life with this person. Good Story, but I am a sap to. Wish they knew if they ended up together.
Since neither one seemed to be involved in a new relationship, it looked like there was a good chance they would eventually get back together, at least for awhile as many people do that back and forth kind of thing...
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they do end up together...but you have to listen to the story at the end..while on the boat after some time has passed you hear gary talk about the great chicago fire, and how it was a great city, but then the fire happend and burned everything to the ground..but then they bulit it up to an even greater city..Its an analogy of Brooke and Gary relationship. so they meet on the street, and he winks..and your led to belive that they ahve a possibltiy of getting back together
shareI am not so sure that they got back together. To me it seemed more like that uncomfortable run-in with an ex after some time has passed, where both people want to seem happy with their lives and where both agree to get together soon eventhough they really won't. It seemed like that hint of sadness when you remember that you used to really care about someone and now you don't have so much to say, in fact, Brooke says something along the lines of "we have so much more to talk about" but it is clear that the conversation is lagging.
shareI agree. I've had that same type of conversation with a couple exes in the past. One of us would invariably mention getting together to "catch up", but we'd never actually follow through with it.
shareI pretty much agree with this sentiment, Seymour. I think the movie definately lives it open for interpretation (intentionally) and I guess part of me hopes they do get back together, but realistically, I feel more bittersweet about the ending than hopeful.
I wanted to say, though, I thought the ending to this film was really well done. Not just in a "not your usual ending"-kind of way, that doesnt automatically make it good, but because it seems real and combined humor with emotion really well. I dont get this movie's low rating. 5.9? A well made film with enough laughs to satisify fans disinterested in a story
I feel that you are reading way too much into his talk on the boat! I loved the alternate ending because of the Tone Rangers singing the Rainbow Connection. If you listen to both songs at the end of the credits they also play this song. IT IS WONDERFUL!
shareI agree, they should have gotten back together! Maybe they will make a sequel!
shareI would be hoping for a sequel too, but I'm pretty sure during/after this movie was filmed, Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn started dating in real life, then broke up. It'd be unlikely for them to work together again.
Tomorrow's just your future yesterday!
The ending is kinda like the Sopranos. They really leave it up to you to decide. I love the beginning and the ending. The middle is the tough part to watch. In the end when they both look back and Gary winks at her and she smiles, you get the feeling that all is forgiven and they do have a caring for each other. I always rewind the movie and watch the ending twice to see, as I said, her look back, him wink, and her smile at him. The lighting on Brooke is also great as she walks away.
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Who says they don't? The lady or the tiger.
Americans and their obsession with resolution.
Didn't like the ending. This movie was strange to me...wasn't really a full comedy, wasn't romantic, wasn't really a drama and the ending was a bummer. I liked Aniston's performance though.
I think if they got back together it may have given more purpose to the story. Like 'sometimes people need time to find themselves before they can be in a relationship and find someone else' type of thing. That's if you wanted to have the man's perspective be the focus. The woman's persepective could be 'if you love someone let them go. If they come back it was meant to be'. As it stands now it's just hanging there.
You know what I LOVE about this movie? It's extremely realistic.
You know what I HATE about this movie? It's extremely realistic.
It also makes me cry... a LOT.
I agree that the ending seemed like one of those awkward moments where you don't know what to say and it's extremely uncomfortable. Most likely they don't get back together. But when he winks, I choose to believe it's a good sign anyway... (because I'm sappy like that)
I absolutely LOVED this movies ending. Its more realistic and doesnt blend in with all the other *beep* "happily ever after" fake movies. That rarely happens and it sets peoples expectation way too high for real relationships, cuz we all know women do that. Its showing you to appreciate your relationship even after its over. that they both contributed to it, as any relationship. Its obvious they love eachother, and might possibly get together, maybe not. Its called the BREAK UP for a reason. Not the break up and get back together. Too many of those god damn movies.
Point being, its the most realistic romance movie ive ever seen.
9 times out of 10 people who go to see a movie like this don't want reality. If I'm watching a romantic comedy that's what I expect to get. Sometimes I want to escape reality and believe in "happily ever after".
Then go see a movie titles happily ever after, not the break up. Plus it never says they dont get back together, it leaves it up to your imagination to conclude their future.
Welcome to primetime, bitch!
I just love how rude people can get on these boards. Is it because you get to hide behind your computer? I wonder if you would call me a bitch to my face. That would be interesting.
shareAre you seriously trying to start a fight over the internet? Thats complely ridiculous, pathetic, and hilarious all at the same time. Are you seriously going to take a thread about a MOVIE that seriously? Holy crap its not that serious, calm down.
Welcome to primetime, bitch!
I like the openness of the ending as well. :) I'd like to believe they remain as friends, since the ending feels rather upbeat to me, and not uncomfortable, but that's just me.
You ought to think about removing that, mysticalangelg3... you didn't think that people wouldn't respond to being called a bitch, did you? No one is going to ignore that.
Oh my god! I was wondering why she was freaking out when I didnt call anyone a bitch. Its a quote from nightmare on elm street 3! I wasnt calling anyone a bitch, ALL of my posts end with that quote. Alot of people have that, I never thought someone would get confused and think I was calling THEM a bitch. It makes a bit more sense now, I will change it, thank u for making me realize what people were misunderstanding, even if u didnt realize you did.
Welcome to primetime, bitch!-freddy kruger nightmare on elm street 3
I actually would have rated this a 1 if it weren't for the ending. We have too many movies coming from Hollywood these days where the couple gets together in the end. It was a refreshing change.
shareYeah, this movie was called "The Break-Up," the ending was very fitting. Almost everyone was expecting them to get back together, but just like real life...things don't always work out so picturesque.
They just weren't right for each other, and the movie spent about 90 minutes showing us why they shouldn't be together. It would have been insulting to our intelligence, if they decided to just say "Oh, forget about what you just saw about them being complete opposites, they'll be fine"
Of course, it's open to interpretation. And maybe I'm a little pessimistic, but I think the intention of the ending was to show that they had broken up and not only gotten over the break-up but survived it as well, and were genuinely content with their lives and moving on.