From a scandalous suggestion to seasonal silliness, we present the cinematic climaxes that left you wanting less
"What? What was that? That was it?! That line doesn't even make sense. That's ridiculous! That would never happen!" When an (otherwise) enjoyable film concludes with poor, painful or just plain phony lines, irritation and disappointment hits you hard and you find yourself questioning the last couple of minutes that have managed to undermine the last two hours of your life. Don't believe me? Maybe my top five popular films with rubbish final lines will change your mind …
1) "I wonder, Annabel, do you like music? It's just that I've got tickets for Handel's Water Music at the Albert Hall …"
In Notes on a Scandal, the gradual obsession of Barbara Covett (Judi Dench) with Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett) creates a sublime sense of suspense until they finally fight it out. But in the final scene,...
"What? What was that? That was it?! That line doesn't even make sense. That's ridiculous! That would never happen!" When an (otherwise) enjoyable film concludes with poor, painful or just plain phony lines, irritation and disappointment hits you hard and you find yourself questioning the last couple of minutes that have managed to undermine the last two hours of your life. Don't believe me? Maybe my top five popular films with rubbish final lines will change your mind …
1) "I wonder, Annabel, do you like music? It's just that I've got tickets for Handel's Water Music at the Albert Hall …"
In Notes on a Scandal, the gradual obsession of Barbara Covett (Judi Dench) with Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett) creates a sublime sense of suspense until they finally fight it out. But in the final scene,...
- 11/3/2010
- by Sophie Robehmed
- The Guardian - Film News
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