so.. they don't end up together... that makes me made especially in the alternate ending when their with different people wooo that mad me sooo mad... i mean I LOVE this movie believe me i do.. but seriously the arguement was retarded of why they broke up in the frst place okay yeah he didn't listen or whatever but he was a good guy and she just ushed him way too far with it no wonder he got fed up i would too
shareThey chose the ending they did to make it ambiguous. Notice in the final scene that they were comfortable with each other and breaking on the point of flirting.
Besides, commentary junkies like me know that the director specifically defended his ending and stated that in his mind, Aniston's character goes for a boat tour about a week later and they hook up again. Only this time they're more mature and maybe, just maybe, are able to handle things more intelligently.
Now that makes me like the movie even more... i wouldn't have even thought of that thanks your a savior i was kind of like HUH? WHY? WHAT?
marissa :)
Marissa, I completely agree with you. Although it's probably the optimist in me that imagined the ending that I did. You could really tell that Jennifer's character regretted things, that she went on her trip and came back refreshed.
And you could tell that Vince's character had lost weight and set his business back on the right track.
Neither of them really changed who they were. In my small male mind, Vince, like me, still plays his video games, but knows when to set it down and focus on other more important things. He still sneaks a pint with friends, but knows when enough is enough. Anyways ... that was my take on things...
I love movies that leave the ending open. Darabont originally wanted the final sequence of Shawshank Redemption to be of Red making his run to the border with his hope monologue fading off to black. I would have loved that ending, because your mind is open to imagining the possibilities. Although I love the film regardless, of course.
Despite all those who want to poke the finger at who is more responsible (the most pointless argument to get into), I thought the movie was great.
I'm cutting the word count of my post off NOW...
Mike
"If you're a talent agent, I've got a family act that is comedy gold."
i agree they seem to be more interesting when they just leave you
marissa :)
I don't think they seemed comfortable with each other at all when they ran into each other in the end. I thought it was extremely awkward, the uncomfortable kind of small-talk engaged in when you run into an old friend and realize that the only thing you have in common anymore is that you were once friends. So you make small talk and do the polite "let's do lunch sometime.." and go on your way.
shareI agree with shutters. I thought the ending was awkward.
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