Favorite Ending Sequence

**Baneling** August 22, 2012, 3:36 pm

Inception, hands down.

**Bacon** August 25, 2012, 8:31 pm

Baneling wrote:Inception, hands down.

**07202012** August 26, 2012, 1:09 am

Neizar wrote:Memento, of course.

**JFKES** August 30, 2012, 3:39 pm

The Prestige, The Dark Knight and Inception all had perfect endings.

But I'm leaning towards Inception, simply because of how outstanding it was. It was the first time that I ever heard people clap at the end of a movie.

**Red Hood** August 30, 2012, 5:25 pm

The Prestige, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception. All in that order.

**ComptonTerry** August 30, 2012, 5:43 pm

The sudden cliffhanger at the end of The Dark Knight was the most powerful ending Ive ever felt, personally. It hit me harder than anything, and I haven't experienced anything like it since. "I am your father" wasn't even as powerful.

**Alberto** August 30, 2012, 6:33 pm

ComptonTerry wrote:The sudden cliffhanger at the end of The Dark Knight was the most powerful ending Ive ever felt, personally.

Totally agree. Even though I loved TDKR more than any other Nolan film, TDK's ending is my favorite. I absolutely love it and could watch it countless times.

**BlairCo** August 30, 2012, 6:46 pm

The Top Three I could never choose:

Memento - The last 15 Minutes is probably the highlight of the entire film. You fell some kind of closure, even when it's all explained. But it's like an investigation for the audience; the film has given you all the evidence it can give, and leaves you up to you to figure it out.

The Dark Knight - It leaves you wanting more, even though it has given you so much. Batman did everything in his power to protect the city, but bravely insists on pinning the crimes on himself.

Inception - After all that Cobb went through, we are expected to believe the possibility that it was all for nothing. People have made a really big deal out of whether he was dreaming all the time or not, but it doesn't matter because he's now with his Children.

I think nearly all of Nolan's Endings have one common element in their endings; Closure with speculation. They all give doubt to the events in the film, leaving it up to you whether to accept that it was all for nothing or that the characters are all finally at peace.

**Jippybean** August 30, 2012, 7:20 pm

I remember watching The Dark Knight Rises and thinking that if there is one thing it won't be able to do is top The Dark Knight's ending. But what Nolan does is amazing, instead of going more epic or more poetic, he makes it more personal and more inspirational. And when I saw alfred sit down in that cafe I knew I was about to get proven wrong.

The Dark Knight Rises is my favorite ending of all time.

**darthnazgul** August 31, 2012, 6:59 pm

This is going to be a tough one, so I'll be going through the ones I've seen.

Memento: I think this is one of the better examples in films of tone and themes through visuals and the ending exemplifies that. A brilliant ending monologue that despite the optimistic/determined nature of Lenny, shows the bleakness and futility of his motivations.

Batman Begins: "I never said thank you."
"And you'll never have to."

Nolan could've just ended it there, with no need for two other installments and I would've been satisfied. The conversation between Gordon and Batman once again shows determination against futility and yet they shove that ordeal aside without so much as a word. Gordon simply gives him the card and they do their thing. A definitive ending to a definitive superhero movie.

The Prestige: I must admit, on my first viewing the ending didn't quite have much impact on its own merits, mainly because as soon as it was over I watched the whole film again. But of course, on the second viewing the dialogue really seeped in, as we see the true motivations and acts of the characters, leaving it up to us to see who was right.

The Dark Knight: This ending left a massive impact, punctuated perfectly by the score, writing and cinematography. When viewed on its own, it gives a feeling of sacrifice but going through with it all. Of course, it was more of a fall than realised at first, which makes it kind of more harrowing looking back. Still, it did its job well and that's what matters.

Inception: My favourite of the bunch, Inception just wouldn't be complete without its ending. Every time I see the film, I get a different interpretation of it all that culminates itself every time with the ending. With one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard, it sticks with me to this day and most likely will for the rest of my life.

The Dark Knight Rises: Thematically, The Dark Knight Rises is the odd one out of Nolan's films. All his films have dealt with lies, to deal with grief or for the greater good. This film is the first time that the true consequences have been shown in full. Bringing futility to the forefront. Yet also determination, more so than ever before. And it all pays off. Some might call the ending bittersweet but once those classic drums return for the last time, it becomes one of the most heartwarming and inspiring endings ever put on screen.

So yeah, this is a tough one. But in the end I'm going to have to go for The Dark Knight Rises. Maybe it's just the impact of it only being out last month. However, while it might not be my favourite film, it gives a complete sense of closure like no other of his films.