Comments on: 50 Best and Worst Twist Endings in Movies http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/ Movie news, previews, reviews, photos, trailers and opinions from Erik Samdahl. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:08:11 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Jason http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/comment-page-6/#comment-1973 Jason Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:14:57 +0000 http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/#comment-1973 Saw should not be in the "worst twist" category. It is an awesome movie! Saw should not be in the “worst twist” category. It is an awesome movie!

]]> By: Erik Samdahl http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/comment-page-6/#comment-1970 Erik Samdahl Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:46:07 +0000 http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/#comment-1970 Hi Puneet, Thanks for your comment. In response: 1. Fair enough. You're right the ending to The Mist probably isn't a twist - it just shocked me so tremendously that I had to put it on here. I only put the Saw ending on because it was on other lists - I've never really regarded it as a twist ending, either. 2. Fair enough. I probably need to watch that movie again. 3. I just tend to hate endings where the main character ends up being the villain. Very hard to pull off. Hi Puneet,

Thanks for your comment. In response:

1. Fair enough. You’re right the ending to The Mist probably isn’t a twist – it just shocked me so tremendously that I had to put it on here. I only put the Saw ending on because it was on other lists – I’ve never really regarded it as a twist ending, either.

2. Fair enough. I probably need to watch that movie again.

3. I just tend to hate endings where the main character ends up being the villain. Very hard to pull off.

]]> By: Puneet http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/comment-page-6/#comment-1969 Puneet Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:40:42 +0000 http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/#comment-1969 Erik - Haven't see some of the movies you have listed but based on the one I've seen, you've got a decent list. A few grouses: 1. I find it totally inconsistent that you find the ending of 'The Mist' to be a better twist than 'Saw'. In fact the twist ending of Mist has almost nothing to add to what has happened before (its almost a standalone twist, which is not saying that its bad), whereas in Saw, the two twists (that the guy we think is the killer actually isn't and that the killer is on the floor) actually help explain parts of what has gone on before. You undermine your judgement by including Saw in the list of worst twists. Surely not. 2. I think 'Identity' is seriously underrated in your list. It has more than one twist, none of which is predictable IMO. 3. Secret Window : Does not deserve to be on the worst list. I can understand if you think its overrated, but to suggest its at the bottom of twist endings is wum-ish. Erik – Haven’t see some of the movies you have listed but based on the one I’ve seen, you’ve got a decent list.

A few grouses:

1. I find it totally inconsistent that you find the ending of ‘The Mist’ to be a better twist than ‘Saw’. In fact the twist ending of Mist has almost nothing to add to what has happened before (its almost a standalone twist, which is not saying that its bad), whereas in Saw, the two twists (that the guy we think is the killer actually isn’t and that the killer is on the floor) actually help explain parts of what has gone on before. You undermine your judgement by including Saw in the list of worst twists. Surely not.

2. I think ‘Identity’ is seriously underrated in your list. It has more than one twist, none of which is predictable IMO.

3. Secret Window : Does not deserve to be on the worst list. I can understand if you think its overrated, but to suggest its at the bottom of twist endings is wum-ish.

]]> By: Erik Samdahl http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/comment-page-6/#comment-1966 Erik Samdahl Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:54:47 +0000 http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/#comment-1966 Hi Doord, thanks for your feedback. Hi Doord, thanks for your feedback.

]]> By: Doord.. http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/comment-page-6/#comment-1964 Doord.. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:21:11 +0000 http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/#comment-1964 We had it on DVD and I thought, "May aswell watch it". It was truly a disgraceful movie; although... the twist was actually not bad. It's a shame that the rest of the movie was so awful, because if it wasn't, the movie might've been half-decent. "The Ring" ending was okay, but was quite controversial. If you don't pay very close attention... you will never understand it. I liked the ending in the sense that it was unexpected and all that, but, to be honest, I was expecting someone to die who was of more importance to the storyline e.g. Naomi Watts. "Saw" is the only one I truly disagree on. It was an amazing movie with a twist that did it justice. I understand your opinion; however, for the other movies to make sense, the first one had to be done this way. It isn't exactly awfully enticing... but it is a good twist. We had it on DVD and I thought, “May aswell watch it”. It was truly a disgraceful movie; although… the twist was actually not bad. It’s a shame that the rest of the movie was so awful, because if it wasn’t, the movie might’ve been half-decent.

