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Writing Memorable Cinematic Endings

The thrill of watching a movie is embarking on a journey with interesting characters, being fully immersed in their world and point of view, and finally arriving at their destination. there are different types of movie endings to explore that tend to echo the theme and emotional arc. One type is a “high note,” such as When Harry Met Sally, Sabrina, and, safe to say, any Disney film. Another is one that is ambiguous, like the Shining, Lost in Translation, and the Graduate. And then there are films that end on a low point, where the main character dies or all hope is lost, like Final Destination, Bonnie and Clyde, and Chinatown.

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