2001: A Space Oddyssee is one of the most ambiguous movies I've ever seen, though I really thought it was detrimental. The movie itself doesn't really give a whole lot to go on for you to fill in the pieces, and the ending just kind of happens. I guess it's supposed to make more sense when cross-referenced with the novel (written at the same time as the movie production) though.
The Usual Suspects has one of the best endings ever! I thought it was a perfect example of pulling the rug out from under the feet of the audience. Though in contrast to what The Man says: (SPOILER)Verbal is not necessarily Keyser Soze, though he could well be. Keyser Soze may not even exist as they say. But what is true is that he has been telling a load of lies and Verbal isn't just some petty crook. I do like the story that Gabriel Byrne thought that his character was Keyser Soze and was very cross when he found out that he wasn't
"Excuse me Miss, do you like pineapple?"
The Usual Suspects is simply a waste of time to watch. I invested myself in the characters and story and they think they can get away from concluding the story simply because of the twist they threw in there? I honestly thought the movie was going to continue for at least another half an hour but it just ended. Maybe some people like the way they handled it but I wanted answers.
What questions did you honestly have left? (SPOILER)Kint planned everything perfectly, and everyone who could have contradicted his story was dead. It doesn't really matter what the truth was; the important point is what a fantastic con artist he is.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Jacob's Ladder. Haven't watched, but want to.
I didn't think Jacob's Ladder was really that ambiguous. It doesn't really hold your hand a lot, but it's pretty easy to draw a conclusion from everything that happens, especially the ending.
I'll add a very old one : Stalker(1979)
I figured he meant from the "everything in your head" thing.Originally Posted by Hsu
Yet another suggestion: Hidden/Cache
(SPOILER)The film never resolves the issue of who is sending the tapes and drawings to the lead characters' house. A few suggestions are made, especially in the final scene, but ultimately the main question remains unanswered.
"Excuse me Miss, do you like pineapple?"
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