WORST MOVIE ENDINGS EVER.--SPOILERS INSIDE

[Redwingsguy]

New Planet of the Apes...

 

[Nemesis77]

<< Actually, the whole scene was different.

- in the book, Frodo sits on the large, stone chair on top of the hill, looking out over the land about him.
- Boromir approaches him, and 'changes'
- Frodo slips on the ring.
- Frodo notices the presence of the eye
- Frodo runs away, leaving Boromir behind. >>



These are in the movie. There might be tiny differences in the details, but overall, this is what they show in the movie



<< - Frodo heads for the boats, determined to end the quest by himself
- Boromir notifies the others that Frodo has disappeared
- They all start looking for him. >>



These are somewhat different in the movie. Like the fact that Aragorn does find Frodo and that Boromir doesn't tell the others.



<< - Sam suddenly gets the bright idea to check near the boats
- Sam sees one of the boats slide into the river, without anyone near.
- He runs towards the boat and misses it, so that he falls into the river
- Frodo (who is still invisible) pulls him into the boat
- They rest at the other shore of the river, before leaving for Mordor. >>



These happened in the movie. Some details were different though. In the movie, Frodo didn't have the ring on while he was in the boat for example. But it's nothing major.



<< -- TTT >>



Of course these are different since in the movie they happen in the end of FotR and not in the beginning ot TTT. Putting these in TTT would have made it too complex. Cutting a action-scene about 1 year apart? Not a good idea.



<< - Boromir's horn is heard by Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas.
- Coming near the place the sound came from, Aragorn finds Boromir, pierced with arrows, his horn broken
- Boromir tells him that the Halflings were taken by Orcs, and that he has failed. He further tells Aragorn to go to Minas Tirith to save his people.
- Then Legolas and Gimli enter the scene
- They give Boromir an honorable funeral after Aragorn has told them what happened. >>



Happened in the movie.



<< - They find out that Frodo and Sam must have taken the missing boat. >>



Not shown onscreen, but you could assume that Legolas and Gimli notice the missing boat and assume Frodo has taken it.



<< - They decide to go after the Orcs, because the Fellowship has fallen apart. >>



Happened in the movie.

Of course there are differences between the movie and the book. It's impossible to make it 100% accurate. But only MAJOR differences in the ending were the two things that I mentioned. Everything else is just nitpicking.

 

[flavio]

While I didn't think the end of Crouching Tiger was horrible I wasn't sure I got it either. What was the girl wishing for when she jumped off at the end?

 

[XFreebie]

Star Wars 6, the Empire SO shoulda won. reminds me of SBC, your local evil empire

 

[Elledan]

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<< Actually, the whole scene was different.

- in the book, Frodo sits on the large, stone chair on top of the hill, looking out over the land about him.
- Boromir approaches him, and 'changes'
- Frodo slips on the ring.
- Frodo notices the presence of the eye
- Frodo runs away, leaving Boromir behind. >>



These are in the movie. There might be tiny differences in the details, but overall, this is what they show in the movie >>

Well, the place where it happened was totally different: a forest. I found this whole scene to be quite chaotic as well.



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<< - Frodo heads for the boats, determined to end the quest by himself
- Boromir notifies the others that Frodo has disappeared
- They all start looking for him. >>



These are somewhat different in the movie. Like the fact that Aragorn does find Frodo and that Boromir doesn't tell the others. >>

yes, that kind of things are annoying.



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<< - Sam suddenly gets the bright idea to check near the boats
- Sam sees one of the boats slide into the river, without anyone near.
- He runs towards the boat and misses it, so that he falls into the river
- Frodo (who is still invisible) pulls him into the boat
- They rest at the other shore of the river, before leaving for Mordor. >>



These happened in the movie. Some details were different though. In the movie, Frodo didn't have the ring on while he was in the boat for example. But it's nothing major. >>

I like the details to be correct.



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<< -- TTT >>



Of course these are different since in the movie they happen in the end of FotR and not in the beginning ot TTT. Putting these in TTT would have made it too complex. Cutting a action-scene about 1 year apart? Not a good idea. >>

Agreed.



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<< - Boromir's horn is heard by Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas.
- Coming near the place the sound came from, Aragorn finds Boromir, pierced with arrows, his horn broken
- Boromir tells him that the Halflings were taken by Orcs, and that he has failed. He further tells Aragorn to go to Minas Tirith to save his people.
- Then Legolas and Gimli enter the scene
- They give Boromir an honorable funeral after Aragorn has told them what happened. >>



Happened in the movie. >>

Boromir's horn was not broken. The fighting scene (Boromir defending the two Halflings) was unnecessary and overdone.



