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the story has some problems

posted 17 years ago by Green_Death
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Unfortunately I think this film suffered because of the 'happy ending'. There is a beginning and a middle but no end. We really needed to see the lead female character die. Of course that would make it less popular as a romantic movie. Possibly there could have been a scene showing her death 20 years in the future, which would have lessened the tragic impact a little.

Another way the story could have been written I think is to minimise the melodrama and heighten the humour. Dispense with the beginning, show the character's relationship as established from the outset, and make the film a comedy of errors. That way it can be a 'no-change' storyline where it ends pretty much as it begins- things will never run smoothly in their household, but their love is strong.

I know it is a very well-liked movie but I thought it had a major flaw by having a beggining and a middle, but no end.

[–] TheHarshAndLastWord 17 years ago

well monkey it's not about having a definite ending, this is complete speculation but perhaps are the kind of person that likes things in black and white, no shades of grey?

Personally I like the ending, amongst the overwhelming task of seeing your loved one slowly deteriorate. where there's love there's hope. I mean alzheimer's disease can take anywhere from 8-20 years to reach the final stages. Granted we do take into consideration that she did seem to have an rare accelerated version of it, but putting that aside. I like the fact the director chose to not show the terminal illness reality of Alzheimer's but rather the strength and courage it takes to go through it. I just think that was the "norm" thing to do in korean films, but I liked his approach. In a sense this movie has similarities to "a walk to remember", I remember some people were complaining that they didn't get to see Jamie die.. but in the end did it really matter? Not really.. the film was great and message it sent was received well.

It seems you wanted more of a comedic flick? unfortunately the characteristics of this film doesn't point in the direction you're thinking of.

but good opinions though..

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[–] Zerose 17 years ago

It does have an ending. There's no question that she's going to die, so the ending is left for us to witness her happy moment with the one she loves. Wouldn't you want to remember her the way she is before she'd get worse? That's what makes the ending so nice. For me, anyway.

There are other films with similar endings, e.g. 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble' (an terminal-illness boy goes on a horse ride with the girl of his dream) and 'Going Home' (a cancer-sickened woman kisses a man goodnight and gives him a smile, and she then walks into darkness (presumably going to her home) with him watching her). How about other films with open endings? Butch and the Sundance Kid, Thelma & Louise, The Italian Job (the original), and so on?

[–] pincel 17 years ago

A moment to remember... Is not necessary an obvious end for that...

Is reasonable and original to do a movie with contrasting phases to give a more impact. A masterpiece.

[–] SmileyParo 17 years ago

I am fine with the ending of this film, though I do see your point. I wish this film had more to the ending, but the other posts made their point as well and I agree. Watch THE NOTEBOOK--there you will get an ending that you expected. To my opinion, A MOMENT TO REMEMBER relates to that film more than it does with A WALK TO REMEMBER; although, I recommend A MOMENT TO REMEMBER more than the other two.

[–] lolaferrers 16 years ago

i loved that ending... it was both uplifting and heartbreaking.... because it is made clear that her situation was only getting worse... i always figured that the last stare they shared at end of the movie, was the last time she would remember him... and seriously just thinking about makes me a little teary eyed, so imagine seeing it on screen... great ending, great story, great actors, truly a moment to remember

[–] varmour 16 years ago

I think I know where you are coming from OP, the ending just didn't hit me that hard, I actually felt a little unsatisfied.

Also I suppose were supposed to use our imagination, and call me cynical but what's the guy REALLY going to do after he drops her off at the retirement/help center? Live as an architect the rest of his life and wait for her occasional letter when she does remember? Meet her in heaven? I don't mean to be cold (the movie really was sad!) but that's the thing, the movie shouldn't gloss it over, the movie was hitting us where it hurts but I wanted a knock-out blow :)

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[–] itsthewoo 16 years ago

I agree... I think the melodramatic ending that the people in here seem to have expected would have been anti-climatic.

The movie had been so happy and humorous up to the sad point, and I think that it did a good job of giving an ending that was both uplifting and very very sad at the same time.

You know that she's going to die, but at least she got to remember everything for long enough for him to say "I love you."

[–] arnieparnie 16 years ago

There are many movies that have endings like this, which is not definite and leaves the viewer more in a ponder as to what happens. It's bittersweet, in a good way, because obviously she's going to die; they don't need to reveal all that to us onscreen. The ending, for us, is that she gets to hear the words she's probably always wanted to hear. That was good enough for me.

[–] Desertman84 15 years ago

The ending was fine.At least,she got to remember him even for a short while.

[–] AwaixJvd 11 years ago

in this time of global problems,people see films to relax their nerves and find entertainment,but some Monkeys come and say this was awful and this should have been in the funny way.

i wonder on such people.why don't