Sutter fails that class, so he has to go through Summer School or repeat the semester before he can graduate. Sutter ends up telling Aimee that he's gonna move in with her, in Philly and that he just needs to tie up some loose ends. He's does this, so she'll leave without him and he ends up turning-back to his old lifestyle.
I WAS FROZEN...TODAY!!!
He encourages Amiee to go to Philly saying he'll meet up with her after he graduates but once she's gone he promises himself not to contact her again ( blocks her number etc)
I guess he knew he was no good for her and didn't want to jeopardize her future
That sucks. People accuse Hollywood of sugar coating things, but novelists are often depressed, pessimistic sorts who seem to think a remotely happy ending is weak.
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It makes me think of Silver Linings Playbook. Ended differently on screen than in the book. I think the film version ending was perhaps better.
With the ending in The Spectacular Now, you can sort of make the film be the way you want it to be. Aimee's got that strange look on her face and she looks markedly different- more stylish. So, we might decide she has been influenced by the big city lifestyle and maybe met somebody new.
Or we can think she has 'wised up' to Sutter.
Or, if we like, we can decide she will take him back and the two of them will provide each other with the emotional support that allows them to grow and become better people.
The ending doesn't come down either way. If you want to see a bit of promise, you'll see it. If you want a bit of harsh realism, it can be found there. It's certainly a bit better than Sutter just joining the crew at the local bar and drinking himself into oblivion.
Interesting.
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