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<< - They find out that Frodo and Sam must have taken the missing boat. >>



Not shown onscreen, but you could assume that Legolas and Gimli notice the missing boat and assume Frodo has taken it. >>

Yeah, it could have been part of the 'dream cut'.



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<< - They decide to go after the Orcs, because the Fellowship has fallen apart. >>



Happened in the movie. >>

They never said anything about the Fellowship having fallen apart, while it's a quite important event.



<< Of course there are differences between the movie and the book. It's impossible to make it 100% accurate. But only MAJOR differences in the ending were the two things that I mentioned. Everything else is just nitpicking. >>

The whole atmosphere of the movie is different from that of the book. The movie is about action, fighting, everything clear-cut and ready to be consumed by Joe Sixpack, while the books are much more poetic. For example, after the funeral scene, the three companions sing a song to mourn the loss of Boromir.

A movie which will do the books justice, will not be suitable for the average person, which is probably why we'll never see one... =(

 

[tm37]

The worst ending ws tatanic just because it was so far from the beginning!

 

[DAWeinG]

The Ninth Gate... Worst movie ever, worst ending ever... Johnny Depp is suck...........

 

[Nemesis77]

<< Well, the place where it happened was totally different: a forest. I found this whole scene to be quite chaotic as well. >>



If I remember correctly, Frodo was sitting on a stone-statue when Boromir came to him. They didn't say in the book that there weren't any trees there, so having trees there doesn't really make it that different. And besides, forest or no forest doesn't make any difference. It might be different from the book, but it alone doesn't make the movie any better or worse.



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<< These are somewhat different in the movie. Like the fact that Aragorn does find Frodo and that Boromir doesn't tell the others. >>

yes, that kind of things are annoying. >>



I don't think that Jackson made those changes light-heartedly. He propably had good reasons to do it. And besides, we must remember that movie and books are two different medias, they cannot be similar. What works in a book, may not work in a movie.



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<< These happened in the movie. Some details were different though. In the movie, Frodo didn't have the ring on while he was in the boat for example. But it's nothing major. >>

I like the details to be correct. >>



But those details don't automatically make the movie worse than the book. THey just make it different. Whether Frodo had the ring on while he was in the boat really doesn't make one bit of difference in the grand scheme of things.



<< Boromir's horn was not broken. The fighting scene (Boromir defending the two Halflings) was unnecessary and overdone. >>



Having to horn broke (or not) wouldn't really change anything. It's a minor detail, not significant to the plot. As for the fight-scene... The movie wasn't directed solely for the fans of the book, it was also meant for the casual audience. And those people like action.



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<< - They find out that Frodo and Sam must have taken the missing boat. >>



Not shown onscreen, but you could assume that Legolas and Gimli notice the missing boat and assume Frodo has taken it. >>

Yeah, it could have been part of the 'dream cut'.[/i] >>



It might be in the DVD-version . There are alot of scenes in it that were dropped from the cinema-version. And they had to drop scenes, 3 hours is about as long as a movie can be.



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<< - They decide to go after the Orcs, because the Fellowship has fallen apart. >>



Happened in the movie. >>

They never said anything about the Fellowship having fallen apart, while it's a quite important event.[/i] >>



Well, they don't say it as such, but I guess audience would know it regardless. They do say that the fate of the ring-bearer is out of their control, and that they must save Merry and Pippin instead. that is almost as good as saying that "Fellowship is broken".



<< The whole atmosphere of the movie is different from that of the book. The movie is about action, fighting, everything clear-cut and ready to be consumed by Joe Sixpack, while the books are much more poetic. For example, after the funeral scene, the three companions sing a song to mourn the loss of Boromir. >>



Like I said, book and movie are different medias. Movies must rely on visuals more. As for the songs... PJ himself said that he doesn't want to turn the movie in to a musical, and I think that's a right thing to do . The songs are good for the book, but they wouldn't work as well in the movie.



<< A movie which will do the books justice, will not be suitable for the average person, which is probably why we'll never see one... =( >>



Agreed. If they did a movie that was 100% accurate to the books, it would have meant following things:

1. Each movie would be about 12 hours long
2. Each movie would have a budget of over 500 million dollars (more than the entire trilogy combined)
3. It would have alot more limited potential audience than the current trilogy

I'm not surprised they don't do a movie that 100% true to the books, because it would be impossible. And like I said, what works in the books, doesn't work in the movie. Tom Bombadil in the movie? Good lord no!

