Ending? What will Stephen do?

I think the movie left it open for interpretation, but from a story telling point of view, I'd say if Stephen revealed it all, they wouldve shown in on screen, or at least give hint, because this is the "moral" way of ending a story. The way they left it open for interpretation or to leave an element of doubt to the viewers is because deep down we all know how dirty and fake politicians are. We know the "right" / "moral" way is to out Morris, but it's just not going to happen. When in doubt, most people would just go with the flow. (of course, Stephen could change his mind any moment, i just dont think that's the side Clooney's leaning towards)

I got the feeling that Stephen will end up like Paul when he gets to be Paul's age.

No, he blackmailed Morris to take Paul's job as head of the campaign, that was pretty clear. Why would he reveal anything? The cut ending was meant to show the beginning of his new role and character change.

I'm one of those who never got the impression that there was a question about the ending. I thought Stephen was taking in everything that Morris was saying, thought about it for just a moment, then went right back into steely campaign mode and got ready to carry on the charade.

"I. Drink. Your. Milkshake! [slurp!] I DRINK IT UP!" - Daniel Plainview - "There Will Be Blood"

I only saw a portion of the movie (last 10 minutes) and it was dry as toast. And the ending was so ambiguous. You've got Gosling, with an ear piece, listening to the pretentious Governor wanting to be President. When I saw the credits and noted that Clooney did the directing I thought, "Oh well he must've run out of ideas for how to make the ending a bit more compelling". Having the camera operator do a very close up of Gosling listening to the Governor caused me to go, "Huh"?

Well, my mind was reeling when the screen went blank and I realized the movie was over. I didn't know what to think so I came to the forums here for some insight into what I might have missed. Initially, I was swayed by the arguments that Stephen would tell all, but then at the end, he looked so dead, I think he was planning on putting his high morals aside and stonewalling the press. What would really be gained by telling all? Pullman would win the Democratic nomination and then the Republicans could win the election. Kind of a bleak future for Steven regardless of what he chooses. After the whole Molly fiasco, and blackmailing Morris, his own morals are kind of tattered; would telling on Morris really give him any absolution?

P.S. interesting that when Steven said to Paul after the funeral "How do you know I didn't have some [dirt] on you?" Paul didn't call his bluff, or deny that there was anything Steven could have known. I would be interested in reading the memoirs of someone like Paul ...

I'd like to think that yes, he would reveal it. Although he is a careerist, he did get stabbed in the back by the governor. That does leave some room for revenge, as he originally planned by going back to Duffy after he got sacked.

Of course he revealed all. Such is the assassination of Julius Caesar! It is the Ides of March after all

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