Productions full of twists, surprises or unimaginable conclusions to the narrative? Those films They are ones that remain engraved in the public’s memory for a long time.
The value of becoming a milestone in the history of cinema is incalculable. These productions, with their unexpected endings, managed to draw tears and give viewers goosebumps, surprising everyone.
Nobody expected the outcome that these films brought, making them true classics.
Below, see four examples of films with surprising and overwhelming endings.
4 productions with overwhelming endings
1. ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018)
The epic long Marvel follows the Avengers on a desperate mission to stop the villain from conquering the Infinity Stones.
Thanos in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ – Image: Reproduction
Available on Disney+, the film boasts an 8.4 score on IMDb, with an impressive 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The direction was carried out by the talented Joe and Anthony Russo.
In the surprising outcome, Thanos’ evil plan comes to fruition, resulting in the devastating loss of half the world’s population, including several heroes.
Of the survivors, each one follows a path to a different universe.
2. ‘Saw’ (2004)
Two strangers, Adam and Lawrence, awaken in an abandoned bathroom, their feet tied, next to a mysterious corpse.
They quickly realize that they are involved in a macabre game led by an unknown criminal.
Character from ‘Saw’ – Image: Reproduction
‘Deadly Games‘ marks the beginning of a saga made up of 10 titles. Directed by James Wan, the film is available on Netflix and stars Leigh Whannell and Cary Elwes in the lead roles.
With a score of 7.6 on IMDb, ‘Saw’ received a critical approval rating of just 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, contrasting with the impressive 84% positive rating from the public.
In the surprising outcome, Lawrence takes extreme action, ripping off his own foot to free himself, leaving Adam behind.
However, the biggest surprise comes when the supposed corpse on the floor turns out to be alive and is identified as Jigsaw, the true orchestrator of the game.
3. ‘Planet of the Apes’ (2001)
Directed by Tim Burton and available on the Star+ platform, it tells the story of astronaut Leo Davidson, played by Mark Wahlberg.
In this new version of the 1968 classic, Davidson arrives on a planet ruled by primates, where humans are subjugated and enslaved.
Despite becoming a prisoner, Leo decides to lead a rebellion against the oppressive regime.
‘Planet of the Apes’ has a surprising narrative – Image: Reproduction
The film received a score of 5.7 on IMDb and a critical approval rating of 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, dividing opinions among viewers.
In the end, Leo manages to return to Earth, however, he travels back in time to hundreds of years in the future, where he discovers that monkeys have dominated the planet, destroying human buildings.
4. ‘Arrival’ (2016)
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, ‘Arrival’ is available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
The film follows the story of Louise Banks, a linguist played by Amy Adams, recruited to establish communication with aliens who have invaded Earth.
The film was nominated in 8 Oscar categories – Image: Reproduction
She is assisted by physicist Ian Donnelly, played by Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye). With eight nominations for Oscarthe film boasts a 7.9 score on IMDb and a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The breathtaking outcome occurs when Louise understands that the alien language perceives time in a circular, non-linear way, revealing itself to be a crucial tool for the future of humanity.
By understanding this language, Louise begins to visualize the future, past and present simultaneously, revealing that the flashbacks involving her sick daughter are actually glimpses of her own future.