 

[ohtwell]

<< Contact >>

<< Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon >>


A lot of chick flicks have bad endings also.

 

[Juniper]

Nine gates with Johnny Depp

 

[Nemesis77]

I LOVED the ending of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon !

 

[flavio]

<< I LOVED the ending of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ! >>



So what was she wishing for when she jumped? Why not hang out with the guy?

 

[Nemesis77]

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<< I LOVED the ending of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ! >>



So what was she wishing for when she jumped? Why not hang out with the guy? >>



You hate movies that force you to think? That don't draw you a picture and explain how everything is?

. I loved the ending of CTHD for those exact same reasons. The same reason why I love the ending of Bladerunner.

What was she wishing when she jumped? This is my intrepetation, feel free to disagree:

She was wishing to be again in the desert with the guy. The reason why she jumped was because she had caused so much suffereing to the people around her, causing even death of one of her friends. And she knew that she would never have peace, because her marriage was already arranged. She jumped to have peace within. If she could be back in the desert with the guy, none of the bad things that happened, would have happened.

 

[eplebnista]

war of the roses

 

[Skyclad1uhm1]

Rat Race.
Great movie, until they reach the end. What a terrible piece of crappy `Let's make up a good, friendly PC ending to f*ck up the movie` ending that was.

 

[DnetMHZ]

Cast Away

 

[Elledan]

<< << A movie which will do the books justice, will not be suitable for the average person, which is probably why we'll never see one... =( >>



Agreed. If they did a movie that was 100% accurate to the books, it would have meant following things:

1. Each movie would be about 12 hours long >>

Sounds good to me


<< 2. Each movie would have a budget of over 500 million dollars (more than the entire trilogy combined) >>

Nah, a budget only slightly higher than the current one should be sufficient. Just leaving out many of the fighting scenes would save millions of dollars.


<< 3. It would have alot more limited potential audience than the current trilogy >>

Yes, that's why we won't see such a movie anytime soon. How many people have read all of the works of Poe and Shakespeare? I almost have, but I don't think that I'm a representative for the average citizen =)



<< I'm not surprised they don't do a movie that 100% true to the books, because it would be impossible. >>

I must disagree with that. I think it's very well possible to create a movie which does fit the book perfectly.


<< And like I said, what works in the books, doesn't work in the movie. Tom Bombadil in the movie? Good lord no! >>

Hmm... it might just be a difference in taste, but I wouldn't mind it that much.

 

[gump47371]

Didn't see it posted yet, so I will.


X-MEN. Got the the end of that, and was like, "That's it?" Good movie, but sucky ending.

 

[Skyclad1uhm1]

I think we should do away with the Dutch royal family and just put all the money they have in making a full length LotR with ALL details in it. Or at least do away with them.

 

[Elledan]

<< I think we should do away with the Dutch royal family and just put all the money they have in making a full length LotR with ALL details in it. Or at least do away with them. >>




Exactly my thoughts

 

[Nemesis77]

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<< 1. Each movie would be about 12 hours long >>

Sounds good to me >>



I wouldn't mind one either



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<< 2. Each movie would have a budget of over 500 million dollars (more than the entire trilogy combined) >>

Nah, a budget only slightly higher than the current one should be sufficient. Just leaving out many of the fighting scenes would save millions of dollars. >>



I don't think so. Right now they are spending 300 million (if I remember correctly) over 3 movies (about 9 hours in length). If you spent that same amount of money over 12 hour movie, you would have to cut back on several things. As far as the fighting-scenes go... There were no extra fight-scenes in the movie (apart from the cheesy Gandalf vs. Saruman). In fact, they had dropped some of the fight-scenes from the movie (the fellowship vs. the wolves for example)



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<< I'm not surprised they don't do a movie that 100% true to the books, because it would be impossible. >>

I must disagree with that. I think it's very well possible to create a movie which does fit the book perfectly. >>



Yes, it would be theoretically possible to make a movie that was 100% true to the books. Surely there are no technical reason not to do it. But the reason is money. No studio would be willing to finance a project like that. So therefore it's practically impossible.

What we might get is a several episodes long miniseries for TV. But those usually have somewhat shaky quality.