“The Ring” ending was okay, but was quite controversial. If you don’t pay very close attention… you will never understand it. I liked the ending in the sense that it was unexpected and all that, but, to be honest, I was expecting someone to die who was of more importance to the storyline e.g. Naomi Watts.

“Saw” is the only one I truly disagree on. It was an amazing movie with a twist that did it justice. I understand your opinion; however, for the other movies to make sense, the first one had to be done this way. It isn’t exactly awfully enticing… but it is a good twist.

]]> By: Doord.. http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/comment-page-6/#comment-1963 Doord.. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:12:27 +0000 http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/#comment-1963 I agree with your list in most aspects. "The Number 23" was just ridiculous, in my opinion. It was a fairly suspensful and inreguing thriller up until a certain point. When it turns out that Jim Carey actually was insane, could play the trumpet, wrote the book, killed the people, etc... it just got awful. I was expecting something much more interesting. "The Village" was incredulously boring from start to finish. So boring, in fact, that I remember the day I watched it, vividly. I was sick and had nothing better to do. I agree with your list in most aspects. “The Number 23″ was just ridiculous, in my opinion. It was a fairly suspensful and inreguing thriller up until a certain point. When it turns out that Jim Carey actually was insane, could play the trumpet, wrote the book, killed the people, etc… it just got awful. I was expecting something much more interesting.

“The Village” was incredulously boring from start to finish. So boring, in fact, that I remember the day I watched it, vividly. I was sick and had nothing better to do.

]]> By: Erik http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/comment-page-6/#comment-1947 Erik Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:39:18 +0000 http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/#comment-1947 Hey Matt, I appreciate the comment as always. I don't think I can watch the film again - I'd have to get through the cringe-inducing acting and directing first. In terms of game-changers of a twist ending, it just didn't strike me as much. I remember when I watching, and he stood up at the end, I was like, "Oh, OK, he was on the floor. At least the movie is over." Hey Matt, I appreciate the comment as always. I don’t think I can watch the film again – I’d have to get through the cringe-inducing acting and directing first. In terms of game-changers of a twist ending, it just didn’t strike me as much. I remember when I watching, and he stood up at the end, I was like, “Oh, OK, he was on the floor. At least the movie is over.”

]]> By: Matt http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/comment-page-6/#comment-1946 Matt Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:34:51 +0000 http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/#comment-1946 The ending of Saw DOES make perfect sense actually, perhaps you should watch it again. It is explained and hinted at throughout the movie as to why he'd want front row seats to his game. Not to mention him playing the dead body was a used prop in Dr. Gordon and Adam's game. And not exciting? It's by far the most exciting twist ending I've ever seen. I suppose thats just a difference in opinion but I feel if you had paid a little more attention and saw that it makes a lot of sense, you would have found it more enjoyable. The ending of Saw DOES make perfect sense actually, perhaps you should watch it again. It is explained and hinted at throughout the movie as to why he’d want front row seats to his game. Not to mention him playing the dead body was a used prop in Dr. Gordon and Adam’s game.

And not exciting? It’s by far the most exciting twist ending I’ve ever seen. I suppose thats just a difference in opinion but I feel if you had paid a little more attention and saw that it makes a lot of sense, you would have found it more enjoyable.

]]> By: Gab http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/comment-page-6/#comment-1930 Gab Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:29:10 +0000 http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/#comment-1930 Ok... this is the worst lineup I've ever seen. Actual movie critics would have never done something like that... it makes no sence. Ok… this is the worst lineup I’ve ever seen. Actual movie critics would have never done something like that… it makes no sence.

]]> By: Erik Samdahl http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/comment-page-6/#comment-1927 Erik Samdahl Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:56:35 +0000 http://blog.filmjabber.com/2008/06/30/47-best-and-worst-twist-endings-in-movies/#comment-1927 Hi Rach, thanks for the comment. I actually really liked Knowing, though I agree the kids running around on the weird planet was unnecessary. Hi Rach, thanks for the comment. I actually really liked Knowing, though I agree the kids running around on the weird planet was unnecessary.

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