The originalA Clockwork Orangeauthor,Anthony Burgess,hated Kubricks ending so muchthat he swore off the film.
It’s unlikely that it would have been as impactful if the novels more hopeful ending had been retained.
The novel concludes with the destruction of the hotel as Jack meets his demise.
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This change was financially judicious, allowing Stallone to reprise the rolein four sequels.
The ending ofFirst Bloodneeded to change to give an uplifting message to veterans.
While it’s nice that King had more ideas, simplicity worked better for theMiseryfilm.
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Opting fora more ironic ending helps director David Fincher make his satirical pointabout the notion of toxic masculinity.
The use ofThe Pixies’song Where Is My Mind?
further creates one of the most thought-provoking conclusions to any thriller movie.
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It serves as further proof thatFrank Darabontis a brilliant adapter of Kings material.
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