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<< And like I said, what works in the books, doesn't work in the movie. Tom Bombadil in the movie? Good lord no! >>

Hmm... it might just be a difference in taste, but I wouldn't mind it that much. >>



Having a bearded man in tights jump and prance around singing?. Thanks but no thanks .

 

[hans007]

lotr. they could have at least like closed the first movie or something. 3 hours of sitting for the weakest ending ever. i dont care if its 3 parts, they shoulda left at a different scene

 

[Elledan]

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<< 1. Each movie would be about 12 hours long >>

Sounds good to me >>



I wouldn't mind one either



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<< 2. Each movie would have a budget of over 500 million dollars (more than the entire trilogy combined) >>

Nah, a budget only slightly higher than the current one should be sufficient. Just leaving out many of the fighting scenes would save millions of dollars. >>



I don't think so. Right now they are spending 300 million (if I remember correctly) over 3 movies (about 9 hours in length). If you spent that same amount of money over 12 hour movie, you would have to cut back on several things. As far as the fighting-scenes go... There were no extra fight-scenes in the movie (apart from the cheesy Gandalf vs. Saruman). In fact, they had dropped some of the fight-scenes from the movie (the fellowship vs. the wolves for example) >>

The fight between Boromir and the Orcs was superfluous as well.

But anyway, they had to cut already lots of material away just to get the dream cut, then they had to cut even more material to get the 'theatre' version. With all of the filmed scenes, each movie would easily reach the 10 hours.

Some (drastic) changes in the script would be nice, too.



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<< I'm not surprised they don't do a movie that 100% true to the books, because it would be impossible. >>

I must disagree with that. I think it's very well possible to create a movie which does fit the book perfectly. >>



Yes, it would be theoretically possible to make a movie that was 100% true to the books. Surely there are no technical reason not to do it. But the reason is money. No studio would be willing to finance a project like that. So therefore it's practically impossible. >>

Ah, practically impossible. Sounds a lot better than just 'impossible'



<< What we might get is a several episodes long miniseries for TV. But those usually have somewhat shaky quality. >>

You might be right about that =)



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<< And like I said, what works in the books, doesn't work in the movie. Tom Bombadil in the movie? Good lord no! >>

Hmm... it might just be a difference in taste, but I wouldn't mind it that much. >>



Having a bearded man in tights jump and prance around singing?. Thanks but no thanks . >>

Hmm... perhaps a few adaptions?

Nah, I don't see what the problem with Tom Bombadil is. He sings, so what? He jumps around, and? He's simply yet another LotR character which fits the book perfectly.

Of course, the movie would probably be PG-16 rated

 

[Nemesis77]

<< lotr. they could have at least like closed the first movie or something. 3 hours of sitting for the weakest ending ever. i dont care if its 3 parts, they shoulda left at a different scene >>



Like what? That's how it ended in the books. It's not supposed to provide a closure, real closure comes in the third movie. And they did close the movie. First book (like the movie) ends with the breaking of the fellowship.

 

[Nemesis77]

<< The fight between Boromir and the Orcs was superfluous as well. >>



Maybe, but if they hadn't shown it, 90% of the people would have left the theater thinking "What happened to him? Why didn't they show it?". Like I said, they had tp adapt the books to fit the big screen. And the fact is that majority of people who saw LOTR like action, so they had to be provided with action. I myself am sometimes frustrated when I watchStar Trek, where they only say "fire photon torpedoes!", "Direct hit, their shields have collapsed", wihtout never showing the action.

Oh god, I must sound like a 105% nerd



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<< Yes, it would be theoretically possible to make a movie that was 100% true to the books. Surely there are no technical reason not to do it. But the reason is money. No studio would be willing to finance a project like that. So therefore it's practically impossible. >>

Ah, practically impossible. Sounds a lot better than just 'impossible' >>



Yes it is technically possible. But you'll never find a studio who could finance it. Even the current trilogy (with a fraction of costs that would be involved with "true" LOTR) drove New Line Cinema to brink of bankrupcy. Had LOTR Flopped, it would have destroyed New Line.



<< Nah, I don't see what the problem with Tom Bombadil is. He sings, so what? He jumps around, and? He's simply yet another LotR character which fits the book perfectly. >>



He would seem childish and *cough* gay *cough*. And the current trilogy already has vast number of characters, they had to cut back somewhere. That's why Bombadil was dropped along with Glorfindel. In the end, they contributed nothing to the story. They were interesting yes, and they provide lots of discussion for LOTR-fans, but they don't really contribute anythig to the story.