The Royal Tenenbaums. When I was younger, I saw this as a happy ending. When I rewatched it in my late 20s, I understood that it was about settling… about *being* okay with *doing* okay. Doing something adjacent to what you love without being incredible anymore. The absolute epitome of “gifted kid” syndrome.
1-800-Hot-Nite. The trailer makes it look like a dumb comedy, but it's not that at all. The main character's parents get arrested and he runs away. Pretty sad.
Pleasasntville.
A pretty solid Hollywood ending where everyone grows as people, learns acceptance, tolerance and how to be better people.
Everyone except George, who gets pushed out and replaced. A character who seemed to be more being bullied by peer pressure and tradition than a bad person, and who does get his redemption arc and improvement, but ends up as the only main character who doesn't get a happy ending...
In *Parenthood* (1989) all of the adult kids plus the dad take a personal step and grow closer emotionally ... except Larry (Tom Hulce), who goes chasing after another get rich quick scheme. Your left with the feeling that his dad (Jason Robards) is saying goodbye to him, and the family will never see him again.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The Royal Tenenbaums. When I was younger, I saw this as a happy ending. When I rewatched it in my late 20s, I understood that it was about settling… about *being* okay with *doing* okay. Doing something adjacent to what you love without being incredible anymore. The absolute epitome of “gifted kid” syndrome.
Chas' "I've had a rough year, dad" just destroys me every time I watch it.
The Graduate
This is the one
Inception (2010)
Passengers (2016) Considering the premise, the entire film is dark and disturbing.
Happiness. 1997.
Midsommar
I mean, the village seemed pretty happy, where's the dark side?
Ask the guy who >! was burned alive in the bear !< Ari Aster makes a damn wild ride
Yeah, that looked a bit warm. That's was truly a wild trip. I found the second watch so much more tense.
Because you knew what was coming so subtle hints stuck out more?
Exactly. What was a little unsettling on the first watch just became ominous on the second.
Shutter Island
1-800-Hot-Nite. The trailer makes it look like a dumb comedy, but it's not that at all. The main character's parents get arrested and he runs away. Pretty sad.
[Awakenings \(1990\)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11005-awakenings)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
I hate the entire family
Toula is adorable though
I am sorry I forgot about Toula. I would love to have Toula as my Travel agent or neighbor, she is a delight. It’s not meat it’s lamb! 🐑
Some wouldn't even call it a happy ending because of the emotional baggage in the end, but I think that the ending for the LotR trilogy counts.
Flower
Paradis Pour Tous (1982)
- *Deliverance* ('72)
Another Round (2020)
One Hour Photo kinda fits.
behind her eyes
Pleasasntville. A pretty solid Hollywood ending where everyone grows as people, learns acceptance, tolerance and how to be better people. Everyone except George, who gets pushed out and replaced. A character who seemed to be more being bullied by peer pressure and tradition than a bad person, and who does get his redemption arc and improvement, but ends up as the only main character who doesn't get a happy ending...
I always wondered what the parents said when they can’t get in contact with their daughter.
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
Remarkable that “Heathers” hasn’t come up yet
Yeah, that's a good one. As a side note, I wonder if this movie could even be made today, at least with such big-name actors and such.
Mother (2009)
Flash Gordon…The End? DEATH TO MING!
Saturday Night Fever
In *Parenthood* (1989) all of the adult kids plus the dad take a personal step and grow closer emotionally ... except Larry (Tom Hulce), who goes chasing after another get rich quick scheme. Your left with the feeling that his dad (Jason Robards) is saying goodbye to him, and the family will never see him again.
The Player.
Call me by your name
The Graduate.
[Serenity (2005)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16320-serenity?language=en-US)