Have you wondered what would happen to an entire film/book plot if a small but crucial element were changed? Heard of the butterfly effect? Here are a few examples which could bring these movies to an abrupt, screeching end. Here’s a set of abrupt movie endings.
The Matrix
The Terminator
Superman
Star Wars
Sholay
Hum Aapke Hain Koun
Lord Of The Rings
Harry Potter
Back To The Future
A note from Barry
I've always believed the best part of a movie isn't the ending—it's the discussion afterwards.
Every week I read theories that are completely different from my own, and that's my favourite part of running This Is Barry.
If you have your own interpretation—or you're simply curious to see how others understood the movie, I'd love to have you join the conversation.
Barry is a technologist who helps start-ups build successful products. His love for movies and production has led him to write his well-received film explanation and analysis articles to help everyone appreciate the films better. He’s regularly available for a chat conversation on his website and consults on storyboarding from time to time.
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