Seriously! The past 4 or 5 Movies that I've seen have had the worst endings! Either everybody dies or the main character goes crazy or the two people that are hopelessly in love and meant for each other don't end up together. It's really getting on my nerves. Maybe I will write to all the major movie companies in the world and give them my basic outline of "The Perfect Movie".
1) The first scene captures your attention with an evil scheme, a blossoming romance or untimely death.
2) The 1st Conflict: Something has to happen where it seems like there is no way around an unfortunate ending!! The damsel is in distress and the heroic lover comes at JUST THE RIGHT MOMENT!!!
3)The Break: A slower scene after all the intense drama and action (popcorn break, sappy love song, etc.)
4)Conflict #2 (I will give the writers freedom here...but a few suggestions)
option a: the evil villian that we thought was dead shows up unexpectantly
option b: the damsel gets in distress again...those silly damsels....
option c: sickness falls on the adored prince charming
5) Resolution: a romantic and happy resolve to conflict #2
6) Ending:
Action-A new threat arises and a second movie is hinted at
Romance- The man expresses his undying love for the fair lady and they ride off together in the sunset....or they go out to eat or something....
There. The Perfect Movie Outline. *sigh*
awww. Princess Bride! love that movie to pieces
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean! That is so frustrating...I think you're on to something here, though. You should totally send that in! :0)
ReplyDeleteOr, make them put a warning label beside the PG-13 that says, "Most people don't like the ending."