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Asking for a spoiler. How does the movie end?

posted 8 years ago by kelly-527
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Hate sad/poignant/bittersweet movies. How does this one end? Thanks

It's a bit like the ending to E.T. - it's sad because E.T. goes home, but happy at the same time.

More detailed spoiler: Eliot has to leave Pete with his new-found family, but an epilogue reveals that the two keep in touch.

The cinema seemed unusually dusty..

No tears please, it's a waste of good suffering.

[–] furdragon 8 years ago

It was bittersweet for me. It really depends on what you're expecting or hoping for. If you're fearing a tragic ending, you'll likely be very happy and relieved.

Pete finds a new family in the end, but it's sad that he can't live with Elliot anymore. They do get to visit each other, and I hope that one day when Pete is all grown up they can live with each other again! :)

Side note: I prefer the ending of the movie novel - it's similar to the movie, but much more intimate.

[–] Alondro 8 years ago

It turns out Elliot is actually God from South Park.

[–] Pantheragem 8 years ago

I wrote a thread about this down a ways. Loved this ending. I was genuinely shocked when it is revealed that Pete is not the only one who finds a family. I'm glad there won't be a sequel. The ending is perfect as it is.

[–] FeelGoodHit-OfTheSummer 8 years ago

Another part that people have missed out is Elliot finds his fmaily as well.

[–] furdragon 8 years ago

Yeah, I think people just didn't want to spoil everything.

[–] kelly-527 8 years ago

Thanks so much. I hate those "bittersweet"endings that mean rights of passage.